I work in social media, so having a Q3 would be nice to use. It would give me everything I need and want and still stay Leica.
I normally shoot B/W on my MP, but have an increasing need for digital, and this would solve a lot of professional issues for me. But I've had my MP for 4 years and am afraid of sellers remorse, as one does with a Leica film camera.
A few years ago, I sold my M11 and most of my M lenses, after shooting M cameras almost exclusively since, oh, 2007 or so, and invested in an X2DII, which I've been mostly shooting. My eyes aren't what they used to be, so manual rangefinder focusing wasn't as quick and fun as in the past.
I've been enjoying shooting the Hassy, but recently I borrowed an M11D for a few hours, and dammit, I love shooting Ms too much. I mean, it just feels right. I can still focus accurately, it just takes a second or two longer. There are plenty of ways of getting great images, but the shooting experience matters, it affects how you capture, and nothing feels as good as an M. It disappears into my hands much more than any other camera, when I'm shooting, and I'm much more in tune with what I'm shooting instead of how I'm shooting it.
So I have an M11D now, and got a used Apo 50mm, and I'm set. I'm a lot happier. I love my other cameras, too, but there's nothing that replaces an M.
The newest addition to my camera stable. Very excited.
I’ve been shooting film with Nikon F2 and Voigtlander Bessa-T for a while and ran into this beautiful M6 TTL and I couldn’t be happier!
Got it with the kamerakraft leather strap and grip which was unreal enough as it was and seller snuck in (among other goodies) 2 rolls of Fuji Natura 1600 🥳😍 somehow this feels unreal!
Bought as is $800 sat for two years. Shutter jammed
Finally got it “fixed” through YYE. (CLA & cleanings I’d recommend)
Jammed again, “as I mentioned it may jam again.”
Went elsewhere to fix and Just got it back from DAG, couldn’t recommend more.
Let’s just say he said who ever attempted to fix it prior shouldn’t have.
Anywhos, finally have it back w the 50 summicron DR.
While on vacation in Copenhagen, I somehow lost the front lens cap from my Leica M9 with a 35mm Summicron V2.
I stopped by Leica Copenhagen hoping they might have a replacement. Before anything else, I was welcomed with a coffee. Then, rather than simply telling me they didn’t have one for sale, they took the time to search around the entire shop until they found one that would fit.
And then they simply gave it to me.
It’s a small thing, but experiences like this are exactly what make a difference. Great products are one thing, but being treated this way as a customer is what creates real loyalty to a brand.
Thank you, Leica Copenhagen, for the wonderful hospitality and service. ❤️📷
I [mistakenly] sold grandpas camera on eBay back in 2012 and I’m [shamefully] looking for it. Just putting it out into the universe in case someone knows where it’s at. I’d really appreciate anything you may know.
I’ve used several old M11 and both had magnets shift.. one was BAD.
I’ve used several M11-P and not experienced the magenta issue.
Would that mean that a new M11 Glossy Black should not have the issue.. maybe Leica fixed the issue instead of the WB adjustment having to be made?