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I’d rather not have to go through Ebay or deal with tariff charges.

I searched this reddit and wasn't able to come up with anything so, apologies if this is a newbie post. :)

I just recently got my Deluxe Fjorden grip package for my iPhone 16pro, and I am supposed to get a free year of the Leica Lux app, which was a huge selling point for me. But I don't see anywhere in the packaging about how to get activate the free year?

I’ve noticed a strange issue with my Leica M6 that I haven’t had before.
When I load a new roll of film and advance the film, the film is definitely being transported, but the rewind knob/crank on the left side does not turn at all.
If I then gently turn the rewind knob in the rewind direction to take up the slack, it starts working normally again. After doing this, the rewind knob turns when I advance the film.
I’ve had this happen with the last three rolls, although I’ve been loading film the same way for a long time without ever having this issue.
At first glance, everything seems mechanically fine and the film appears to advance correctly. But I’m wondering whether this is normal due to slack in the film cassette, or whether it could indicate a problem with the rewind mechanism.
Has anyone experienced this with an M6? Is it normal to simply take up the slack by gently turning the rewind knob, or should I have the camera checked?
Thanks!

Hi all,
I recently have seen some debate about this 43mm lens. I’m not speaking about the focal length, but rather the optical quality. I would love to have more opinion on that.
Thanks !

I’m seriously considering moving from a Sony A7RV to a Leica M system, but before spending $8–10k I’d really like to know whether I actually enjoy the rangefinder experience—or the new EV1 EVF experience.

A little context:

• I’ve shot Sony for years and mostly use manual placement of the AF point rather than relying on subject tracking.
• I’m looking for a simpler, more intentional shooting experience in a smaller, more portable package.
• I wear progressive glasses, so I’m a little concerned the rangefinder patch may not work well for my eyes.
• I’m also not sure if I’ll like the EV1 experience. It seems like a very specific way of focusing, and since it’s a first-generation camera, I’m wondering if it’s still a bit early.
• I’ve manually focused on my Sony A7RV using focus magnification, and it works well for me. I’ve heard some people say the EV1’s manual focusing experience isn’t as good as Sony’s. Is that actually the case?
• I mostly shoot street, travel, documentary, landscapes, and environmental portraits.

What’s the best way to actually live with one of these cameras for a week or two instead of spending 15 minutes with it in a camera store?

Would you:

• Rent one? If so, from where?
• Buy used and resell it if it isn’t for me?
• Find a Leica dealer with an extended demo program?
• Something else?

I’m less concerned with image quality and specs than I am with whether the shooting experience clicks with me. I’d rather find out now than after spending a small fortune.

I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who switched from a modern Sony mirrorless camera to an M (or the EV1), particularly if you wear progressive lenses.

Hi,

I'm wearing glasses and I kind of hesitate between the leica M2 or M3.

I'm a 50mm shooter most of the time, I've read the M3 is not very glasses's friendly.

The downside of the M2 is that is not very available on the market to compare to the M3 ( available in many unit at good price).

I don't know if I continue to keep looking for a M2 or go for a M3 ( I planned tu use mostly a 50mm)

Thanks for your feedback !!

For Leica M10-R is a 28mm, 35mm and 40mm, (and 90mm)
Am I being redundant and need to space the lens sizes out more? If so what would you suggest?

Habe mir überlegt ihn zu schützen und wollte fragen welche man mit empfiehlt? Da ja die von Leica und viele anderen von 3. Hersteller nicht passen wegen der Schraube für Film Leicas. Gibts aktuelle Tipps ? Eher hochwertig