Leica M-Monochrom - Page 3

oculi · 11th May 2012, 9:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vindicator

oculi don't be afraid not to discount aesthetics in a fine arts forum.

sorry don't understand what you mean, i've been sick the last few weeks, i'm into my third rum and the double negative is throwing me!

spectre257 · 11th May 2012, 9:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ^catalyst

Rangefinders aren't for everyone. Passing judgement on something you haven't used (RF apparatus/vf for composing) is a bit rough. I'd implore you to try any competent RF out.

You might be surprised.

+1 I always had my doubts about Leicas being just overpriced cameras but after shooting with one (M6) I have to admit it was a different way of shooting and I quite enjoyed it.
The build quality of the lenses and body is just second to none.

zach · 11th May 2012, 9:32 PM

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Originally Posted by oculi

I just wish Voigtländer would get off their high horse made out of film and release a digital RF camera.

Epson RD-1? No-one understands.

oculi · 11th May 2012, 9:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zach

Epson RD-1? No-one understands.

the 6mp doesn't bother me but crop sensor? no thanks. if i could have a digi sensor in my QL-17 (and a working light meter) that would be fine.

this was quite an interesting read

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/re...dak-760m.shtml

Modafroman · 11th May 2012, 9:39 PM

X-Pro1 + M-Mount adapter?

oculi · 11th May 2012, 9:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Modafroman

X-Pro1 + M-Mount adapter?

I was looking at an X-pro1 but it doesn't look right for me (it's APSC anwyay too) if i had the money lying around i'd buy one for sure.

back on topic!

chilloutbuddy · 11th May 2012, 9:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Modafroman

There are things in this world that are cheap, and things in this world that are expensive.

Leica is the latter.

It's a characteristic of a free, market based economy.

Deal with it.

I have the sneaking suspicion that this specific camera could have been made by Stalin himself in a state factory in USSR and still wouldnt be much cheaper. It's just the spec, manufacturing process, tolerances etc

vindicator · 11th May 2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chilloutbuddy

I have the sneaking suspicion that this specific camera could have been made by Stalin himself in a state factory in USSR and still wouldnt be much cheaper. It's just the spec, manufacturing process, tolerances etc

People want to Walmart the world.

Jerks.

phreeky82 · 11th May 2012, 11:32 PM

The vast majority of owners will be those ensuring that others see them shooting with it. A B&W no-filter body makes some sense, but not for the number of people that will buy them (like all Leicas).

vindicator · 11th May 2012, 11:49 PM

^ hope you feel better after that.

chilloutbuddy · 12th May 2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by phreeky82

The vast majority of owners will be those ensuring that others see them shooting with it.

Ι would! fuck yeah, what's wrong with that

I love photography, and I love cameras.
very common.

adamadam · 12th May 2012, 1:22 AM

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Originally Posted by djnz

The Leica badges add $$$, like stickers add HP to a car.

There's no Leica badge on the M-Monochrom.

I like it

lithos · 12th May 2012, 4:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vindicator

oculi don't be afraid not to discount aesthetics in a fine arts forum.

...but is it modernist?

Fine arts forum?

THIS. IS. OCAU!!!

lithos · 12th May 2012, 4:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vindicator

People want to Walmart the world.

Jerks.

Stalin wouldn't have.

theicemagic · 12th May 2012, 12:03 PM

I have used a Leica (recently, first time with one) and while I enjoyed the novelty of it, and the camera was nice, I just couldn't justify spending that much on that camera. Keep in mind this is coming from someone who spent as much as a large car on a camera.

Additionally, Leica is a brand revelling in its own 'schmuckery', I think phrases such as "Yeah, I'm hipster, but I wouldn't have it any other way" and "They're stuck in a time when smelling your own farts was good for your health" really help to describe about half the people who use their product.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to use a range finder on a walk around, they're a lovely camera, but their not worth 8 grand, even with the quality they are built to. Bring it down to 5 and they're starting to be in the right range...

But then Leica do something like this:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/05...efinder-camera

I've bitched about this idea in the past, and they're doing it again, with the M9, and slapping a $25,000 US price tag on the box... You want some of the special edition lenses kit one? Okay, $50,000... what a bargain! For this reason, out of principal, I'd probably end up avoiding them.

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12th May 2012, 12:03 PM	#45
theicemagic Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,794	I have used a Leica (recently, first time with one) and while I enjoyed the novelty of it, and the camera was nice, I just couldn't justify spending that much on that camera. Keep in mind this is coming from someone who spent as much as a large car on a camera. Additionally, Leica is a brand revelling in its own 'schmuckery', I think phrases such as "Yeah, I'm hipster, but I wouldn't have it any other way" and "They're stuck in a time when smelling your own farts was good for your health" really help to describe about half the people who use their product. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to use a range finder on a walk around, they're a lovely camera, but their not worth 8 grand, even with the quality they are built to. Bring it down to 5 and they're starting to be in the right range... But then Leica do something like this: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/05...efinder-camera I've bitched about this idea in the past, and they're doing it again, with the M9, and slapping a $25,000 US price tag on the box... You want some of the special edition lenses kit one? Okay, $50,000... what a bargain! For this reason, out of principal, I'd probably end up avoiding them. __________________ PhaseOne IQ160/645DF \| Mamiya RZ67IID http://www.madmilkdud.com/ \| Need help finding camera quipment in Tokyo? Check your balls! - Testicular cancer isn't fun, but checking for it can be!