[Leica] Snapshot Profile mode

[sonc.hegr at gmail.com (Sonny Carter)]

Looks like the snapshot mode is not addressed in the M-E instructions.

If you don't set any user profiles, then you will not take a chance of
entering the snapshot mode.   (That's why so few of us have any experience
with the mode.)

I don't have my M9 nearby, but from what I read, it seems you may still
have the option to shoot  DNG with Snapshot mode.

Leica M9 brochure:  "In snapshot mode, the M9 automatically sets as many
settings as possible, thus providing a valuable aid to spontaneous and
discreet photography."





On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 8:13 AM, bob catchpole via LUG <lug at 
leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Thanks for your comments Philippe. Much appreciated, as I'm new to the
> list and to the Leica M-E.
> I hoped my questions would be easy for folks on the list. John now says
> it's "impossible to give definite answers."
> Question 1: In the Snapshot Profile mode does the camera only shoot JPEGs?
> Yes or no? That's pretty definite. Anyone know?
>
> Question 2: Is there a risk of accidentally switching on the Snapshot
> Profile mode? Yes or no? Has it happened to anyone on the list?
>
> Question 3: Is there a way of making sure the Snapshot Profile mode can't
> be switched on accidentally? Can it be permanently disabled? Yes or no?
> Anybody know?
> Thanks,Bob
>
>
>       From: John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr>
>  To: bob catchpole <bobcatchpole at yahoo.co.uk>; Leica Users Group <
> lug at leica-users.org>
>  Sent: Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 13:37
>  Subject: Re: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode
>
> Impossible to give definitive answers as we all work differently, not
> aware of anybody on this list accidently getting their M9 into snapshot
> mode.... In fact, as there are (thankfully) so few options I doubt many use
> more than a single profile, if that.....
>
> john
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> John,
> Your comments suggest you're not exactly best placed to offer conclusive
> answers! It would be good if others with personal knowledge and experience
> of the issue could respond.
> I'm disappointed to find a Leica camera accommodating a feature like the
> Snapshot Profile mode. It would damage my photography, but seems easy to
> slip into accidentally. Can it be permanently disabled?
>
> Bob
>       From: John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr>
>  To: bob catchpole <bobcatchpole at yahoo.co.uk>; Leica Users Group <
> lug at leica-users.org>
>  Sent: Monday, 23 May 2016, 17:00
>  Subject: RE: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode
>
> If it is similar to the M9 (never used an M-E) then there should be no
> danger of entering snapshot mode, never done it in nearly six years of M9
> ownership ;-)
>
> 1) Never felt the urge to find out what it does....
> 2) Doubt it
> 3) Never needed it
>
> john
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.fr at leica-users.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of bob catchpole via LUG
> Sent: Monday, 23 May 2016 4:34 p.m.
> To: John McMaster; lug at leica-users.org
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode
>
> Hi John,
> Thanks for the link, unfortunately the thread is rather confused and the
> concluding comments not very re-assuring. I don't feel my 3 questions have
> been answered, I hope others on the list will be able to help.Thanks,Bob
>
>
>       From: John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr>
>  To: bob catchpole <bobcatchpole at yahoo.co.uk>; Leica Users Group <
> lug at leica-users.org>
>  Sent: Monday, 23 May 2016, 15:34
>  Subject: RE: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode
>
> Hi Bob, the last comment on this thread?
> http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/122980-how-to-deactivate-the-snapshot-mode-on-the-m9/
>
> john
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.fr at leica-users.org] On 
> Behalf
> Of bob catchpole via LUG
> Sent: Monday, 23 May 2016 2:31 p.m.
> To: lug at leica-users.org
> Subject: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode
>
> Hello list,
> I've just started using a digital Leica, the M-E. My questions are about
> the Snapshot Profile mode, which I'd personally like to have as little to
> do with as possible!
> 1) In the Snapshot Profile mode does the camera only shoot JPEGs?
> 2) Is there a risk of accidentally switching on the Snapshot Profile mode?
> 3) Is there a way of making sure the Snapshot Profile mode can't be
> switched on accidentally? Can it be permanently disabled?
> Thanks,Bob
>
>
>
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