Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I still have my f1. I should be thinking for it as a semi liquid asset but I think of it instead as a lens who's between engagements. On 12/11/14 8:04 PM, "Bob Adler" <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: > f/1 > > On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 3:08 PM, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> > wrote: >> >> Which Noct ? f1 or .95? >> I do thing the current one will start being made with no cover glass >> issue. >> Does anyone know how well the current Monochrom sells? >> I would love a CMOS version with higher isos. Should seem ironic getting >> less speed out of a black and white camera than a color version. >> >> >> On 12/11/14 5:44 PM, "Bob Adler" <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> So I wonder if it's worth getting the MM... It has the M9 rangefinder >>> mechanism that is, frankly, pretty awful in holding alignment compared to >>> the 240 and now the sensor problems. As my Nocti would probably be glued >> to >>> the MM, this is probably show stopper. I can check the Nocti with the 240 >>> live view: the RF is still aligned. >>> >>> Any opinions? Is there an MM 240 in the works?? >>> Just mulling it all over. >>> Bob >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 8:31 AM, Robert Baron <robertbaron1 at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>> >>>> You're right, it is just the M-9, M9-P, M-E and M Monochrom. I misread >> the >>>> portion about Past Issues. >>>> >>>> --Bob >>>> >>>> On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:25 AM, zoeica at mac.com <zoeica at mac.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> M8 used a different sensor so no affected. Sucks if Leica really knew >>>>> about this when manufacturing was taking place. >>>>> >>>>> Yes, it's nothing new in the digital age. Both Canon and Nikon have had >>>>> sensor issues before and both were slow to acknowledge it even though >> it >>>>> was clearly an issue with users. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Chris Williams >>>>> www.zoeicaimages.net >>>>> 504-231-6261 >>>>> >>>>> ----- Reply message ----- >>>>> From: "Robert Baron" <robertbaron1 at gmail.com> >>>>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>>>> Subject: [Leica] Leica M8 and M9 Sensor Problems? >>>>> Date: Tue, Dec 9, 2014 11:16 AM >>>>> >>>>> I just stumbled across this and wondered if it had been discussed on >> the >>>>> LUG (I'm a very sporadic reader lately): >>>>> >>>>> http://lavidaleica.com/content/new-leica-ccdgate-scandal-afoot >>>>> >>>>> It is a pretty long piece but if you read it to the bottom you'll >> perhaps >>>>> find some troubling - if true - information. On the other hand, this >> all >>>>> may just be 'the cost of doing business' in the digital age. >>>>> >>>>> --Bob >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Mark William Rabiner >> Photographer >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > -- Mark William Rabiner Photographer http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/