Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/05/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Just out of curiosity, and to demonstrate the usefulness of looking in the manual, I looked up the M9 manual and there (on p. 103) it is stated that in snapshot mode, quality is set to JPG Fine. The instruction manual further explains (p. 141) how to set the snapshot mode. It seems impossible to do so accidentally since it involves several actions, not just pressing a button. Once again, I maintain that reading the manual would have provided the original poster with the answers he needed. Nathan > > Op 24 mei 2016 om 16:16 schreef Sonny Carter <sonc.hegr at gmail.com>: > > > 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 > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > -- > Regards, > > Sonny > http://sonc.com/look/ > Natchitoches, Louisiana > 1714 > Oldest Permanent Settlement in the Louisiana Purchase > > USA > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >