[Leica] Snapshot Profile mode

[imra at iol.ie (Douglas Barry)]

Well Bob, now that you've escaped the dreaded SM, perhaps you'll post a 
photograph or two so that we can see what sort of images the Leica M-E can 
produce. I'm pretty sure we've never seen an image posted here from that 
particular model, as I'm certainly not aware of anyone who has one here.

Douglas



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bob catchpole via LUG" <lug at leica-users.org>
To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode


> It's good to know conclusively that in 'Snapshot Profile mode' the camera 
> only shoots JPEGs. Which, for me, is plent reason to avoid ever 
> accidentally using it!
> Nathan says "It seems impossible to do so accidentally since it involves 
> several actions, not just pressing a button." I've just checked and sadly 
> that's not the case.
>
> Here's what happened. I created a user profile ('Bob') and photographed 
> for a couple of hours. At some point, when maybe I changed the ISO 
> setting, the camera exited the user profile (since it no longer conformed 
> to the 'Bob' profile settings). At the time I wasn't aware of this, which 
> wasn't a problem since I was aware of the camera settings.
>
> However, later, when I pressed SET I noticed at the bottom where before it 
> said 'Set user profile... Bob' it now said 'Set user profile... -' 
> (blank). I now realised the camera wasn't using the 'Bob' profile. I 
> highlighted that line and pressed SET to have a look at the profiles menu 
> to maybe re-set the Bob' profile.
>
> This was the danger moment! And a real flaw as far as I'm concerned! By 
> default 'Snapshot Profile' is selected at the top of the list. In that 
> moment I decided I didn't want to set a profile and continue as I'd been 
> doing, and just exit the menu. To exit you have to press the shutter 
> button. But if you accidentally press the SET button (so easy to do!) 
> you're in trouble because now you're in the dreaded 'Snapshot Profile 
> mode'.
> Question 2: Is there a risk of accidentally switching on the Snapshot 
> Profile mode? Unfortunately the answer seems to be 'Yes'.
>   Question 3: Is there a way of making sure the Snapshot Profile mode 
> can't be switched on accidentally? Can it be permanently disabled? I'd 
> love to know, but am not optimistic.
>
> By the way, I think the presentation and explanation of the Snapshot 
> Profile in the M-E manual is appalling bad and unworthy of Leica. I didn't 
> understand what they were on about, which is why I came here for help.
> Bob
>
>
>      From: photo photo <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 17:10
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Snapshot Profile mode
>
> 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
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>>
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