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    itnithand started the topic Thinking of getting the Leica Q in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 6 months ago

    Hey so I'm super attracted to the Leica Q. Everything I've read about it seems overwhelmingly positive. I know it's relatively crap at videos and JPEGs, but I don't want it for those things. My two reservations are of course 1) it's expensive, and 2) you're stuck with the 28mm lens.

    I've got a Nikon d7200 and a number of lenses for it currently…[Read more]

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    popchau started the topic Has anyone here switched from Sony to Leica? in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    A little backstory, right now I have a Sony A7r iii that I used for mainly as a b-cam for video at my old job. But now I’ve changed jobs and just have it for personal work (portaits and street photography). I know it’s still a great camera, but it’s just not “fun” to shoot and a lot more than I really need. I’ve found myself using my Canonet ql1…[Read more]

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    martinbaker2727 replied to the topic Guitar Rig 4 Issues? in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    I were given my Guitar Rig four replace Disk in report time (thinking about it took NI approximately a month and a half and about six support telephone calls to ship me my Guitar Rig 3 again in December), hooked up it no troubles, visit activate it, and BAM!:

    “Our registration system has recognized that the serial variety used for the product…[Read more]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

    At the end of 2014, Leica officially acknowledged the CCD sensor corrosion problem that started appearing on many M9, M9-P, M Monochrom and M-E camera bodies. The corrosion issue, identified by unusual spots on i […]

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    borisjohnson replied to the topic I lost a screw to my Leica M6!! in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    So, a few weeks ago I went to pull my M6 out of my bag and the shutter speed dial just sort of fell off. I checked my bag all over for the missing screw, but can't seem to find it! I've checked a few camera shops near by me but no one seems to have the right size screw, and I'm a little cautious to use one from an electronics store, as I don't…[Read more]

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

    Last month, Leica launched their latest variant of the Q: the Leica Q-P, which is the first time that their legendary “P” designation has been applied to a fixed-lens camera. Expectations are high whenever a new […]

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      bcubed replied 7 years, 4 months ago

      I am still interested in this camera even after the Q2 announcement. Is this a wise move? I am primarily a fair weather photographer (no video).

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        Josh Lehrer replied 7 years, 4 months ago

        If you like the Q-P's unique matte finish, no reason why not! It's still a fantastic camera. And Leica Store Miami just lowered the pricing on new Q-P's too.

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          bcubed replied 3 years, 8 months ago

          Almost three years after this purchase and I am still in love with this camera.

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      Mark Jay replied 1 year, 7 months ago

      Josh shared very informative words. They would help us choose the best option.

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

    Today, Adobe has released updates for Photoshop CC, Camera Raw CC and Lightroom Classic CC. Along with the usual bug fixes and incremental feature additions, the most notable change is the added support for new […]

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    Henrry started the topic Posting Guidelines for Imagery/Photography in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    For those who are new to the subreddit, or may not be aware, please know that /r/Leica is a subreddit focused on sharing content specifically pertaining to Leica Camera. For this reason, in order for an image to be shared, it would need to fit into one of the following categories:

    •The content of the image would need to be focused on Leica C…[Read more]

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    Angryprash started the topic Leica M4 (Youxin Ye cla 2 months ago) and Zeiss 35mm 2.8 biogon in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    M4 was CLAd by Youxin about 2 months ago and is working like a charm. A few small pieces of vulcanite are missing, which can be seen in the photos. Otherwise, a very clean M4.

    $1050 shipped to the US

    The Zeiss biogon 35 is also very clean. No scratches, haze, fungus, etc. Focus is smooth, aperture clicks nicely. Also including a lens hood…[Read more]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera USA has announced the Leica CL ‘Street Kit.' Adding another bundled option to the lineup after the CL Starter Bundle with 18mm Elmarit-TL was introduced earlier this week, the CL ‘Street Kit' […]

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    sherloc987 started the topic How best to confirm that a new M10 has zero production issues? in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    Hi All,

    New here. As part of my Leica rangefinder education and to prepare for a planned M10 purchase, next weekend I'm attending the Leica M10 Boot Camp sponsored by Leica Miami. Totally looking forward to the training, but had a question for the veterans in this forum. Upon taking possession of a new M10, what is the best way to verify…[Read more]

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    martinbaker2727 started the topic Guitar Rig 4 Issues? in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else experienced problems specifically with NIs GuitarRig 4?

    I have the full GR5 but don't use it much, just a couple of amps I use for a good basic sound. Always worked fine, no problems at all. I recently got Komplete Elements in a trade (mainly for the Spark synth) and was surprised that the cutdown GR in that (based on GR4) has pretty…[Read more]

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 7 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera USA has announced a new way to save on the popular Leica CL mirrorless camera. Priced at $3,195, the CL Starter Bundle includes a black Leica CL camera and 18mm Elmarit-TL f/2.8 ASPH lens. This […]

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      Jack MacD replied 7 years, 7 months ago

      You sold me David and Josh.
      Got the kit in time for the new year.
      Thanks,
      Jack

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    ronnysingh replied to the topic I lost a screw to my Leica M6!! in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    my issue has been solved!

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    yadavrahul started the topic Decent LTM to M mount adapter! in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    Currently using some cheap LTM to M adapter which doesnt actually bring up the stated framelines but it works cos i use it with the framelines it actually brings up. But the thing is that it doesnt bring up the framelines fully. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a decently priced adapter for use the a 50mm lens (the voigtlander and leica…[Read more]

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    ronnysingh started the topic I lost a screw to my Leica M6!! in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    So, a few weeks ago I went to pull my M6 out of my bag and the shutter speed dial just sort of fell off. I checked my bag all over for the missing screw, but can't seem to find it! I've checked a few camera shops near by me but no one seems to have the right size screw, and I'm a little cautious to use one from an electronics store, as I don't…[Read more]

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    Dilinnair started the topic Has anyone else had issues with the Leica Captivate's? in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 7 months ago

    Ours will randomly restart or turnoff. Or a job file will become corrupted, causing it to not be edited or lose all descriptions of all points. Also on a more annoying note, when I am staking out and want to stake to a point, I will type 1807 and Enter. It will proceed to stakeout to point 1800, until about the third try it wont get it right.

    Has…[Read more]

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