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    cjmaverickforever started the topic 28 vs 50??? in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 8 months ago

    I currently own a 35 and was curious what lens I should get next. I'm split between a 50 and a 28. I know most people with 35s will go for something much wider or longer to add to their set, but i personally like compact lenses.

    Can owners of 28 / 50 lens share with me what they use their lens for? What do you guys photograph the most with the…[Read more]

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    Rameshsalvi replied to the topic Experience at the Los Angeles Leica Store in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 8 months ago

    Thank you so much

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    David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has released the Q-P, a new model variant of the ever-popular Q (Typ 116). Taking design cues from other “P” models of the past, the Leica Q-P features a “Stealth” matte black finish, no red Leica dot […]

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    Divinejames started the topic My thoughts on the Leica Q and its use as a travel camera in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 8 months ago

    Hello all! I've been a long time lurker on this subreddit but now it's time for my first ever thread (please play nice…).

    I've just finished writing a blog about my experience travelling with the Leica Q over on my website. I'm neither a reviewer or an avid writer but I hope this post will give some prospective buyers a little more insight into…[Read more]

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    Rameshsalvi started the topic Experience at the Los Angeles Leica Store in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 8 months ago

    Here is a copy of a letter I wrote to the Manager of the Leica LA Store and to their Corporate Office.

    To the Manager of the Leica LA Store: I'd like to relate to you my family's experience at your store. On Saturday, May 20, 2017 (yesterday) my elderly parents, who both just celebrated their 78th birthday this month, and I entered your store at…[Read more]

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    joshmathews started the topic An Overview of the Medical Billing Services by P3 Healthcare Solutions! in the forum Leica TL2 7 years, 9 months ago

    The medical billing services in the USA have brought the time-consuming task of revenue cycle management from the busy medical practices and hand it over to the experienced medical billing service professionals. P3 Healthcare Solutions have brought reliable medical billing services for the providers residing in the USA. We know what you are…[Read more]

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    Bansisingh replied to the topic A Film Leica Buyer's Guide in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago

    So you have decided that you want to buy a film Leica rangefinder. You have a lot of choices. This guide is designed to help with those choices. It is based on the feature set, current market prices, ergonomics, and quality. None of the cameras in this list are bad, but some are better than others, and some are better for some shooting styles and…[Read more]

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    wceide replied to the topic Arca Swiss 6×9 in the forum Alternative Lenses 7 years, 9 months ago

    Hello David,
    i found this thread doing a search on google looking for such a board to adapt an SL at the back of my F-line. I found nothing on the market, am i wrong ? Is the board custom made ?
    Thank you for the info.
    Just discovered this site / forum which seems to be a great source.
    best
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    David Farkas wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced the Leica M10-D. Based on the recently introduced M10-P digital rangefinder, the M10-D takes the analog aesthetic to a whole new level. With no rear LCD display, an ultra quiet shutter, […]

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    Bansisingh started the topic A Film Leica Buyer's Guide in the forum General Leica Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago

    So you have decided that you want to buy a film Leica rangefinder. You have a lot of choices. This guide is designed to help with those choices. It is based on the feature set, current market prices, ergonomics, and quality. None of the cameras in this list are bad, but some are better than others, and some are better for some shooting styles and…[Read more]

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    Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post 7 years, 9 months ago

    I started with Leica six years ago as a camera specialist. With a background and passion for photography, I was quickly swept into the world of Summicrons and Elmarits, but paid little attention to Leica’s p […]

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      Jack MacD replied 7 years, 9 months ago

      Kirsten,
      Thanks for an excellent set of explanations.
      I did not realize the differences of a Noctivid before.
      Head up on your caption you state the Noctivid was on the left, and it is in the left hand, but not the viewer's left. I think you need to recaption it.

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    pattyedge started the topic Cannot find histogram settings after update to Firmware 3.0 in the forum Leica Q (Typ 116) 7 years, 9 months ago

    I recently bought a brand new Lecia q and was happy with the settings and had enabled my histogram in my EVF view. I then updated the firmware to version 3.0 and now the histogram has disappeared in the EVF view and I cannot find the setting to re- enable it either under my favourites or under menu. Can anyone please direct me to where it is in…[Read more]

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