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{{Dc|I}}{{start|’ve been considering selling my Leica M.}} While it has probably been the best camera I have ever owned, I think I’m ready for a system with a bit more updated tech, like autofocus and an EVF with peaking for manual focusing. I like the simplicity of the M, but I would like a couple more modern features—especially to help me focus. My old eyes are beginning to have issues with the rangefinder. | {{Dc|I}}{{start|’ve been considering selling my Leica M.}} While it has probably been the best camera I have ever owned, I think I’m ready for a system with a bit more updated tech, like autofocus and an EVF with peaking for manual focusing. I like the simplicity of the M, but I would like a couple more modern features—especially to help me focus. My old eyes are beginning to have issues with the rangefinder. | ||
One consideration is a used Leica SL. The body would be bigger, but I’d get all the things I’m looking for—plus the ability to use any lens I could find. I still have a vintage Trioplan sitting in the closet. I could also adapt my M glass easily. | One consideration is a used [https://www.dpreview.com/products/leica/slrs/leica_sl_typ601 Leica SL]. The body would be bigger, but I’d get all the things I’m looking for—plus the ability to use any lens I could find. I still have a vintage Trioplan sitting in the closet. I could also adapt my M glass easily. | ||
Another would be slightly more trouble, but a Leica Q2 would be a great option. Again, all the current tech, a huge sensor, a built-in Summilux (at 28mm a bit wider than the 35 Summicron I always have on my M anyway), and the Leica minimal design I love. I’d have to sell my additional lenses, but I wouldn’t need them anymore. | Another would be slightly more trouble, but a [https://www.dpreview.com/products/leica/compacts/leica_q2 Leica Q2] would be a great option. Again, all the current tech, a huge full-frame sensor, a built-in Summilux (at 28mm a bit wider than the 35 Summicron I always have on my M anyway), and the Leica minimal design I love. I’d have to sell my additional lenses, but I wouldn’t need them anymore. | ||
A third option is a bit more radical: a digital medium-format, like the Fujifilm GFX50R. I came across Steve Huff’s review of the new [http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2020/11/02/the-hasselblad-907x-50c-review-the-most-beautiful-camera-in-the-world/ Hasselblad 907X]. I don’t think that camera would be for me, though I would love to try it, but seeing | A third option is a bit more radical: a digital medium-format, like the [https://www.dpreview.com/products/fujifilm/slrs/fujifilm_gfx50r Fujifilm GFX50R]. I came across Steve Huff’s review of the new [http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2020/11/02/the-hasselblad-907x-50c-review-the-most-beautiful-camera-in-the-world/ Hasselblad 907X]. I don’t think that camera would be for me, though I would love to try it, but seeing an M lens adapted to a medium-format camera really impressed me: see [https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2020/11/05/the-7-artisans-35-1-4-photoelectric-lens-on-the-hasselblad-907x-wow/ this post’s] first photo of the cat. OMG, is that gorgeous: the three-dimensionality is stunning. So my Summicrons would be more like f/1.x on a medium-format. This could be awesome. I know there would be vignetting, but with the 51 megapixel sensor, I could crop the hell out of it. | ||
The GFX, while it appears to be a brick of a camera, has a bunch of current tech—probably too much, like all Japanese cameras. That said, many of the settings I would likely never even use, and I could adapt all sorts of medium-format lenses to the body. This option is probably the least practical, but might open up a new dimension to my photography. GFXes run about $3K used on eBay. That’s probably about what I could get from my M. | The GFX, while it appears to be a brick of a camera, has a bunch of current tech—probably too much, like all Japanese cameras. That said, many of the settings I would likely never even use, and I could adapt all sorts of medium-format lenses to the body. This option is probably the least practical, but might open up a new dimension to my photography. GFXes run about $3K used on eBay. That’s probably about what I could get from my M. | ||
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I’ve been considering selling my Leica M. While it has probably been the best camera I have ever owned, I think I’m ready for a system with a bit more updated tech, like autofocus and an EVF with peaking for manual focusing. I like the simplicity of the M, but I would like a couple more modern features—especially to help me focus. My old eyes are beginning to have issues with the rangefinder.
One consideration is a used Leica SL. The body would be bigger, but I’d get all the things I’m looking for—plus the ability to use any lens I could find. I still have a vintage Trioplan sitting in the closet. I could also adapt my M glass easily.
Another would be slightly more trouble, but a Leica Q2 would be a great option. Again, all the current tech, a huge full-frame sensor, a built-in Summilux (at 28mm a bit wider than the 35 Summicron I always have on my M anyway), and the Leica minimal design I love. I’d have to sell my additional lenses, but I wouldn’t need them anymore.
A third option is a bit more radical: a digital medium-format, like the Fujifilm GFX50R. I came across Steve Huff’s review of the new Hasselblad 907X. I don’t think that camera would be for me, though I would love to try it, but seeing an M lens adapted to a medium-format camera really impressed me: see this post’s first photo of the cat. OMG, is that gorgeous: the three-dimensionality is stunning. So my Summicrons would be more like f/1.x on a medium-format. This could be awesome. I know there would be vignetting, but with the 51 megapixel sensor, I could crop the hell out of it.
The GFX, while it appears to be a brick of a camera, has a bunch of current tech—probably too much, like all Japanese cameras. That said, many of the settings I would likely never even use, and I could adapt all sorts of medium-format lenses to the body. This option is probably the least practical, but might open up a new dimension to my photography. GFXes run about $3K used on eBay. That’s probably about what I could get from my M.
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