My First Leica

[tele_player]

I'm a total amateur, I haven't used film in years, and I wanted a rangefinder. Of course, I wanted an M9, but it made more sense to start on something that doesn't cost $7000, and whose value isn't likely to drop 50% in two years...

M6 TTL with Elmarit-M 2.8/28 - got this one off Craigslist in Oakland, CA - in near-new condition.

I also got an Elmarit 2.8/90.

It's time to learn how to use it!

 

[wlewisiii]

Very nice setup to get going with - all you need now is a nice 50/2.8 Elmar to go with it 🙂

Enjoy!

William

 

[barnwulf]

It's a great start. Have fun!!

 

[mfogiel]

Have you posed yourself a question what to do after you have exposed film?

 

[robklurfield]

nice combo. you'll never look back from here. enjoy.

 

[tele_player]

Obviously, I'll publish, and become rich and famous 🙂

Seriously - yes, I've given it a lot of thought. At first, I'll have the film developed and printed at a quick/cheap place near my home. I just got back my first roll of B/W test shots, with 4x6 prints. There are no special photos there - just learning to work exposure and focus.

Later, as I become more serious, I'll probably use a serious lab to process and scan the film, though I've also been investigating doing the processing and scanning myself.

Have you posed yourself a question what to do after you have exposed film?

 

[porktaco]

Have you posed yourself a question what to do after you have exposed film?

you're supposed to do something after you expose the film?

 

[WalterM]

If the M9 drops to under $4000 used in the next five years... I'd be all over that, regardless of silly things like student loans, car payments, and my apartment.

 

[baycrest]

Congrats.
Happy shooting!

 

[matt335]

I'm a total amateur, I haven't used film in years, and I wanted a rangefinder. Of course, I wanted an M9, but it made more sense to start on something that doesn't cost $7000, and whose value isn't likely to drop 50% in two years...

M6 TTL with Elmarit-M 2.8/28 - got this one off Craigslist in Oakland, CA - in near-new condition.

I also got an Elmarit 2.8/90.

It's time to learn how to use it!

tele player, congrats, a lovely camera and lens. I wish you many happy years of wonderful photography !

 

[Chris101]

Have you posed yourself a question what to do after you have exposed film?

I have only recently discovered that the real fun starts AFTER the pix are shot!

 

[filmfan]

Not bad. I recommend developing and scanning yourself.

 

[mfogiel]

In fact, I think you should look into the whole chain right away. If you want to start simple, use XP2 or BW 400CN, exposed at EI200-250, develop in a lab ( they are less likely to screw up the chromogenic film development) and get yourself a scanner and scan yourself. Skip the flatbeds and get the best dedicated scanner you can afford. Next investment would be Vuescan software, and then a good printer with proven B&W printing capacity. Once you master the scanning and printing, and you still enjoy your equipment, switch to silver B&W developed in your kitchen (no darkroom needed, just a black changing bag). Enjoy !

 

[Pirate]

"tele player" -- that explains it all right there. You also have a Guitar fetish....

P^)

 

[payasam]

Partially agree with William. In the 50mm length, something like a Summilux would make more sense than an Elmar. Agree with mfogiel about chromogenic film.

 

[tele_player]

Correct 🙂

"tele player" -- that explains it all right there. You also have a Guitar fetish....

P^)

 

[tele_player]

Exactly my thinking, on both points. I'm looking now for 50mm lux or cron, and I just got back from picking up some HP2.

I'd like to thank everybody for the congratulations and helpful suggestions, seems like good people here.

Partially agree with William. In the 50mm length, something like a Summilux would make more sense than an Elmar. Agree with mfogiel about chromogenic film.