A recent M9 scare!

[Ron (Netherlands)]

No not the M240, it really has to be the trusty M8 🙂 and indeed sell that M9 asap

 

[robert blu]

So, m 8 forever🙂 , great!
robert

 

[seakayaker1]

..... the M9 is a fantastic camera, just use OEM batteries and you will be fine!

The M-P 240 is also a fantastic camera, if you ever need/desire to upgrade if the sensor becomes and issue.

Look forward to more of you images.

Happy trails!

 

[pepeguitarra]

My wife suggested to me today to "fix the M9 and sell it."
I told her that there is no camera of its equal.

Agree with you. Although I got an M8.u during the time my M9 was being re-sensored and am keeping it. Too good to let it go!

I just got this shot (M8 + Summicron 50/2 collapsible) in JPG SOOTC:

M8-Cron50mmColl-006 by Pepe Guitarra, on Flickr

 

[raid]

Raid, think of an M 240 🙂

robert

Such cameras are costly, Robert. In case of a true need, I will consider it. Until then, I am happy with what I now have and use.

 

[raid]

I will get some new Leica batteries for the M9, and then (hopefully) I will get years of enjoyment out of this camera. The M8 seems to be rock solid.

 

[raid]

What does JPG SOOTC mean?

 

[f16sunshine]

It's an acronym

Straight Out Of The Camera 🙂

 

[raid]

Thank you Andy. Having lived in the USA for over 34 years, I am still catching up with the acronyms used here.

 

[raid]

I can hear the church bells sounding off here at 8am. The other sound is from the harbor. (water, birds, boats, ....).
We will drive to Padova/Padua today. It is a city that is close to Venice. Many years ago, the first botanical gardens in Europe were established in Padova. There is a train and bus ride to Venice from there. This way there is less hassle reaching Venice.

 

[ornate_wrasse]

Raid,

Thanks for sharing your experience using a non-Leica battery on your M-9.

I've only been using the Leica battery on my M-9, but when I bought it used, the seller included some non-Leica batteries. I haven't used those yet, as I just keep recharging the Leica battery, but now I'm wondering if the same thing will happen on my camera.

Enjoy the Cinque Terre. I was there a while ago and very much liked it.
It's so different compared to other places in Europe. Most importantly, have fun on the rest of your trip.

Ellen

 

[raid]

Thank you, Ellen. I am now convinced not to use off-brand batteries in the M9. I have not seen reports with such problems in the M8.

 

[robert blu]

Hi raid, I'm planning to arrive in Portovenere in the middle afternoon.See you, ciao
robert

 

[raid]

I beat you to it!

Proof:

I took this photo a few minutes ago from our room window. We are on the second floor, Robert.
We parked in front of the hotel for EURO 15/night.

 

[raid]

Yesterday in Venice

 

[raid]

Venice

 

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Venice

We took a one hour gondola ride in Venice yesterday,

 

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