robklurfield
eclipse
That's 50 M9's that will be demos at some point in the future.
Having seen comments from some folks who've owned both M8's and 9's, it's probably better not attend this unless you have the dough to buy the M9, as they say it will spoil you. So, I hope some of the 50 lucky attendees put a few superficial scratches into the paint on those M9's to drive down the demo prices a few extra bucks. Enjoy!
Having seen comments from some folks who've owned both M8's and 9's, it's probably better not attend this unless you have the dough to buy the M9, as they say it will spoil you. So, I hope some of the 50 lucky attendees put a few superficial scratches into the paint on those M9's to drive down the demo prices a few extra bucks. Enjoy!
JeffNYC
Well-known
Leica aside - this should be a great event -
Just to be able to pick Peter Turnley's brain.
Nice.
Just to be able to pick Peter Turnley's brain.
Nice.
ashfaque
Learning
If anyone goes, please record what he says and share with us, if possible.
scottwallick
ambition ≥ skill
I'm planning on attending, so I'll do what I can.
Neare
Well-known
$20 someone does a runner.
ashfaque
Learning
kermaier
Well-known
They had about 15-20 M9s to sign out for 3 hours. (No workshop or other activity, though.) If a small shop in northern NJ had all those M9s, I have to imagine there are many hundreds of demo units circulating in the US alone. Why are they backordered for sale?
I brought a bag full of lenses, checked one out, and wandered around Westwood NJ playing with the camera.
::Ari
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filmfan
Well-known
Very nice. Turnley has great advice that is seldom mentioned by others.
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scottwallick
ambition ≥ skill
Follow-up with news of an M9 firmware update
Follow-up with news of an M9 firmware update
You asked for it.
The session was good, enjoyable. Jim Wagner of Leica NJ was there, as was Stefan Daniel. I got the impression that most of the folks there were new to Leica or at least digital Leica and had come for the camera.
Peter Turnley had a 45-min presentation, including a PowerPoint of some of his shots. He spoke in bullet points, suggesting (a) shoot for a shutter speed of 125th or 250th to keep images sharp and in focus, opting for changing the aperture and/or ISO for exposure, (b) to take the photo even when you hesitate; or rather, especially when you hesitate, because, in his words, if you don't overcome that hesitation then it will only get harder, (c) to respect your subjects and don't behave sneakily, as that can give the person photographed the impression that something was taken; instead, "honor" your subject, smile, etc. Let's see. There were other tidbits, but I can't remember them and am away from my notepad at the moment. It was good. I would go again.
And yes, there was a table with 51-53 black and gray M9s with 35mm and 50mm Summarits. Impressive. Because it rained at the point people were sent out to shoot, when I left, I counted about 10 people immediately around B&H on the street using M9s. People entering the store were noticing and looked quite confused.
In addition to the M9, there was an S2, an X1, and a D-Lux 4 w/ finder that I took the opportunity to molest—er, I mean, try. I wasn't terribly impressed by the X1 (I had wondered about using one to make photos, but now I do not) but was quite taken with the S2. I don't know what this camera is for or who would buy it (I do, but this is hyperbole), but wow, it's a whole lotta camera and very impressive even though I didn't review any images outside of the camera's LCD.
Jeff (JeffNYC here) and I spoke with Stefan briefly after Peter's presentation when the M9 loaners hit the street. After being asked about white balance performance on the M9, Stefan commented that a firmware would be "released in two weeks" to address/improve WB performance on the M9, as WB was, paraphrased here, "one of the things we're working on."
So that's some news. All together, very enjoyable. I didn't stick around to see or talk with the folks to took out loaner M9s, but I did speak with two fellows were were saying they were putting their names on waiting lists. And Jeff pitched the next RFF meetup to a late comer who I let handle my M9 as his missed out on getting a loaner for the hour. Good times.
Follow-up with news of an M9 firmware update
You asked for it.
The session was good, enjoyable. Jim Wagner of Leica NJ was there, as was Stefan Daniel. I got the impression that most of the folks there were new to Leica or at least digital Leica and had come for the camera.
Peter Turnley had a 45-min presentation, including a PowerPoint of some of his shots. He spoke in bullet points, suggesting (a) shoot for a shutter speed of 125th or 250th to keep images sharp and in focus, opting for changing the aperture and/or ISO for exposure, (b) to take the photo even when you hesitate; or rather, especially when you hesitate, because, in his words, if you don't overcome that hesitation then it will only get harder, (c) to respect your subjects and don't behave sneakily, as that can give the person photographed the impression that something was taken; instead, "honor" your subject, smile, etc. Let's see. There were other tidbits, but I can't remember them and am away from my notepad at the moment. It was good. I would go again.
And yes, there was a table with 51-53 black and gray M9s with 35mm and 50mm Summarits. Impressive. Because it rained at the point people were sent out to shoot, when I left, I counted about 10 people immediately around B&H on the street using M9s. People entering the store were noticing and looked quite confused.
In addition to the M9, there was an S2, an X1, and a D-Lux 4 w/ finder that I took the opportunity to molest—er, I mean, try. I wasn't terribly impressed by the X1 (I had wondered about using one to make photos, but now I do not) but was quite taken with the S2. I don't know what this camera is for or who would buy it (I do, but this is hyperbole), but wow, it's a whole lotta camera and very impressive even though I didn't review any images outside of the camera's LCD.
Jeff (JeffNYC here) and I spoke with Stefan briefly after Peter's presentation when the M9 loaners hit the street. After being asked about white balance performance on the M9, Stefan commented that a firmware would be "released in two weeks" to address/improve WB performance on the M9, as WB was, paraphrased here, "one of the things we're working on."
So that's some news. All together, very enjoyable. I didn't stick around to see or talk with the folks to took out loaner M9s, but I did speak with two fellows were were saying they were putting their names on waiting lists. And Jeff pitched the next RFF meetup to a late comer who I let handle my M9 as his missed out on getting a loaner for the hour. Good times.
ashfaque
Learning
I'm grateful for your help, Scott. These notes will go into my notepad along with other nuggets that I've gathered from RFF. 
Ash
Ash
JeffNYC
Well-known
Hi Scott,
Thanks for the summary ofthe days events.
Peter had some great tips (regarding technique) and you could feel the passion when he spoke about his life's work.
A bit of irony perhaps? Jim Wagner mentioned that the M9 was not water reisistant and then told everyone to go out and shoot.. (of course it started to rain).
I'm happy about the M9 firmware update.
Thanks for the summary ofthe days events.
Peter had some great tips (regarding technique) and you could feel the passion when he spoke about his life's work.
A bit of irony perhaps? Jim Wagner mentioned that the M9 was not water reisistant and then told everyone to go out and shoot.. (of course it started to rain).
I'm happy about the M9 firmware update.