krötenblender
Well-known
It seems, I'm in a rare situation (at least, when I'm looking at the usual threads here and other similar sites):
I have my Leica M nearly since it was on the market. I already had the 35mm Summilux ASPH and the 50mm Summilux ASPH from M9 time, the 28mm Elmarit ASPH came since.
A few weeks ago, I realized, that I did not lust for anything else in the Leica world. I did some statistics over my M and the older M9 pictures and saw, that the vast majority of my pictures were taken with the 35mm, followed by the 50mm and then 28mm. I also bought a 90mm Summarit, but I rarely used it, and I did not miss anything besides these three lenses ever since. For over a year, I bought no new lenses for my M without missing something. Before that, I had many rare, unusual and pretty nice lenses, that I all used for a short time, and then sold to buy the next "shot", like an addict. Not anymore...
What is the conclusion of this situation? - I now sell my 90mm Summarit and some other stuff, because I realized, that I'm perfectly happy with what I have. There ist nothing else, that I "need" or look after.
Strange situation... I guess, I now really have to go out and actually take pictures...
How are you? Are you happy with what you have?
I have my Leica M nearly since it was on the market. I already had the 35mm Summilux ASPH and the 50mm Summilux ASPH from M9 time, the 28mm Elmarit ASPH came since.
A few weeks ago, I realized, that I did not lust for anything else in the Leica world. I did some statistics over my M and the older M9 pictures and saw, that the vast majority of my pictures were taken with the 35mm, followed by the 50mm and then 28mm. I also bought a 90mm Summarit, but I rarely used it, and I did not miss anything besides these three lenses ever since. For over a year, I bought no new lenses for my M without missing something. Before that, I had many rare, unusual and pretty nice lenses, that I all used for a short time, and then sold to buy the next "shot", like an addict. Not anymore...
What is the conclusion of this situation? - I now sell my 90mm Summarit and some other stuff, because I realized, that I'm perfectly happy with what I have. There ist nothing else, that I "need" or look after.
Strange situation... I guess, I now really have to go out and actually take pictures...
How are you? Are you happy with what you have?
Matus
Well-known
Do what I did - get another hobby. I fell victim to high end Japanese kitchen knives
tomken
Member
Good choice! In the end it's always the love of fine craftsmanship, I hope you are actually using those fine knives!Do what I did - get another hobby. I fell victim to high end Japanese kitchen knives
Photography is all that is left.
BillBingham2
Registered User
Yes. While there may come a day where I will want a system camera and a few lenses, right now I'm very happy with my iPhone 5.
I prefer to say "Done for now", rather like "Never Say Never". Photography has always been about finding a system that blends with me and who I am at that moment. I love lots of different systems for different aspects. Size, glass options, flexibility one direction or another, I was just as happy with my OM-1 and three lenses as I was with my Leica M4-P and M6.
There's a beautiful folding Fuji in the classifieds that I've lusted for over the decades if you want to kick the analog tires. Perhaps a Leica T to toss in the pocket?
B2 (;->
krötenblender
Well-known
Nice try, guys...
I already have japanese kitchen knives, bought the last one this fall in Kyoto, a nice Nakiri bōchō. And I already have a Fuji GF670 folder...
There will be new and other stuff besides my other cameras. But right now and for a year already, I'm done with GAS.
Indeed, I have a bunch of prints hanging on the walls and also photo books, even had an small exhibition with 30 of my prints. But actually, I'm more a screen-guy.
But try me, lets see, how much I can resist...
I already have japanese kitchen knives, bought the last one this fall in Kyoto, a nice Nakiri bōchō. And I already have a Fuji GF670 folder...
There will be new and other stuff besides my other cameras. But right now and for a year already, I'm done with GAS.
Indeed, I have a bunch of prints hanging on the walls and also photo books, even had an small exhibition with 30 of my prints. But actually, I'm more a screen-guy.
But try me, lets see, how much I can resist...
YYV_146
Well-known
I'm done with Leica for the moment. Anything else I buy is for pure curiosity - if I do get any more M lenses at all. As-is it is difficult enough to keep all of them in working order and shooting each one enough...
I might start investing more in medium format and start shooting landscapes. Or I might invest in a lighter kit with digital compacts. It's a first world problem when you don't know what to spend money on
I might start investing more in medium format and start shooting landscapes. Or I might invest in a lighter kit with digital compacts. It's a first world problem when you don't know what to spend money on
It seems, I'm in a rare situation (at least, when I'm looking at the usual threads here and other similar sites):
There is nothing else, that I "need" or look after.
Strange situation... I guess, I now really have to go out and actually take pictures...
How are you? Are you happy with what you have?
Enjoy your temporary reprieve from the GAS insanity and save up while you can -- this too will pass.
Stephen
fireblade
Vincenzo.
Nice try, guys...
Buy it before i do
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-M9-Ti...488?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2597e75a40
littleearth
Well-known
Now you get into Large Format and Wet Collodion process !
edge100
Well-known
I've reached basically the same point.
MP for 35mm film.
EOS 3 for 35mm film with AF (kids these days...)
ME for FF digital.
500c/m for 6x6
Mamiya 7 for 6x7
Wista VX for LF
And good lenses for each system. I've even got a land camera for the occasional instant, and a few other 35mm SLRs for fun.
I honestly don't have anything to spend my money on anymore, except film. I could buy better glass for my Leicas, but I just don't see the need for a 35mm camera, which I use primarily for street photography. The Mamiya glass is as good as it gets, and the only lens I have for the 500c/m (80 Planar) is, likewise, excellent. I only use 2 lenses in LF (APO-Symmar 135/5.6 and Fujinon W 210/5.6), and don't use it enough to justify any others.
MP for 35mm film.
EOS 3 for 35mm film with AF (kids these days...)
ME for FF digital.
500c/m for 6x6
Mamiya 7 for 6x7
Wista VX for LF
And good lenses for each system. I've even got a land camera for the occasional instant, and a few other 35mm SLRs for fun.
I honestly don't have anything to spend my money on anymore, except film. I could buy better glass for my Leicas, but I just don't see the need for a 35mm camera, which I use primarily for street photography. The Mamiya glass is as good as it gets, and the only lens I have for the 500c/m (80 Planar) is, likewise, excellent. I only use 2 lenses in LF (APO-Symmar 135/5.6 and Fujinon W 210/5.6), and don't use it enough to justify any others.
icebear
Veteran
After I got the MM, I never had the idea anything was missing.
Perfectly happy ... and yes, also some Japanese knives in our kitchen
Perfectly happy ... and yes, also some Japanese knives in our kitchen
aizan
Veteran
one word: cars.
raid
Dad Photographer
Now take photos
Now take photos
After GAS it is the time to focus on photography.
Raid
Now take photos
After GAS it is the time to focus on photography.
Raid
It seems, I'm in a rare situation (at least, when I'm looking at the usual threads here and other similar sites):
I have my Leica M nearly since it was on the market. I already had the 35mm Summilux ASPH and the 50mm Summilux ASPH from M9 time, the 28mm Elmarit ASPH came since.
A few weeks ago, I realized, that I did not lust for anything else in the Leica world. I did some statistics over my M and the older M9 pictures and saw, that the vast majority of my pictures were taken with the 35mm, followed by the 50mm and then 28mm. I also bought a 90mm Summarit, but I rarely used it, and I did not miss anything besides these three lenses ever since. For over a year, I bought no new lenses for my M without missing something. Before that, I had many rare, unusual and pretty nice lenses, that I all used for a short time, and then sold to buy the next "shot", like an addict. Not anymore...
What is the conclusion of this situation? - I now sell my 90mm Summarit and some other stuff, because I realized, that I'm perfectly happy with what I have. There ist nothing else, that I "need" or look after.
Strange situation... I guess, I now really have to go out and actually take pictures...
How are you? Are you happy with what you have?
maitani
Well-known
1. go out, take pictures
2. check out nikon rangefinders
2. check out nikon rangefinders
Scheelings
Well-known
Nice try, guys...
But try me, lets see, how much I can resist...
You need a PC with a dedicated colour matched screen so that you know those prints will be perfect. What about a high end 7 cartridge professional colour printer?
Do you have a really good bag for carrying the camera? How about a tripod?
Do you have a Lee filter system for stopping down those high speed lenses?
What about a camera that you can take anywhere? Aren't you ever sorry that you didn't have you M with you, but it wasn't practical?
JP Owens
Well-known
But you've probably never tried an Alpa 10D, right?
Alpa cameras seem to me like crack cocaine.
Alpa cameras seem to me like crack cocaine.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
It seems, I'm in a rare situation (at least, when I'm looking at the usual threads here and other similar sites):
I have my Leica M nearly since it was on the market. I already had the 35mm Summilux ASPH and the 50mm Summilux ASPH from M9 time, the 28mm Elmarit ASPH came since.
A few weeks ago, I realized, that I did not lust for anything else in the Leica world. I did some statistics over my M and the older M9 pictures and saw, that the vast majority of my pictures were taken with the 35mm, followed by the 50mm and then 28mm. I also bought a 90mm Summarit, but I rarely used it, and I did not miss anything besides these three lenses ever since. For over a year, I bought no new lenses for my M without missing something. Before that, I had many rare, unusual and pretty nice lenses, that I all used for a short time, and then sold to buy the next "shot", like an addict. Not anymore...
What is the conclusion of this situation? - I now sell my 90mm Summarit and some other stuff, because I realized, that I'm perfectly happy with what I have. There ist nothing else, that I "need" or look after.
Strange situation... I guess, I now really have to go out and actually take pictures...
How are you? Are you happy with what you have?
I don't seem to want anything else either--whether Leica, Nikon, or Hasselblad. It's an odd feeling, not having a new acquisition to look forward to. I can look forward to using what I have!
Hsg
who dares wins
I used to think that photography was a race and the one with the best machine was naturally going to be ahead and win the race.
But now I see that I was very wrong. Photography is not a race, photography is an exploration and the best tool for an explorer is the one that lets him explore more areas.
But now I see that I was very wrong. Photography is not a race, photography is an exploration and the best tool for an explorer is the one that lets him explore more areas.
danielsterno
making soup from mud
specific to your question, i came to the same conclusion/different gear: Fuji x100:digital and M6/M5 with a 35 & 50mm Summicron lens for film…. i'm content searching for new content versus gear….. unless the XProII seems interesting enough to consider.