willie_901
Veteran
Even pros make errors. Clients expect pros to be perfect.
Before digital, pros used Polaroid film backs to confirm things were right and consult with clients. Then they switched to negative/transparency film backs for the keepers.
On some gigs I used a real-time WiFi App to operate the camera and preview images. Clients loved seeing what the camera saw in real time ('Live View'). Some even walked through the scene and rearranged items while viewing the results in real-time on an iPad. This saved everyone a lot of time.
If your skill and experience level makes real-time image review redundant, than I truly admire the high level of competence you have achieved.
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Just put a deposit down on one....I have no control. I know, it's sad.
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
One thing they could have done with the M-D that would have made it the perfect body for me - if they had included the EVF port from the M240. No LCD but being able to use an EVF for live view only when I wanted it would have been the best of both worlds.
willie_901
Veteran
Congratulations!
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Godfrey
somewhat colored
_goodtimez
Well-known
I just spent the whole week end using my M8.2 with zero use of the display. I left the settings on AUTO ISO and used DNG + JPEG.
I never chimped or looked at the results at any time before downloading the pictures. I used it the same way I use a film camera, with compensating for backlight and so. I obtained quite good results.
I never chimped or looked at the results at any time before downloading the pictures. I used it the same way I use a film camera, with compensating for backlight and so. I obtained quite good results.
35photo
Well-known
I use my M9 like a film camera almost every time I go out shooting with it... Why? because looking at that screen while in the street is a distraction, I could miss the next shot.. You have to keep looking, especially when you're on the street, things happen really fast...
adamjbonn
Established
Hi all,
Lurked for a while, so this might be as well be my first post...
I don't own, or indeed have ever shot with M.
If I was in the market for one, I would very much consider the M-D
It has the "cool" features of the MP (no front branding and engraved top plate)
It has the brass the construction that the 262 "lacks" (if such is important to you)
The has the quieter shutter that the 240 lacks
And most importantly if you can truly live without a LCD and you're happy with that solution.... Then you shouldn't be desperate to upgrade the next time Leica release a new M or current M derivative, because you already have the one that has everything you need...
My 2 pennies worth anyway!
Lurked for a while, so this might be as well be my first post...
I don't own, or indeed have ever shot with M.
If I was in the market for one, I would very much consider the M-D
It has the "cool" features of the MP (no front branding and engraved top plate)
It has the brass the construction that the 262 "lacks" (if such is important to you)
The has the quieter shutter that the 240 lacks
And most importantly if you can truly live without a LCD and you're happy with that solution.... Then you shouldn't be desperate to upgrade the next time Leica release a new M or current M derivative, because you already have the one that has everything you need...
My 2 pennies worth anyway!
faris
Well-known
In a few posts here, I read that the M-D is not for this or that market.
Could someone please explain which market is Leica aiming for with the M-D?
Just curious.
Could someone please explain which market is Leica aiming for with the M-D?
Just curious.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Those who want this kind of camera: a high quality digital camera with the minimum number of differences between it and its film ancestors.
It's a small audience, which is why the M-D typ 262 is a bit more expensive than its M typ 262 sibling.
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faris
Well-known
Thanks Godfrey.
The Apple Camera Connection Kit was never capable of working with iPhones before the iPhone 5 series (it worked fine with iPad 2 and later). I don't trust third party readers, and there's no point to them since the Apple one works so well and is only $29.
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Vince Lupo
Whatever
Mmmmmm-D!
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Very nice iM-Deed. ;-)
G
G
Vince, that's Beautiful ...
Vince Lupo
Whatever
I better not fondle it too much -- my wife might get suspicious 
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Funny but I just took a couple of shots with it, and I reflexively looked at the back of the camera.
Emile de Leon
Well-known
It's cool to see that iso dial on the back again..ala M6..!
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Only thing I don't like is the darned neckstrap. I'm sorry, but Leica neckstraps of late have been pretty poopie, at least for me. Or maybe I'm just too used to a thin Gordy's
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Just have to say that - although I know it really isn't when compared to other digital M's - the body feels thinner. Maybe it's just the absence of buttons and a screen on the back, but it has a nice feel to it. Personally I wouldn't feel the need for the body to be thinner - the camera is really quite beautiful to hold, and ergonomically it seems 'just right' to me.
Maybe after a few weeks I'll write up a separate post on my thoughts about the camera, along with some photos.
BTW this is the first digital Leica I've owned in which I've peeled off the plastic covering on the baseplate
Maybe after a few weeks I'll write up a separate post on my thoughts about the camera, along with some photos.
BTW this is the first digital Leica I've owned in which I've peeled off the plastic covering on the baseplate