Leica M10-R Photos...

[jsrockit]

I just took a look at dpreview's sample gallery. The processed RAW (actually DNG I guess) photos look great, but I was, to put it mildly, not impressed with the out of camera JPEGs. I'm sure practically everyone who buys this camera will shoot RAW/DNG, but you would think that for $8,000+ the camera should be able to output a decent looking JPEG.

jpegs have never been a Leica strength.

 

[Calzone]

The problem that the M-mount faces over other, uh, "mirrorless" mounts is that the sensor lies at the back of the camera where the film plane used to be. This means there is virtually no space behind the sensor because of the LCD screen. The lens mount of the M10 series is moved forward a few millimeters, and the screen is set back a few millimeters, to compensate for this. If the camera were M240-sized, I think IBIS might be more possible, but I doubt Leica wants to return to the fatter cameras after slimming down.

K,

Thanks for the insights. This makes sense.

Cal

 

[Calzone]

The last point raises a question I've been thinking about recently as I am considering upgrading my computer (an old Macbook Air that struggles with 16MP files from my D7000). How much horsepower would I realistically need to handle 40+MP files? Or perhaps a better question in the context of this thread: do you need a more powerful computer to handle 40MP files than you need to handle 24MP files?

A,

I'm using an 8 year old MacBook Pro with my SL2. Granted I loaded it up with optional memory, and know that I only use this computer for photo's.

My gal is a fashion blogger with over 730K followers. She is wired, kills cellphones, and upgrades computers all the time. At work I store in my office all the surplus Apple computers and basically I have a Macantosh Museum of Iphones, IPODs, Laptops... That she casts off.

The key for me is to "compartmentalize" and dedicate computers: one is for word processing, another for internet, and two for photography (one is a backup).

BTW I use Lightroom 5 because I grew use to it. My dedicated backup photography computer is a 3-4 year old IMAC.

Pretty much I used old or recycled computers. BTW the SL2 makes mighty huge files.

Cal

 

[mnutzer]

I got a regular M10.

Congratulation!

 

[Disappointed_Horse]

A,

I'm using an 8 year old MacBook Pro with my SL2. Granted I loaded it up with optional memory, and know that I only use this computer for photos.

My gal is a fashion blogger with over 730K followers. She is wired, kills cellphones, and upgrades computers all the time. At work I store in my office all the surplus Apple computers and basically I have a Macantosh Museum of Iphones, IPODs, Laptops... That she casts off.

The key for me is to "compartmentalize" and dedicate computers: one is for word processing, another for internet, and two for photography (one is a backup).

BTW I use Lightroom 5 because I grew use to it. My dedicated backup photography computer is a 3-4 year old IMAC.

Pretty much I used old or recycled computers. BTW the SL2 makes mighty huge files.

Cal

Thanks Cal. That's very helpful.

Apologies to the OP for the thread drift!

 

[raid]

Tim,

Thanks for your post and insights.

As you point out ISIS is not manditory.

Good luck with the M10M. I still love my M9M, warts and all, it is still a great camera.

Cal

Thank you for your detailed posts on your experiences with the SL and then the SL2. I was "nearly convinced" to get an SL2, but then I realized (as you pointedout) that I needed to get at least one new L lens to exploit the advanced designs for the SL2. Then I thought of getting an SL with M adapter, but its bulk was not what I wanted. This took me back to the M. The M10-M was tempting, but I prefer color images too. This left (for now) the M10 or the M10-R. I went with the M10.

I also love using my M9 and also the older M8. It seems that the new sensor for the M9 does not attract as much dust as the old sensor. Have you noticed this too?

 

[raid]

Congratulation!

Thanks. Finding a new M10 at a price that I am willing to pay made me buy the camera. There will always exist "better" cameras, but maybe not for me.

 

[Calzone]

Thank you for your detailed posts on your experiences with the SL and then the SL2. I was "nearly convinced" to get an SL2, but then I realized (as you pointedout) that I needed to get at least one new L lens to exploit the advanced designs for the SL2. Then I thought of getting an SL with M adapter, but its bulk was not what I wanted. This took me back to the M. The M10-M was tempting, but I prefer color images too. This left (for now) the M10 or the M10-R. I went with the M10.

I also love using my M9 and also the older M8. It seems that the new sensor for the M9 does not attract as much dust as the old sensor. Have you noticed this too?

Raid,

On my wanderings (I walk a lot) I found this big rubber band bracelet for some club or event that is black and has the word "Monster" printed on it.

JSrocket (John) affectionately calls my cameras "Monsters" because I tend to like big and heavy cameras. This gets exaggerated because I'm a lanky guy (145 pounds, 5'10").

So I use this bracelet to protect the nose of the huge 50 Lux-L because of the Monster label.

Over the eight years I have owned my M9M I only had to wet clean my Monochrom 3-4 times. The SL maybe twice, and the SL2 once.

The SL2 is a little tricky because of IBIS. Pretty much you lock the sensor by turning off IBIS to clean the sensor.

I invested lots of money into my SL (still own and use), SL2, APO 35 Cron, and 50 Lux-L. The SL is still a great camera, but the SL2 Crushes it as far as its advances.

BTW I still love my MM warts and all. Still a great-great camera. It cost $8K back in the day eight years ago, and it is/was some of the best money I ever spent. BTW I print 20x30 image size on 24x36 sheet using Piezography. A match made in heaven. "I'm in love," I tell you.

The way I figure is buying a digital camera and using it till it breaks brings the cost down over time.

Wish you the best with your M10.

Cal