on the fence

[back alley]

the m4-p was my first leica and it overwhelmed me, no meter, film loading was tortuous...and i sold it.

but i miss it at times and if i had the cash i would like to have one really good film camera for very occasional use.
the body and the 28 would be nice to have around.

 

[Krzys]

M4p is my dream camera....if I still had any interest in 35mm.

 

[back alley]

i understand the tight budget...

 

[Keith]

the m4-p was my first leica and it overwhelmed me, no meter, film loading was tortuous...and i sold it.

but i miss it at times and if i had the cash i would like to have one really good film camera for very occasional use.
the body and the 28 would be nice to have around.

............. 😱

 

[SolaresLarrave]

It's a business decision, Blake. I'd sell it if I were not using it to make money. You make rake in a nice bundle... IIRC, your M4-P is a chrome body, right?

Those are rare...

 

[charjohncarter]

I'm down to one film leica -- I'm on the fence about keeping the m4-p, summicron 50, 28mm canon, and 90mm elmarit -- i've been enjoying my digilux 2 - which is everything I really want and need in a digital camera (minus the dof control that you can get with a full frame sensor) -

digital is easier on my eyes, easier on my pocketbook, and is enabling me to provide faster turnaround for clients-

so... in order to fund some personal projects, unless I can find a serious justification for keeping this gear, I may go entirely digital soon

I'm just venting and am contemplating the final transitions -- any thoughts?

Well, it was nice knowing you.

 

[wlewisiii]

Blake,

Put it on a shelf for 3 to 6 months & then go back and try using it. Then you'll be able to know better if you can live with digital only or not.

Just a thought - good luck with it either way.

William

 

[jwc57]

I'd keep it. Of course, that comes from someone who has never sold off a film camera in the past twenty-eight years.

You may want to offer digital and B&W film/prints to your clients. Being a skilled film photographer and having the prints to prove it, is a very large asset in the business. Not all clients "get it", but many do and don't mind waiting. It really does set you apart from those who shoot only digital and convert to black and white.

For me, it is becoming a premium service and sold as such. So much so, that I've had a digital photographer call and want me to shoot B&W film for him at a wedding.

 

[dexdog]

sell it- you can always buy another one later (possibly at a lower price, too)>

 

[sanmich]

If you can live with a 35mm, the konica Hexar AF is a great camera, boosting one of the best lens I know.

 

[crawdiddy]

Blake, apparently your love affair with the M5 is over with as well. 🙁

 

[BillBingham2]

Cash is king these days.

Will selling allow you to get "Stuff" that you can make more money with? A fast 28 on the RD-1 isn't a bad idea either.

B2 (;->

 

[Ronald M]

Film is dying or will be a niche product. If you are not commited, sell thefilm gear.

Remember, the lenses can still be used on M8 etc.

I would not own a film camera today or ever if I did not have a darkroom. I like both mediums

 

[johannielscom]

...

You may want to offer digital and B&W film/prints to your clients. Being a skilled film photographer and having the prints to prove it, is a very large asset in the business. Not all clients "get it", but many do and don't mind waiting. It really does set you apart from those who shoot only digital and convert to black and white.

...

I'm not selling any prints but plan to in the future, and for the above reason have decided to invent myself as a film photographer. All digital's out the door, apart from an old Nikon D1 I use to sell gear online.

That, and I'm loving the slow process and the chemical fiddling.