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There questions:
1. Can anyone direct me to a place that rents Leica M film bodies in the NY area? Google search didn’t return any hits.
2. How can I get M-quality images using my Nikon FM, what lenses should I be looking at?
3. Assuming I re-commit to the M line, where should I be looking for good quality but fair prices? I know a number of places in NY I would Not go unless I want to overpay. I think I purchased a 50 mm from Tamarkin back when they were in CT, Prices look high there.
I started photography in mid 80’s and still have my original Nikon FM and a box of Nikkors. Then digital came and they got put aside. About 10 years ago bought a used M6TTL and Canadian ’Cron to switch things up a bit. Loved that camera and it made some of my finest images but developing and scanning got to be a drag. I also found the RF focusing not exactly precise compared to AF and my iphone! Sold the M6 almost immediate regretted it.
I recently picked up the FM again and rediscovered the love of doing things methodically, not spray and pray And the look of film. The camera is fine but the images don’t quite match the 3-D character of that 35mm Summicron. I have two choices I think: (a) get hold of another M body, either 7 or MP, or (b) find glass for the FM that offers the same or similar characteristics as the Leica glass. I think the FM is a more capable camera but the glass doesn’t have the same personality. The closest I’ve found is a Zeiss 50 that I had on a Canon DSLR. Best case would be able to rent for a couple of days to re-evaluate the M before plopping down $$$$
Thanks in advance.
1. Can anyone direct me to a place that rents Leica M film bodies in the NY area? Google search didn’t return any hits.
2. How can I get M-quality images using my Nikon FM, what lenses should I be looking at?
3. Assuming I re-commit to the M line, where should I be looking for good quality but fair prices? I know a number of places in NY I would Not go unless I want to overpay. I think I purchased a 50 mm from Tamarkin back when they were in CT, Prices look high there.
I started photography in mid 80’s and still have my original Nikon FM and a box of Nikkors. Then digital came and they got put aside. About 10 years ago bought a used M6TTL and Canadian ’Cron to switch things up a bit. Loved that camera and it made some of my finest images but developing and scanning got to be a drag. I also found the RF focusing not exactly precise compared to AF and my iphone! Sold the M6 almost immediate regretted it.
I recently picked up the FM again and rediscovered the love of doing things methodically, not spray and pray And the look of film. The camera is fine but the images don’t quite match the 3-D character of that 35mm Summicron. I have two choices I think: (a) get hold of another M body, either 7 or MP, or (b) find glass for the FM that offers the same or similar characteristics as the Leica glass. I think the FM is a more capable camera but the glass doesn’t have the same personality. The closest I’ve found is a Zeiss 50 that I had on a Canon DSLR. Best case would be able to rent for a couple of days to re-evaluate the M before plopping down $$$$
Thanks in advance.