Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I had to collect it from depot before work this morning so not seen many shots on screen. Much smoother shutter release than my M9. Seems quieter as well, maybe just because it is new. My first shot was L0000001, so not sure what they did for factory calibration.... Metering seems very cautious and ETTL, with an evenly lit subject I think you could almost go 1 stop over meter without losing highlights. I took 4 shots at home to get numbering sorted (using L2*** so as it does not clash with M9 numbering) all taken with Noctilux at 1250ASA, these are the only ones I have seen on screen so far. With the M9 I have never liked my B&W conversions, I found them too contrasty with few mid-tones. When I scanned in some medium format film earlier this year it looked "just right", nice gradation and subtle mid-tones. First impressions are that the MM is in that vein :-) Next choice was which lens to use first! Either sharpness with 75mm Summicron or something else, I went with the Noctilux and a 1.8ND instead (sunny day) More later when I get home........ john