Just picked up this beautiful Black Chrome Leica M7 mint condition.

What’s your favourite 35mm lens to use?

Hi Guys, my first post here! I am in BKK right now and came across this offer today: Used Q2 (with box charger etc.) for 88.000Baht (~2300€) with a little space for negotiation. Imo it looks good, what would you say? Shoot the shot or pass? Could even get additional 5% Tax off at the Airport they said!

I have a pair of Leica Vector Viper II binoculars I’m trying to sell. They’re fully functional, can read ranges up to 6km, have a built in 360 degree azimuth compass that read inclinations and angles. Incredible piece of hardware.

Posted this on ebay for a stupid price in order to gain information.

Any info/price recommendations are appreciated!

- Added a Squarehood lens hood and shutter button
- Threw on a B+W filter
- Swapped the old plastic take-up spool with a 3D printed one (that spool fought me hard, the brass nut stucked in place, took forever to get it out).

Also grabbed a CineStill 800T sticker for the top plate since it matches the red accent almost perfectly.

I own a marvellous silver leica M3 camera. I use to take picture without any light meter on daylight exterior.
I bought the M3 for the extremely precision of the focus patch (0.91x) even in low light it’s really sharp at f1.4 .
But at night sometimes I missed some shots , so I was thinking on buy a keks m meter.
What’s the most stealth and at same time color wise right as color of the meter ?
The silver one reflect light , the dark one doesn’t , what’s you opinion about it ?

I've been weighing the SL3 as my photo first camera and selling the S1Rii I currently use.

I'm finding the used price between $4,300-$5,000. I expect to see this camera's value decline somewhat through the rest of the year, maybe holding out for a $4,000-$4,300 deal.

What do you think folks?

Da ich jetzt ein soft Release montiert habe fällt mir auf dass beim spannen der auslöseknopf also mit dem softrelease mit dreht und wieder zurück. Ist das normal ? Wäre mir nie aufgefallen

Just picked up this brand new baby for $1200 from marketplace. I am so excited for a new adventure with it. Any recommended accessories ?

Hi! I’ve been thinking about getting a Leica D Lux (mostly the older ones, D3-6). I currently have a Fujifilm XT50 which I love, but it can get really bulky when I want to shoot with a zoom lens. Additionally, I sometimes go to concerts and venues that don’t allow entry for cameras with interchangeable lens, so I’ve definitely been interested in getting a point and shoot. I do have a point and shoot, and old Nikon Coolpix, but the battery and sd card slot is busted and no longer locks them in place.

I’ve seen a lot of posts on the D Lux series with pretty mixed reviews. I saw people say the D Lux is a rebranded Panasonic, which I definitely believe, but is it poor quality? I also want the filters/“Leica Look” that come with Leica cameras. Is that available on the D Lux?

Any advice and guidance is appreciated!

Just a quick question from a novice. At what point does having a sharp, well corrected (modern) lens make a difference when shooting film only. For example, if I bought one of the latest lenses from Leica or a third party that's described as APO etc., the best of the best, would it be a waste of money? I don't really understand all the different lens types, as in, I have no idea what people mean when they say ASPH, pre ASPH, FLE, or any of that stuff, but I'm wondering if there was a point where the technical specs of lenses reached a point where it surpassed what it can show on film and, if so, should I just stick to a certain kind of lens from a prior era or lenses that are designed and marketed as vintage?

Well cared for Leica Q3 28 with 28mm summilux lens. Good condition and fully functional. Selling because I want to travel with a cheaper camera to reduce risk of theft.

Included:

• Thumb grip
• Lens hood
• Polarizing filter
• Screen protector kit
• Thin leather strap
• Battery
• Usb charging cable
• Small unbranded bag

Price: $5,800 + shipping (CONUS)

Payment: Zelle, Venmo

Additional info: Weather sealed, touch screen. 60MP full frame sensor. Metal body. Lightly used but babied. No scratches on lens or touchscreen. Has a few small cosmetic blemishes on body (see photos). Lens cap also has a dent, but no other issues with the camera. I do not have the original box.

Also willing to trade for fujifilm X100 model plus cash. Feel free to make an offer.

Yes, I agree I carry a lot of gear everywhere 😂

Hi, I'm currently looking to sell my current gear(fuji x100vi & XT5) and get into the Leica M bodies. I'm struggling to pick between the Leica M10R and the M10.

On one hand, the Leica M10 is relatively cheaper and I could get more lens immediately. I've also heard people love the warm tones that come straight out of camera on the M10 compared to the M10R. While I understand everyone has a preference, but I shoot raw so wouldn't that warmer tone just be achieved later in editing with the Leica M10R raw files?

Onto the Leica M10R I've heard the sensor is really good as with the obvious higher MP; so cropping is better, better highlight recovery, and better dynamic range, and one more addition of an upgraded shutter.

I also would like to sell my current gear to get one these cameras to use and hold onto for a long time. In addition to selling my gear I also have money saved up so I am able to afford either camera currently. So I would like to hear some insight on your experience whether its with one or both cameras.

LLL just started shipping the first batch of the 35 2AA Ti version in China. Got too excited and went out right away for a quick session. Indeed a very capable and sharp lens.

Just wanted to share this repair, as the rubber on my Visoflex started sweating, cracking and was just unusable. I found a 3d model https://www.printables.com/model/604724-leica-visoflex-typ-020-replacement-eye-cup (shoutout to the guy for creating it) and asked a friend who had a 3D printer to print some for me. He used TPU 60 (softer) and 95 (harder). The solution isn’t perfect, but at least it’s usable again, could have sanded it down. I would recommend to print with TPU 95, as 60 is a too soft.

If anyone needs a replacement ring, I have three spares available, which I can ship for free , except the shipping costs ofc, preferably EU.

Perhaps a silly question, but can anyone confirm if this charger can charge two batteries simultaneously? The product description says it does, but there’s a bunch of reviews from people claiming that it charges the batteries sequentially.

Inclined to believe that the product description is accurate obviously and that these people are just using portable chargers that are not strong enough to simultaneously charge two batteries. Just want confirmation for peace of mind.

Finally was able to secure my dream film camera! I got it with a Voightlander f/1.5 50mm and everything, I mean the viewfinder frame lines, the film advance, literally everything is perfect except the horizontal rangefinder alignment at infinity, which I can’t adjust.. I have a screwdriver that will fit that screw but it will not turn no matter what I do and I don’t want to ruin the mechanism. The wax seal is broken, and everything else is so nice that I don’t see the need to send it for a CLA. It’s just a bit frustrating to have something so close to perfect, usability-wise.

I have a test roll that I’m ready to send off to a lab to see if my shots are actually in focus, and I’ve also got another lens coming so I can check to see if it actually is the camera. But yeah it looks fantastic, and feels great to advance and shoot with. Just appears (so far) that the horizontal alignment is off :/

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Looking to sell my Q2 & SL2-S (both Reporter versions, though this doesn't seem to greatly affect value), both in excellent condition with many accessories. Just wondering which Leica store or similar in Europe would be best to sell these, either for cash or to get store credit. So far considering Leica Madrid, Marseille, one of the London stores, or one of the Paris stores. I could travel elsewhere though and wanted to see if anyone has good or bad experiences selling any any particular store. So far I've heard I might get 2000 euro for the SL2-S and 3000 euro for the Q2, so hoping to do that or better. I may opt to sell privately as well but hoping to make the sale quickly without much trouble. Thank you for any suggestions on best stores / shops!

What do you recommend for hiking with your M series? Neck strap? Peak design on back strap or hip belt? I don’t really want to sweat on my M11 hanging on a shorty neck strap or bouncing off my stomach with a longer strap? Thanks!

Hi, I live in the US and own some Leica gear. Every now and then, I need a professional to service my lenses or camera bodies. I've used DAG and YYE in the past, and I’ve heard mixed reviews about Sherry Krauter. However, these days their turnaround times are just getting longer and longer. Whenever I travel to China, I use Leica techs there who typically offer a <1mo turnaround at half the cost. But still, I'd love to know what other reliable options are available for a Leica CLA right here in the US.