Brave Search

What’s really the difference between a Leica film camera and any other film camera?

reddit.com › r › photography › comments › 17lo3dv › whats_really_the_difference_between_a_leica_film

They don’t make a lot of cameras -> higher production costs per camera They are manufactured in Germany -> more expensive manufacturing costs The quality control and built quality is in the highest standard. You get only the copies sold, that are nearly perfect in all technical aspects. It’s crazy how much glass they order from Schott in Mainz and how less they actually use. Then there are still patents they have. Rangefinder cameras are quite complex cameras. And well, it’s currently the only real 35mm in production on the market. But I don’t think, if Nikon would bring a remake of the F2 or F in the way it was built back then plus a modern light meter, they’d surely charge over 2500€ for it, if not more. Oh and another point. Service. Drive to Wetzlar, give them your 80 years old camera and they will fix it (only some exceptions where they don’t have the parts anymore). Now try that with Nikon e. g. (And I’m also a fan of the Nikons, I don’t want to trash talk them) A friend of mine had a problem with the electronics with his M10P, long after the warranty, they fixed it. It would normally cost over 1000€ and they did it for free, because that shouldn’t be happening. They didn’t have to repair it for free. The general Leica experience is overwhelming. The time you visit the headquarters, it’s hard to not get infected by the Leica virus. Leicas have some character. Answer from JLCaspers on reddit.com

Leica Camera

leica-camera.com › en-int › photography › film

Leica Film Photography. Cameras & Guides: Leica Camera AG

In the case of a photo on film, the result is always an original. Unique and exclusive, with an aura that none can resist and that cannot be precisely reproduced digitally. ... Leica is one of very few manufacturers today to still produce cameras for both digital and film photography.

Leica

mrleica.com › home › best leica film camera buyers guide + detailed leica m comparison

Best Leica Film Camera Buyers Guide + Detailed Leica M Comparison - Leica Blog (Matt Osborne)

March 8, 2018 - Please check out my review of the ... new Leica M film camera in 2024 the current production models are the Leica MP, Leica M-A and the re-released Leica M6....

Discussions

What’s really the difference between a Leica film camera and any other film camera?

They don’t make a lot of cameras -> higher production costs per camera They are manufactured in Germany -> more expensive manufacturing costs The quality control and built quality is in the highest standard. You get only the copies sold, that are nearly perfect in all technical aspects. It’s crazy how much glass they order from Schott in Mainz and how less they actually use. Then there are still patents they have. Rangefinder cameras are quite complex cameras. And well, it’s currently the only real 35mm in production on the market. But I don’t think, if Nikon would bring a remake of the F2 or F in the way it was built back then plus a modern light meter, they’d surely charge over 2500€ for it, if not more. Oh and another point. Service. Drive to Wetzlar, give them your 80 years old camera and they will fix it (only some exceptions where they don’t have the parts anymore). Now try that with Nikon e. g. (And I’m also a fan of the Nikons, I don’t want to trash talk them) A friend of mine had a problem with the electronics with his M10P, long after the warranty, they fixed it. It would normally cost over 1000€ and they did it for free, because that shouldn’t be happening. They didn’t have to repair it for free. The general Leica experience is overwhelming. The time you visit the headquarters, it’s hard to not get infected by the Leica virus. Leicas have some character. More on reddit.com

r/photography

38

10

November 1, 2023

Which Leica Film camera? : Leica

Hey, I’m looking to get a Leica Film Camera and was wondering if I could get some recommendations? I’d initially thought of the M6 but it’s... More on old.reddit.com

r/Leica

Voigtlander R3A - Starter M-Mount Film Cameras

i cant recommend the Voigtlander R series enough. they are the perfect way to get into the rangefinder world. Dont rule out the R4 either. its a fantastic camera.

I used an R4M for many years before selling it and purchasing a leica, and I truly wish I had kept it. I don't regret going leica, and eventually, you probably wont either. But man, sometimes i really wish i could shoot my R4M again.

Two things to consider when buying an R.

(1) what frame lines do you use the most often. R2 and R3 have very moderate focal lengths. R4 has a much wider viewfinder and frame lines. If you like shooting 21mm-50mm lenses, this viewfinder covers you.

(2) are you completely tied to having Aperture Priority? if you dont absolutely NEED aperture priority, I would seriously consider getting an R_M (R2m, R3m, R4m). There is no exposure automation in these, but there is a continously working light meter. You can still get light readings in the viewfinder, but if the batteries die, your camera will continue to work.

my $0.02

Videos