EdipisReks1
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Looks like I’m looking at $200, from what I’ve seen. Seller gave me a discount due to the issue which should cover it. I just hope it doesn’t take months!
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Haha, I used to go to Cord: good shop!
Anybody have experience with Leica service? Bad dust blobs at f/5.6-8 on the Q (didn’t notice it until yesterday, I’ve only shot wide open or stopped pretty far down). I think it can be serviced in NJ, and doesn’t have to go to Germany, but I have no idea of what time frame to expect. The service agreement says no more than 6 weeks after estimate is made, but I’d love to have an idea of how long it will take for them to get to the estimate. Good thing I bought that D610, but I’m going to really miss the Q while it’s gone.
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Dress watches are where it’s at for casual wear.
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It’s not brassing when it is scuffed plastic! I own an old FM2; I’m familiar with brassing.
16 hours ago, blessingx said:I don’t have any personal recommendations except places to stay away from, but the word is below is good and decently priced
Thank you Ric, I’ll check them out! We used to have a local lab, that did the work for the college of art, but they went under in 2021.
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James Hoffman says the Niche Duo tastes the same as the Niche Zero, which is good enough for me to not “upgrade.” I’m sure the SSP burrs are better, but that’s an additional expense, of course.
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That’s a great shot, Dan!
I have three rolls of HP5 through the N8008. It’s a lot of fun to shoot with (I’ve been shooting with a 28mm f/2.8). I’ll get development done after a couple more rolls (does anybody have a suggestion for a good lab?). My only complaint with it is that the plastic cladding scuffs easily. It came to me in basically LNIB condition, and it’s not pristine anymore just from rubbing against the hardware on the strap while in my bag. Great camera.
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Snappiness always has good content. I was interested in the Pixii, but just decided the Q was a better fit for me, since my existing lens collection is all F-mount, and I didn’t particularly want to buy Leica lenses, given prices and overlap (since I bought a Nikon DSLR again, as well), and 28mm is my favorite focal length.
Disappointing that it was misaligned. I also find it a little gross that they don’t just sell the base model with the larger storage installed, if they are going to insist on having built in storage. I mean, an ultra fast 1tb SD card is like $70.
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The Leica makes a sound that sends my cats running as soon as I turn it on. Weird.
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Got the Leica and the D610 today. The lens on the Q is absurd. Sensor wise I think the two cameras are broadly similar. The Q might be a half generation better. Either sensor is more than good enough for me. But that Summilux!
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Picked up a LNIB D90, a few tb sdxc cards, a few 32gb sdhc cards, a couple Sigma Art lenses, and an n8008 with a vintage 28-85 AF (I just wanted the lens, got the camera for free), and some Ilford to shoot in the free n8008. I think I’m done for now!
I think I went camera crazy. Stuff is just so *cheap.* It will all be used. D90 and 28-85 will be perfect for Heather. N8008 is a solid camera, and handier than my FM2. Never shot with Sigma Art 35 and 85, so should be fun.
Leica might arrive today, and I can’t wait!
P.S. Forgot the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AF
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Monday morning wrist check: Chopard LUC XP in grey gold. A wonderful daily wear watch that I rarely wear. 7.2mm thin. Wears like a dream.
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Picked up a Nikon D40x with 18-55 kit lens in basically BNIB condition for $100 shipped. This is for my stepson. He has been shooting with his iPad Mini for years, so this should be a big upgrade. He turns 11 this year, and I think the D40 body will work well for him. I bet he outgrows auto pretty quickly and will want me to explain photography to him. Plus now he can help shoot the wedding!
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Picked up a D610 and 50mm f/1.4G, full set, under 13,000 actuations, for so cheap as to be free. I loved my D600, but sold it for Fuji. Between the 610 and the Q, I’ll be set to shoot my upcoming wedding (will have to pass things off from time to time, of course!). Need to get an 85mm; I have an 85mm, but only AI-S.
Gosh it’s a good time to buy DSLR. I’ve seen D4s for not much than I spent on the 610. Though in… used condition.
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Just gonna leave this. From the Breville.
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Picked up a Leica Q. Should be a big upgrade over no camera.* Wish I had never sold my X100F.
*no digi camera. I have an FM2 and a bunch of lenses, which I use.
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That GS is gorgeous.
Oatmeal Johnny likes my dad’s watch.
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1 hour ago, HemiSam said:
There is something about a Cartier tank...
HS
Yes there is. Speaking of Cartier…
I’m not quite as happy with the engraving on the Credor, but it’s such a tiny watch.
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For anyone who cares, a long term impression of the Niche Zero and Breville Dual Boiler: I couldn’t be happier. My Breville issues were caused by buying used, nothing inherently wrong with the machine. It’s super easy to use and makes just absolutely delicious espresso. Temperature is spot the fuck on. I have no desire to do the Slayer mod, but of course I have a Flair 58.
Regarding the Niche, it took me a little while. I didn’t love it compared to 64 SSP burrs, at first, but I have come around to it. Using it is of course foolproof. Workflow is perfect. Shots are round and unctuous and delicious.
I honestly don’t want to “upgrade:” I’m perfectly happy. I have a routine that I go through twice every morning, and I enjoy the coffee every time, even when I fuck up on coffee selection (I found a light roast Yirgacheffe somehow so porous I have to grind on 0, but it just barely pulls a traditional shot: I normally just turbo it, though: it’s still good).
Both machines are older, but quality hasn’t been affected by the appearance of competitors: I would buy both again, here in 2024. Maybe I would get the Duo, if I were buying new now, but I’m unlikely to “upgrade” from the Zero to one: it’s a great grinder.
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I didn’t find one, on my search for a 1908, but I found a couple watches I wouldn’t mind going home with. The Louis is most likely, but I think I would honestly buy a Ralph Lauren 867 by Piaget first for half the cash.
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The Ultra (and 2; these are essentially identical) is amazing.
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For those interested, the bracelet from Ultra Supply Co is very nice for the price. It’s an exact match for the Ultra’s finish. It is built well, though has a cheap stamped clasp (it’s sturdy enough). It’s a lot cheaper than the Sandmarc or Nomad bracelets. I have their titanium Milanese mesh coming soon, too. Recommended.
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Picked up an Apple Watch Ultra 2. I have decided that if I’m going to wear an Apple Watch, which I do 95 percent of the time, that I want it to be an Ultra. Maybe having two Ultras is silly, but I don’t have to worry about charge now (I would swap to my series 7 when the ultra died and then rush to change back). Unlike with my “old” Ultra, I have picked up a generic titanium bracelet, instead of another Sandmarc; options have gotten a lot better than they were a year ago, so I don’t see the point in spending hundreds on a bracelet when you can (hopefully!) spend dozens instead.
Also I seem to have lost my Series 7, so I needed a second Apple Watch anyway.
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I’ve been getting used to wearing a gold watch on the regular (the Chopard being an automatic and all; Santos Dumont isn’t a daily wear watch). It’s a different experience, and I was very wary of dents and scratches. I’ve put plenty of small superficial scratches on the Chopard, but the couple of moderate hits it’s taken have caused no damage (I’m guessing that the crystal actually took the knocks), which is good for confidence.
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I don’t worry about long draw downs on pour over anymore.
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Thanks! I’ll contact and see if it’s cheaper than Leica themselves. It’s not under warranty anymore, of course, so as long as it’s competently serviced I’m happy with whomever does the work.