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. 

Probably worth searching over at the Leica Forum. Different times and costs over the years. 
https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/301128-dust-on-sensor-beware-of-the-cost/ 

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!

9 hours ago, EdipisReks1 said:

Anybody have experience with Leica service?

I used to (30 years ago) know Don at DAG a little bit. Not sure if he is still in the Leica repair business, but he was our go to at the time. https://www.dagcamera.com/contact.html

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. 

Off the D610 with a 28 f/2.8. Street shot. Slightly modified in light room. I like these shots. You gotta get closer with a 28.

Edited March 14, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

I checked prices, and I need to be more judicious with my film shots: it’s more than a dollar every time I hit the shutter. I had mentally been thinking more like 50 cents, as I didn’t realize development and scanning was $20+, no prints. I remember doing one hour development (I worked as a photo developer in high school and college) with 4” prints for $6, but of course that was in 1999!

Edited March 14, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

An interesting take on the fall of Kodak. Not new, but not a perspective I'd seen before.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-kodaks-moment

According to Kamal: “The people taking pictures suddenly changed, from 60% women to 70% men. Kodak didn't know how to market to men. But even if they could get them to buy, they didn't want to, because men don't print. Unlike women, they hadn't been socialised in the role of family archivist."

That’s really interesting!

As an aside, I have a new Flickr, if anybody is interested. I don’t post a lot, just the ones I find most interesting. Shot with the D610 with f/2.8 28mm today. I have a 20-35 f/2.8 coming, which I think will be a good lens. Miss the Q, though. It arrives at Leica Monday.

 

Edited March 17, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

Straight out of camera. Serious corner fall off with the f/2.8 28mm G lens. Can't say I'm mad.

Edited March 17, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

I received the 20-35 F/2.8 AF. I’m sort of in love with this lens. I don’t have a good photo to share, but I feel like it’s much sharper at 35 than my old 35mm f/1.8 ever was. Of course this is a “pro” lens, whereas the 35 (and my 28 and 50, for that matter) wasn’t (aren’t).

Edited March 20, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

Picked up an excellent condition F100 with 35 f/2 for less than the lens goes for. I wanted both the camera and lens this time, but mostly the lens. The f100 will replace my N8008, once I have used the roll up in the 8008. Also bidding on expired 35mm film, because why not spend more money on film. 

A few snaps from another PhotoFair. Just like headphone meets, but without the fun, cool people. 

 

 

Edited March 24, 20242 yr by blessingx

We will be waiting for your haul video soon. 

^

I think you misunderstood Mike. That is a small portion of Ric's collection that he took to the event. 😋

That meet looks like a lot of fun! Where is the beer and booze, though?

Bought some Kentmere 400 120 for the Yashicaflex I drunkenly ordered from Japan, last night. At least I got one in near mint (supposedly truly rated; its from a big eBay seller), working, with original case and lens hood. 1955 manu date. It was only $120, so whatever: I wanted a medium format. 

Edited March 24, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

Whelp, Leica wants to replace the sensor and lens, and wants $1600. I guess I’ll just have to keep photoshopping out crap from photos stopped down below 16, which I almost never do, and certainly won't with a Summilux 1.7: I discovered the dust by accident. I’m hoping that, in taking the camera apart to observe condition, that they wiped down the sensor, which is all I wanted to be done. 

Edited March 25, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

I'm not even mad. This is like dealing with Rolex or Montblanc. They wanted to replace anything that showed wear, including the leatherette covering, which does *not* need replacing. I have found a third party to clean the sensor, if it arrives still dirty (I bet I just got a sensor cleaning for free).

That's why they're considered luxury brands. Luxury is all about spending money and getting new bling in exchange.

It’s just frustrating that they wouldn’t even consider just cleaning the sensor. I’m 99 percent sure that the sensor is just dirty. 

Edited March 25, 20242 yr by EdipisReks1

Found a place in California that’ll clean it with a week turnaround for $200. All will be well when it ends well, just have to get the camera back from Leica. 

I think Leica sent you back the wrong body. 

That happened to me once. That's why I'm in this fat body now.