Need to switch systems, advise please
Feb 24, 2018 16:27:20 #
I have been using rangefinders (Leica) for ever. I now am nearsighted with an astigmatism, and also wear polarized, progressive lenses. Focusing is getting harder for me. I love the rendering, size and ease of Leica. I also own 5 lenses. I want to stay within the same weight, footprint as Leica. I am a manual plug and play guy, I don't read manuals or scroll thru 100 options I will never use.
What suggestions do you have for me. BTW I shot with a Nikon D850 , amazing quality, but the weight and size is way too much. Advise please and thanks in advance.
What suggestions do you have for me. BTW I shot with a Nikon D850 , amazing quality, but the weight and size is way too much. Advise please and thanks in advance.
Feb 24, 2018 16:31:05 #
Fuji x100f, the poor man’s Leica
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1311229-REG/fujifilm_16534584_x100f_camera_silver.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttfHz7-_2QIVw1x-Ch1gUAYrEAQYASABEgIsJPD_BwE
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1311229-REG/fujifilm_16534584_x100f_camera_silver.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttfHz7-_2QIVw1x-Ch1gUAYrEAQYASABEgIsJPD_BwE
Feb 24, 2018 16:39:11 #
Or if you want to stay with interchangeable lenses, the Fuji XE-2, very Leica like!
Feb 24, 2018 16:46:20 #
The Nikon Df would be another great camera to consider. It's the lightest Nikon full frame FX format camera. You would have a huge selection of lenses to choose from.
Feb 24, 2018 17:01:50 #
Old Al
Loc: Litchfield County, Connecticut
Have Fuji x t 2s, (two bodies), and shoot Leica m lens(along with many fuji lens). The adapters can be as low as $10 (Chinese made on eBay, 6 weeks delivery). While i enjoy shooting them, believe it or not the Fuji auto focus lenses will result in almost indistinguishable results (I am a portrait shooter, so resolution, corner sharpness, etc. are not important me). I also have an older R lens which works with a different adapter. The dials on the top of the T2 are Leica like, full, immediate control. Buy it, you will love it. I rented one from lens rentals for a week beforeI bought mine. Don't waste your money, just buy it.
Feb 24, 2018 17:04:44 #
Feb 24, 2018 18:01:34 #
If you are having a tough time focusing, I'd skip the adapter route others suggest. I'm sure some can do "focus peaking" but that isn't all it is cracked up to be. I'd look for full AF cameras and lenses.
Feb 24, 2018 18:02:10 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Or if you want to stay with interchangeable lenses, the Fuji XE-2, very Leica like!
I used a Leica M4 at a previous job and loved it!
Now I have a Fuji X-E2 and it feels very familiar.
Welcome to the ‘hog, Teddy.
Coming from film, I found the Fuji the most intuitive digital camera I ever used.
The X-Pro2 looks even more like a Leica with its hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder.
Fuji’s been in the camera/film business a long time and they seem to know what photographers want in a camera and image quality.
I’ve handled the X-Pro 1 and was pretty impressed, the X-Pro2 has an adjustable eyepiece.
Fuji lenses are fantastic, but will adapt a lot of lenses.
I like using the Nikon 85 on my X-E2.
Fuji X-Pro2
Feb 24, 2018 18:02:47 #
An associate of mine shoots a lot of live performances and concerts in jazz clubs, theatres and arenas. He requires a low profile camera, light weight with good fast glass. I used to do that kind of work with a Leica M4. I admired my friend's work online and then at an exhibit and was surprised to find that that he uses a Pentax ist D. It is surprisingly small and light as are the lenses. The 16x2o prints at the exhibition were outstanding. Oh- He too wears eyeglasses and has no issues with the viewfinder.
The camera was introduced in 2003. I don't know if there is an updated version but it might be worth you while to check it out.
The camera was introduced in 2003. I don't know if there is an updated version but it might be worth you while to check it out.
Feb 25, 2018 07:41:31 #
I would go to the Sony A7 series and try the excellent Novoflex adapters to use your Leica lenses on the Sony body. Turn on focus peaking and you will be able to manually focus easily!
Feb 25, 2018 09:03:45 #
RGreenway wrote:
I would go to the Sony A7 series and try the excellent Novoflex adapters to use your Leica lenses on the Sony body. Turn on focus peaking and you will be able to manually focus easily!
Or the great Sony A6500, more like the size and weight of the Leica and adapt your Leica glass or use great compact Sony and Sigma glass. You will love the fast, accurate auto focusing too.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6500-body-kit
Feb 25, 2018 09:07:16 #
Teddys1 wrote:
I have been using rangefinders (Leica) for ever. I... (show quote)
Buy a Leica body. I think the Leica system the lenses are very expensive while the body price is higher than other brands but not so much. So if I have Leica lenses I would certainly buy a Leica digital body to use them.
Feb 25, 2018 09:20:55 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
CO wrote:
The Nikon Df would be another great camera to consider. It's the lightest Nikon full frame FX format camera. You would have a huge selection of lenses to choose from.
The Nikon Df is only 5oz. lighter than the D850 (according to Nikon website) and smaller body.
Feb 25, 2018 09:38:17 #
I suggest the legendary Sony A6500 APS-C camera. Check out the specs and reviews. https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-6500-body-kit
I own both the Sony A6500 and the Sony A7R3 and they are a great pair of quality image making mirrorless cameras. You could be very content with the features and performance of the 24megapixel APS-C size A6500 and never really need the 42 megapixels of the super full-frame A7R3. For my A6500 I bought the nice Sony 18-105mm f4 lens (with power zoom feature). Sony just announced an 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 which is getting good reviews also. I also bought Sigma's 16mm f1.4 APS-C E-Mount lens which has gotten rave reviews and is super sharp, even at f1.4. I also use full-frame lenses like the compact Sony 28mm f2 ,which work great on the A6500.
For the money not many cameras can touch the combo of great focusing speed and accuracy, 11 frames per second and silent shutter shooting, 5-axis IBIS (In body Image Stabilization, compact size and durability of the A6500. Just my opinion. (four decades a pro shooter) .There are other nice APS-C and micro 4/3 cameras out there to look at. Cheers
I own both the Sony A6500 and the Sony A7R3 and they are a great pair of quality image making mirrorless cameras. You could be very content with the features and performance of the 24megapixel APS-C size A6500 and never really need the 42 megapixels of the super full-frame A7R3. For my A6500 I bought the nice Sony 18-105mm f4 lens (with power zoom feature). Sony just announced an 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 which is getting good reviews also. I also bought Sigma's 16mm f1.4 APS-C E-Mount lens which has gotten rave reviews and is super sharp, even at f1.4. I also use full-frame lenses like the compact Sony 28mm f2 ,which work great on the A6500.
For the money not many cameras can touch the combo of great focusing speed and accuracy, 11 frames per second and silent shutter shooting, 5-axis IBIS (In body Image Stabilization, compact size and durability of the A6500. Just my opinion. (four decades a pro shooter) .There are other nice APS-C and micro 4/3 cameras out there to look at. Cheers
Feb 25, 2018 10:08:34 #
Teddys1 wrote:
I have been using rangefinders (Leica) for ever. I... (show quote)
Your lenses can be adapted to Micro 4/3 cameras from Panasonic and Olympus. Both make rangefinder style bodies (Olympus Pen-F and Panasonic GX9).
That said, Panasonic’s best lenses are made of Leica glass. And besides having great autofocus, they come with Dual (body and lens) image stabilization, if you put them on Panasonic bodies.
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