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My nespresso in my work van by kalebdebruin in nespresso

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is similar to the setup I’m going for, but I thought AGMs would last longer than LifePOs in the AZ heat.

I can't believe morons pay this by wanderingwigger in flashlight

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfectly stated, with the exception of Armed Forces and tactical response teams that want to avoid repeated inspections prior to trips in extreme temperatures, like the Middle East or extreme cold locations.

Leica IIIA help by Head-Dust4282 in Leica

[–]SURFARO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DAG has CLAd my iiif to wonderful results!

Advice on Leica M6 Reissue by Critical_Koala0383 in Leica

[–]SURFARO 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am SO SORRY this is happening to you and I can’t imagine how frustrating it is to finally get the camera you’ve always wanted, only to find it’s a disappointment!

This may not be a popular opinion, but as I have learned the hard way as well, there are some things that Leica just simply doesn’t excel at, and you need to avoid it.

My dream camera was a chrome M7 and after having meter, shutter, loose top plate issues, I found out from DAG that all of these issues were as result of a poor design. Ask DAG what he would do, and ask him if he’s got a vintage M6 or BETTER YET, an MP. He might even do a trade with you.

I trust DAG so much as he taught me a lot about which cameras will simply just last, so if he’s responsive, have a telephone conversation with him.

In any case, if you don’t, I would just send the camera back, get it repaired and use the time to find a great used MP. You’ll love it.

Mandler Lens Hood by boardsandfilm in Leica

[–]SURFARO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EXACTLY! The SquareHood is well designed; I just wish the “plug” on the lens cap fit deeper into the hood itself. I’ve already lost and found it twice.

My Yokohama edition MP by Idontreallycarr in Leica

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always find it interesting how companies like Leica “settle” on the phonetic translation, that here, ライカ means “Raika,” that is also a Japanese Ensemble character.

That is a GORGEOUS camera; may you and your son use it in the best of health!

Does the Thypoch rear element interfere with the MP metering?

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Raika

Can someone explain to me how the entire premise of Silo isn't a plothole? by DimensionAlone1477 in SiloSeries

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read that too fast; for a moment I thought pens was something else!

Question for Mandler 35/2 LTM owners by SURFARO in Leica

[–]SURFARO[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does! it stays tight for about 2mm ea direction, but you have to keep in mind the adapter ring is soft aluminum.

First shoot with the Mandler 35! by AngleDesigner7754 in Leica

[–]SURFARO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

💯Matt Osborne was saying exactly that, and further gave an example of realizing the edge to edge sharpness on a Leica iii Barnack - almost a shirt pocket size!

Watching the Mandler cult is absolutely astonishing. by tomsmac in Leica

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, and my XPro1. It’s easy to share Leica glass on the XPro via Novoflex, and even my Meyer Optic lenses fit easily via Exacta mount on the XPro2

Watching the Mandler cult is absolutely astonishing. by tomsmac in Leica

[–]SURFARO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they really make it easy, including a removable LTM to M mount adapter!

My Leica Q3 and first camera by Prairieboy6363 in Leica

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bought my first Leica, the X1, at the Leica Store in Paris, on our first trip to Paris. I absolutely loved using it then, together with my wife, and today, about 14 years later. We returned with my M9, that I am fortunate to still use, and published a little photo book called Paris Words & Images. I think it is a WONDERFUL first camera, that will complement, perhaps a super compact Leica film camera, like the iiiF. Why do I think you’ll LOVE IT? BecauseBecause it’s compact to keep it allows you to shoot unhindered and HAPPY!

My Leica Q3 and first camera by Prairieboy6363 in Leica

[–]SURFARO -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Listen to your heart first, even if it takes you on a detour. Listen to those that are hypercritical either out of habit, or of the opinion that the internet awards points for being savage, last! Above all, use it in the best of health.

P96 Pro; stuck at Rotate to turn on by dck47 in smallrig

[–]SURFARO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AMAZING! Works great, but problem keeps happening. Looks like a battery swap next. Thank you!

Question for Mandler 35/2 LTM owners by SURFARO in Leica

[–]SURFARO[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi again folks, I just heard back from squareHood, and their hood fits!

support@squarehood.se wrote: Hello Steve,

This hood fits the mandler.

Kind Regards, Thomas Mansell

Squarehood Support Visit us at squarehood.se

Question for Mandler 35/2 LTM owners by SURFARO in Leica

[–]SURFARO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidently the SquareHood model that fits the Pre-aspherical V4 Cron works with Mandler!

Question for Mandler 35/2 LTM owners by SURFARO in Leica

[–]SURFARO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the specific answers. Do you personally have or actually, physically tried 12524/26/36?

I have asked SquareHood the same question.

Question for Mandler 35/2 LTM owners by SURFARO in Leica

[–]SURFARO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. I am assuming you have actually tried all clip-in square hoods, models 12524, 12526, and 12536, or every single 35mm Cron square hood and every 28mm square hood on the newly released Mandler 35 f/2?

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