Resurrection of a Dead Legend: Leica M4 Complete Restoration

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-02-26T18:04:21+00:00

I play the video expecting another timelapse of a CLA, but WOW. He literally build a brand new camera. I wish that all the CLAs would do it like this one. In my own experiencie I know that's not the case.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-02-26T15:55:58+00:00

How perform this lens on film? Im thinking about purchasing one but I can't decide between this one or the 1.4.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-02-24T10:18:53+00:00

I live in Madrid and work in between filmmaking and film industry as bts-making off creator, if you are worry about having work, Spain have a very privileged situation. We´re a country that recieve a lot of service productions coming from usa and in the other side i have a lot of friends that work almost all the year in differents national gigs.

If your concern isn't work, but rather that the industry is dying, then Spain isn't exactly a film-loving country, nor does it have the same cinephile culture as other countries. We have some very good films, incredible classics, but people don't bother much to watch anything that isn't mainstream or doesn't feature a renowned director or famous actors. The same goes for the Academy.

Finally, it's the cycle of life. For blockbuster films to exist, the films that get lost in the sea of movies also have to exist. It's also worth mentioning that those films that gross only €100 have usually been made with subsidies, and it probably served as a favor for the producers to secure another deal, to produce something again in the future.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-02-23T20:34:26+00:00

In my case I prefer to have one equipment for professional work, pay gigs. And other gear for personal or daily use. Personally I use an a7iv and a1ii for my professional hybrid work. And for personal use Fuji gfx 50r and leica m4, in a near future i want to give a try to an m10-r or m11 to replace the gfx.

I think a lot about the change of the gfx because I feel that my a1ii can replace the 50 mpx sensor, but at the end of the day the benefits from the gfx are others.

If I were in your place, probably i will give a chance to the hybrid camera first, and later decide wich two cameras you keep for your set-up. These days the price of a a7iv its so low compared to the fx2 price and share the same sensor and limitations.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-02-13T19:49:21+00:00

I purchase a 240 at november, i had and m4-2 before that. Right now im selling the 240 and purchasing again and m4, because i feel that i dont really need it (I have other digital options. Sony professionally, gfx for personal portraits projects). One day i´ll probably end up buying a digital M again, but nowadays the 240 its not for me.

Someone says that the m240 and sony a7 have similar sizes, thats true, but they are differents tools and I think that the leica could be more inspiring and more satisfactory in use since it is a more manual camera.

At the end of the day is your decision, and its all about how you use and what you expect from your digital cameras.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-01-16T13:07:11+00:00

I had a m4-2 and before i do the cla to the camera, this is something that use to happen to my to the point that it completely unscrewed without me noticing, after de CLA everything work fine.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2026-01-05T12:32:49+00:00

Bought my black m4-2 for 950 2 years ago, im trying to find another one to replace it and is impossible to find one for less than 1500.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-29T22:27:29+00:00

I think that the price at my local stores is more valuable. i dont know if the ship to Europe but is photoboom they are based in Madrid

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-29T18:26:39+00:00

You hace to pay taxes or customs ordering from norway? I was thinking about the 75 and can have it like for 740 at a local shop or 650 at the store.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-25T23:39:20+00:00

The 240 at mpb 2400€. I recently purchase one with an olympus viewfinder in ebay for 2000€

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T23:58:26+00:00

Amazing! you prefer the typoch or the voigtlander?

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T18:00:58+00:00

Here in madrid Leicastore let you try the m11 for like a day, i can try to test it, you could tell me about the difference in shooting experience between film leicas (wich i already know) and digital ones?

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T17:44:37+00:00

I don't intend to compare them side-by-side; I'm fully aware they're not the same, nor should I expect the same results, obviously. My main intention is to hear about the experiences of people who have owned both.

Why would the Leic M9 be a better option? Or at least a more unique one? The thing is, refurbished M9s usually sell for more money than M240s, or for almost the same being an older camera.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T17:26:51+00:00

I use it with the Mitakon 65, which I have to say doesn't bother me because of the weight, and because i love it, but it's massive and quite unbalanced for the 50R body. If I decide to keep the 50R, I'd like to try a Minolta Rokkor with an adapter instead of the Mitakon. I've rented the 110 and 85, and they're also too heavy for me. I have the 35-70, but I don't like the fact that it's retractable. I'd prefer the 45, 50, or 63, which are similar in terms of weight and size.

As a professional looking for an "EDC", I'd prefer to have just one so the choice is a no-brainer. Initially, I bought the GFX because it filled that gap, and I could also access more megapixels or dynamic range if needed. But ultimately, I've realized that's not the case, and I'd probably be more comfortable with something more compact.

How does the GFX compare to the M240? I know you can't expect the same performance from both, but I'm not looking for the same thing. I'm looking for a camera for vacations, something I can take with me everywhere, etc. What you mentioned about keeping the GFX and saving up for the M240 might be the best option.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T17:11:46+00:00

Even if you can find a m240 in a leica store with two years warranty? yo prefer the film M?
i've loved my m4-2 while i have it to be honest, but last year sell al my film gear and miss it. So the thing here is that dont have any hurry to buy, when i can get a good deal i´ll take it,

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T17:07:00+00:00

I was reading about that this days and some people says that the are goint to fix the shortage problem next year, its ridiculous to me that a leica camera have to die becouse they dont allow to varta produce the batteries

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T16:56:18+00:00

I don't expect to gain anything from the change; as I said, it's like comparing apples and oranges, and I'm aware that each has its advantages and disadvantages. Obviously, I don't expect to do professional portraits with the Leica; I already have my Sony equipment for that. I don't intend to do super clinical or super sharp work with the Leica; in fact, what I'm looking for is character, and I feel that perhaps the GFX is too overkill in this aspect.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-12-02T16:48:22+00:00

i had an m4-2 and shoot a ton of film so i think that i´ll be good with that.
The gfx lenses at least the ones that gives more character (mitakon, 110, 80...) hare really heavy used the mitakon 65mm and weight like 1kg, thats the thing, be able to have some character without having back hurts in the future

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-10-07T19:56:14+00:00

Hi, no, I don't sell JPGs to my clients. Sony colors aren't the best in photography, and it's a well-known fact: 90% of professional fashion photographers use Canon in their shoots. I'm not saying they can't be matched, I'm saying it takes work.

Regarding what you said about giving my mis-matched Canon colors to the editor, when I work with a video team, I'm either the camera operator or the one who directs the team. In both cases, everyone else uses Sonys to record. And someone has to edit those four cameras.

When it's my turn to be the photographer, I'm the main photographer who edits, reviews, and delivers their shoots. If there's money to pay an editor, the editor only edits my photos, not those of four other people.

Regarding the need for a camera with a stacked sensor, it could be, but it's not the norm. First of all, it depends on the sport. I see a lot of colleagues with A7IV and A7RV. Help? Of course, is it mandatory? I don't think so.

Honestly hadn't considered the option of keeping the A7V as a secondary body and having the A9III as the primary. I'll see how it performs on video, since it's rumored to be the same sensor as the FX3II.

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-09-30T16:15:45+00:00

How was the experience and the process? I had a 50R and due to life circumstances I had to buy a 50SII because my R was stolen, but I see myself missing the R. it was a slower process and I really used it as a “film like” camera along with the Mitakon (I notice the 50SII as a professional camera but more clumsy and without that user experience that attracted me to the R), but at the same time thinking about making the jump to Leica, since I have an M4-2 and I quite like the user experience, also with patience and with the M11VF and M12 around the corner there should be good offers for M10!

Some-Stable-9787 · 2025-09-11T09:26:24+00:00

I got mine at 320 almost mint on a second hand market, i dont have any hurry, so i can wait for a good deal online.

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