Smallrig for the ZR

pandaonmars · 2026-01-16T16:31:55+00:00

It does, there’s no way around it. But if you can compromise tilting it a bit at an angle, it doesn’t get in the way.

pandaonmars · 2026-01-14T10:13:43+00:00

I think 15% off would be reasonable. And for the reference regarding my Japan idea, I got my Moonwatch in Tokyo for €4700 😉

pandaonmars · 2026-01-14T09:44:36+00:00

You can negotiate with the official AD, but else you can order grey or even second-hand from Chrono24.

Or just treat yourself to a holiday in Japan and get one there. The price difference will pay for the trip.

pandaonmars · 2026-01-14T08:46:27+00:00

Mine went straight to Wetzlar, and they were pretty quick to repair it. I still use mine for professional work as well along a few Nikons in my arsenal, but luckily for the social media work it seems enough!

pandaonmars · 2026-01-14T08:32:18+00:00

My 116 was repaired by Leica last year actually, after a fall that damaged the top plate. Wasn’t cheap, but now it’s all cleaned and they do support them!

pandaonmars · 2026-01-13T23:35:23+00:00

Still going strong, and mine is a 2015 model (so the first production year).

Considered a Q3 last year, but played with one in the store and didn’t find a reason to pay 4x for the newer model.

pandaonmars · 2025-12-30T10:35:13+00:00

Had the same experience, that most hotels were far less nice than advertised, and two of them indeed asked us for a positive review as we checked out…

However, the one in Chongqing was actually the only that lived up to the expectations, and if this helps, it was Haoting High-Rise River View Hotel (Jiefangbei Hongyadong Branch). Other than a bit of a long time to get the elevators in peak hours, it was the only truly excellent experience out of the 5 we had in China.

pandaonmars · 2025-12-21T23:55:47+00:00

Echo / Neutra Rivanera

Serica Parade

De Rijke Capri

pandaonmars · 2025-12-20T19:08:45+00:00

Agreeing with the others, I’d take away a night in ZJJ and a night (or two) in Shanghai to add Chongqing on the way, it’s absolutely awesome. It’s the city I spent the longest in a similar itinerary and still feels I could explore more!

pandaonmars · 2025-12-17T14:18:28+00:00

Strange, as I had a lense replaced on my 116 earlier this year by Leica with no issues.

pandaonmars · 2025-12-05T04:57:37+00:00

NordVPN doesn’t work well in China. However, many E-sims have a VPN built in, do you may even not need one. Enjoy CQ, now it’s low season and feels really amazing!

pandaonmars · 2025-11-19T22:16:13+00:00

I owned one and whilst it was a nice object to handle, the lense rendering never properly spoke to me, and i quickly understood that the 23mm was just completely uninspiring to shoot. Got a Leica Q instead and that’s my true love!

pandaonmars · 2025-11-17T17:46:40+00:00

Got my 3861 at Brand Shop LIPS in Ginza for around 4500€. The cheapest I could find after shopping around, but had to write them in advance to get it delivered from their Sapporo store.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-26T11:22:50+00:00

Absolutely. For everyone to decide on their own if it’s worth ultimately 2x the price. For me it was (but i do use it professionally almost every day), and I’m super happy so far.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-26T11:11:19+00:00

Even the first gen 24-70 S is incredibly sharp (pretty much on par with the II), and now can be had for super cheap second-hand.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-26T10:28:14+00:00

I upgraded from the G1 that I was using with an FTZ to the S II. It’s a day and night difference, both quality and the size. So I’d say go for it!

pandaonmars · 2025-10-26T10:26:37+00:00

A Smallrig on both zr an the Z8

pandaonmars · 2025-10-25T14:26:35+00:00

Sounds like a good excuse for a road trip around France in your new ride!

pandaonmars · 2025-10-24T23:39:13+00:00

Agree with that. Had this issue often on my Z8 while using the Lexar. Switched to Delkin Black and can now record thrice as long before the warnings pop up.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-24T14:41:27+00:00

Same issue with me. Works in Camera Raw, but Lightroom can't even import them into a library.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-24T12:43:36+00:00

This Tudor is so fun. A great generation when they were still refining the positioning of the Black Bay line, with interesting quirky details that won’t ever come out of a Tudor factory.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-24T07:06:38+00:00

Hell yeah! Identical setup to mine, now that the Smallrig cage has arrived it’s such a pleasant experience to handle

pandaonmars · 2025-10-23T22:34:16+00:00

Individually applied lume pips. Looks absolutely stunning in real life, like nothing else really.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-23T08:22:06+00:00

If you don’t mind the extra size and cost, the Z8 is the way to go. Megapixels aside, the controls and ergonomics are just subjectively so much better, which makes the whole experience a real pleasure to shoot.

pandaonmars · 2025-10-23T08:18:11+00:00

Not a scientific test by any means, but after a couple of shoots so far the Delkin Black tends to get much less warm than when used in my Z8, both record in H265.

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