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Sadly, it can't be viewed in Germany.  :-( Must everything everything be controlled?!!!

Interesting to know, that the dual range 50mm worked fine on the M6.  When I had my M7, I'd already sold the good old M3 and lenses.  That was a mistake, as I understand today.  I'm seriously...

Thank was my favorite lens with the M3.  Only seldom did I use it at closer distances (with the goggles) but even then it produced nice images.  No true macros but nice closeups.Read a bit about...

I don't own this lens, so I'm only assuming.  But it would truly surprise me, if Zeiss offered a lens with filter thread which couldn't be used.  It would save them cost to simply not design such...

I sold my 17-40 since I very seldom used ultra wide angle focal lengths.  The widest I normally used was 24mm.  Since I usually carried the 17-40 in my rucksack "just in case", but hardly ever used...

I bought two Luigi cases - the rainbow case and strap for my M7 and a black half case for my CLE. Both are of the highest quality and real gems.Many years ago I had an M3 (DS) with dual range 50,...

...I now read some previous comments and realize, that you are using a tripod.  But it seems, you're using the self timer instead of a cable release.  I've noticed, that I need roughly 12 seconds...

...for a number of years and was very pleased with the results, throughout the entire focal range.  Usually I used the camera tripod mounted and that's what I'd suggest you do as well.  Then stop...

I really enjoyed viewing your images and love that nostalgic touch.  Also, I agree with your summary of the Leica M cameras.  If they offered a feasible manner of shooting macros, I would enjoying...

Where is image quality missing?  What are your expectations?Were you expecting a sharper background?  Then read up on depth of field and aperture.Were you expecting the cactus barbs to be sharper?...

Don't buy and sell without a major reason. What you've mentioned, I don't consider a valid reason at all. Learn from a guy who kept switching for many years - from me. I hate to think of the...

...fast driving and loud cars and motorcycles have lost their allure. While I appreciate the technical side of these modern wonders, I hate encountering them on the roads. Every day I see such...

...I appreciate your explanation and assistance. The first M8 I owned, I used for some eight weeks. The second, only about one week. Both showed the same auto white balance oddity every now and...

Cameras are odd instruments. Basically, they perform a function - they capture images. Today's cameras are becoming increasingly multifunctional and will upload images to the net or to your...

The rotating tripod collar on a lens allows you to compose a frame, then rotate the camera 90° without losing that composition.My tripod for landscape and macro work is equipped with a 3-way head...

The second part of your question first: no, you're not the only one finding manual focus difficult with today's autofocus cameras. At least, with most cameras.There are some solutions using Canon...

The Canon 180mm is a wonderful macro lens! The tripod mount is sturdy and invaluable for my usage. I've never used the AF capabilities of this lens since I only use it mounted on a tripod for...

Monitor performance and settings are no absolute values. The various monitors can (and do) differ greatly in their settings. My iMac monitor settings won't necessarily correspond directly to my...

Trying to keep my explanation short, let me give you my view.Dark prints are usually the result of a bright screen. You seem to have controlled that.Not applying Color Management to print output...

...are a simple and inexpensive start. You'll be able to use them at a later date too - you won't "outgrow" them.You didn't mention what you'll want to photograph. I hope no flat subjects like...