
Only the subtle framelines and rangefinder patch guides you. The view through the M4-P on the other hand, is completely unobstructed and free from distractions. But first, I wanted to jot down some first impressions while they’re still fairly fresh. I’ll go into more detail of different aspects at a later date. Since I’m quite curious to see if my view of the camera shifts over time, I thought it’d be interesting to keep a running account on my experiences. There was still something intangible that made the film cameras feel even more attractive.Ī few months ago I pulled the trigger. Despite most things unique about all M:s having been carried over to the M8 & M9, every time I handled a film M I was struck by how right it felt. While I’ve loved shooting the digital M8 & M9, a draw towards the film cameras has remained. This odd dichotomy was a contributing factor in me wanting to try a Leica in the first place. Handling one for only a few moments also makes it clear that it’s indeed something at least a bit special. Seemingly anachronistic they have few features and are also plagued by obvious drawbacks and few obvious advantages.Īt the same time everyone that uses one appears to become very enthusiastic about them. There’s nothing obviously special about them. Of from 21 to 135 mm.Intro First impressions Why the M4-P Transition from a digital M Compared to the CL Compared to the Fuji X100T A thought on comparisons Lenses within the focal length range hand. The LEICA M4-P is the camera of the soft, vibration-free release, evenĬhoice when using extremely fast long exposures can be made by Next to the reflex LEICA-R it is a As a result of the compact combina.

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