Hello everyone,
I have been lurking on the forum for a while and really enjoy the high quality of inputs and opinions on the various topics discussed.
I am a serious amateur photographer I was a long time Leica M7 user but finally sold it and took the DSLR plunge a few years back ending up with a Nikon D3x and probably to many lenses! I sold the Nikon gear for a M9 with a 24 Lux and 35 Cron hoping to capture the magic that I remember with the M7 and film. I am a big Leica fan and even though my M9 was replaced after two weeks with a fatal shutter fault error I still really enjoyed the system but frankly just could not nail the focus on the RF the way I used to I this was a big disappointment because I enjoy manual focus and had no problem with the Nikon using the Zeiss 21mm and 50mm lenses. Again, my comments are not intended to start a debate on Leica it just does not work for me but it did slow me down and start to think about taking pictures again.
I am very tempted with a MFDB system vs going back to the DSLR my primary interests are Landscape and People and I have a strong interest in black and white. The files from MF seem to have much more detail and impact than 35mm and there lies my question having just sold my Leica gear and having the option to start from scratch "again".
What would one suggest that with my interests including using perspective control lenses into my Landscape work that I should consider in MF. I would normally print 17/24 but would like to include some 24/36 or larger prints into my workflow but again my primary interest is to expand my knowledge and exposure to photography.
I am familiar with the Hasselblad V system and have considered that option with the ability to add a digital back it would also allow for some film work but I really never have been a fan of scanning but other than the HB V have limited or no direct experience with the other systems and options available.
I would appreciate any feedback you might offer I intend to tread slowly with the many new offerings in MFDB and the potential for new and improved DSLR's likely to be released by Canon and Nikon.
Dave
I have been lurking on the forum for a while and really enjoy the high quality of inputs and opinions on the various topics discussed.
I am a serious amateur photographer I was a long time Leica M7 user but finally sold it and took the DSLR plunge a few years back ending up with a Nikon D3x and probably to many lenses! I sold the Nikon gear for a M9 with a 24 Lux and 35 Cron hoping to capture the magic that I remember with the M7 and film. I am a big Leica fan and even though my M9 was replaced after two weeks with a fatal shutter fault error I still really enjoyed the system but frankly just could not nail the focus on the RF the way I used to I this was a big disappointment because I enjoy manual focus and had no problem with the Nikon using the Zeiss 21mm and 50mm lenses. Again, my comments are not intended to start a debate on Leica it just does not work for me but it did slow me down and start to think about taking pictures again.
I am very tempted with a MFDB system vs going back to the DSLR my primary interests are Landscape and People and I have a strong interest in black and white. The files from MF seem to have much more detail and impact than 35mm and there lies my question having just sold my Leica gear and having the option to start from scratch "again".
What would one suggest that with my interests including using perspective control lenses into my Landscape work that I should consider in MF. I would normally print 17/24 but would like to include some 24/36 or larger prints into my workflow but again my primary interest is to expand my knowledge and exposure to photography.
I am familiar with the Hasselblad V system and have considered that option with the ability to add a digital back it would also allow for some film work but I really never have been a fan of scanning but other than the HB V have limited or no direct experience with the other systems and options available.
I would appreciate any feedback you might offer I intend to tread slowly with the many new offerings in MFDB and the potential for new and improved DSLR's likely to be released by Canon and Nikon.
Dave
