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There are plenty of apps for recovering files from apparently dead memory cards - there's a good chance you'll be able to get most of them off it.
 
There are plenty of apps for recovering files from apparently dead memory cards - there's a good chance you'll be able to get most of them off it.

Yes, but I was so disappointed, that I destroyed the KODAK card ... ---

The data loss was not so great (the flowers are still standing in the neighbourhood), and all the other pics I had stored on my HDD.
 
Yes, but I was so disappointed, that I destroyed the KODAK card ... ---

The data loss was not so great (the flowers are still standing in the neighbourhood), and all the other pics I had stored on my HDD.
Ah OK, too late now then! Once a card shows any signs of failure I would destroy it too - no point risking lost photos later.
 
Hi, Wiesbaden wildlife (Leica M9 - ZEISS Distagon 4/18 f 5,6; crop) :


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I played around with the Distagon in Wiesbaden for a day to find out if I should buy a Leica Super-Elmar 3,4/18. The Distagon is not offered anymore by ZEISS
and ZEISS told me there are no plans for a successor ... ---

There are a few enthusiastic reviews of the Super-Elmar, but I have found none by owners of both the Distagon and the Super-Elmar.

Maybe, there are owners here in this thread -

Before spending 1500 - 1800 € (used) I want to make sure I get clearly visible better performance.
 

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Hi, Wiesbaden wildlife (Leica M9 - ZEISS Distagon 4/18 f 5,6; crop) :


I played around with the Distagon in Wiesbaden for a day to find out if I should buy a Leica Super-Elmar 3,4/18. The Distagon is not offered anymore by ZEISS
and ZEISS told me there are no plans for a successor ... ---

There are a few enthusiastic reviews of the Super-Elmar, but I have found none by owners of both the Distagon and the Super-Elmar.

Maybe, there are owners here in this thread -

Before spending 1500 - 1800 € (used) I want to make sure I get clearly visible better performance.

Can you hire one for a few days ?
Test it out?
I was looking at an 18mm in amsterdam (online) for just over 1k.. leica brand I think...
KameraExpress
But I don't have it nor have I tested it... Think its new @ 1200 euro though.
 
Can you hire one for a few days ?
Test it out?
I was looking at an 18mm in amsterdam (online) for just over 1k.. leica brand I think...
KameraExpress
But I don't have it nor have I tested it... Think its new @ 1200 euro though.

Hi, I could go to a shop selling Leica in Wiesbaden, and try it on a walk.

However, I must return it and make my decision before going to a restaurant, because after this I might be too enthusiastic ...

(The lens in your link is for the TL, not the M. The best price I have seen for the Super Elmar was 1450 € on ebay ...)

Wiesbaden ...(Leica M9 - ZEISS Distagon 4/18 f 8) :


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Hi, wildlife in my lavender ... (Leica M9 - ZEISS Distagon 1,4/35 f 2,8 ; crop) :


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On the mini-screen of the M9 the bumble-bees looked disappointing. After cropping they looked a little better.

Taking pics like these with the M9 is not much fun. My SONY A7R2 with tilt screen, higher resolution and AF lenses is more suitable for this.
 

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Hi, ... (SONY A7R2 - LEITZ (Leica) Macro-Elmarit 2,8/60 f 2,8 ; crop) :


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Hi, for comparison purposes only. If anyone should feel offended by showing these pics here in this thread (SONY A7R2 - SZ Sonnar 1,8/55 FE f 2,8; crop) I shall delete them right away:


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(With more patience and diligence on my side, I might have taken better pics with my Leica gear, but with the SONY it was simply easier.

I would find it very difficult to be dogmatic about which equipment to use. I take which works best (for me) ... --- )
 
@justpix Immo, you are making me feel homesick for my old home in Taunusstein and Wiesbaden!
 
Hi, these should bring back fond memories of Wiesbaden, Lindsay :) ... --- (Leica M9 - ZEISS Distagon 4/18 f 5,6)
They sure do! Viel Spaß noch mit dem Leica - Ich freue mich mit einem 111c im Moment
 
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