I carry a m11-p safari and a q3 monochrom in this bag. They both fit like a glove. Everything about this bag is perfect....the leather, the fit, the feel, just perfect. Some people might buy this as a collector piece and put it on a shelf. I completely understand but I want this bag to tell decades of stories. This is a bag that is literally with me everyday and will continue to get better and better with age. The 70 year bag is a true heirloom piece...incredible.
I was looking for a postwar 50 F3.5 Elmar for my Leica IIIF Red Dial and Camera West delivered a lens that was conservatively graded, I can't wait to shoot with it. Just need some free time.
I'm on an X-E5 these days, so balance is a bigger concern that it might be for other fuji shooters. This is a good, light and sharp medium telephoto lens I've enjoyed using for casual nature an street portraits. If you don't need depth of field between people's eyes and ears, I think this lens is a great value.
It's not quite as juicy as the 33-35mm fuji lenses, but I like its image quality at least as much as the 56mm f1.2. Unlike that lens the 50 f2 isn't as heavy as a bowling ball.
Love the binoculars! These are perfect for travel, hiking, golf, and casual birding. They are just as described, were well packed and shipped quickly. This is the second item ive purchased from Camera West and I’ll buy from them again.
The ordering process was easy. The shipping information was helpful. The lens arrived when they said it would . The lens was just as they described it, maybe a bit better. Shooting with it has been a lot of fun and the images are just amazing! What fun!
I switched from a DSLR to mirrorless and couldn't be happier. This camera, while I have only begun scratching the surface, seems like it's going to be just perfect for me. Loving it so far!
Great service by Alex and the team at Leica store SF. I'm looking forward to using this lens on my Leica Monochrome, M2 and SL2-S.
Splendid Swiss Army knife of a camera. Ordering was easy, shipping was swift and the product in the box matched the images on the web site. I have purchased gear from Camera West for more than 15 years and I have never been disappointed.
Great lens and described perfectly! Not my first purchase and definitely not my last!!
I have ownd and used several Fujifilm and Leica and Nikon cameras over the years. I've seen each manufacturer improve their products, with occasional stumbles, but overall incrementally improve. This camera, though, is a surprising leap ahead of Fujifilm's other digital cameras. As of this writing, I have read the other reviews here, and agree with everything they say, so I won't repeat all that here.
This is no Leica, so don't expect that same exact feel. But neither is it a bigger X100VI. It's in a class by itself, based on my experience. Yes, if you are a Fujifilm user, you will find familiar things, particularly the menus and settings, and some design philosophy DNA make it obviously a Fujifilm product. That's where the similarity ends though, and in a good way. And the overall feel and quality are right up there with Leica, though very not-Leica, if that makes sense.
Complaints? Sure, because I am details-oriented and very critical. The on-off switch moves way too easily and sticks out too far for my long fingers to avoid. The command wheels move a little too stiffly, and I often press the switch in while getting enough friction to rotate the rear one. I keep expecting this to annoy me or cause problems, but it hasn't. When switching from my other Fujifilm cameras, it takes about 3 minutes to readjust to this stiffness, and I find the solid feel to outweigh any initial annoyance. Will they get more free-wheeling over time? I will find out.
Other annoyances - still minor and easy to adjust to (if this were the only camera I used, they would disappear at some point). The quirky sound the lens motor makes sometimes when switching on and off or into and out of playback mode. I had to get a leather half case with the wooden thumb grip (stick-on) to feel confident using one hand (a bad habit). But really, never have I felt like I overpaid or would sell it any time soon because of any of this. None of this interferes with my enjoyment or creative process.
Does this replace any of my other cameras? Nope. It's unique and provides me with inspirations and results I can't get from any of my other gear. Would I choose it if I could only have one camera? Very likely! And that's saying a lot - I have several cameras I would have difficulty parting with, so the competition is stiff.
The lens is perfect for upcoming projects that require that certain look and it came in fast and in perfect condition.
Repeat customer of CameraWest, this time I got a fabulous copy of a superb lens, the Fujifilm XF56mm WR. Ordering was easy, shipping time was fantastic, the lens was accurately described (like new condition), complete with its box and all accessories. Thank you, guys, for facilitating my return to a light, street friendly, high quality photographic system, with zero frustration (not always the case when buying used equipment), and without breaking the bank! PS Your fabulous after-sales customer service is also deeply appreciated :)
The camera was advertised as an open box with complete contents and not used in the field. I can confirm the item received matched the advertised description. However, the wrong battery was supplied with the camera. Camera West promptly provided a refund to cover the purchase of a new battery from my local Leica shop.
I was not happy with this cameral bag. It is not ergonomically designed. I found it inconvenient to access it. The zipper was tight. Upon opening it, it only opened 3/4 of the way. Not enough opening space to easily access camera equipment inside. The pockets were not large enough to hold extra filters and the pockets were inconveniently located such as at the bottom of the bag underneath camera equipment. I found a more functional bag for $100 less.
The Leica soft release can work well: For my use on Leica M Series cameras, I get the best results by not using th e soft release.
Outstanding workmanship. Well thought out and crafged from premium materials to last a lifetime.
Hello, after hemming and hawing about whether or not I should get the XE-5, I already have a number of Fuji lenses along with the XE-3 and XPro-3, I decided to pull the trigger on the X100VI. I've been wanting one since I mistakenly "gave away" the X100T that first made me fall in love with Fuji. It pushes all the buttons for me and I love the flip screen and new film sims that I now have access to.
One of Leica's best telephotos, and not many were made. Easily adapted to Leica M digital cameras with and EVF or Live View. I use and M11-P and its Visoflex 2 EVF with the 280mm.
Totally pleased, exeded my expectations, thanks for your honesty and professionalism.
Classic with all of the modern updates. No rangefinder flare, an in body meter that matches my hand held sekonic. This is a camera to have for life that I will pass on one day to my son. Happy to purchase locally from this great team. The Q was my 40th bday present and this m6 my 50th. It’s been a great and expensive ride! But worth it…thanks Leica Store SF
The folks at CameraWest and the Leica Store in San Francisco are really terrific. And, of course, Leica lenses are really wonderful to own and use.
Amazing experience at CameraWest. Came in with my wife to get a point and shoot for our vacation and was greeted by Steve. He was awesome!
The camera itself is fantastic and has been a pleasure to work with.
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