p.1 #3 · How to keep that magic Leica feeling going….
It is ironic that this video is posted by Matt who otherwise is one of the most eager to recommend a lens or camera to try every so often. I currently see on YouTube two camps forming by amateur, influencer, and professional photographers: One goes back using older digital or film camera gear and simplifies their set of cameras and lenses, and the other (influencer) camp does the opposite and showcases most often brand based gear to get and replace older one. Personally I have always belonged to the first camp. I haven't purchased a lens nor a camera since several years and instead continue using what I already have. I find it much more fulfilling, any kind of GAS has stopped working for me, and my photo skills actually improved.
p.1 #4 · How to keep that magic Leica feeling going….
retrofocus wrote:
It is ironic that this video is posted by Matt who otherwise is one of the most eager to recommend a lens or camera to try every so often. I currently see on YouTube two camps forming by amateur, influencer, and professional photographers: One goes back using older digital or film camera gear and simplifies their set of cameras and lenses, and the other (influencer) camp does the opposite and showcases most often brand based gear to get and replace older one. Personally I have always belonged to the first camp. I haven't purchased a lens nor a camera since several years and instead continue using what I already have. I find it much more fulfilling, any kind of GAS has stopped working for me, and my photo skills actually improved. ...Show more →
Once I managed to buy a couple of M3s I didn't buy another camera for my own use for 20 years. My employers kept me supplied with Nikons, and even then a pair of F2s lasteda decade or more. I eventually bought my own Nikons, FM2 I still have after 35 years, but the first AF ones were poor so a regular upgrade was necessary. I bought an M6ttl when I retired, for its built in light meter in spite of a worse viewfinder than the M3, but the two of them and the FM2 were to 'see me out'. Then along came digital.....
But the Xpro2is 8 years old now and I can't see Fuji 'improving' on that, and the Xt5 is pretty good, certainly don’t need any more resolution, so maybe my wallet can relax now.
p.1 #5 · How to keep that magic Leica feeling going….
Used to subscribe to his channel, but got a bit tired of him always being excited about every lens he tried, so good to see this video.
And I’m also trying my hand at printing. Have the Epson P700, but thinking of switching to the 8550 he has, because the running costs are so much lower.
Bought test sets of paper last week. My camera store here doesn’t sell Canon or Epson paper and I asked why. Their paper specialist said it’s because those brands actually don’t make their own paper and don’t have a consistent output either. They change formulas without changing the paper’s name, so profiles are off. Found that interesting. And bought Hahnemuhle trial packs.
p.1 #6 · How to keep that magic Leica feeling going….
johnvanr wrote:
Used to subscribe to his channel, but got a bit tired of him always being excited about every lens he tried, so good to see this video.
And I’m also trying my hand at printing. Have the Epson P700, but thinking of switching to the 8550 he has, because the running costs are so much lower.
Bought test sets of paper last week. My camera store here doesn’t sell Canon or Epson paper and I asked why. Their paper specialist said it’s because those brands actually don’t make their own paper and don’t have a consistent output either. They change formulas without changing the paper’s name, so profiles are off. Found that interesting. And bought Hahnemuhle trial packs....Show more →
You don't need to go to the 8550 if you want to save on ink costs. I have a P900 which produces 17" wide papers, and uses the same Ultrachrome ink formulas. However, the ink tanks are significantly larger and last a long time after using the first set of ink tanks. The charging of the tubes uses a chunk of ink, but after that one can go months without replacing any tanks. I print quite a lot... mostly 12 x 18" and I feel like this P900 produces some top quality images while sipping at the ink well.
If you do go with the 8550, I'd be curious to learn about the quality of the output...
p.1 #7 · How to keep that magic Leica feeling going….
OwlsEyes wrote:
You don't need to go to the 8550 if you want to save on ink costs. I have a P900 which produces 17" wide papers, and uses the same Ultrachrome ink formulas. However, the ink tanks are significantly larger and last a long time after using the first set of ink tanks. The charging of the tubes uses a chunk of ink, but after that one can go months without replacing any tanks. I print quite a lot... mostly 12 x 18" and I feel like this P900 produces some top quality images while sipping at the ink well.
If you do go with the 8550, I'd be curious to learn about the quality of the output...
I often spend several months away from my main printer, so that’s another consideration,
I’m mostly going by Keith Cooper’s videos, but when I asked him whether a switch was a good idea, he wasn’t so sure. If I had the space, I’d probably add the 8550.
p.1 #9 · How to keep that magic Leica feeling going….
OwlsEyes wrote:
You don't need to go to the 8550 if you want to save on ink costs. I have a P900 which produces 17" wide papers, and uses the same Ultrachrome ink formulas. However, the ink tanks are significantly larger and last a long time after using the first set of ink tanks. The charging of the tubes uses a chunk of ink, but after that one can go months without replacing any tanks. I print quite a lot... mostly 12 x 18" and I feel like this P900 produces some top quality images while sipping at the ink well.
If you do go with the 8550, I'd be curious to learn about the quality of the output...
