Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1382 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Flight of The Pigeons by Abram Goglanian, on FlickrStill learning the nuances of the Monochrom, I did however learn how to adjust my rangefinder today which was really useful as my lenses were all backfocusing, now they're spot on!
I was walking in Laguna Beach today and a literal army of pigeons flew in at once to this one tree I happened to be standing next to at the time. There had to be at least 50-60+. I stood for a few minutes capturing a few different angles and catching them take off and land, it was kind of an interesting moment to say the least.
Monochrom (v1) / 35 Summicron Asph / Yellow filter
Dec 07, 2016 at 08:49 PM
p.1382 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I spent the past week trying to help insulate a storage shed for a family member up in rural Washington, and we finished not a moment too late. When we finally walked away from the shed, the ground was clear; these photos were taken within a few hours.
MM (M9-based), 35 FLE. (Higher res at jonpb.photo.)
Mitch, I don't think it has to do with detail but rather smoothness. My Monochrom is amazingly good at rendering smoothly, providing a larger-format-like rendering, and those images you posted earlier could well benefit from having those easy gradients. But, at the same time, the characteristic of film (at least with your post-shooting processing of it) lends them an edge that I don't know how I'd recreate with my digital files. So, I agree with most everyone who says that film and digital are different mediums, with a large overlap but with meaningful differences. Portra, though, is in another league. When I get my M9 back from New Jersey, I might have to stop and consider whether to keep it and tweak it or just sell it and buy a film M and keep it loaded with Portra -- or the occasional B&W film for images that'd benefit from harshness.
As you can see from the above images, though, I rather like the smooth rendering I get out of my Monochrom. This is especially meaningful with matte prints; the tones just roll and roll and roll. Perhaps I should look into matte printing in an optical system (be that silver or platinum or...?), but I rather enjoy the results I'm getting out of my Epson and look forward to seeing what I can do with a Piezography setup. I also rather enjoy seeing what other people enjoy getting out of their kits, as well.
Michael, you talk up older lenses then throw that 50 Summilux Asph in the mix ... And then there are the S shots that seem to give me what I like from Portra color (kudos to Joakim and Werner, although it might just be your processing)...
But I think it all goes to show that if you love what you're doing, it shows through in the end.
Cheers,
Jon
MM (M9-based), 35 FLE. (Higher res at jonpb.photo.)
Mitch, I don't think it has to do with detail but rather smoothness. My Monochrom is amazingly good at rendering smoothly, providing a larger-format-like rendering, and those images you posted earlier could well benefit from having those easy gradients. But, at the same time, the characteristic of film (at least with your post-shooting processing of it) lends them an edge that I don't know how I'd recreate with my digital files. So, I agree with most everyone who says that film and digital are different mediums, with a large overlap but with meaningful differences. Portra, though, is in another league. When I get my M9 back from New Jersey, I might have to stop and consider whether to keep it and tweak it or just sell it and buy a film M and keep it loaded with Portra -- or the occasional B&W film for images that'd benefit from harshness.
As you can see from the above images, though, I rather like the smooth rendering I get out of my Monochrom. This is especially meaningful with matte prints; the tones just roll and roll and roll. Perhaps I should look into matte printing in an optical system (be that silver or platinum or...?), but I rather enjoy the results I'm getting out of my Epson and look forward to seeing what I can do with a Piezography setup. I also rather enjoy seeing what other people enjoy getting out of their kits, as well.
Michael, you talk up older lenses then throw that 50 Summilux Asph in the mix ... And then there are the S shots that seem to give me what I like from Portra color (kudos to Joakim and Werner, although it might just be your processing)...
But I think it all goes to show that if you love what you're doing, it shows through in the end.
Cheers,
Jon
Dec 07, 2016 at 10:59 PM
p.1382 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
You bought a 240, René ?
If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
Dec 08, 2016 at 03:33 AM
p.1382 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Werner_Utsch wrote:
You bought a 240, René ?
If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
Thanks my friend. At second-hand prices. I couldn't resist
You bought a 240, René ?
If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
Thanks my friend. At second-hand prices. I couldn't resist
Dec 08, 2016 at 04:22 AM
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xwing15 wrote:
Werner_Utsch wrote
You bought a 240, René ?If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
Congratulations René!
Dec 08, 2016 at 05:57 AM
p.1382 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Icy by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
S 006, Apo-Macro Summarit S 120/2.5
3 Shots Panorama (vertical)
Thx, René, and keep the M9 !!!
Edited on Dec 08, 2016 at 06:52 AM · View previous versions
Dec 08, 2016 at 06:29 AM
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edwardkaraa wrote:
If so, congrats.....
Cheers
WernerThanks my friend. At second-hand prices. I couldn't resistCongratulations René!
Thank you dear Edward. I'm not sure if I should keep my beautiful M9-P in chrome
@ Werner.. amazing image..
xwing15 wrote
Werner_Utsch wrote
You bought a 240, René ?If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
Thank you dear Edward. I'm not sure if I should keep my beautiful M9-P in chrome
@ Werner.. amazing image..
Dec 08, 2016 at 06:40 AM
p.1382 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
xwing15 wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
xwing15 wrote
Werner_Utsch wrote
You bought a 240, René ?If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
@ Werner.. amazing image..
I would say keep the M9P if it's financially feasible. It's the last M with a ccd.
Dec 08, 2016 at 07:22 AM
p.1382 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
If so, congrats.....
Cheers
WernerThanks my friend. At second-hand prices. I couldn't resistCongratulations René! Thank you dear Edward. I'm not sure if I should keep my beautiful M9-P in chrome
@ Werner.. amazing image..I would say keep the M9P if it's financially feasible. It's the last M with a ccd.
Yes I know. And she is so beautiful. let's see. Think wait until a SL with good price is available. The price depression of the digitalkarmeras is a curse and blessing...
@ Thx Werner
xwing15 wrote
edwardkaraa wrote
xwing15 wrote
Werner_Utsch wrote
You bought a 240, René ?If so, congrats.....
Cheers
Werner
@ Werner.. amazing image..
Yes I know. And she is so beautiful. let's see. Think wait until a SL with good price is available. The price depression of the digitalkarmeras is a curse and blessing...
@ Thx Werner
Dec 08, 2016 at 07:54 AM
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p.1382 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Ron, nice to see you are back and nice images. I really like 21SEM. a consistent lens is really needed in field. I don't need pay attention to how to focus it to maximize the performance, just use aperture needed to achieve DOF and speed I want. A great performer. best WA I ever used.
Werner, your last two images really impressed me. Especially the one above. So fantastic.
René, Congratulation! love both set. silver M9P is THE most beautiful M, ever. So is its file
Jon, I absolutely love those snow pics. I agree with your comment about rendering of MM and 35lux. I personally like the smooth rendering/process more now. Really enjoy them. BTW, you will not go wrong with classic Leica glass, cheaper with better or as good build/handling and perfect match for MM with slower speed and classic rendering
A few family snaps during trip at Washington DC with 50lux ASPHs
condition is quite challenged to nail focus in timely manner. This is the area I like M240 better. as it is faster and better performed at high ISO (even with banding)
And M240 file will have banding at high ISO, I don't mind in this case. as the images document the moment and execute as I wanted.
Werner, your last two images really impressed me. Especially the one above. So fantastic.
René, Congratulation! love both set. silver M9P is THE most beautiful M, ever. So is its file
Jon, I absolutely love those snow pics. I agree with your comment about rendering of MM and 35lux. I personally like the smooth rendering/process more now. Really enjoy them. BTW, you will not go wrong with classic Leica glass, cheaper with better or as good build/handling and perfect match for MM with slower speed and classic rendering
A few family snaps during trip at Washington DC with 50lux ASPHs
condition is quite challenged to nail focus in timely manner. This is the area I like M240 better. as it is faster and better performed at high ISO (even with banding)
And M240 file will have banding at high ISO, I don't mind in this case. as the images document the moment and execute as I wanted.
Dec 08, 2016 at 12:47 PM
p.1382 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Stockholm, pre-light. M9 and Canon 50/1.4 LTM
Dec 08, 2016 at 02:51 PM
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Stockholm, post-light. M9 and Canon 50/1.4 LTM
Dec 08, 2016 at 03:07 PM
p.1382 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I did a short trip to Los Angeles over the weekend.
Here's a shot at Santa Monica Beach with the M240 and Voigtlander 50mm 1.5 Nokton
Here's a shot at Santa Monica Beach with the M240 and Voigtlander 50mm 1.5 Nokton
Dec 08, 2016 at 03:37 PM
p.1382 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
A little warmth to counter the beautiful frosty images. M240 + 50/1.5 Nokton
M2401260 by Jier-Shu Chen, on Flickr
M2401260 by Jier-Shu Chen, on FlickrDec 08, 2016 at 09:40 PM
p.1382 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica M3, Summicron 35 v1 8-element, FP4+ (developer unknown, commercially done).
Not frost, nor heat on that particular day (28 October), a rather gloomy day in Sydney:
The Mint is Sydney's oldest public building. It once formed the southern wing of Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s notorious Rum Hospital and later part of the first overseas branch of London’s Royal Mint. The coining factory behind, shipped in pieces from England during the height of the gold rushes, contained the most cutting-edge technology in the colony of New South Wales.
The Mint by David M, on Flickr
The Mint by David M, on Flickr
The Mint by David M, on Flickr
The Mint by David M, on Flickr
and, from one era of Sydney's heritage to another:
Opera House Detail by David M, on Flickr
Not frost, nor heat on that particular day (28 October), a rather gloomy day in Sydney:
The Mint is Sydney's oldest public building. It once formed the southern wing of Governor Lachlan Macquarie’s notorious Rum Hospital and later part of the first overseas branch of London’s Royal Mint. The coining factory behind, shipped in pieces from England during the height of the gold rushes, contained the most cutting-edge technology in the colony of New South Wales.
The Mint by David M, on FlickrThe Mint by David M, on FlickrThe Mint by David M, on FlickrThe Mint by David M, on Flickrand, from one era of Sydney's heritage to another:
Opera House Detail by David M, on FlickrDec 08, 2016 at 09:57 PM
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Icy Colors by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
S006, Apo-Macro Summarit S 120/2.5
5 Shots vertical Panorama
Very nice series, René !
Likewise, Michael and thx...
Edited on Dec 09, 2016 at 12:31 PM · View previous versions
Dec 09, 2016 at 02:35 AM
p.1382 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Werner, another beauty.
one from 21mm SEM
one from 21mm SEM
Dec 09, 2016 at 11:56 AM