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I have been in Hong Kong a couple of times per year for the last 10 years now, but I always end up returning to this spot. Breathtaking view and a great place for testing new lenses


Leica Super-Elmar 21 - Hong Kong


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" Val d'Orcia Morning "




Val d'Orcia Morning by Werner Utsch, on Flickr


S006, Vario-Elmar S 30-90
Lee 150 soft grad filter 0.9


Ole and Edward, great !

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OleAndre wrote:
I have been in Hong Kong a couple of times per year for the last 10 years now, but I always end up returning to this spot. Breathtaking view and a great place for testing new lenses

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/34635594523_b29eddc213_b.jpg

Leica Super-Elmar 21 - Hong Kong

Spectacular! Next time I visit Hong Kong I might ask you to divulge that secret location
Jun 21, 2017 at 07:23 AM
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Werner_Utsch wrote:
" Val d'Orcia Morning "

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/35032082112_08919ac112_h.jpg

Val d'Orcia Morning by Werner Utsch, on Flickr

S006, Vario-Elmar S 30-90
Lee 150 soft grad filter 0.9


Ole and Edward, great !


Thank you Werner!

Love your photos from Tuscany. You make these gorgeous shots almost look effortless.
Jun 21, 2017 at 07:40 AM
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edwardkaraa wrote:
Werner_Utsch wrote
" Val d'Orcia Morning "

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/35032082112_08919ac112_h.jpg

Val d'Orcia Morning by Werner Utsch, on Flickr

S006, Vario-Elmar S 30-90
Lee 150 soft grad filter 0.9


Ole and Edward, great !
Thank you Werner!

Love your photos from Tuscany. You make these gorgeous shots almost look effortless.



Thx Edward

They were not !
Had to get up at 5am every morning (with NO coffee)....

Love your work on film, there is a partly exposed Porta 400 in my old M6, to wait is the hardest part

BTW tbe 006 did great in Tuscany ...... the 7RII for the longer lenses as well, but a Leica file is a Leica file
Jun 21, 2017 at 07:46 AM
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Great images everybody !

Frankfurt, Germany 2017.





Jun 21, 2017 at 08:01 AM
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adamdewilde wrote:
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edwardkaraa wrote
Gary Clennan wroteLooking for some advice on film. This year I am planning on shooting our annual (outdoor) exhibition mostly with film. I will have two bodies, one B&W and one color. Which film(s) do you think would be best for a ton of mixed lighting and low-light shooting? Think of a bunch of different rides/games/etc at dusk and into the night. I don't mind things a bit saturated in this case and am ok to push the film a few stops. I just want to try and avoid a color balance that is way off and needs a lot of PP. Advice?
Hi Gary! I find Portra colors to be fantastic and the 800 version can be pushed two stops. The cinestill 800T can be useful if the light is predominantly incandescent, but even though it's related to Portra, the emulsion has no antihalation layer and there are too many scratches and impurities. Something to consider. In B/W you can't go wrong with any but my current favorite is Tmax400 and you can easily push it a couple of stops too.
That sure help Edward! I was thinking of Portra and will give it a whirl - appreciate the info. As far as B&W - I'm afraid that I have fallen in love with Tri-X 400.
I second Portra 400 and if you need to push then Portra 800. BUT I also like the look of CineStill 800T indoors with mixed lights and it's also good pushed two stops, and I personally prefer it over Portra 800 for indoor/pushing. BUT I wouldn't recommend it outdoors during the day, colours don't work for what I like to see colour wise. So if you need a bit more consistency I'd go Portra 400 during the day, Portra 800 at night pushed.

Black and white film is pretty easy, Tri-X and push

ARGH... I hate that you guys are
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Thanks Adam - appreciate the information!
Jun 21, 2017 at 08:03 AM
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edwardkaraa wrote:
A few scans from my latest roll of Fuji Natura 1600.


Speaking of film, I like your Natura 1600 shots. Nice shots overall BTW. But about the film itself, I actually don't know how much editing of the colours you did on the computer (as they look great when you use the film).. But I find most Fuji film to be way to green. And in the case of Natura 1600 it's really finicky with exposures. You kinda have to get it spot on, or over exposed. Under exposing and the blacks go bad and needs a LOT of work on the computer afterwards (assuming you're scanning negs). I don't use Natura.

Your shots look good (from a purely film stock perspective), so I'm curious how much PP went into the shots. Maybe your Lab is better than mine

Again, great images overall film stock aside! I quite like the happy barber and the expression from the tailor.
Jun 21, 2017 at 01:54 PM
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adamdewilde wrote:
edwardkaraa wroteA few scans from my latest roll of Fuji Natura 1600.
Speaking of film, I like your Natura 1600 shots. Nice shots overall BTW. But about the film itself, I actually don't know how much editing of the colours you did on the computer (as they look great when you use the film).. But I find most Fuji film to be way to green. And in the case of Natura 1600 it's really finicky with exposures. You kinda have to get it spot on, or over exposed. Under exposing and the blacks go bad and needs a LOT of work on the computer afterwards (assuming you're scanning negs). I don't use
...Show more →

Thank you very much Adam!

The Natura 1600 to my eyes is surprisingly fine grained, and for sure has a very low contrast. I don't know how finicky it is about underexposure, I did get two unusable shots in this roll but I'm sure they were underexposed by at least 2 stops. Speaking of labs, I found that I get better results with my new scanner (primefilm XE) and silverfast software (included) than the best local pro labs. The software has a negative scanning app with film profiles for most common emulsions. I only adjust contrast and exposure, and select between auto or no auto color. I did notice Natura required more contrast boost than with other films, and the colors are more muted but I didn't change that since I religiously don't mess with film color
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edwardkaraa wrote:
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wroteA few scans from my latest roll of Fuji Natura 1600.
Speaking of film, I like your Natura 1600 shots. Nice shots overall BTW. But about the film itself, I actually don't know how much editing of the colours you did on the computer (as they look great when you use the film).. But I find most Fuji film to be way to green. And in the case of Natura 1600 it's really finicky with exposures. You kinda have to get it spot on, or over exposed. Under exposing and the blacks go bad and needs a LOT of work on the computer afterwards (assuming you're scanning negs). I don't use Natura.

Your shots look good (from a purely film stock perspective), so I'm curious how much PP went into the shots. Maybe your Lab is better than mine

Again, great images overall film stock aside! I quite like the happy barber and the expression from the tailor.
Thank you very much Adam!

The Natura 1600 to my eyes is surprisingly fine grained, and for sure has a very low contrast. I don't know how finicky it is about underexposure, I did get two unusable shots in this roll but I'm sure they were underexposed by at least 2 stops. Speaking of labs, I found that I get better results with my new scanner (primefilm XE) and silverfast software (included) than the best local pro labs. The software has a negative scanning app with film profiles for most common emulsions. I only adjust contrast and exposure, and select
...Show more →

Interesting.. Maybe the scanner's colour algorithms kinda compensated for the colours of the film.
primefilm XE I'll look it up. I've had a few scanners over the years. To be honest here in Singapore I think the labs just use dirty chemicals. I doubt their maintenance is up to the same standards as the bigger labs here in L.A.

I spent the one hour ride home from dinner tonight talking to my wife about how I'm considering a M-A... She still thinks it's a bad idea, so much so she tried to deviate the conversation to when I would buy an M10. And when that didn't work, if I would be willing to buy more Profoto B1 lights here in LA (mine are in SG) to replicate a photoshoot that Dior did in the desert w/lighting at sunset. And this is coming from a girl who would ONLY shoot film if she could find the time. And BTW hates when I fiddle with studio/on location lighting. hahaha I think she knows I'll never use the M-A.
Jun 22, 2017 at 02:32 AM
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adamdewilde wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wroteA few scans from my latest roll of Fuji Natura 1600.
Speaking of film, I like your Natura 1600 shots. Nice shots overall BTW. But about the film itself, I actually don't know how much editing of the colours you did on the computer (as they look great when you use the film).. But I find most Fuji film to be way to green. And in the case of Natura 1600 it's really finicky with exposures. You kinda have to get it spot on, or over exposed. Under exposing and the blacks go bad and needs a LOT of work on the computer afterwards (assuming you're scanning negs). I don't use Natura.

Your shots look good (from a purely film stock perspective), so I'm curious how much PP went into the shots. Maybe your Lab is better than mine

Again, great images overall film stock aside! I quite like the happy barber and the expression from the tailor.
Thank you very much Adam!

The Natura 1600 to my eyes is surprisingly fine grained, and for sure has a very low contrast. I don't know how finicky it is about underexposure, I did get two unusable shots in this roll but I'm sure they were underexposed by at least 2 stops. Speaking of labs, I found that I get better results with my new scanner (primefilm XE) and silverfast software (included) than the best local pro labs. The software has a negative scanning app with film profiles for most common emulsions. I only adjust contrast and exposure, and select between auto or no auto color. I did notice Natura required more contrast boost than with other films, and the colors are more muted but I didn't change that since I religiously don't mess with film color
Interesting.. Maybe the scanner's colour algorithms kinda compensated for the colours of the film.
primefilm XE I'll look it up. I've had a few scanners over the years. To be honest here in Singapore I think the labs just use dirty chemicals. I doubt their maintenance is up to the same standards as the bigger labs here in L.A.

I spent the one hour ride home from dinner tonight talking to my wife about how I'm considering a M-A... She still thinks it's a bad idea, so much so she tried to deviate the conversation to when I would buy an M10.
...Show more →

To be honest, shooting film is not something I would recommend to anyone. It's a very personal choice, and in our days, quite an anachronism. I personally made the switch because it's a medium I enjoy working with, and because I have no obligations whatsoever to produce fast and consistent results. I have to confess though that I'm very pleased with the results
Jun 22, 2017 at 03:11 AM
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Werner_Utsch wrote:
Ole and Edward, great !


Thank you Werner And the same to you, your photos from Tuscany are gorgeous!

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edwardkaraa wrote:
Spectacular! Next time I visit Hong Kong I might ask you to divulge that secret location


Feel free to do so Edward I have a long list of photo locations that are worth visiting


Jun 22, 2017 at 04:05 AM
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" Bridge "




Bridge by Werner Utsch, on Flickr


Monochrom, Elmarit M 28/2.8 asph.
Jun 22, 2017 at 04:33 AM
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edwardkaraa wrote:
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wrote
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wroteA few scans from my latest roll of Fuji Natura 1600.
Speaking of film, I like your Natura 1600 shots. Nice shots overall BTW. But about the film itself, I actually don't know how much editing of the colours you did on the computer (as they look great when you use the film).. But I find most Fuji film to be way to green. And in the case of Natura 1600 it's really finicky with exposures. You kinda have to get it spot on, or over exposed. Under exposing and the blacks go bad and needs a LOT of work on the computer afterwards (assuming you're scanning negs). I don't use Natura.

Your shots look good (from a purely film stock perspective), so I'm curious how much PP went into the shots. Maybe your Lab is better than mine

Again, great images overall film stock aside! I quite like the happy barber and the expression from the tailor.
Thank you very much Adam!

The Natura 1600 to my eyes is surprisingly fine grained, and for sure has a very low contrast. I don't know how finicky it is about underexposure, I did get two unusable shots in this roll but I'm sure they were underexposed by at least 2 stops. Speaking of labs, I found that I get better results with my new scanner (primefilm XE) and silverfast software (included) than the best local pro labs. The software has a negative scanning app with film profiles for most common emulsions. I only adjust contrast and exposure, and select between auto or no auto color. I did notice Natura required more contrast boost than with other films, and the colors are more muted but I didn't change that since I religiously don't mess with film color
Interesting.. Maybe the scanner's colour algorithms kinda compensated for the colours of the film.
primefilm XE I'll look it up. I've had a few scanners over the years. To be honest here in Singapore I think the labs just use dirty chemicals. I doubt their maintenance is up to the same standards as the bigger labs here in L.A.

I spent the one hour ride home from dinner tonight talking to my wife about how I'm considering a M-A... She still thinks it's a bad idea, so much so she tried to deviate the conversation to when I would buy an M10. And when that didn't work, if I would be willing to buy more Profoto B1 lights here in LA (mine are in SG) to replicate a photoshoot that Dior did in the desert w/lighting at sunset. And this is coming from a girl who would ONLY shoot film if she could find the time. And BTW hates when I fiddle with studio/on location lighting. hahaha I think she knows I'll never use the M-A.
To be honest, shooting film is not something I would recommend to anyone. It's a very personal choice, and in our days, quite an anachronism. I personally made the switch because it's a medium I enjoy working with, and because I have no obligations whatsoever to produce fast and consistent results. I have to confess though that I'm very pleased with the results


Yeah, I have tons of film cameras that I just don't use anymore (not like before, but still enough film gear).. Truth be told, I think the few clients a year who request film really ruin it for me as far as "having fun" is concern.

I barely used my M7 the whole time I owned it. Pretty much because I remember I had just shoot a wedding on film not a month after buying the M7 and it made the camera kinda feel like a burden to use (Mind you I used a Contax645 kit - now I only have one C645 kit left so if I get wedding requests it's C645 + EOS3).

But I love the romantic intent.. And I love seeing you guys shoot film. Really does inspire me to want to buy an M-A (besides they look sexy).
Jun 22, 2017 at 05:23 AM
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Jun 22, 2017 at 05:27 AM
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" The Way Back To Pienza "




The Way Back To Pienza by Werner Utsch, on Flickr


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Soft HDR 2 shots
Jun 22, 2017 at 05:35 AM
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adamdewilde wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wrote
adamdewilde wrote
edwardkaraa wroteA few scans from my latest roll of Fuji Natura 1600.
Speaking of film, I like your Natura 1600 shots. Nice shots overall BTW. But about the film itself, I actually don't know how much editing of the colours you did on the computer (as they look great when you use the film).. But I find most Fuji film to be way to green. And in the case of Natura 1600 it's really finicky with exposures. You kinda have to get it spot on, or over exposed. Under exposing and the blacks go bad and needs a LOT of work on the computer afterwards (assuming you're scanning negs). I don't use Natura.

Your shots look good (from a purely film stock perspective), so I'm curious how much PP went into the shots. Maybe your Lab is better than mine

Again, great images overall film stock aside! I quite like the happy barber and the expression from the tailor.
Thank you very much Adam!

The Natura 1600 to my eyes is surprisingly fine grained, and for sure has a very low contrast. I don't know how finicky it is about underexposure, I did get two unusable shots in this roll but I'm sure they were underexposed by at least 2 stops. Speaking of labs, I found that I get better results with my new scanner (primefilm XE) and silverfast software (included) than the best local pro labs. The software has a negative scanning app with film profiles for most common emulsions. I only adjust contrast and exposure, and select between auto or no auto color. I did notice Natura required more contrast boost than with other films, and the colors are more muted but I didn't change that since I religiously don't mess with film color
Interesting.. Maybe the scanner's colour algorithms kinda compensated for the colours of the film.
primefilm XE I'll look it up. I've had a few scanners over the years. To be honest here in Singapore I think the labs just use dirty chemicals. I doubt their maintenance is up to the same standards as the bigger labs here in L.A.

I spent the one hour ride home from dinner tonight talking to my wife about how I'm considering a M-A... She still thinks it's a bad idea, so much so she tried to deviate the conversation to when I would buy an M10. And when that didn't work, if I would be willing to buy more Profoto B1 lights here in LA (mine are in SG) to replicate a photoshoot that Dior did in the desert w/lighting at sunset. And this is coming from a girl who would ONLY shoot film if she could find the time. And BTW hates when I fiddle with studio/on location lighting. hahaha I think she knows I'll never use the M-A.
To be honest, shooting film is not something I would recommend to anyone. It's a very personal choice, and in our days, quite an anachronism. I personally made the switch because it's a medium I enjoy working with, and because I have no obligations whatsoever to produce fast and consistent results. I have to confess though that I'm very pleased with the results
Yeah, I have tons of film cameras that I just don't use anymore (not like before, but still enough film gear).. Truth be told, I think the few clients a year who request film really ruin it for me as far as "having fun" is concern.

I barely used my M7 the whole time I owned it. Pretty much because I remember I had just shoot a wedding on film not a month after buying the M7 and it made the camera kinda feel like a burden to use (Mind you I used a Contax645 kit - now I only have
...Show more →

Go ahead Adam! Used M7 are so cheap and you can sell them without loss in case you change your mind
Jun 22, 2017 at 05:49 AM
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OleAndre wrote:
Sunny today, so i took the M3 out to Choi Hon Public Housing Estate. Really nice place for photography, with lots of life and beautiful colours. Film was Kodak Portra 400.


Lovely Portra colors! Well done Ole!
Jun 22, 2017 at 05:59 AM
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edwardkaraa wrote:
Lovely Portra colors! Well done Ole!


Thanks Edward
Jun 22, 2017 at 10:21 AM


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