Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1506 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M10 with Zeiss ZM 35mm F1.4 Distagon - 1/125 sec @F4.0 ISO 800
"Oh My!" - Parkview Green, Beijing, China
"Oh My!" - Parkview Green, Beijing, China
Sep 10, 2017 at 05:54 PM
p.1506 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thanks all for your feedback on the Summarit 75 2.4 lens. I might give it a try now that it has 0.7 MFD.
Lightweight is another plus for my aging shoulders.
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28Lux
Lightweight is another plus for my aging shoulders.
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28Lux
Sep 10, 2017 at 08:18 PM
p.1506 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Edward, I really want get into film again. I have a short honeymoon with Leica M3 and 35cron v1 and 50cron rigid. I absolutely love the combo. Leica still can't get me the same shutter till now. However, after about 15 rolls of film, the extra process step and I also need a box to store negative and most important Lack of time to adding extra steps make me give up that. I guess the same reason CD kill LP, Smartphone kill camera....
I also really love the 500CM I had for a short term. Great system. Another classic.
Joe, For these two, if I have to pick one, I will pick cron actually. I had Summarit, it is one of best short tele ever made I think, very sharp and consistent. It is slightly better/sharper at close distance than even 90cron APO and a wash at infinity at f2.4 compare to 90APO at f2. So I don't expect 75cron can beat cron in term of optics.
However, at the same time, I feel 75cron have some magic rendering I find only a few modern Leica lens have. (50lux ASPH is another) Summarit definitely don't have it. From samples, I feel 75cron has better rendering than my 90cron APO for sure. However, being a FLE design, it is quite fussy like 50lux. I'd be very careful about 2nd hand copy that I will only buy it from Leica Store that I can demo it at all distance.
A 50lux portrait WO from Banff
I also really love the 500CM I had for a short term. Great system. Another classic.
Joe, For these two, if I have to pick one, I will pick cron actually. I had Summarit, it is one of best short tele ever made I think, very sharp and consistent. It is slightly better/sharper at close distance than even 90cron APO and a wash at infinity at f2.4 compare to 90APO at f2. So I don't expect 75cron can beat cron in term of optics.
However, at the same time, I feel 75cron have some magic rendering I find only a few modern Leica lens have. (50lux ASPH is another) Summarit definitely don't have it. From samples, I feel 75cron has better rendering than my 90cron APO for sure. However, being a FLE design, it is quite fussy like 50lux. I'd be very careful about 2nd hand copy that I will only buy it from Leica Store that I can demo it at all distance.
A 50lux portrait WO from Banff
Sep 10, 2017 at 11:58 PM
p.1506 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
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Sep 11, 2017 at 04:10 AM
p.1506 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Here are two more digitalizations of old slides with the BEOON + M10 + Focotar-2 50mm.
Leica IIIc | Summitar 50mm | Kodachrome II | Crossing to Lamu Island, 150 miles north of Mombasa in 1965
Leica M3 | Summicron 50mm | Ektachrome 200 | Ca. 1978
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Leica IIIc | Summitar 50mm | Kodachrome II | Crossing to Lamu Island, 150 miles north of Mombasa in 1965
Leica M3 | Summicron 50mm | Ektachrome 200 | Ca. 1978
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Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine
Sep 11, 2017 at 04:17 AM
p.1506 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
airfrogusmc wrote:
Always hoping that Kodak would again fire up 120 Kodachrome processing agin. .
Does anyone in the world process Kodachrome? I have one roll from an old film camera my Dad gave me many years ago and I would like to see what is on it. I would even be willing to try to process it in B&W chemicals (or C41) if there was a slim chance I could see what is on it... I think I am SOL though.
Always hoping that Kodak would again fire up 120 Kodachrome processing agin. .
Does anyone in the world process Kodachrome? I have one roll from an old film camera my Dad gave me many years ago and I would like to see what is on it. I would even be willing to try to process it in B&W chemicals (or C41) if there was a slim chance I could see what is on it... I think I am SOL though.
Sep 11, 2017 at 07:51 AM
p.1506 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joakim wrote:
I find the IQ to be very good and the small size is also a plus, it balances well on my MM-246. The build quality is not the same as more expensive Leica lenses but it is still handles well and all in all I feel no need to "upgrade" to the Summicron.
This is one lens I would love to try. Small size (and great performance) in that FL would be really desirable for me...
joe88 wrote
Joakim, how do you like the 75 2.4? I was considering a 75Cron but the 75 2.4 seems very nice and am thinking of getting one.This is one lens I would love to try. Small size (and great performance) in that FL would be really desirable for me...
Sep 11, 2017 at 07:53 AM
p.1506 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
joakim wrote:
Here is another one with the 75 Summarit
Nice Joakim. That sax player is really getting her groove on!
Here is another one with the 75 Summarit
Nice Joakim. That sax player is really getting her groove on!
Sep 11, 2017 at 07:54 AM
p.1506 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
rscheffler wrote:
Lately I often reduce contrast 20-30 points or more in Lightroom, then using the tone curve, and to some degree highlights and white sliders, rebuild image contrast in a manner that appeals to me.
Good tip Ron. I very rarely reduce contrast on my images - perhaps this is something I should explore further. I like how your images are nice and a bit "darker" than most but still do not seem overly "contrasty". Very smooth....
Lately I often reduce contrast 20-30 points or more in Lightroom, then using the tone curve, and to some degree highlights and white sliders, rebuild image contrast in a manner that appeals to me.
Good tip Ron. I very rarely reduce contrast on my images - perhaps this is something I should explore further. I like how your images are nice and a bit "darker" than most but still do not seem overly "contrasty". Very smooth....
Sep 11, 2017 at 07:58 AM
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p.1506 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
Last set from Luang Prabang, Laos.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/36709401830_2dbd7542a3_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/36270338304_e7b1231c5b_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/36709400320_76eb0d63b8_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36270335284_d2060d3aa1_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
Edward - I really like these images - particularly the color output. I am going to pick up a few rolls today at lunch. How do you find it compares to Portra 400?
Last set from Luang Prabang, Laos.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/36709401830_2dbd7542a3_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/36270338304_e7b1231c5b_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/36709400320_76eb0d63b8_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36270335284_d2060d3aa1_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
Edward - I really like these images - particularly the color output. I am going to pick up a few rolls today at lunch. How do you find it compares to Portra 400?
Sep 11, 2017 at 08:01 AM
p.1506 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary Clennan wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
Last set from Luang Prabang, Laos.https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/36709401830_2dbd7542a3_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/36270338304_e7b1231c5b_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/36709400320_76eb0d63b8_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4342/36270335284_d2060d3aa1_o.jpgM7-Distagon 1.4/35 ZM-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
Thanks Gary! The two emulsions are too similar in color rendering but I would say the Fuji has very neutral greys and blacks and slightly rosy skin tones that suit Asian skin very well. It's also better than Portra under artificial lighting.
Sep 11, 2017 at 09:19 AM
p.1506 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary, here's one shot that to my eyes represents the typical pro 400H color.
M7-35mm Distagon-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35mm Distagon-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on FlickrSep 11, 2017 at 10:19 AM
p.1506 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary Clennan wrote:
Does anyone in the world process Kodachrome? I have one roll from an old film camera my Dad gave me many years ago and I would like to see what is on it. I would even be willing to try to process it in B&W chemicals (or C41) if there was a slim chance I could see what is on it... I think I am SOL though.
It can be done, I remember reading somewhere that it's possible but results vary.
Sorry I can't be of more help, I can't recall where I read it.
airfrogusmc wrote
Always hoping that Kodak would again fire up 120 Kodachrome processing agin. .It can be done, I remember reading somewhere that it's possible but results vary.
Sorry I can't be of more help, I can't recall where I read it.
Sep 11, 2017 at 10:37 AM
p.1506 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
Gary, here's one shot that to my eyes represents the typical pro 400H color.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36354528833_e1e9369910_o.jpgM7-35mm Distagon-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
Love it. Edward.
Gary, here's one shot that to my eyes represents the typical pro 400H color.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36354528833_e1e9369910_o.jpgM7-35mm Distagon-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
Love it. Edward.
Sep 11, 2017 at 10:40 AM
p.1506 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Mitch Alland wrote:
Here are two more digitalizations of old slides with the BEOON + M10 + Focotar-2 50mm.
Leica IIIc | Summitar 50mm | Kodachrome II | Crossing to Lamu Island, 150 miles north of Mombasa in 1965
https://www.l-camera-forum.com/uploads/monthly_09_2017/post-41618-0-70060600-1505123544.jpg
Leica M3 | Summicron 50mm | Ektachrome 200 | Ca. 1978
https://www.l-camera-forum.com/uploads/monthly_09_2017/post-41618-0-51721200-1505123546.jpg
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Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine
Really like 2nd. Thanks.
Here are two more digitalizations of old slides with the BEOON + M10 + Focotar-2 50mm.
Leica IIIc | Summitar 50mm | Kodachrome II | Crossing to Lamu Island, 150 miles north of Mombasa in 1965
https://www.l-camera-forum.com/uploads/monthly_09_2017/post-41618-0-70060600-1505123544.jpg
Leica M3 | Summicron 50mm | Ektachrome 200 | Ca. 1978
https://www.l-camera-forum.com/uploads/monthly_09_2017/post-41618-0-51721200-1505123546.jpg
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Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine
Really like 2nd. Thanks.
Sep 11, 2017 at 10:41 AM
p.1506 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
zhangyue wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
Gary, here's one shot that to my eyes represents the typical pro 400H color.https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36354528833_e1e9369910_o.jpgM7-35mm Distagon-Pro 400H by edward karaa, on Flickr
Thank you Zhangyue
Sep 11, 2017 at 10:56 AM
p.1506 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
(Headless Dreams)
ILSongo Sensa Testa by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Monochrom, Summicron M 90/2.0
Sep 11, 2017 at 12:05 PM
p.1506 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M246 + Leica APO 75/2 2 image stitch
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Sep 11, 2017 at 12:41 PM
p.1506 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
And two Portra 400 shots for Gary (posted previously but re-scanned for a natural unprocessed color).
M7-50 Planar-Portra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-50 Planar-Portra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-50 Planar-Portra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-50 Planar-Portra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrSep 11, 2017 at 01:40 PM