Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1509 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
More Luang Prabang in b/w:
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrSep 13, 2017 at 07:40 AM
p.1509 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Edward & Ron - nice B&W sets! Edward - thanks for trying all these different films so I can easily compare. 
RPX looks to be quite good and definitely a bit more mellow compared to Tri-X. The samples I have seen seem to have a lot of grey tones. Nice film and another I should give a go....
RPX looks to be quite good and definitely a bit more mellow compared to Tri-X. The samples I have seen seem to have a lot of grey tones. Nice film and another I should give a go.... Sep 13, 2017 at 08:10 AM
p.1509 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary Clennan wrote:
Edward & Ron - nice B&W sets! Edward - thanks for trying all these different films so I can easily compare.
RPX looks to be quite good and definitely a bit more mellow compared to Tri-X. The samples I have seen seem to have a lot of grey tones. Nice film and another I should give a go.... Thank you Gary! Glad to be of service!
The RPX is a true Agfa film that is manufactured at the old Agfa-Gevaert factory in Belgium, unlike the current Agfa APX, which is manufactured by Kentmere. I have several rolls of TX400 and Tmax400 that I'm going to try next but so far the RPX is my favorite b/w film.
Sep 13, 2017 at 08:27 AM
p.1509 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
RPX looks to be quite good and definitely a bit more mellow compared to Tri-X. The samples I have seen seem to have a lot of grey tones. Nice film and another I should give a go.... Thank you Gary! Glad to be of service!
The RPX is a true Agfa film that is manufactured at the old Agfa-Gevaert factory in Belgium, unlike the current Agfa APX, which is manufactured by Kentmere. I have several rolls of TX400 and Tmax400 that I'm going to try next but so far the RPX is my favorite b/w film.
Thanks. Do you happen to know what developer the lab uses?
Gary Clennan wrote
Edward & Ron - nice B&W sets! Edward - thanks for trying all these different films so I can easily compare. RPX looks to be quite good and definitely a bit more mellow compared to Tri-X. The samples I have seen seem to have a lot of grey tones. Nice film and another I should give a go.... The RPX is a true Agfa film that is manufactured at the old Agfa-Gevaert factory in Belgium, unlike the current Agfa APX, which is manufactured by Kentmere. I have several rolls of TX400 and Tmax400 that I'm going to try next but so far the RPX is my favorite b/w film.
Thanks. Do you happen to know what developer the lab uses?
Sep 13, 2017 at 08:31 AM
p.1509 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Gary Clennan wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
Gary Clennan wrote
Edward & Ron - nice B&W sets! Edward - thanks for trying all these different films so I can easily compare. RPX looks to be quite good and definitely a bit more mellow compared to Tri-X. The samples I have seen seem to have a lot of grey tones. Nice film and another I should give a go.... The RPX is a true Agfa film that is manufactured at the old Agfa-Gevaert factory in Belgium, unlike the current Agfa APX, which is manufactured by Kentmere. I have several rolls of TX400 and Tmax400 that I'm going to try next but so far the RPX is my favorite b/w film.
I will ask them when I pick up my film in a couple of days and let you know.
Sep 13, 2017 at 08:37 AM
p.1509 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
For us film nerds. I’m using a Nikon Coolscan 4000 connected to an equally old PowerBook G4 so I can run the Nikon Scan software which I very much prefer for its simplicity compared to Vuescan. I also use the SA-30 adapter (which took me a while to track down) so I can scan the entire roll in one pass. It’s not a fast process but it is automated which I like.
As to film stocks, for B&W I always come back to Tri-X or HP5. I find Tri-X to be a bit sharper and I like to overexpose it at 200 and process at box speed, gives me the tones I like. I still would like to experiment more with Ilford Delta 100 as I was impressed with the incredible detail of that film.
As a side note, I’m getting married this weekend and headed up to Portland for a week with my M-A and the 35 Distagon so I chose to bring Portra 400 and a couple rolls of Cinestill 800T for shooting at night. I’ll finally have some work to share with you all.
We’re going to do a proper honeymoon next year, likely in the summer and quite possibly in Scandanavia so I have that to look forward to also (photographically speaking).
As to film stocks, for B&W I always come back to Tri-X or HP5. I find Tri-X to be a bit sharper and I like to overexpose it at 200 and process at box speed, gives me the tones I like. I still would like to experiment more with Ilford Delta 100 as I was impressed with the incredible detail of that film.
As a side note, I’m getting married this weekend and headed up to Portland for a week with my M-A and the 35 Distagon so I chose to bring Portra 400 and a couple rolls of Cinestill 800T for shooting at night. I’ll finally have some work to share with you all
. We’re going to do a proper honeymoon next year, likely in the summer and quite possibly in Scandanavia so I have that to look forward to also (photographically speaking).
Sep 13, 2017 at 08:48 AM
p.1509 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Congratulations Abram! Wish you all the best for this new chapter of your life.
Looking forward to seeing your photos with Portra and Cinestill!
By the way, you can run Nikon Scan on newer OS as long as you don't download the drivers (it will ask you during installation). I use the driver from Vuescan or silverfast, not sure which one my scanner picked
Looking forward to seeing your photos with Portra and Cinestill!
By the way, you can run Nikon Scan on newer OS as long as you don't download the drivers (it will ask you during installation). I use the driver from Vuescan or silverfast, not sure which one my scanner picked
Sep 13, 2017 at 08:58 AM
p.1509 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
All the best Abram - great news! (about getting married of course).
Sep 13, 2017 at 10:24 AM
p.1509 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
More Luang Prabang in b/w:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/37063187871_d28700e2b8_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4375/37015108176_1d2310418a_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/37063187571_cc707561fa_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/37015106846_8b1e9abcd2_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/37063186551_486bdba127_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
Great B&W set Edward!
Remembering my time sitting on the floor there in that temple soaking it all in, and learning the proper way to sit in front of buddha from my guide. I also remember shooting that last stupa at dusk/night with the moon above it.Did you eat the local dish of catfish amok, cooked and served in a banana leaf. So good!
More Luang Prabang in b/w:
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/37063187871_d28700e2b8_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4375/37015108176_1d2310418a_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/37063187571_cc707561fa_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/37015106846_8b1e9abcd2_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/37063186551_486bdba127_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
Great B&W set Edward!
Remembering my time sitting on the floor there in that temple soaking it all in, and learning the proper way to sit in front of buddha from my guide. I also remember shooting that last stupa at dusk/night with the moon above it.Did you eat the local dish of catfish amok, cooked and served in a banana leaf. So good!
Sep 13, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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p.1509 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
wayne seltzer wrote:
edwardkaraa wrote
More Luang Prabang in b/w:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/37063187871_d28700e2b8_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4375/37015108176_1d2310418a_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/37063187571_cc707561fa_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/37015106846_8b1e9abcd2_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/37063186551_486bdba127_o.jpgM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
Remembering my time sitting on the floor there in that temple soaking it all in, and learning the proper way to sit in front of buddha from my guide. I also remember shooting that last stupa at dusk/night with the moon above it.Did you eat the local dish of catfish amok, cooked and served in a banana leaf. So good!
Thank you Wayne
I'm glad that you had such nice experiences in Laos. That temple in particular was quite a charming place. Unfortunately neither me nor my wife liked the local food. It's too similar to Thai food but the taste isn't as good. Everything else was fantastic though Sep 13, 2017 at 11:56 AM
p.1509 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Yes, I can imagine that there are more places in Bangkok to get good food. Sounds like you had a nice trip too, but would you ever go back again?
Sep 13, 2017 at 12:48 PM
p.1509 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
wayne seltzer wrote:
Yes, I can imagine that there are more places in Bangkok to get good food. Sounds like you had a nice trip too, but would you ever go back again?
We did have a nice time there, and it's the perfect place to spend a calm quiet weekend surrounded by ancient history. I will certainly be back.
Sep 13, 2017 at 01:03 PM
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Sep 13, 2017 at 07:34 PM
p.1509 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Very nice set, Gary! The high contrast works great here.
Sep 13, 2017 at 08:52 PM
p.1509 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I'm thinking strongly about getting the Zeiss 35 C-Biogon to pair with the 35 Distagon for daylight shooting (as it's perpetually bright here in California). I'm also thinking of more or less "committing" to 35mm on my M-A and focusing on 28/50 for the M240.
Naturally everything is interchangeable but I was thinking it might be nice to focus on one focal length for film for a bit.
Naturally everything is interchangeable but I was thinking it might be nice to focus on one focal length for film for a bit.
Sep 13, 2017 at 10:29 PM
p.1509 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
AbramG wrote:
I'm thinking strongly about getting the Zeiss 35 C-Biogon to pair with the 35 Distagon for daylight shooting (as it's perpetually bright here in California). I'm also thinking of more or less "committing" to 35mm on my M-A and focusing on 28/50 for the M240.
Naturally everything is interchangeable but I was thinking it might be nice to focus on one focal length for film for a bit.
That's exactly what I have. You will find that the c biogon and the distagon draw very similarly.
Sep 13, 2017 at 10:57 PM
p.1509 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Hi Abram - no complaints from me about the ZM35/2.8. Also congrats on your upcoming marriage. Thanks Edward, Allen, Gary for your comments and everyone else for the likes. Very much enjoyed both your sets Edward and Gary!
More B&W from the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit:
M240 & 28 Lux x2, 50 Lux ASPH x2, CV35/1.7M, 21 SEM, 50 Lux ASPH
Edited on Oct 04, 2018 at 11:05 PM · View previous versions
More B&W from the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit:
M240 & 28 Lux x2, 50 Lux ASPH x2, CV35/1.7M, 21 SEM, 50 Lux ASPH
Edited on Oct 04, 2018 at 11:05 PM · View previous versions
Sep 13, 2017 at 11:28 PM
p.1509 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thank you Ron! Very nice set above. My favorites are 1, 2 and 5. I like the flowing lines and high frequency black and white alternations.
Sep 14, 2017 at 01:36 AM
p.1509 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
One more set:
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrM7-35 Distagon-Rollei RPX 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrSep 14, 2017 at 01:38 AM