Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1631 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
designdog wrote:
Thanks! See my posts above. Trying to come up with something equal or better than the Coolscan, due to longevity and cleaning issues. should have better info this week or so. Will actually post some images here!
I definitely understand where you're coming from; it is somewhat nerve-racking to rely on such old tech but fortunately there are still people out there who can repair these things and keep them running tip top. Granted there is a finite amount of resources, so there will come a time when they're no longer repairable but for now they can be kept running. For me, the results are worth the hassle as I'm able to consistently get great results on my film stocks of choice.
Thanks! See my posts above. Trying to come up with something equal or better than the Coolscan, due to longevity and cleaning issues. should have better info this week or so. Will actually post some images here!
I definitely understand where you're coming from; it is somewhat nerve-racking to rely on such old tech but fortunately there are still people out there who can repair these things and keep them running tip top. Granted there is a finite amount of resources, so there will come a time when they're no longer repairable but for now they can be kept running. For me, the results are worth the hassle as I'm able to consistently get great results on my film stocks of choice.
Dec 18, 2018 at 12:42 PM
p.1631 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I've generally been posting IR shots using the same lens with an IR-converted Ricoh GXR camera and LM (APSC) module. Last week I shot instead using my M8.2 with a 665nm infrared filter over my converted Contax G21 f/2.8 lens. I haven't bothered yet to process monochrome versions of these.
All at f8 unless noted otherwise.
Dec 12 2018-G21-IR_L1004205-FC by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018_G21-IR_L1004209-FC by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018_G21-IR_L1004207-FC by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018-G21-IR_L1004213-FC by David M, on Flickr
All at f8 unless noted otherwise.
Dec 12 2018-G21-IR_L1004205-FC by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018_G21-IR_L1004209-FC by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018_G21-IR_L1004207-FC by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018-G21-IR_L1004213-FC by David M, on FlickrDec 18, 2018 at 09:38 PM
p.1631 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
These are really stunning, David! The color is surreal, as expected from IR.
Dec 18, 2018 at 11:00 PM
p.1631 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica Q
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Dec 18, 2018 at 11:31 PM
p.1631 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Indirekt by Werner Utsch, on Flickr
Monochrom, Summicron M 35/2 asph.
Dec 19, 2018 at 02:57 AM
p.1631 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
edwardkaraa wrote:
These are really stunning, David! The color is surreal, as expected from IR.
Thanks very much Edward - most kind!
These are really stunning, David! The color is surreal, as expected from IR.
Thanks very much Edward - most kind!
Dec 19, 2018 at 03:18 AM
p.1631 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia X-tra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia X-tra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrDec 19, 2018 at 04:48 AM
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p.1631 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Here are some more shots from my M8, taken on the same day as the infrared ones.
I remain impressed at the clarity and resolution achieved by the 10mp APS-H M8 sensor when paired with great lenses. All shots using f8 unless otherwise noted. It's a shame that I seem to be most able to find time to take photos in the middle of the day (although IR photography loves that
).
Contax G21 f/2.8
The National Arboretum by David M, on Flickr
ZM25 f/2.8 (next 2)
Dec 12 2018-ZM25_L1004224 by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018-ZM25_L1004219 by David M, on Flickr
G21 f/2.8 (next 4)
Dec 12 2018-G21_L1004223 by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018-G21_L1004215 by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018-G21_L1004217 by David M, on Flickr
Dec 12 2018-G21-IR_L1004199-FC by David M, on Flickr
I remain impressed at the clarity and resolution achieved by the 10mp APS-H M8 sensor when paired with great lenses. All shots using f8 unless otherwise noted. It's a shame that I seem to be most able to find time to take photos in the middle of the day (although IR photography loves that
).Contax G21 f/2.8
The National Arboretum by David M, on FlickrZM25 f/2.8 (next 2)
Dec 12 2018-ZM25_L1004224 by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018-ZM25_L1004219 by David M, on FlickrG21 f/2.8 (next 4)
Dec 12 2018-G21_L1004223 by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018-G21_L1004215 by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018-G21_L1004217 by David M, on FlickrDec 12 2018-G21-IR_L1004199-FC by David M, on FlickrDec 19, 2018 at 10:35 PM
p.1631 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Two 100% central image crops to show the M8 and top-lens capabilities...
In each case the lens-camera combination has had a Capture One Pro ICC file generated from a test shot, using Lumariver software.
G21 f/2.8 at f8 - central crop, 1:1 scale (No UV or UV+IR filter).
ZM25f/2.8 at f8 - central crop, 1:1 scale (This one had a UV+IR filter and is pic#3 of my previous post.)
Edited on Dec 20, 2018 at 07:42 PM · View previous versions
In each case the lens-camera combination has had a Capture One Pro ICC file generated from a test shot, using Lumariver software.
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ZM25f/2.8 at f8 - central crop, 1:1 scale (This one had a UV+IR filter and is pic#3 of my previous post.)
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Dec 19, 2018 at 10:47 PM
p.1631 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia X-tra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia X-tra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrDec 20, 2018 at 05:59 AM
p.1631 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Edward,
Nice shots once more.
I confess to have just about given up on my return to film. I’ve worked with three scanners, the Epson v800, and the Pacific Images XA and XAs. With the latest versions of VueScan and Silverfast AI. Just can’t get close to what I was doing with the Nikon V.
But I can’t bring myself to buying another Coolscan scanner. Too fraught with marginal eBay offerings and reliability/cleaning issues. (The power supply on my Nikon scanner failed.)
Lab scanning would cost me around $2000/year. Plus I don’t like dealing with jpegs.
I will return the XAs and, sob, sell my M7. Just got tired of messing with it...
Nice shots once more.
I confess to have just about given up on my return to film. I’ve worked with three scanners, the Epson v800, and the Pacific Images XA and XAs. With the latest versions of VueScan and Silverfast AI. Just can’t get close to what I was doing with the Nikon V.
But I can’t bring myself to buying another Coolscan scanner. Too fraught with marginal eBay offerings and reliability/cleaning issues. (The power supply on my Nikon scanner failed.)
Lab scanning would cost me around $2000/year. Plus I don’t like dealing with jpegs.
I will return the XAs and, sob, sell my M7. Just got tired of messing with it...
Dec 20, 2018 at 05:38 PM
p.1631 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
designdog wrote:
Edward,
Nice shots once more.
I confess to have just about given up on my return to film. I’ve worked with three scanners, the Epson v800, and the Pacific Images XA and XAs. With the latest versions of VueScan and Silverfast AI. Just can’t get close to what I was doing with the Nikon V.
But I can’t bring myself to buying another Coolscan scanner. Too fraught with marginal eBay offerings and reliability/cleaning issues. (The power supply on my Nikon scanner failed.)
Lab scanning would cost me around $2000/year. Plus I don’t like dealing with jpegs.
I will return the XAs and, sob, sell my...Show more →
Hi David,
That's really very unfortunate. I do understand your frustration with the consumer grade scanners. There are a couple of reputable Coolscan scanners sellers who also do service and maintenance. I could recommend them to you if you're interested.
Edward,
Nice shots once more.
I confess to have just about given up on my return to film. I’ve worked with three scanners, the Epson v800, and the Pacific Images XA and XAs. With the latest versions of VueScan and Silverfast AI. Just can’t get close to what I was doing with the Nikon V.
But I can’t bring myself to buying another Coolscan scanner. Too fraught with marginal eBay offerings and reliability/cleaning issues. (The power supply on my Nikon scanner failed.)
Lab scanning would cost me around $2000/year. Plus I don’t like dealing with jpegs.
I will return the XAs and, sob, sell my...Show more →
Hi David,
That's really very unfortunate. I do understand your frustration with the consumer grade scanners. There are a couple of reputable Coolscan scanners sellers who also do service and maintenance. I could recommend them to you if you're interested.
Dec 21, 2018 at 04:10 AM
p.1631 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia X-tra 400 by edward karaa, on Flickr
M7 ZM 50/2 Superia X-tra 400 by edward karaa, on FlickrDec 21, 2018 at 04:11 AM
p.1631 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Please do, via PM! Thanks!
edwardkaraa wrote:
Nice shots once more.
I confess to have just about given up on my return to film. I’ve worked with three scanners, the Epson v800, and the Pacific Images XA and XAs. With the latest versions of VueScan and Silverfast AI. Just can’t get close to what I was doing with the Nikon V.
But I can’t bring myself to buying another Coolscan scanner. Too fraught with marginal eBay offerings and reliability/cleaning issues. (The power supply on my Nikon scanner failed.)
Lab scanning would cost me around $2000/year. Plus I don’t like dealing with jpegs.
I will return the XAs and, sob, sell my M7. Just got tired of messing with it...Hi David,
That's really very unfortunate. I do understand your frustration with the consumer grade scanners. There are a couple of reputable Coolscan scanners sellers who also do service and maintenance. I could recommend them to you if you're interested.
edwardkaraa wrote:
designdog wrote
Edward,Nice shots once more.
I confess to have just about given up on my return to film. I’ve worked with three scanners, the Epson v800, and the Pacific Images XA and XAs. With the latest versions of VueScan and Silverfast AI. Just can’t get close to what I was doing with the Nikon V.
But I can’t bring myself to buying another Coolscan scanner. Too fraught with marginal eBay offerings and reliability/cleaning issues. (The power supply on my Nikon scanner failed.)
Lab scanning would cost me around $2000/year. Plus I don’t like dealing with jpegs.
I will return the XAs and, sob, sell my M7. Just got tired of messing with it...
That's really very unfortunate. I do understand your frustration with the consumer grade scanners. There are a couple of reputable Coolscan scanners sellers who also do service and maintenance. I could recommend them to you if you're interested.
Dec 21, 2018 at 06:02 AM
p.1631 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
OK, so I can’t bring myself to sell the M7!!! Bought a Nikon 5000 from the Nikon Coolscan-repair guy. Should have it next week. Will actually post photos then!
Dec 22, 2018 at 02:19 PM
p.1631 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Was able to get out for a couple of hours today. First time in a while.
Dec 22, 2018 at 05:09 PM
