Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1652 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Been a while since I have been around, but I haven't had loads of time to get out and shoot these days, however I've also been primarily shooting film when I do go out and admittedly slow to process afterwards. On top of that I'm looking at new image hosting options now that I'm tapped out on flickr. So I'm trying imgur and we'll see how that goes.
M-A / 28 Summicron II / Tri-X
M-A / 28 Summicron II / Tri-X
Apr 22, 2019 at 06:17 PM
p.1652 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
After spending much time in recent weeks with my Hasselblad medium format film gear, I took out again my Leica M7 loaded with FP4+ 125 film. I shot this roll just with one lens, my CV 28/2 at ISO 200. I shot handheld in fairly dim light with f/2 to f/4 and shutter speeds between 1/15 to 1/60 sec. Developed in Xtol (1:2). Scanned with Plustek 8200i Ai. The photos were taken in an old library.
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Apr 23, 2019 at 05:40 AM
p.1652 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.
Apr 23, 2019 at 01:24 PM
p.1652 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
AbramG wrote:
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.
I feel you - even the weight of medium format film gear is not beneficial, the image quality and DoF effects make it all worthwhile. I am not leaving 35 mm film either for it - each of the formats have their place. For light weight inconspicuous shooting, Leica M gear is unbeatable. I also got my hands just by pure accident and given opportunity on my 500 C/M with 80/2.8 and 60/3.5 mm lenses, and added 50/4 and 180/4 mm lenses more recently (got both separately for really good deals, too) to complete a nice and powerful setup.
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.
I feel you - even the weight of medium format film gear is not beneficial, the image quality and DoF effects make it all worthwhile. I am not leaving 35 mm film either for it - each of the formats have their place. For light weight inconspicuous shooting, Leica M gear is unbeatable. I also got my hands just by pure accident and given opportunity on my 500 C/M with 80/2.8 and 60/3.5 mm lenses, and added 50/4 and 180/4 mm lenses more recently (got both separately for really good deals, too) to complete a nice and powerful setup.
Apr 23, 2019 at 02:57 PM
p.1652 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
retrofocus wrote:
I feel you - even the weight of medium format film gear is not beneficial, the image quality and DoF effects make it all worthwhile. I am not leaving 35 mm film either for it - each of the formats have their place. For light weight inconspicuous shooting, Leica M gear is unbeatable. I also got my hands just by pure accident and given opportunity on my 500 C/M with 80/2.8 and 60/3.5 mm lenses, and added 50/4 and 180/4 mm lenses more recently (got both separately for really good deals, too) to complete a nice and powerful setup.
I've had my 500CM for a number of years now but I've been slowly upgrading / modifying / simplifying my setup. In recent months I actually sold my lenses and consolidated to just one, the 60mm f/3.5 but I upgraded the one I had to the CB version as I wanted the improved ergonomics and ease of use of the later models (and the CB version has identical optics to the previous CF and later CFi version). I also finally got my hands on an Acute Matte D focusing screen and my goodness what an improvement on usability. My goal was to make the simplest and most usable setup for my hasselblad and how I like to use it (which is primarily hand held). I thought about switching back to just the 80mm as I liked that lens, but I preferred the closer focusing distance of the 60.
I'm probably going to add a late model 55mm to my Pentax setup once I figure out if I'm going to keep my little Olympus OM-1 or not. It's just too fun to shoot film for me to bother with digital!
My poor M10 feels neglected as it's really only used for travel these days.
Edited on Apr 23, 2019 at 08:01 PM · View previous versions
AbramG wrote
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.I've had my 500CM for a number of years now but I've been slowly upgrading / modifying / simplifying my setup. In recent months I actually sold my lenses and consolidated to just one, the 60mm f/3.5 but I upgraded the one I had to the CB version as I wanted the improved ergonomics and ease of use of the later models (and the CB version has identical optics to the previous CF and later CFi version). I also finally got my hands on an Acute Matte D focusing screen and my goodness what an improvement on usability. My goal was to make the simplest and most usable setup for my hasselblad and how I like to use it (which is primarily hand held). I thought about switching back to just the 80mm as I liked that lens, but I preferred the closer focusing distance of the 60.
I'm probably going to add a late model 55mm to my Pentax setup once I figure out if I'm going to keep my little Olympus OM-1 or not. It's just too fun to shoot film for me to bother with digital!
My poor M10 feels neglected as it's really only used for travel these days.
Edited on Apr 23, 2019 at 08:01 PM · View previous versions
Apr 23, 2019 at 03:14 PM
p.1652 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
AbramG wrote:
I feel you - even the weight of medium format film gear is not beneficial, the image quality and DoF effects make it all worthwhile. I am not leaving 35 mm film either for it - each of the formats have their place. For light weight inconspicuous shooting, Leica M gear is unbeatable. I also got my hands just by pure accident and given opportunity on my 500 C/M with 80/2.8 and 60/3.5 mm lenses, and added 50/4 and 180/4 mm lenses more recently (got both separately for really good deals, too) to complete a nice and powerful setup.I've had my 500CM for a number of years now but I've been slowly upgrading / modifying / simplifying my setup. In recent months I actually sold my lenses and consolidated to just one, the 60mm f/3.5 but I upgraded the one I had to the CB version as I wanted the improved ergonomics and easy of use of the later models (and the CB version has identical optics to the previous CF and later CFi version). I also finally got my hands on an Acute Matte D focusing screen and my goodness what an improvement on usability. My goal...Show more →
Sounds like a great setup/improvement! To ensure better focusing, I decided to go with a PM45 viewfinder. Focusing is very easy now - just be aware that this is the best model if you wear glasses and need to have a diopter change done without adding external glass pieces.
retrofocus wrote
AbramG wrote
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.Sounds like a great setup/improvement! To ensure better focusing, I decided to go with a PM45 viewfinder. Focusing is very easy now - just be aware that this is the best model if you wear glasses and need to have a diopter change done without adding external glass pieces.
Apr 23, 2019 at 05:23 PM
p.1652 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
AbramG wrote:
I feel you - even the weight of medium format film gear is not beneficial, the image quality and DoF effects make it all worthwhile. I am not leaving 35 mm film either for it - each of the formats have their place. For light weight inconspicuous shooting, Leica M gear is unbeatable. I also got my hands just by pure accident and given opportunity on my 500 C/M with 80/2.8 and 60/3.5 mm lenses, and added 50/4 and 180/4 mm lenses more recently (got both separately for really good deals, too) to complete a nice and powerful setup.I've had my 500CM for a number of years now but I've been slowly upgrading / modifying / simplifying my setup. In recent months I actually sold my lenses and consolidated to just one, the 60mm f/3.5 but I upgraded the one I had to the CB version as I wanted the improved ergonomics and easy of use of the later models (and the CB version has identical optics to the previous CF and later CFi version). I also finally got my hands on an Acute Matte D focusing screen and my goodness what an improvement on usability. My goal...Show more →
A 500C/M with 60mm f/3.5 and 100mm f/3.5 lenses remains my favourite camera setup of all time (though my recently acquired M10-P with assorted M and LTM lenses is running a close second).
retrofocus wrote
AbramG wrote
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.A 500C/M with 60mm f/3.5 and 100mm f/3.5 lenses remains my favourite camera setup of all time (though my recently acquired M10-P with assorted M and LTM lenses is running a close second).
Apr 23, 2019 at 07:16 PM
p.1652 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
My fav lenses with my 500 C/Ms were the 50 cf FLE and the 180 cf. I had the bright screens (IIRC Minolta made them for Hasselblad) in my 500 C/Ms.
Apr 23, 2019 at 07:35 PM
p.1652 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
genji wrote:
I feel you - even the weight of medium format film gear is not beneficial, the image quality and DoF effects make it all worthwhile. I am not leaving 35 mm film either for it - each of the formats have their place. For light weight inconspicuous shooting, Leica M gear is unbeatable. I also got my hands just by pure accident and given opportunity on my 500 C/M with 80/2.8 and 60/3.5 mm lenses, and added 50/4 and 180/4 mm lenses more recently (got both separately for really good deals, too) to complete a nice and powerful setup.I've had my 500CM for a number of years now but I've been slowly upgrading / modifying / simplifying my setup. In recent months I actually sold my lenses and consolidated to just one, the 60mm f/3.5 but I upgraded the one I had to the CB version as I wanted the improved ergonomics and easy of use of the later models (and the CB version has identical optics to the previous CF and later CFi version). I also finally got my hands on an Acute Matte D focusing screen and my goodness what an improvement on usability. My goal was to make the simplest and most usable setup for my hasselblad and how I like to use it (which is primarily hand held). I thought about switching back to just the 80mm as I liked that lens, but I preferred the closer focusing distance of the 60.
I'm probably going to add a late model 55mm to my Pentax setup once I figure out if I'm going to keep my little Olympus OM-1 or not. It's just too fun to shoot film for me to bother with digital!
My poor M10 feels neglected as it's really only used for travel these days.A 500C/M with 60mm f/3.5 and 100mm f/3.5 lenses remains my favourite camera setup of all time (though my recently acquired M10-P with assorted M and LTM lenses is running a close second).
That was precisely the setup that I had. 60 and 100mm, both equally wonderful lenses but I found that when I did use my Hasselblad I tended to favor the 60mm so I decided to keep it simple. I can experiment a bit more with my Pentax system since the lenses are relatively inexpensive.
But my M-A, that has become MY camera. My choice of lenses are the 28 Summicron and 50 Summilux ASPH and with either one I am just delighted to shoot with it. Thankfully the experience is largely carried over to the M10 (though I still haven't grasped its color rendering yet.)
AbramG wrote
retrofocus wrote
AbramG wrote
I can sympathize, I've been getting the itch for medium format again as well and have also been recently shooting with my own Hasselblad setup. I just recently got my hands on a Pentax 67II as well which has been very interesting to get to know as well. Neither will replace my Leicas, but I do enjoy using them very much.I'm probably going to add a late model 55mm to my Pentax setup once I figure out if I'm going to keep my little Olympus OM-1 or not. It's just too fun to shoot film for me to bother with digital!
My poor M10 feels neglected as it's really only used for travel these days.
That was precisely the setup that I had. 60 and 100mm, both equally wonderful lenses but I found that when I did use my Hasselblad I tended to favor the 60mm so I decided to keep it simple. I can experiment a bit more with my Pentax system since the lenses are relatively inexpensive.
But my M-A, that has become MY camera. My choice of lenses are the 28 Summicron and 50 Summilux ASPH and with either one I am just delighted to shoot with it. Thankfully the experience is largely carried over to the M10 (though I still haven't grasped its color rendering yet.)
Apr 23, 2019 at 08:04 PM
p.1652 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
A few more from the weekend, the theme in these shots was pathways
MM246
24 Elmar
Lux 50
MM243
Elmar 24
Lux 50
MM246
24 Elmar
Lux 50
MM243
Elmar 24
Lux 50
Apr 24, 2019 at 09:14 AM
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p.1652 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica SL + Summilux-M 50 f1.4
Apr 24, 2019 at 07:17 PM
p.1652 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
The shawarma comes at night.
M-A / 28 Summicron / Tri-X Pushed 1 stop.
M-A / 28 Summicron / Tri-X Pushed 1 stop.
Apr 24, 2019 at 08:06 PM
p.1652 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Games theme
MM246
90 APO
Lux 50
MM246
90 APO
Lux 50
Apr 24, 2019 at 09:20 PM
p.1652 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Z
M9 and 35 Summilux pre-asph
M9 and 35 Summilux pre-asph
Apr 25, 2019 at 11:11 AM
p.1652 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Leica SL + Summilux-M 50 f1.4
Apr 25, 2019 at 01:33 PM
p.1652 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Yesterday I tried zone focusing for the first time with the M10-P and a C Biogon ZM 35/2.8 and, to my great surprise, it worked a treat. I was able to estimate the distance to the subject tolerably well, had the aperture set to f/8, and wound up with a high proportion of pictures that are sharp where it counts. Why was I surprised? I recall that Allen (airfrogusmc) recently said he used zone focusing all the time and I have to admit I was sceptical because I'd had no success with zone focusing adapted MF lenses (such as a Canon FD 35/2) on the Sony A7 series cameras. I'm not sceptical anymore.
Apr 26, 2019 at 06:13 AM
p.1652 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Yeah it is almost mandatory I think to really embrace zone focusing with leicas / rangefinders. It allows for a much faster working method and is typically how I work when I am shooting my 28mm. I'm usually a bit more methodical with my 50mm but I can do it in a pinch, or if I have the time I get myself into a spot with a composition I like and have my lens pre-focused for that specific scene and I raise the camera and grab the shot as I see it approach.
Apr 26, 2019 at 10:48 AM
p.1652 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Usually I use SilverEfex, but a few weeks I rsaw somewhere on the LUF a reference to using ColorEfex for B&W conversions. I've tried that for a while and generally like it for the type of high contrast look that I often aim for. Here's a color image followed by a ColorEfex B&W conversion, with final adjustments in Lightroom. Has anyone tried ColorEfex for this purpose?
M9 | Summicron 35v4 | ISO 320 | f5.6 | 1/1500 sec
Pig Farm, Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
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M9 | Summicron 35v4 | ISO 320 | f5.6 | 1/1500 sec
Pig Farm, Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
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Apr 27, 2019 at 01:53 PM