Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.1695 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
90APO M SL2
SL290APOM11 by ZHNL, on Flickr
SL290APOM11 by ZHNL, on FlickrJan 30, 2020 at 12:57 PM
p.1695 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
100CronS, SL2
SL270Summarit by ZHNL, on Flickr
90APOM SL2
SL290APOM2 by ZHNL, on Flickr
SL270Summarit by ZHNL, on Flickr90APOM SL2
SL290APOM2 by ZHNL, on FlickrJan 30, 2020 at 01:54 PM
Jan 30, 2020 at 02:01 PM
p.1695 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M10 | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 400 | f/5.6 | 1/2000 sec
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
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Frog Leaping photobook
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
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Frog Leaping photobook
Jan 31, 2020 at 12:42 AM
p.1695 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Mitch Alland wrote:
M10 | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 400 | f/5.6 | 1/2000 sec
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49467445677_4fb9e48741_b.jpg
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
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Frog Leaping photobook
Mitch, I very much like the results you get with the DR Summicron 50. Clearly you don’t find the restricted (1m to 4m) focusing range with digital M cameras much of a limitation but was there a reason you chose the DR rather than the Rigid Summicron 50 (which has the same optics but allows the full focus range on digital M’s)?
M10 | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 400 | f/5.6 | 1/2000 sec
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49467445677_4fb9e48741_b.jpg
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
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Frog Leaping photobook
Mitch, I very much like the results you get with the DR Summicron 50. Clearly you don’t find the restricted (1m to 4m) focusing range with digital M cameras much of a limitation but was there a reason you chose the DR rather than the Rigid Summicron 50 (which has the same optics but allows the full focus range on digital M’s)?
Jan 31, 2020 at 05:07 AM
p.1695 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Ilford HP5+ 400 film pushed to ISO 800 and developed with Xtol (1:1)
Leica M6, CV 35/1.2 II
Leica M3, Leica 50/1.5 Summarit LTM
Leica M6, CV 35/1.2 II
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Jan 31, 2020 at 06:30 AM
p.1695 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
genji wrote:
Mitch, I very much like the results you get with the DR Summicron 50. Clearly you don’t find the restricted (1m to 4m) focusing range with digital M cameras much of a limitation but was there a reason you chose the DR rather than the Rigid Summicron 50 (which has the same optics but allows the full focus range on digital M’s)?
genji - Thanks. The DR Summicron does have this 1-4m focusing restriction on the M9, unless you grind down one of the cams so that the lens is no longer usable in the close focusing range with the goggles. On the M10, the lens either works normally, the way it did on film Ms, or it won't focus the last little bit to full infinity: in that case, you can "shave down" slightly one one of the cams — I used a sharp chisel to do it — and then the lens works normally.
I like the rendering of the DR Summicron, on the M10, and the build quality is from another age. It is hugely underpriced for its quality. I don't know what it sells for now, but I bought mine for US$600 year ago, the same price I had paid some 20-years ago for the one I had ground down to work on the M9.
My other 50, which I also like, is the Summilux-50 pre-ASPH, whose bokeh and general rendering I much prefer to that of the later ASPH lens, both on film and digital Leicas. When the ASPH came out. a friend and I bought the last two pre-ASPH lenses in Bangkok for $1,350.
The first shot below, with the M-Monochrom, shows it's quality better than my current ultra-high contrast stuff, and the second one is the only shot I recall making with the close-up range, shot on Neon 1600, which was a wonderful film. BTW, this shot is the most popular one on my Instagram.
M9M | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 320 | f/5/6 | 1/180 sec
Bangkok
M6 | DR Summicron 50 | Neopan 1600 | Using close-up range
Hua Hin
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Frog Leaping photobook
Mitch, I very much like the results you get with the DR Summicron 50. Clearly you don’t find the restricted (1m to 4m) focusing range with digital M cameras much of a limitation but was there a reason you chose the DR rather than the Rigid Summicron 50 (which has the same optics but allows the full focus range on digital M’s)?
genji - Thanks. The DR Summicron does have this 1-4m focusing restriction on the M9, unless you grind down one of the cams so that the lens is no longer usable in the close focusing range with the goggles. On the M10, the lens either works normally, the way it did on film Ms, or it won't focus the last little bit to full infinity: in that case, you can "shave down" slightly one one of the cams — I used a sharp chisel to do it — and then the lens works normally.
I like the rendering of the DR Summicron, on the M10, and the build quality is from another age. It is hugely underpriced for its quality. I don't know what it sells for now, but I bought mine for US$600 year ago, the same price I had paid some 20-years ago for the one I had ground down to work on the M9.
My other 50, which I also like, is the Summilux-50 pre-ASPH, whose bokeh and general rendering I much prefer to that of the later ASPH lens, both on film and digital Leicas. When the ASPH came out. a friend and I bought the last two pre-ASPH lenses in Bangkok for $1,350.
The first shot below, with the M-Monochrom, shows it's quality better than my current ultra-high contrast stuff, and the second one is the only shot I recall making with the close-up range, shot on Neon 1600, which was a wonderful film. BTW, this shot is the most popular one on my Instagram.
M9M | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 320 | f/5/6 | 1/180 sec
Bangkok
M6 | DR Summicron 50 | Neopan 1600 | Using close-up range
Hua Hin
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Frog Leaping photobook
Jan 31, 2020 at 10:11 AM
p.1695 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
More scenes from Universal Studios in Orlando
Jan 31, 2020 at 11:34 AM
p.1695 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Mitch Alland wrote:
genji - Thanks. The DR Summicron does have this 1-4m focusing restriction on the M9, unless you grind down one of the cams so that the lens is no longer usable in the close focusing range with the goggles. On the M10, the lens either works normally, the way it did on film Ms, or it won't focus the last little bit to full infinity: in that case, you can "shave down" slightly one one of the cams — I used a sharp chisel to do it — and then the lens works normally.
I like the rendering of...Show more →
Thanks, Mitch, for the comprehensive explanation. You have what I would regard as the two best vintage M-mount 50s and you got them at bargain prices! I agree with you that Neopan 1600 was a wonderful film. I’m tempted to say that nothing available today comes remotely close but perhaps someone will offer a recommendation that proves me wrong.
genji wrote
Mitch, I very much like the results you get with the DR Summicron 50. Clearly you don’t find the restricted (1m to 4m) focusing range with digital M cameras much of a limitation but was there a reason you chose the DR rather than the Rigid Summicron 50 (which has the same optics but allows the full focus range on digital M’s)?I like the rendering of...Show more →
Thanks, Mitch, for the comprehensive explanation. You have what I would regard as the two best vintage M-mount 50s and you got them at bargain prices! I agree with you that Neopan 1600 was a wonderful film. I’m tempted to say that nothing available today comes remotely close but perhaps someone will offer a recommendation that proves me wrong.
Jan 31, 2020 at 05:47 PM
p.1695 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M10 | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 200 | f/5.6 | 1/500 sec
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
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Frog Leaping photobook
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
____________________
Frog Leaping photobook
Feb 01, 2020 at 02:43 AM
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p.1695 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Been a while since I've been out to do some Street with the Q2, really fancy myself a M10M now...
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on Flickr
London Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrLondon Street by Daniel Cook, on FlickrFeb 01, 2020 at 12:27 PM
p.1695 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Really nice set, Dan.
50APOM SL2
SL250APOM3 by ZHNL, on Flickr
SL250APOM7 by ZHNL, on Flickr
50APOM SL2
SL250APOM3 by ZHNL, on FlickrSL250APOM7 by ZHNL, on FlickrFeb 01, 2020 at 03:04 PM
p.1695 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M10M
Lux 50
Unfiltered
Yellow filter
Red filter
Lux 50
Unfiltered
Yellow filter
Red filter
Feb 01, 2020 at 05:34 PM
p.1695 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
M10 | DR Summicron 50 | ISO 200 | f/11.0 | 1/350 sec
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
_____________________
Frog Leaping photobook
Chiang Mai – Empire of Signs
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Frog Leaping photobook
Feb 01, 2020 at 08:40 PM
p.1695 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
No more free Popcorn at this Rona (AKA Lowes).
M10M
24 Elmar
You can still get a couple of items
50 Lux
The Popcorn machine was a mainstay when it was Totem Building Supplies, when Rona took it over they kept the popcorn machine. When Lowe's took over Rona the popcorn machine slowly faded away and now Lowe's has closed this location.
M10M
24 Elmar
You can still get a couple of items
50 Lux
The Popcorn machine was a mainstay when it was Totem Building Supplies, when Rona took it over they kept the popcorn machine. When Lowe's took over Rona the popcorn machine slowly faded away and now Lowe's has closed this location.
Feb 02, 2020 at 12:07 AM
p.1695 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
So I am really curious so far what are your early impressions of the M10M?
Feb 02, 2020 at 10:20 AM
p.1695 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
airfrogusmc wrote:
So I am really curious so far what are your early impressions of the M10M?
I am really liking it. The detail is terrific. Appears to be a little more detail in the shadows. I like having ISO160. I wasn't sure about the change of body size as I enjoy the M246 body but that quickly changed when I was out shooting I do notice it is lighter and smaller and it feels great in the hands.
The optical viewfinder has a couple of minor quirks in that it only showed overexposure. I had to use the EVF to confirm correct exposure though that issue is only intermittent. I have the EVF attached but mainly use it to double check composition for the Elmar 24, when I don't think the exposure is correct in the OVF, the focussing of the 135 or when shooting F2.8 or wider.
The EVF is terrific in low light situations I was shooting in my church and exposures were ISO 25,000 and 50,000 and I could see the scene and focus with the EVF. The downside I found is that the red highlights to show focus showed mainly as dots but that could be because the walls were made of red brick.
ISO 8000 was very clean, whereas 25,000 when zoomed in one could see the noise but was acceptable.
The touch screen caused me some grief early on. I was using the zoom for the EVF and instead of zooming in the centre as I am used to it was up in the top right. Without realizing it I had moved the spot for zooming away from the centre to the top right. I am sure it will be useful but haven't had the need to change my methods.
Battery doesn't last as long, I find about 150 shots before it needs recharging, then again if I wasn't using the EVF and live view to check on images just shot then the battery would last longer.
On heavy overcast days I find that the camera has more room before highlights blowout. The histogram isn't all the way to the right. Maybe if I set it to Auto ISO there would be less headroom but I traditionally set a manual ISO and then adjust the speed. Not a fan of the ISO dial, really frustrating to lift it and change it so I leave it on M and change it through the menus.
I find I can do more work in post as the files have a lot more headway in the highlights and shadows. Thus far other than the last couple of shots I have only adjusted whites, blacks, highlights and contrast in post. The last couple of shots I did a little masking. Though Capture One does not have a M10M profile so it it a generic one and my Mac with Mojave drives me crazy as it keeps adjusting the brightness on its own even though I have that feature turned off.
All my lenses work fine with it Elmar 24, Lux 50, APO 90 and APO 135. As expected one must be a little more careful on focus point with the extra resolution, but unlike some that say 41MP is an issue and say it should have IBIS, I don't feel the need. Mind you I have shot with my 5DSR for years without IBIS and it is 51MP. The Elmar has been a pleasant surprise I was a little concerned at first how it would perform based on what others who don't have the M10M said but it works just fine. The more I use the camera the more I feel the need for a 35Lux.
I am continuing to get the feel of it and relearn what settings I will need for a given scene. The settings I used for shutter and aperature on the M246 tend to overexpose on the M10M.
Thus far I am really enjoying it and I am glad I bought it. It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but time to go out and do some more shooting.
So I am really curious so far what are your early impressions of the M10M?
I am really liking it. The detail is terrific. Appears to be a little more detail in the shadows. I like having ISO160. I wasn't sure about the change of body size as I enjoy the M246 body but that quickly changed when I was out shooting I do notice it is lighter and smaller and it feels great in the hands.
The optical viewfinder has a couple of minor quirks in that it only showed overexposure. I had to use the EVF to confirm correct exposure though that issue is only intermittent. I have the EVF attached but mainly use it to double check composition for the Elmar 24, when I don't think the exposure is correct in the OVF, the focussing of the 135 or when shooting F2.8 or wider.
The EVF is terrific in low light situations I was shooting in my church and exposures were ISO 25,000 and 50,000 and I could see the scene and focus with the EVF. The downside I found is that the red highlights to show focus showed mainly as dots but that could be because the walls were made of red brick.
ISO 8000 was very clean, whereas 25,000 when zoomed in one could see the noise but was acceptable.
The touch screen caused me some grief early on. I was using the zoom for the EVF and instead of zooming in the centre as I am used to it was up in the top right. Without realizing it I had moved the spot for zooming away from the centre to the top right. I am sure it will be useful but haven't had the need to change my methods.
Battery doesn't last as long, I find about 150 shots before it needs recharging, then again if I wasn't using the EVF and live view to check on images just shot then the battery would last longer.
On heavy overcast days I find that the camera has more room before highlights blowout. The histogram isn't all the way to the right. Maybe if I set it to Auto ISO there would be less headroom but I traditionally set a manual ISO and then adjust the speed. Not a fan of the ISO dial, really frustrating to lift it and change it so I leave it on M and change it through the menus.
I find I can do more work in post as the files have a lot more headway in the highlights and shadows. Thus far other than the last couple of shots I have only adjusted whites, blacks, highlights and contrast in post. The last couple of shots I did a little masking. Though Capture One does not have a M10M profile so it it a generic one and my Mac with Mojave drives me crazy as it keeps adjusting the brightness on its own even though I have that feature turned off.
All my lenses work fine with it Elmar 24, Lux 50, APO 90 and APO 135. As expected one must be a little more careful on focus point with the extra resolution, but unlike some that say 41MP is an issue and say it should have IBIS, I don't feel the need. Mind you I have shot with my 5DSR for years without IBIS and it is 51MP. The Elmar has been a pleasant surprise I was a little concerned at first how it would perform based on what others who don't have the M10M said but it works just fine. The more I use the camera the more I feel the need for a 35Lux.
I am continuing to get the feel of it and relearn what settings I will need for a given scene. The settings I used for shutter and aperature on the M246 tend to overexpose on the M10M.
Thus far I am really enjoying it and I am glad I bought it. It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but time to go out and do some more shooting.
Feb 02, 2020 at 11:33 AM