Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
p.172 #1Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Joakim...the duck on the bottom of the third shot looks like the same duck Luka posted yesterday 
Weird 
the two B/W Lux shots are very nice! Man I love that rendering
Weird the two B/W Lux shots are very nice! Man I love that rendering
Jan 31, 2011 at 01:25 PM
p.172 #2Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Bobu wrote:
My main problem is, that I can not trust the framelines in the viewfinder. Often the top of a tree or the feet of a person were missing in an image although I'm pretty sure, that they were within the viewfinder frames at the moment I took the picture.
That would indicate that the frames are too tight. In fact, they are too loose (in the sense that if you frame exactly to the lines, you get a little extra). You need to spend some time practicing, probably. Using framelines takes time to get used to. If you otherwise get along with the M8, you might consider trading up to an M8u or M8.2. The framelines are very tight and exact. I was very happy to upgrade mine.
I have here an old thread where I tested the accuracy of the framelines:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/31212-frameline-accuracy-comparison.html
My main problem is, that I can not trust the framelines in the viewfinder. Often the top of a tree or the feet of a person were missing in an image although I'm pretty sure, that they were within the viewfinder frames at the moment I took the picture.
That would indicate that the frames are too tight. In fact, they are too loose (in the sense that if you frame exactly to the lines, you get a little extra). You need to spend some time practicing, probably. Using framelines takes time to get used to. If you otherwise get along with the M8, you might consider trading up to an M8u or M8.2. The framelines are very tight and exact. I was very happy to upgrade mine.
I have here an old thread where I tested the accuracy of the framelines:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/31212-frameline-accuracy-comparison.html
Jan 31, 2011 at 02:18 PM
p.172 #3Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
carstenw wrote:
That would indicate that the frames are too tight. In fact, they are too loose (in the sense that if you frame exactly to the lines, you get a little extra). You need to spend some time practicing, probably. Using framelines takes time to get used to. If you otherwise get along with the M8, you might consider trading up to an M8u or M8.2. The framelines are very tight and exact. I was very happy to upgrade mine.
I have here an old thread where I tested the accuracy of the framelines:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/31212-frameline-accuracy-comparison.html
Thanks Carsten for the link. Since I'm not registered yet in this forum I can't see the images. But the description of photoarne sounds pretty similar to my experience: "I've made a somewhat similar test using the 25 mm Zeiss Biogon to see how the 24 mm framelines fit. [...] First at 3,8 m [...] As can be seen, even at this relatively close distance and with a slightly longer focal length, the M8 still crops the image. [...] Next at 1m. [...]. On the whole the image is still outside the frameline, but due to the asymmetry, the lower part will be cropped slightly."
Boris
Bobu wrote
My main problem is, that I can not trust the framelines in the viewfinder. Often the top of a tree or the feet of a person were missing in an image although I'm pretty sure, that they were within the viewfinder frames at the moment I took the picture.I have here an old thread where I tested the accuracy of the framelines:
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/31212-frameline-accuracy-comparison.html
Thanks Carsten for the link. Since I'm not registered yet in this forum I can't see the images. But the description of photoarne sounds pretty similar to my experience: "I've made a somewhat similar test using the 25 mm Zeiss Biogon to see how the 24 mm framelines fit. [...] First at 3,8 m [...] As can be seen, even at this relatively close distance and with a slightly longer focal length, the M8 still crops the image. [...] Next at 1m. [...]. On the whole the image is still outside the frameline, but due to the asymmetry, the lower part will be cropped slightly."
Boris
Jan 31, 2011 at 03:41 PM
p.172 #4Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thank you Joakim! I love the rendering of #1 with the 90 Elmarit. Great shots of the ducks, competition for Luka Very nice shots with 50 Lux. I think Ryan is a firm advocate for the 50 Lux too
Very nice shots with 50 Lux. I think Ryan is a firm advocate for the 50 Lux too Jan 31, 2011 at 06:27 PM
p.172 #5Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thanks Joakim, nice shots with the ducks, I like the last B&W shot with the 50Lux most!
Alfonso, welcome to the thread! I like the first shot!
Alfonso, welcome to the thread! I like the first shot!
Jan 31, 2011 at 08:30 PM
p.172 #6Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Alfonso, # 1 is superb!
Joakim, marvellous pics, especially the 50 lux ones. The 90 Elmarit is not that shabby as well!
KL
Joakim, marvellous pics, especially the 50 lux ones. The 90 Elmarit is not that shabby as well!
KL
Jan 31, 2011 at 09:38 PM
p.172 #7Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
had to play a little joke on a friend that just got a 8mm fisheye. ; I emailed him and told him it was M9/8mm fisheye. ha.
My first few frames were pretty scary yesterday, but I have a few more gems from lunch walk to share later...
My first few frames were pretty scary yesterday, but I have a few more gems from lunch walk to share later...
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Feb 01, 2011 at 01:16 PM
p.172 #8Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thank you Ryan, Charles, Joe and KL!
Some thoughts about the 90 Elmarit so far:
- Using a 90mm lens on a M9 takes some practice, it's more sensitive to camera shake and I need to be more careful to make sure I have focused correctly.
- Not really specific to this lens and camera but the 85-100 mm range is focal length I like and it makes a good complement to 50 mm.
- As can be seen in my bench photo above the Elmarit has a very nice rendering, at least when the light is right.
A more strange observation is that I miss that the lens doesn't have a focus tab like my other lenses, it is strange in the sense how quickly I have gotten accustomed to using a focus tab and that it has become an integral part in how I focus and also steady my camera.
Regarding the 50 Lux, it is a simply a fantastic performer that is also very fun to use.
Some thoughts about the 90 Elmarit so far:
- Using a 90mm lens on a M9 takes some practice, it's more sensitive to camera shake and I need to be more careful to make sure I have focused correctly.
- Not really specific to this lens and camera but the 85-100 mm range is focal length I like and it makes a good complement to 50 mm.
- As can be seen in my bench photo above the Elmarit has a very nice rendering, at least when the light is right.
A more strange observation is that I miss that the lens doesn't have a focus tab like my other lenses, it is strange in the sense how quickly I have gotten accustomed to using a focus tab and that it has become an integral part in how I focus and also steady my camera.
Regarding the 50 Lux, it is a simply a fantastic performer that is also very fun to use.
Feb 01, 2011 at 02:37 PM
p.172 #9Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
NikkorAIS wrote:
http://rogaltacdesign.smugmug.com/Other/New-2010/F1000023/767397844_KGKR2-L-2.jpg 35 1.4 Summilux on Leica M3
Man that image speaks to me.
The tonality is great. Can I ask what film+dev you used?
http://rogaltacdesign.smugmug.com/Other/New-2010/F1000023/767397844_KGKR2-L-2.jpg 35 1.4 Summilux on Leica M3
Man that image speaks to me.
The tonality is great. Can I ask what film+dev you used?
Feb 01, 2011 at 05:14 PM
p.172 #10Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Doug, nice fish eye lens shot
Joakim, the 50 Lux is a magic lens! The 90 Elmarit is an excellent lens too! I have been fortunate that my well traveled copy is very precise, and it is as easy to focus as the 50 Lux.
Joakim, the 50 Lux is a magic lens! The 90 Elmarit is an excellent lens too! I have been fortunate that my well traveled copy is very precise, and it is as easy to focus as the 50 Lux.
Feb 01, 2011 at 06:59 PM
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p.172 #11Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
OH MAN... this thread is getting me. I so want to sell my whole Nikon bag and my M8u with 35 cron ASPH and go for a M9 with 35 summilux. You guys are killing meeeeeeeeee
Feb 01, 2011 at 07:07 PM
p.172 #12Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Thanks Charles, I think it's classic myself.
I did capture one more image before leaving my SD card at office... ooops.
M9 35mm Summicron
I did capture one more image before leaving my SD card at office... ooops.
M9 35mm Summicron
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Feb 01, 2011 at 08:02 PM
p.172 #13Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Great shots everyone - the 50 Lux is pretty special.
Here's one with the 28 Elmarit out of a train entitled "Race you to the horizon"
And one of the 28 Elmarit itself (lightly reflected that is)
Cheers
KL
Edited on Feb 02, 2011 at 03:48 AM · View previous versions
Here's one with the 28 Elmarit out of a train entitled "Race you to the horizon"
And one of the 28 Elmarit itself (lightly reflected that is)
Cheers
KL
Edited on Feb 02, 2011 at 03:48 AM · View previous versions
Feb 01, 2011 at 09:30 PM
p.172 #14Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Doug, nice shot!
KL, great shot!!! Love the film like rendering to the shot with the 28 Elmarit
KL, great shot!!! Love the film like rendering to the shot with the 28 Elmarit
Feb 01, 2011 at 10:59 PM
p.172 #15Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Tobin28 wrote:
OH MAN... this thread is getting me. I so want to sell my whole Nikon bag and my M8u with 35 cron ASPH and go for a M9 with 35 summilux. You guys are killing meeeeeeeeee
Join the club, I've been pushed and pushed for flipping months now and I just transferred some funds, but now I'm trying to talk myself out of it. I'm sure I am far too horrible to possibly manual focus for everything, that's my saving grace
carsten - you moved to an m9 though right?
I'm still trying to decide if I just go RF and make it work for everything.. or if I really need to hang on to the 7d.. maybe I can use the gf1 when I need af (usually in good light)..it's worth nothing second hand anyway.. may as well repurpose it!
OH MAN... this thread is getting me. I so want to sell my whole Nikon bag and my M8u with 35 cron ASPH and go for a M9 with 35 summilux. You guys are killing meeeeeeeeee
Join the club, I've been pushed and pushed for flipping months now and I just transferred some funds, but now I'm trying to talk myself out of it. I'm sure I am far too horrible to possibly manual focus for everything, that's my saving grace
carsten - you moved to an m9 though right?
I'm still trying to decide if I just go RF and make it work for everything.. or if I really need to hang on to the 7d.. maybe I can use the gf1 when I need af (usually in good light)..it's worth nothing second hand anyway.. may as well repurpose it!
Feb 01, 2011 at 11:46 PM
p.172 #16Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
I got the M9 2 days ago, and I am already thinking of letting more of my other gear go. Partyly to pay for M9, partly to move a different direction.
Thankd Charles, I thought it was kind of cool I caught the young lady jogger just before she went back into the light. Honest, I was hunting focus before t hat point, lol.
Thankd Charles, I thought it was kind of cool I caught the young lady jogger just before she went back into the light. Honest, I was hunting focus before t hat point, lol.
Feb 02, 2011 at 06:27 AM
p.172 #17Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
KL, the first one is really nice.
Feb 02, 2011 at 06:30 AM
p.172 #18Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
h00ligan wrote:
I'm still trying to decide if I just go RF and make it work for everything.. or if I really need to hang on to the 7d.. maybe I can use the gf1 when I need af (usually in good light)..it's worth nothing second hand anyway.. may as well repurpose it!
I'd suggest keeping the 7D and a 70-200 (or similar) until you're sure. Anything 50/75 and wider will be no problem with the M
I'm still trying to decide if I just go RF and make it work for everything.. or if I really need to hang on to the 7d.. maybe I can use the gf1 when I need af (usually in good light)..it's worth nothing second hand anyway.. may as well repurpose it!
I'd suggest keeping the 7D and a 70-200 (or similar) until you're sure. Anything 50/75 and wider will be no problem with the M
Feb 02, 2011 at 06:51 AM
p.172 #19Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
Hooligan, come on show some: M9/35 Cron
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Feb 02, 2011 at 07:24 AM
p.172 #20Leica M/X/T/S/Q/CL/SL Picture Thread
hope you guys don't tire of 35 Cron images...
There's always a back side:
and an end to it:
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Feb 02, 2011 at 07:29 AM