stephen_persky Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Hello, I just wanted to post a shot from my first roll of film through my Leica R9 with VE 28-90 lens. This pic was shot at 90mm at f4.5 1/30 sec with Fuji NPH. Fill flash at -1 2/3 with Metz 54 MZ-4. This is just a snapshot but we like it. Regards, Steve<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_persky Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 Btw, processing was at Ritz Camera. The prints look good but the CD scans where horrible. This scan was from the CD I had them make for me. Regards,Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 You spent $5000 to make baby pictures? Sweet Jesus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
working camera Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Well Stephen First impressions. How do you find the old brick? cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Bill has an excellent point. I would add that spending a fortune on camera gear and using Ritz is like buying a Ferrari and driving to the grocery store. I don't get it. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_persky Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 Sorry it is not a picture of some chick's ass. Maybe that would be worth $5000.00. Since my kids are pricless maybe I should use a more expensive camera, alas I will have to settle for a Leica. I am very happy with the handling and performance/image quality. I think I made the right decision by getting this SLR because I like the versatility compared to the M system and I love those snappy Leica images. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
working camera Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Just found you previous post Stephen. And guys give the bloke a go. He's just had the camera for a few hours. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_persky Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 Jeff, Who should I send print film too? I send all my slide out to fuji, and I develop my own Black and White. I have always been at a loss for a great print film lab. Any Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald_macklin Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Most amusing..... What's wrong with the kid? Truly don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erick Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hi Steve, congratulations on your new camera. It looks like you're on the way to really wonderful memories. Pictures like these will look great down the line at this child's wedding. Regards, Erick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuck Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 You should send your film to a professional lab. Having said that, if I had the money, I'd buy a Ferrari and drive it to the grocery store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 If I had the money I'd buy a Bentley for the grocery store and a Gremlin for Tavern on the Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart feliciano Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 That's the pic to whip out when he brings his fiancee over for the first time, isn't it? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 >donald Macklin , jun 12, 2004; 11:48 p.m. >Most amusing..... What's wrong with the kid? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didjiman Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Steve, any pictures of your kids are worth it, even if it costs a millions dollars. People who berate people taking photos of their kids, regardless of cost, should get a life. When the kids grow up, which these people apparently have not, the pictures are all we have. Who cares if it is taken on a $5000 camera setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert goldstein Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 It is a reasonable assumption that his young child is just one of many subjects that Stephen will explore with his $5,000 kit, right Steve? Since he already owns the camera, why shouldn't he use it in as many ways as possible? The particular example that he posted is a snapshot, and not a very good one. But let's cut him some slack, since he has a rightly excited about his new camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_photo Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 God leave stephen alone. I dont think all my cameras at the moment are worth what I use them for ( bronica etrsi, mamiya 7, hexarRF, and n90s ). Whats wrong with being a gearhead and having fun with your stuff for the sake of possessing something nice? I like the finer things in life and dont think its any big deal at all. Besides, photo.net is a gearhead forum. I personally have never cared for any of the photography on this site ( hmm.. maybe Jeff spirers excellent work ) but most of it is rubbish that doesnt interest me at all. What are you supposed to take pictures of with your gear if your not working professionally or only occasionally? I would think ones children would be worthy subjects for stephens new leica. I know my kids are great subjects for my cameras. More worthy to me than some arch in utah that has been photographed 10 million times in exactly the same way by a bunch of "photographers" who deem their work important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuck Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Jon, you're an assh0le. Let the guy take pictures of his kid, for Chrissake. Here's hoping that you don't ever have any kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hmm. I have photographed my kids (now 19 and 12) on everything from an Olympus Trip 35 to a Contax/Zeiss SLR and lens. Admittedly I cannot aspire to $5000 Leica SLRs but just because Steve can does'nt rule out photographing anything he jolly well wants to. If the R9 was closest to hand when a nice moment occurs then use it. If the closest thing to hand is an Olympus Stylus Epic then use that. It is the moment that matters. If the only thing available for the school run is the Ferrari (or the Bentley Continental GT, a far better choice) then use it for the school run. The kids will thank you for it! Stephen I am quite jealous of your M7 and R9 and lenses but at least you are using them and not sitting around polishing them before they go back in the display case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambor Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Stephen, you are brave for showing pics of your kids. I have two kids and virtually no time alone.. So, naturally most of the shots have them in the frame. Life is great. So many things to do with so little time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max_wall Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Live, and let live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 despite the camera, the color is way off, and its not very flattering....i think i would lose the flash and try to get a more natural and happy moment that he can look back on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug herr Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 IMHO there's no subject more worthy of a Leica than one's <A HREF="http://www.wildlightphoto.com/family/boof.html" target="_blank">children</A>. I hope to see many more of yours, Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_persky Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 Steve I expect to see these pictures posted on our FTP site by end of the day. Mom will want prints for scrapbooking. DAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 personally, i cant wait to have kids so i can finally start using all my leicas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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