film rules

These all look like they were taken with the new M8.

Hello Yang,

 

I'm not talking big, I'm talking TRUE! And I have the goods.

As well you should!

Don't get your panties in such a wad Trevor. I too am looking forward to seeing all the digital M8 photos of kids/grand kids, sunsets, scenic overlooks with blown out highlights because they are shot at high noon in glaring sunshine, flowers, rocks, trees, waterfalls, and the occassional cleavage/rear end.

Let me see . . . how do I get this 11x11 FB print in the slot on my computer here so I can post it on the photo.net website to show all these digitally-fixated camera geeks that B&W FILM AND FB PAPER RULES!!!!

 

Just because this camera has a Leica lens does not make it particularly Leica-noteworthy over, for example, the Olympus E-330. We might just as well get all bent out of shape about that camera here too. There is a digital camera forum you know.

 

By the way, among other cameras, I do own an M6 0.85 and an MP 0.58 along with a bunch of Leica glass. The MP and a 35/2 is my favorite Leica combo, but the Hasselblad gets used most these days. At least until Leica finally introduces a F*^&@#$ chrome 28 lens!

 

And finally, color film is only for taking pictures of pretty flowers and sunsets with SLR cameras. It should not be used in rangefinders.

All this hand-wringing over digital this and that (cameras, scanners, storage, formats, manipulation, printers, archival issues) instead of developing your own film and setting up a traditional darkroom which is actually not that difficult, troublesome or expensive.

 

I'll repeat my usual mantra - FILM RULES! (particularly B&W film)

I'm planning to "glue" a chrome 35 Summicron ASPH to this body with the standard black hood.

I like "anti-panda" better - sounds more rebellious. FILM RULES!

So I have a bunch of cash to burn and am thinking about ordering a black paint

M7 with chrome MP controls. Anyone out there have a body like this who would

care to post some photos? I would like to see what this looks like for real

before burning $3700. Yes, I already know about the "Configurator" at the Leica

website - a tiny front-on photo that looks artifical/digital/fake.

 

By the way, FILM RULES!

FILM RULES!

Was this the only entry?

And how much do you have invested in the camera and lens you used for this photo? Please include all the previous camera/lens combos you owned and sold before this current combo . . . which will be sold and replace within six months.

Seriously Marc, you are assuming this woman's circumstances based upon her appearance. You are most probably right, but you never know. She could be a trustifarian or something and happy as a clam.

Film rules!

Red all over Afzal? Please do tell.

You've never heard of Google?

My Leica is going, but I have work commitments. I'll just have to imagine what it was like from the photos my Leica brings back.

I think it is actually going to be a 28/2.8 asph for the digital M.

I bet every one of you guys calling Paris ugly, etc. would be sporting stout wood if you had her alone. Don't lie now.

 

But what is that on the left side of her bum?

One nice thing about using the magnifier is that, along with everything else, it also enlarges the focusing patch, making it a bit easier to focus.

 

If you want to use a combination of lenses such as 35 and 28. I would suggest going for the 0.58 magnification rangefinder, and using the magnifier if you need it for the 35. I primarily use the 0.58 for the 35 and 50 without a magnifier and have no problems focusing, even with my glasses.

Wouldn't make no sense for you to not even waste your/our time with this?

Has anyone tried this? I am curious as to how well it works. Thanks.

You were too high - all that stage floor is distracting.

Hugs and kisses Peter. This is going to sound perverted, but, that sucker is huge!!!

I am thinking about getting one of these but I am worried about the

size. Any feedback would be appreciated and I will give a hug to the

person who posts a photo of this viewfinder mounted on their M body.

Thanks.