kevin_sarsfield

<p>Thanks, Kris, for your kind offer. Passing on our "unwanted" treasures to others is a great way to make all of these forums a better place.</p>

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Although I did not see the report, I suspect that the photographer was David Burnett, a distinguished PJ for many years. I believe he is working quite retro, enjoying the selective focus his 4x5 provides. If I recall correctly, he's been on the major campaign trail for the last couple of years.

 

KPS

Re: Andrew's initial response above, I'm sure he was referring to the M6TTL having a larger shutter speed dial - not an aperture dial, which, of course, is found on the lenses.

 

Best,

 

KPS

Assuming that the camera was held in a vertical orientation, I would suspect a slight camera movement (probably upward) at the time of exposure. It is likely that the dog matched this movement and, therefore, was rendered sharply, while the rest of the photo shows is slightly blurred due to the movement of the camera.

 

Just my guess..

 

KPS

I do not pretend to be an expert in this area - but, in my personal experience, I found that F3 screens - although they fit, DO NOT work properly in my F4S. Autofocus was affected. I would suggest purchase of an F4 screen, specific to your needs.

 

KPS

Well, she may be a fine photojournalist - I am not familiar with her work - but she has several mis-speaks in this episode. "Canon" Fm2's and F2's????? I think she also confuses the shutter speed dial with an aperture control. And, Zeiss lenses which are hand-ground???? I don't think she'd make it as a Leica rep...

 

KPS

Steve...

 

All three framelines are present in the finder at all times (therefore, the reason for the term "non-selectable". Your lens has no effect on the image in the finder - just use the appropriate one for the lens in use. However, the nicest part is that the "P" has a 1.0 viewfinder - so if you are "right-eyed", you can leave your left open as well - no squinting. If your "P" is in nice shape, it makes for a very convenient experience.

 

Best,

 

KPS

Utilizing some good ol' USA vernacular:

 

You da' man ! or rather: Huw da' man!!!!!

 

Go to it!

I believe that the program suggests that she was born in 1918 as Georgette Meyer (sp???) and later changed her name after marrying Tony Chapelle, who was TWA's publicity photographer. The attribution to Admiral Byrd is accurate.

 

However, the use of the M3 (even if it weighed 8 pounds... :) ), at Iwo Jima was anachronistic. Better a couple of III series Leica's, methinks....

I suspect that all his images were OVEREXPOSED and UNDERDEVELOPED...

Hi, Bob...

 

I'll be happy to participate, as well.

 

Thanks for your organization..

Plastic + patina equals PLASTINA...

 

KPS

Having just taken a three-week trip to Ireland and Scotland, I can provide the following experience:

 

At Boston's Logan, the TSA people were terrific. I had taken all 44 rolls of film out of their canisters and they very happily checked them quickly and courteously. However, as we departed Dublin for Edinburgh, their Irish counterparts were adament that ALL carry-on materials had to pass through the machines. Now, perhaps this was in response to a major security flaw experienced at Dublin the week before, but through the machine it went - including the 3200. Same thing at Edinburgh and Heathrow. NO HAND INSPECTION. So, all seemed OK, as C-41 (mostly 200/400) film seems fine. Not sure of B&W neg film, or the unused 3200. There may be some surprises to come. However, what may apply here in the US may not be honored overseas.

 

KPS

Hexar AF Silver...

Just goes to show you how important bokeh really is...

If I recall correctly, there was a Benser leather case made for the M5. It seems that there was one - or more- auctioned at e-Bay within the last several months. This might meet your requirements. Good luck in the search.

Like virtually all LTM lenses, once placed in the appropriate adapter(in order to key the correct 50mm frameline), the Canon 50/1.2 should work correctly with any M camera. Now, if we were discussing the 50/0.95, that's another matter that was entertained recently. Performance is of somewhat low contrast, with center sharpness OK at maximum aperture. Highlights at periphery of frame can be a bit distracting. However, considering that its primary use is in situations where excessive contrast might exist, I think it works well. When stopped down to medium apertures, it can be a very sharp - if heavy - performer, indeed. Look for one in good shape, with clean glass. Go for it!!!

Hi, all..

 

Just to clarify a couple of points. The Canon 7/7S/7Sz series were screw mount cameras, as were virtually all of their predecessors. However, since the Canon 50/0.95 was so big and heavy, there was concern that the screw mount was adequate for the job. So, Canon developed an EXTERNAL bayonet mount for that lens, specifically. As others have mentioned, there were LTM 0.95 lenses that were marked as TV lenses (no rangefinder coupling). Some others were modified to be used with RF coupling for Leica M cameras - and are a rarity - hence the price.

 

I owned a 7S and 0.95 back in the late 60's - it was quite heavy and quite soft for most tastes. However, it was also quite the conversation-starter. As others have suggested, the Noct is far superior - but, considering the price, finding a nice 50/1.2 might really be the "poor-man's" Noct. It's really not that bad - and for the price, a bargain.

Still hangin' around...

 

Kevin Sarsfield,

 

Upstate, NY

Subject: Response to Shooting weddings: any tips about gear?

 

One "last" suggestion - regarding processing.

I'm sure that you are going to use a lab in which you have confidence. However, even they have an occasional problem.

 

I'd suggest numbering your film in sequence. Take all of the odd numbered rolls - have them processed on day 1. Take all of the even numbered rolls and have them done on the next day. That way, if there is a processing problem, you will at least have some images of the complete wedding that can be supplemented by pix that others have taken. We've all heard about the horror stories that have left us explaining that "the lab screwed up...".

 

Good luck...

Although not strictly - or possibly even remotely - a Leica Photog,

Diane Arbus' up-close-and-personal style is to be reviewd on CBS

Sunday Morning program today. Broadcast 9AM, Eastern. Her subjects

and technique pose and interesting contrast to typical Leica images.

And yet even more...

I have used the 135mm focal length quite sucessfully on a Bessa R2 - stopped down to f5.6 or smaller,at 10 feet, or so - coupled with careful focussing (pick up a Nikon DG-2 magnifier...), it is fine. However, you must be sure that the lens/camera calibration matches. Allow for a bit of parallax in framing - but the combo works. Now, if you want tight head-shots at f/4, it might be a bit hit-or-miss, but bracket focussing might help there. Go for it!

 

Kevin Sarsfield

On CBS's Sunday Morning program (9AM Eastern...), a profile of

Presidential Photographer - and Leica User - Diana Walker will be

provided. She recently produced an interesting book and has had

several exhibitions across the country. Tune-in, should you wish...

 

Kevin Sarsfield

Sherri Krauter (Golden Touch) can add the third strap lug for you. She'll do a great job - and from the general concensus on this board, is an expert repair technician for the M5. Highly recommended.

 

Kevin Sarsfield