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Feliz.<div></div>

love those "eyes" Robert... great photo!

is this love baby or justa just an illusion...<div></div>

IIIf, 50 Summicron.<div></div>

I purchased the newest version of the M winder from a forum member about a month ago and I love it. It allows you to keep the viewfinder absolutely steady (no movement from manually advancing the film) - as I am a left-eyed shooter this is a godsend for me. It has 2 motor speeds and a built-in grip which also helps keep the camera rock steady. If you can get one for $200, buy it!

I snagged a front row seat to see this fantastic singer Mariza

(singing fado - a Portuguese song form that is incredibly sad and

beautiful) and grabbed a few shots with a 90 Summicron (quietly ;-).<div></div>

Thanks for the great input everyone. It's interesting that the lens has been so great for so long with the same basic formula (I guess I can't go wrong with either one).

Thanks Harry. Is the throw on the 11817 considerably longer than the 11819(ie. Noctilux or Summicron 90) because I have those lenses and I would like a shorter throw.

Is the focus throw of a 70's 50 Summicron about the same as the

current version? I had the current version (which I liked) but it was

stolen and I am thinking about replacing it with an older version. I

am hoping that the lenses are identical except for the built in shade.

Here is a photo I took with the Noctilux with a B&W 1.8 ND filter (-6 stops). Easy to shoot T400CN outside at f1 with this filter.<div></div>

Get two different color softies (one red and one black) and put the red on the camera that has color film... this is easy and you can always switch the red softie to which ever camera has the color film (M7 not necessary ;-).

Al, Interesting approach! I will try it with the Noctilux and let you know if it works for me...

My messy living room. This is a 360 photo taken with a Coolpix 950 (so sue me) - a couple years ago (I still haven't cleaned up).<div></div>

M6 TTL, 50 Summicron, Fuji NPH<div></div>

great pics and excellent casting ;-)

Hey Kristian, Congrats on your big upcoming event. Please post some of the photos. best wishes,

lllf with 15mm Heliar.<div></div>

Life partners...<div></div>

Christina, the woman in my hotel lobby... Just a quick photo with the Noctilux.<div></div>

Patrick there are some excellent suggestions here, especially the advice on natural light window shots... If you just want to experiment simply with 2 lights and 400 B&W film (no cash outlay!!!) I suggest using regular house lamps (standing and/or table whatever is handy). Position the lamps to light your subject as you like and then use an ambient meter to measure the light (try not to have a greater differential than 1/2 to 1 stop between light sources). You will find that you will have to position the lights fairly close to your subject but I have never had a problem with the heat from a 60 watt bulb disturbing anyone (of course I live in Minnesota where a little heat is a good thing). This will give you a good working knowledge of manipulating lights and believe it or not you can get some wonderful results. Pay careful attention to the shadows falling on the face and particularly across the eyes. Take your time. You will probably need a tripod as well, but don't resist handheld if you think you can get a great angle this way. I have attached a photo done with this method. Happy shooting.<div></div>

M7, 90 Pre-Asp, F2, 1/30th shutter, SF20 w/Sfill set at -2/3 (as more or less suggested by Marc Williams - thanks!).<div></div>

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Feel free to browse my photography site...

 

www.jimclifford.com

Love the color saturation in your shot of the hydrant Marc, as well as the excellent composition. That'll have dogs lifting a leg to salute it from coast to coast.

lllf 50 Summicron...<div></div>