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<p>11 months old and he can't get his hands off this book :)</p><div></div>

<p>Hello,<br> This question may sound odd but I am wondering if someone can tell me if there is a particular time of the day that is considered the best for infrared photography. In other words, is there something special about - for example - early morning, middle of the day or dusk when it comes to infrared spectrum? <br> In addition, what time of the year is considered the best for the regions that have the usual, distinct seasons, vs. the geographic locations that tend to be more less the same year-long, for example, deserts.<br> Thank you.</p>

<p><a title="Vernazza" href=" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7399/9666487565_762a9073f5_z.jpg" alt="Vernazza" width="640" height="439" /></a><br> Vernazza, Liguria, italia</p>

<p>Nicollet Island, Minneapolis, MN in infrared (X-Pro 1, XF 18mm, R72)<br> <img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7667/27183108555_bb9c4a51d9_z.jpg" alt="Nicollet Island, MPLS (in infrared)" width="640" height="427" /></p>

<p>MP, 50mm 'cron</p><div></div>

<p><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7742/26783169680_1d820b561c_z.jpg" alt="Cedar Lake 201605161542gmt-6" width="640" height="360" /><br> Another one in the series... check out the <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHskaSpKj3" rel="nofollow"> rest </a><br> (Fujifilm X-Pro1, Fujinon XF 18mm f/2, Hoya R72 filter, infrared shot)</p>

<p>Hi Barry, how do you like Fujifilm X-Pro 2?<br> <img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/26695728640_bb5ea24720_z.jpg" alt="Uptown, MPLS" width="640" height="433" /><br /> Another one in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scurvyknaves/sets/72157637697637643/">series</a><br /> Leica M6, 50 mm Summicron f/2, Kodak Portra 400</p>

<p>10 monther, waiting for lunch ,)</p><div></div>

<p>M6, 50 mm 'cron, Ilford XP2</p><div></div>

<p>Hello, recently a roll of film was ran through a Leica M6 camera and some of the images came out with these black areas that look like light leak (the rest of the roll looked great). The camera in question is an older M6 that is in really nice condition. This has never happened to me in the past so I am wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar. Could this be a problem with the shutter curtain, or is it a problem with the film development? If this is due film development, what could be causing this? Thanks!</p><div></div>

<p>Hello, recently a roll of film was ran through a Leica M6 camera and some of the images came out with these black areas that look like light leak (the rest of the roll looked great). The camera in question is an older M6 that is in really nice condition. This has never happened to me in the past so I am wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar. Could this be a problem with the shutter curtain, or is it a problem with the film development? If this is due film development, what could be causing this? Thanks!</p><div></div>

<p>It's been a while. M6, 50 mm 'cron, Fujifilm Pro400H</p><div></div>

<p>One more vote for Youxin. I've used him twice, once for camera CLA and repair, and once for an old lens CLA and repair. One thing that i really like about him is the turn-around time. Whereas other more reputable Leica repair-shops take forever to complete work one can negotiate with Youxin and get things done faster. His prices went up in the last couple of years, and I wish he didn't do that, but I guess he had to capitalize on growing popularity.</p>

<p>I agree with Justin. In my opinion the only characteristics that sets digital Leica M apart from other digital cameras are the rangefinder and its small size (well, they used to be small). It appears that Typ 262 is a step in right direction. It’s lost some weight and it’s slightly slimmer than Typ 240. Yet, it’s still not as small as M6 but hopefully the next generations will get there. The bloating of digital Leicas is a total buzzkill.</p>

<p>Happy holidays everyone!</p><div></div>

<p>MP, 50mm 'cron, Neopan</p><div></div>

<p>Eddie, that's a beautiful shot. I love the way the colors show. What film did you use for that shot? Thanks.</p>

<p>MP, 35 mm 'lux, Acros 100, ND10 filter, 13 sec. exposure @ f/16.</p><div></div>

<p><a title="Autumn sunrise" href=" data-flickr-embed="true" data-header="true"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/722/23078440695_37c38d26e6_z.jpg" alt="Autumn sunrise" width="640" height="360" /></a><br> Fujifilm X100S</p>

<p><a title="Untitled" href=" data-flickr-embed="true" data-header="true"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/614/22916457613_415a9af4dd_z.jpg" alt="Untitled" width="640" height="428" /></a></p> <p>Here is another one for this week (some film just got developed).<br> Leica MP, 35 mm Summilux f/1.4, Fujifilm Acros 100, long exposure shot (12-13 seconds) with ND10 filter.</p>

<p>It depends on where you live. If you are in the USA, there are several on-line retailers (BH, Freestyle, Adorama, etc). Local camera shops may have film too and I sometimes buy from them too but most of my purchases come from on-line. Several times I came across really good deals on eBay and the film I got was fine (not expired) but you never really know with eBay. Craigslist is another good choice for local deals in your area. From time to time people sell their film stock and it's amazing what you can find for very little money. <br /> As far as 400 speed goes my favorite is Fujifilm Neopan 400. But from time to time I will substitute it with Kodak or Ilford products. I like Fujifilm and Kodak contrast, but then when it comes to quality of mid-tones I prefer Ilford.</p>

<p>Barry, all Fujifilm X100 series have both EVF and OVF. However, just like with X-Pro 1, focusing with OVF is a bit of shot in the dark. It's impossible to say with precision where the focus point really is. So X100 and X100S suffer from that problem. Now, X100T has a hybrid option that allow you to frame the image in OVF and if you wish you can focus manually and a small part of OVF would be covered by a tiny EVF that also you to see the focus point. This is not a rangefinder focusing we see on true RF cameras, but it's a smart solution and people seem to like it. There have been suggestions that Leica and Fujifilm should share technology so that we can see Fuji's hybrid finders incorporated in new Leica RF cameras. that way you don't need an exterally attached finder on the top of the camera that costs a fortune.<br> However, it you are really not sure if Fuji OVF is a any good, you can always use EVF and get precise focusing. If I use OVF I make sure that I do it in f/8 - f/16 range so that everything is in focus. EVF I use when I need very precise focusing.<br> Fujifilm X100 series is a great mirorless camera that borrow much of its looks from Leica. The size is great, it's light and I like the fact that it has OVF+EVF combination. However, you can't change lenses on it and it's not a rangefinder. If you can live without the last two characteristics, then this is another good option.<br> I still think that Fujifilm X series are great cameras but they are not RFs and if you are looking for a real RF experience, then these will not sffice. </p>

<p>M6 + 50mm 'cron.</p>

<p>M6, 35 mm 'lux, Portra 160</p><div></div>

<p>Fujifilm X-Pro 1 is not a rangefinder camera. When I got mine I hoped to come close to RF experience. Alas, except for its looks, there is none. Now, RD-1 is the first digital RF camera, and if you can get a really, really, really good deal (for a couple of hundred of bucks or so) then get it. Especially if you want to continue experiencing RF photography. Another great benefit would be ease of use of RF lenses (Leica, Cosina, Zeiss, etc.) on this camera. Trust me, using Leica glass on X-Pro 1 is not so easy. In fact it's quite frustrating and it's rather difficult to focus without focus peaking. Aside from old tech, the biggest disadvantage for RD-1 would be the crop factor. Because of the small sensor size you're loosing some of the magic of the classic RF lenses that you want to use. But you'd face the same problem with Leica M8 or with X-Pro1. New digital Leicas are not getting any cheaper and Cosina, Zeis or anyone else for that matter still sees no interest in digital RF market, which is a pity. I continue to enjoy my MP and M6 Leicas. I had a chance to try Leica M-E and as terribly disappointed. I still use X-Pro 1 and it's actually a great little camera, but it's not a RF camera and therefore not a replacement for Leica. I really wish Zeis or Cosina could come up with a digital Ikon RF camera. That would be simply awesome.</p>