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    Preview of Panasonic L1 with Leica IS lens

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    <p>"Pablo Delano , jun 21, 2006; 11:21 p.m.

    In addition to the problems cited above, I'd personally have a hard time even considering a camera in this price range for which there is no f2.0 or f1.4 lens available....Think of all the fast Nikon lenses you can use on their DSLRs, even if you have to focus manually, like with the 50mm f1.2. Too bad, it just seems like the reality does not live up to the concept."</p>

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    Huh? Um, well we have a 50/2, 35-100/2, 150/2; and Panleica will be relaeasing a 25/1.4, and a 45/2 OIS. Plus you cn use just about any brands lenses on these with an adapter. Farily easy actually. I mean sure, you might want some more at F/1.4... but they got F./2. Oh, and the 14-35/2 should almost be here:)

    Would you hire a photographer who are not using Leica?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    You know, this appears to be such a joke question. But some of the answers are even deeper in the concept of �got to be joking.� Yes, there is an issue with equipment. Not a lot, but there is. First, do they have duplicate coverage in the same medium? If not, then no, I would not have them shoot my wedding. It might be a surprise, but some people believe disposable cameras are realistic backup solutions: they are not. I also would hope people are not going in with a pair of 28-300 zooms or some such. I would like to be able to have a few large prints, you know? That takes some quality. Funny though. Shooting your own wedding. Very funny concept. I actually ran into another shooter who used the same gear as I did. We pooled gear and shot each others weddings (2 weeks apart). Actually worked out well:)

    RF Apostasy?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    ﾓEvery autofocus camera is an RF as well, in some way or another. However, people use the term 'rangefinder' as shorthand for 'optical coincidence rangefinder', which both you and I know.ﾔ

     

    Um, no. Not even a little. Heck, many AF systems are contrast based, or IR contrast based. Most do not have a rangefinder. There are some rangefinder cameras which have AF. Not sure about the Hexar AF (though I believe it does), but I know the the Contax G1 and G2 are both rangefinders. There are also loads of uncoupled rangefinder camerasﾅ heck even the first Leicas used accessory rangefinders.

    New interchangeable Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50/2.8-3.5 lens

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    "Nikon F to seven current (+ numerous discontiued) and how many lenses?

    Canon EF to 5 current and again lots of lenses."

     

    Except Oly and Company did this in three years. Very supprising.

     

    AS for viewfinder? I like the E-1's, after some customization:) I added a Katze Eye Plus with Hi-Lux and a split prisim and thirds grid. TO both E-1s.

     

    I would like better, but, in the end it did what I needed. Hell, I was just looking at maybe switching to Nikon D200. THen I had the weirdest discovery. While the body had seals, none of the lenses did. I am still waiting for a response back from Nikon, but I have found others asking the same (and the answers for each lens asked was no). Weird. Now I know why MF lenses are the bread and butter to the Nikon shooters at the races I shoot.

     

    Oh, and as for compatability:

     

    According to Panasonic, the lens is compatible accrossed the board save one thing: Image Stabilization is only mode 1 (constant on) vs being able to be mode 1 or 2 (activates with shutter)on the Pana.

    Weird M6TTL QUestion

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    It looks like I will finally be picking up an M, a M6TTL. So here

    is my weird question. Are there any lenses that is cannot use? I

    can find boatloads of info on the M6 Classic, and almost as much on

    the MP and M7, but the M6TTL is slightly different� and since I

    won�t actually have the camera in my hands for a couple months, I do

    not want to buy something that just won�t work. Examples include

    the collapsible lenses. Do those work ok?

     

    Thanks!

    Erwin Puts has spoken: FILM IS OVER

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    You know, this thread has degraded all over the place, but is actually a fairly enjoyable read. Just over all kinda funny. What makes it more so is I setup a forum expressly because film or digital is a real question (www.filmordigital.com). I dunno, in all truth I lean towards those who say film or digital is not really the question, just a media for a photo. I bet most here actually use both. I do.

    Weddings, Freelance editorial and Sports shooting

    in Accessories

    Posted

    Well, oddly enough you do a lot of what I do apparently. Here is the question you need to ask yourself: are you doing it for money. If the answer is yes, you are in my quandary. I do a lot of racing photography. I need weather proofing because of how and where I shoot. Currently, the lowest priced weather sealed kit on the market is Olympus with the E-1. They also have (many have argued to me, and not Oly shooters) the best sealed lenses. Well, I got tired of waiting for a replacement camera from Olympus and started looking. The D200 is a sealed body, the 20D is not. The 5D isn�t either. But the 1D2 is� (which is funny, switched to Oly from Canon due to 1D2 delays). But lets look at lenses. The Canon L series is riddled with a variety of sealed and unsealed lenses. Ok. Nikon can�t seem to decide if any of their lenses are sealed. They don�t list sealing, and people email them and ask if there are seals on even very high priced lenses� and are told no. Frustrating as hell. So, I am back to waiting I guess. And pulling out my Contax G series and shooting with it when I want more resolution. Good luck!

    First Darkroom Setup

    in The Wet Darkroom: Film, Paper & Chemistry

    Posted

    Hello all!

     

    I was wondering if anyone would be able to make some suggestion for

    me.

     

    I have zero traditional darkroom experience. I want to change

    that. So here is what I am looking at. I would like to be able to

    work with the following media: black and white film and prints,

    color slide film (lean towards astia and provia) and ilfochrome

    classic.

     

    So that is what I want to do. I would like to do it on a budget...

    but then, for everyone�s first setup, I am sure the same rule

    request applies. Oh, and I would like enlargement capability to

    11x14 if possible.

     

    So, now we know my insane request... what would any of you suggest

    to get me started? Books, equipment, parts list. So, where should

    I start?

     

    Thanks!

    Contax G1 or G2?

    in Accessories

    Posted

    It depends if you want the zoom really. Or if you want the focus lock button. Either of those are G2 only. Otherwise... pick whichever one you like. THey are booth very nice (and what is with all of us responding that we have booth... weird:) ).

    Minimal/quality lenses for nature?

    in Accessories

    Posted

    I would look for a used Canon Telephoto EF 200mm f/2.8L. New they go for around $650. So I could see $500 for one used. This will give a little better than a 300 2.8 on a film body, so should do the trick for you. hello, lots of people have used the 300/2.8 for years for wildlife. Otherwise, use the lenses you have.

    B&H "Imported" items are not brand new?

    in Accessories

    Posted

    Many moons ago I worked at Radio Shack, (corporate, so around 17,000 stores world wide woned by them). THey actually had a lawsuit over returned items being sold as new. After that they started putting a little sticker on the box that tells you it was returned before, and that they were doubling the warranty.

     

    Fry's electronics does something similar.

     

    I really dowbt companies this size will do things like this without having been forced to.

    Questions on selecting circular polariser

    in Accessories

    Posted

    B+W 77mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Glass Filter are impervious to seperation, and absolutly neutral in tone accrosed the entire filer (something most brands are not). If you can afford it, I would go that route, and one per lens. I honestly doubt Canon designed the lens without a single filter on it. You may want to test if you need to take of a UV filter when using the polarizer though.

    What would be a great strating camera manual focus for an eager student

    in Accessories

    Posted

    Okay. I am going to go away from what most people seem to think. First, the K1000 has no Depth of Field preview, and is therefore something I would avoid. Many of us come to live by that button with a film SLR. It is also incredibly important for teaching you what your picture is going to look like.

     

    So my suggestion is this: get any film camera with a Depth of Field Preview.

     

    Now my comments on autofocus. In general people push people away from autofocus cameras for a beginner. Some of this is to make you learn. However, if you are not 100% sure you really want to learn EVERYTHING about photography, get an Autofocus. Any of the current AF cameras with a Depth of Field preview button will also have an override for AF. My reasoning is that in the event you find you do not want to learn, or do not have time; in the meantime you have a very usable camera (as a point and shoot).

     

    I would strongly suggest checking out this essay: http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/mani/equip/mmselect.html

     

    I don�t 100% agree with him� but he is defiantly a required read.

     

    Good luck!

    Pentax for traveling SLR?

    in Accessories

    Posted

    You might also want to check on:

     

    Minolta Maxxum 5 (solid and tiny, good lens choices)

     

    Contax Aria (tiny, built like a rock, easier to hold for me than the Maxxum)

     

    Or, if you want to try an odd duck (and not an SLR), check out a used Contax G1 or G2 kit. Some of the best optics in the world... and incredibly underpriced since Contax ceased production.

     

    Just my thoughts on the subject:)

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