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    more fun with the DMR

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Doug

     

    Another great image! and it's photographs like yours that have proved how wrong all those who said Leica digital would be 'no good' as only 10mps, or 'outdated etc' before going to market.

     

     

    I know you 've not had it long but is there anthing that you find could be improved - or is it pretty good as is?

     

    Regards

     

    Bruno

    AGFA SCALA PROCESSING IN UK

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Hi

     

    Well it seems that the last run of Scala processing in the UK is about

    to be done.

     

    Primary Colour at 80 Kingsland Road Hackney London [ 020 7729 7140 ]

    are to have their last processing day for Scala next Monday 3rd April

    2006 [9am-6pm] GBP7+VAT a go, because they are about to run out of

    processing liquid.

     

    Hope this information is of some use to someone?

     

    Bruno

    super glue and lens cap

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Bruce

     

    If it is the felt/metal type, just turn it on its back and fill it with hot water so that the felt is soaked. Then turn it over and empty the water away and place it felt side down on top of a radiator and leave to dry. The felt will have swolen enough to become usable again [hopefully !] This has worked for me several times in the past.

     

    Bruno

    Article on Legality of Street Photography

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    It may be that this represnts another example of the errosion of the individual, in modern times?

     

    In the UK we have more CCTV cameras than anywhere alse in Europe, possibly more than all of Europe, and I have to say that someone taking yet more photos of an individual, without consent and with the subject having no knowledge of their intended use, could be very irritating to say the least, although in the case cited it seems that greed, given the amount sought, is the real reason for bringing the action against the photographer, and not some other spurious reason.

     

    As for Quebec- what happens if you are photographing a famous landmark or building with an, obvious to all, ultra wide angle lens which would include those people standing around?

    My guess is that a lot of this has be caused by the Paparazzi and their stalking methods which led to the privacy laws in France.

     

    I hope the Nussenzweig case is thrown out at an appeal, if one does in fact take place.

     

    Bruno

    28mm 50mm &..

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Ross

     

    If you had a 35mm instead of the 28mm I'd say get a 21mm, but with what you have I'd go for the widest possible - the 12mm C/V. This is what I have with my 35mm , 50mm and 90mm, but I did this because I have a 21mm/35mm zoom R.

     

    Your photographic style, interests and needs will dictate what [or if] you need in addition to what you have. 28mm/50mm is a great mini-system.

     

    Bruno

    Switching from Canon to Leica

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Jeff

     

    I use both M and R systems and will confirn that they are both excellent, and looked at as systems, I believe are the best.

     

    You asked specific questions so I will answer those points only:

     

    1] In reality not much. R9 is lighter and has other minor differences [should have been called the R8.2] I have an R8 and didn't feel it worth changing - but buying from scratch I'd go for an R9.

     

    2] Once again, in reality very litle.

     

    3] There is a small lever under the R8/9 logo. This is moved toward the end of the camera and when you gently fire the shutter release the mirror lifts and the aperture closes down but the shutters does not fire until the release if pressed normally again. Not sure if it's mechanical or electric.

     

    4] The R8/9 exposure system is very accurate and I don't think your concerns should cause ant problems. Film speed could be used to get what you want.

     

    5] I have the 2 zooms you mention and they are great. I've never had any problems with viewfinder brightness, which is excellent. The 35/70 is a really great zoom with a macro mode [down to 1:2.6] with almost no distortion at 70mm and zero at 50mm.

     

    6] I would agree that they are not as ultimately well sealed as the Canons, but a little bit of common sense will get around that.

     

    7] I don't know where you are so can't really comment.

     

    If you care about photographic images you will not be disappointed with the Leica R system.

     

    Bruno

    Is this too good to be true?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    Never heard of a f/5.6 350-500mm lens? Take the rest to a camera dealer to get it valued after inspection.

     

    David

     

    This medium format equipment that is being discussed,which uses conventional film, will not become worthless in a few years, because it can also utilise the many digital backs made for it.

    80mm Summilux R compared to pre asph 90/2 R

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Tony

     

    I had exactly the same dilema some time ago, and chose, because of the ease and precision of focussing and framing, the R lens.

     

    I had the M one some years ago and got rid of it sharpish, as [for me ] it was too big and heavy for easy use on an M camera [ didn't balance well]. The R lens really fits well with an R8 or R9. I believe they are more or less identical in optical performance,and from memory the R seemed shorter but wider in physical size.

     

    Bruno

    Hasselblad digital backs and crop factor

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    Anastas

     

    The digital 'crop factor' affects the image exactyt as if you had masked down the film gate, which will give a reduced angle of view, but, still referring to the 50mm lens [your example] you will get an image that equates to that given by a 75mm, but the lens used doesn't alter with regard to focal length and dof etc.

    Bruno

    filtration for b&w portrait

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    Can anyone give advice on what would be the best filtration to use for

    a portrait, where the sitter requires that their white caucasian skin

    be darkened whilst also darkening greying hair.

     

    Normal room lighting will be used and 400iso film.

     

    Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

     

    Bruno

    new Hasselblad digital back with "retro design"

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    Tariq

     

    Yes I'm sure it would cost nearly that much,but for sure not as much as a full frame back. Don't forget that all the 3rd party back makers made and make backs in varing degrees of user friendliness,[that fit the 500 series] so the 500's have been able to be used digitally for some time, and this latest one is more or less a re-badged v96c digi back.

    To be truthful I think I'd prefer the 24-30 lens solution, as then you'd have an extremely wide angle lens for film use as well.

     

    Bruno

    Fast 85mm / 90mm lenses

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Do you really need biting sharpness wide open ? I would have thought that these fast lenses are used wide open for effect [D.O.F, bokeh etc] with large areas O.O.F. and therefore any stunning optical performance would be masked? The 'fat' Tele-Elmarit is a very good lens.

     

    Bruno

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