Jump to content

jackson loi

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    148

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by jackson loi

    Expired film

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Just to follow up on my own post:

     

    I shot 2 rolls of expired T400CN @ ISO 400, and had them developed in two different labs using C-41 process. The results are underexposed in an inconsistent way, off by somewhere between -2 to -4 EV. It goes without saying that most of my shots that followed the camera metering are all underexposed beyond remedy.

     

    Some of my shots are overexposed by 2 EV deliberately, and the results are contrasty and grainy. It looks similar to HP5+ being pushed one stop.

    guidance on what lenses fit my camera, and if I should even buy one

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "Im also quite confused about how a 100mm could be a zoom, AND a macro."

    </p>

     

    This is just a label by the lens manufacturer indicating a close focusing ability of the zoom lens. A true macro lens should at least achieve 1:2 half of life-size or 1:1 life-size. To my best knowledge, no zoom lens can do that, and even if they can, image quality would be sub-optimal. If you haven't read Philip Greenspun's macro guide, it's a good reference for what gears to get.

    </p>

    http://www.photo.net/learn/macro/

    </p>

     

    A couple of good value macro lenses for Canon EOS are the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro and the Sigma 100m f/2.8 macro HSM.

     

    </p>

    "Is buying a macro lens a waste for someone who is just begining?" </p>

     

    Absolutely not. If you Know that you need to take some pictures at a close range, which your 50/1.8 cannot do adequately, how can buying a macro lens be wasteful? The general rule is to find out what you want to do and determine your budget, and buy the appropriate equipment. Whether you are a beginner or not is irrelevant. BTW, you are asking a good, intelligent question.

    same scratch on all my negatives!

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    The 'scratch' looks remarkably straight, and it looks like the problem is coming from your film scanner. It could be a data transmission error or an optical flaw that misses that vertical strip of the film. If your scanner has ICE, try enabling/disabling it.

     

    One way to verify is to look at your film from different angles; scratches this deep should be visible on the film. If it is indeed the film, it could be your camera or your photo lab... :/

    Leica knew...

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I am appalled that the notion of "Leica knew" is now taken as a fact. Michael Reichmann is not a neutral party, and his assertion should be regarded as just one side of the story. I have not seen any evidence strongly supporting that Leica knew - maybe I missed something, if so, please share it.

    Should I Cancel My M8 Order?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    "But you have to help Leica through thick and thin! Their sturdily built cameras have been there for you haven't they?"

     

    I like Leica, and will order an M8 once the problem is resolved in normal production. You can never 'help' a company by buying their bad products just because you are a loyal customer. Quite the contrary, bailing out a bad product (protectionist actions) will hurt both you and the company. The only way to help Leica is by continuing to demand better products from them, making them increasingly competitive. Leica is not for the mass market, but you can never underestimate the number of potential Leica customers who are currently using Canon and Nikon.

    Should I Cancel My M8 Order?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I think the rational choice is to cancel the order. Few reasons:

     

    1) Leica's effort to fix the M8 depends on overall order status. I am positive that they will get it fixed eventually, but a large rate of order cancellation should make Leica work out the best solution that is most benefitial to the customers - the brand is at stake here. If, on the other hand, many orders remain in place, Leica will perceive the problem to be minor, and offer a compromising solution.

     

    2) If you get your M8 and the solution turns out to be hardware (sensor) replacement, you will probably be without the camera for some time anyways.

     

    3) In the unlikely case that the problem will never be fixed (low probability is attached to this risk but not zero), the value of the Leica brand and its products will suffer.

     

    It might turn out that the problem can be fixed painlessly with a firmware update (and the early owners claiming 'told ya'), but they took irrational, unnecessary and avoidable risks. Unless your living absolutely hinges on having the M8, there is nothing to gain in buying one doubtfully.

×
×
  • Create New...