jackson loi

Will,

 

I got it to align perfectly now. Many many thanks! Kudos for you!

Daniel Bayer , oct 14, 2006; 01:37 a.m.

 

"Up until two months ago, I would never have considered Leica M for professional work. I now have one M6 and two of the sharpest lenses made in the history of photography. I take the M6 and it's pair of lenses on nearly every job now, it gives me a look I can't get from any other medium, especially digital.

I also have my vision back, I get to witness the moments I once lost to the sacrifice of the mirror blackout. Many pros still use Leica M cameras and fine lenses. You just won't find them on photo.net all that often."

 

Daniel,

 

I have always been inspired by your work since the early days of photo.net. I'm thrilled to learn that you are now using Leica, and prefers it over digital. =)

 

Equipment choice matters little for me... not until when I can take great photos like you do. I just think Leica is a camera that I can grow with together.

 

 

Jackson

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Hi,

 

I am many rolls of expired films, all of which expired 3 to 4 years ago. I am

not using them for professional work. I am reluntant to toss them, but at the

same time I do not want to waste processing costs if they are indeed not

usable. From your experience (if you ever used films as dated as these), what

adverse effects on my photographs should I expect from these expired films?

Would you use them, and if so, any tips?

 

 

- Films -

B&W: Kodak TMX 100, Plus-X 125, T400CN; Ilford XP2 Super, HP5+

Color negs: Fuji Reala, NPH 400

Transparency: Fuji RVP, RDPIII; Kodak E100VS

I think you are right that the demand for .72x is higher. While .72x is the most common production, its higher market price indicates that the demand for .72x significantly outstrips those for 0.85x and 0.58x.

 

The reasons, I think, are in part due to:

1) Leica price increases - constraining most users to only 1 Leica body. 0.72x is the natural choice for one body because of its versatility.

2) 3rd-party bodies are widely available at low prices, serving both as a second body or back-up body.

3) 1.25x magnifier reduces the importance of having a .85x body.

4) Larger selection of optical viewfinder for wide angle lenses reduces the significance of having a .58x body.

If you like the look of a black paint Leica body, I think the MP is a rational choice. Having a second body is a good thing, but is it really necessary? Imagine yourself carrying two bodies with different lenses, one on each shoulder... If you want a mechanical back-up body, you could use the MP as primary, and M6 as back-up. But then again, there's always the Voigtlander bodies if you don't want to spend a fortune.

 

If your M6 is actually a M6 TTL, you might not want a MP because the shutter speed dial turns the opposite way, which can be confusing if you are carrying two cameras.

Thanks for the reference to Reid Reviews, Samir. I just subscribed, and it is a great product for the price. Since Reid is a working photographer who uses rangefinders extensively, the reviews cover things that I care about, which are usually not found anywhere else.

Peter, yes, that's my plan too. Just wanted to learn from the forum before I go to the store.

 

Stephen, David,

Mine is just a few degrees off too. It's pointing somewhere between 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock. I am surprised to hear it's normal, since the built-in shade on the lens is designed to block off rays from specific angles with respect to the image plane--and now they are not blocking those specific angles. I checked in a few Japanese M guides, and these lenses seem to align perfectly at 12 o'clock. It's just strange because misalignment and 'mechanical precision' don't usually go together. Oh wait, Leica did not design these adaptors or lens. :S

 

Thanks for the contributions so far!

Hi,

 

I just received my CV 15/4.5 Heliar today. I tried it onto my M6TTL with a

lens adapter that I purchased 3 years ago from Hong Kong (but never used).

 

I cannot get the lens to align properly. That is, the white dot on the lens

does not go far enough to reach the center, where the L seal supposed to be on

the M3. I made sure I hear the click when I attached the lens adapter, and I

tightened the lens as far as it can go.

 

There is obviously something wrong, either with the lens adapter or the lens

itself. I think it might be the adapter, but not sure. If the problem is

caused by the lens, then I would have to return it back to the seller. Did

anyone have similar experience?

 

Much appreciated for your responses.

 

 

Information about the adapter: 28/90 frameline L - M Adaptor Ring,

branded "Universal" and packaged in a red card box. Made in Japan...

Hi All,

 

It has been 3 years since I travelled abroad (le sigh). I am always paranoic

of having my films scanned by airport securities. I kept my films in a ziploc

bag, and seldomly succeeded in having it inspected manually. If I ever buy a

digital camera, it would be mainly because of this issue. It will be very sad

not to bring Leica along for a big trip. =(

 

What are your recent experience at airports with your films?

 

Much appreciated,

I have also been thinking about selling my M6TTL too, mostly due to the convenience that digital cameras are offering. I still do not own a digital camera because I think each model becomes obsolete too quickly. I use my GF's 4MP Sony P&S for the past two years, and I always wonder why I still keep my Leica and Hasselblad, especially when they are not being used.

 

Last weekend, I took my M6TTL out with the 35/2 pre-asph. There is too much joy in re-uniting with this instrument, and there is no need to express it in this particular forum.

Nice photograph Jim!

 

Wong -

 

'lux 50, fast and portable. The one lens I use at night and indoor, but of course everything else too.

 

'cron 35 4th-ver, compact, light, and sharp. Co-captain with the 50 'lux. I cannot do without either.

 

elmarit 21 non-asph, yet to be acquired. Price is deflated, but can't beat CV21 in value. I need the one extra stop, so the hell with CV. S/A 21/3.4 is not considered because it's overpriced without justification, and it does not meter properly with my M6.

 

I own the pre-asph cron 90, which I rarely use. Not a tele- person, that's why I sold my SLR.

Clarification - Lisle-Kelco is located in Mississauga, a neighboring town besides Toronto.

 

I cannot find the release of this news though.

Perhaps they find if much easier and profitable to sell them at ebay.

Beau:

 

You shouldn't complain. I would glady switch job with you.

J. Wong:

 

Hello, this is J. Loi from Toronto.

 

Operationally, the MP is 2mm lower on the top, and the rangefinder patch does not flare. M6TTL has a faster rewind crank, TTL flash capability, and a larger shutter speed dial turning in the direction that I prefer. On balance, these operational differences do not warrant a trade-in, which will result in large financial losses owing to high demand for MP and oversupply of used M6TTL.

 

In my opinion, the most tempting thing about the MP is cosmetics. The black paint and M3-styling are exactly what HCB would prefer if he is still working today: "he prefers everything that has style and gets better with age." There is obviously a price premium for style, and I think the premium on MP is not outrageous for what it is.

 

I am not planning to trade my M6TTL to the MP, because mine is an original black paint version too, and has a smaller production than what it will be for the MP. It makes no sense to pay the styling premium twice.

 

Hope this helps.

An interesting photographer on the war zone. She seems to have

absolutely no idea what a war is about. What if she is captured?

 

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Ottawa, Canada. Economist. Amateur and student in photography, I use the medium as a diary.

Ellis:

 

I agree with the fact that Richards' photograph of his dying mother is a contribution to photography. In the viewer's perspective, it is certainly great photographic statement to show a photographer's tragedy.

 

I think about it from the perspective of his mother. Richards was willing to torment himself, his mother, and his family by using his mother's death to express a bold photographic statement. I will never be willing to do the same, nor will I ever appreciate anyone doing the same, because to inflict such harm to my mother and family outweighs any photographic achievements that I can receive. Even at the benefit of becoming a "legend" in photography, I would rather let go my camera forever than to make such photograph.

Craig:

 

Welcome to Leica M. I was also once an advocate and user of the EOS system and "L" lenses. Canon is a wonderful camera system, but the computer chip had taken away too much fun in photography that one day I decided to make my judgements and errors count. I also wanted something compact to carry around every moment. The M system is obviously the best choice, and I am glad that more people are feeling the same. I am sure you'll enjoy the experience with the M.

 

As for film, I also think that Leica excels in B&W photography, my favorite film being HP5+. Your choice of Velvia is probably due to your experience with the EOS system. It is no doubt a popular film in the SLR world, but Leica users in overall tend to prefer film with better color accuracy, such as RDPIII and PKR. You may want to try these films with your Leica to see you agree with the majority.

Mark:

 

I did what Steve had suggested, ziplock bag with no canisters. I was flying LOCAL from Toronto to Ottawa, and the inspectors refuse hand inspection and insist that the film has to go through x-ray. I gave in and left unhappy, although a one-time scan is not sufficient to do noticeable damage.

 

Now that you bring it up, I have to look up travellers' rights during inspection. I hope that I can find something official and international, so that I can make a copy and carry it for flights.

B/W. HCB's Queen Charlotte's Ball, London - 1959.

 

 

Hi Jeremy:

"B/W. Just about anything by Eugene Richards."

 

Really? Even the one he photographed of his dying mother?

Hasselblad 501CM, 80 Planar, and a Manfrotto 190 tripod. This setup is only used for indoor and landscape. I never carry this camera other than transporting it in my back trunk.

 

 

The walking/travelling camera is Leica. For the past 2 years, the Leica has never been over 10 meters away from me.

"... Your photos on this site, polished as they are, seem quite derivative of the 20-something year old work of Ritts, Liebovitz and their imitators..."

 

Paul:

 

You sound very much like a legend criticizing our work: what a privilege to have you here, Paul. Paul Crow, why haven't I seen this name parallel to Ritts, Liebovitz, and Salgado? From your comments, it seems that your work are extremely original that they are independent, and thus not derivatives, of the work of any photographic pioneers and legends. I am not being disrespectful, as I haven't seen your images. Yet at the same time, show us what you have to offer before you put yourself in the same league as legendary photographers and/or best photo editors.

 

You should get used to no words: a place where people can just share their specimen displaying an experience. The attitude should be: "what have my photographic experience tell me about hard women? Ahh.., this photo, let me share it", rather than "I have this image of what I think is a hard woman, let me post it and see how I can improve it."

 

There is clearly a choice here. If you want critique, you post a request for critic. If you just want to share, no words is a place to do that. In my view, a good citizen of photo.net should respect these choices.

Adrian:

 

The battery on my M6TTL has been used for about 2 years (avg 3 rolls per month). Somehow it lasts much longer than I expected, but it must be already weak.

 

I was out on Niagara today with temperature around -15 degree C. The meter ceased to function after being outdoor for 20 minutes. I went indoor, remove the battery, and find it quite cold. I do not have a replacement battery (bad idea), so I rub the battery in my hands to warm it up. The battery was able to churn out power for the meter again.

 

Before all this, I had two spare batteries in my bag, sometimes I leave it in the car when it is cold. And since my old battery seems to last forever, both of these spares went dead when I tried to use them one day. From this experience, I do not like to have my new batteries staying too long in cold temperature: coldness drains batteries. Your batteries are probably weak because they are drained in the same way as my spares. As stated before, new batteries should be more resistant to cold temperature.