default processing settings in Lightroom for Monochrom?

[przemol]

Hello rangefinderforum,
quick question to the original MM users - what settings do you use in Lightroom?
Do you have default import processing settings or do you apply the presets after the import?


In either case - what settings do you use?


Thanks and have a great day!

 

[Steve Ruddy]

I’m not sure if I qualify as an original MM user as I don’t know what that is! 🙂 I usually apply profile settings after import as I may not want all of my images to have the same profile. For Black and White processing I usually choose the Adobe Monochrome then open the B&W tab and hit auto to correct the tones. If I’m feeling creative I’ll adjust the sliders manually. Be careful when doing this as sometimes pushing a slider too far will introduce artifacts. Don’t forget to try the B&W presets too! Then if you run out of fun with all of that use PS or a plug-in like Silver Effects Pro.

 

[przemol]

Hi Steve,
The original MM is the Leica M Monochrom, so processing of the pictures may be different from the one of the colour cameras.
Thank you for your suggestion.


Have a great day.

 

[Richard G]

I don’t use presets. Some files need nothing. If I’ve been at pains to avoid blowing highlights I’ll raise the shadows with the slider. I might need to raise the exposure and the highlights too.

 

[DwF]

I am a user of the MM for some time now, and have been using Photoshop from conversion of DNG and staying with Photoshop to finish the images I make. I don't begin to profess that my way is even the most efficient. My son has been after me to go to Lightroom and I likely will here in the near future.

I agree that the files need none to little processing. I think of it as I did shooting film where I'd try to nail my exposure and do as little processing as I could to get a satisfactory result.

I realize there are "shoots" where I import several files that are similar and would benefit from batch processing but I've never taken time to orient myself that way. I process each file similarly, however when I apply certain settings, I have those in mind to replicate from one file to the next quickly.

In processing the DNG, I will often apply auto and get a sense of how I feel about it, but almost always, dialing exposure back to "flat". Then in Photoshop, I use Curves, and treat the curve according to "zones" as I'd have done in a darkroom. I never formally did zone system, but I am aware of the thinking and practice and in my dilettante way, try to adhere because it makes sense to me. The MM really makes that way of seeing and shooting come alive and that is in large part my attraction to the camera.

David

Sharing this because it is an early image I made with my MM (Zeiss 50mm f 1.5 Sonnar) and because I want to pay tribute to the best dog ever. My kids and I just put him to rest following a short but fierce battle with a tumor on the larynx. RIP Frankie boy.

 

[Huss]

LR then NikFx SilverFx

 

[Larry Cloetta]

Sharing this because it is an early image I made with my MM (Zeiss 50mm f 1.5 Sonnar) and because I want to pay tribute to the best dog ever. My kids and I just put him to rest following a short but fierce battle with a tumor on the larynx. RIP Frankie boy.

David,

Nice photo, but mostly, sorry for your loss, those are tough. Just had to put one of mine down a month ago, it’s hard.

 

[Huss]

I am a user of the MM for some time now, and have been using Photoshop from conversion of DNG and staying with Photoshop to finish the images I make. I don't begin to profess that my way is even the most efficient. My son has been after me to go to Lightroom and I likely will here in the near future.

I agree that the files need none to little processing. I think of it as I did shooting film where I'd try to nail my exposure and do as little processing as I could to get a satisfactory result.

I realize there are "shoots" where I import several files that are similar and would benefit from batch processing but I've never taken time to orient myself that way. I process each file similarly, however when I apply certain settings, I have those in mind to replicate from one file to the next quickly.

In processing the DNG, I will often apply auto and get a sense of how I feel about it, but almost always, dialing exposure back to "flat". Then in Photoshop, I use Curves, and treat the curve according to "zones" as I'd have done in a darkroom. I never formally did zone system, but I am aware of the thinking and practice and in my dilettante way, try to adhere because it makes sense to me. The MM really makes that way of seeing and shooting come alive and that is in large part my attraction to the camera.

David

Sharing this because it is an early image I made with my MM (Zeiss 50mm f 1.5 Sonnar) and because I want to pay tribute to the best dog ever. My kids and I just put him to rest following a short but fierce battle with a tumor on the larynx. RIP Frankie boy.

Oh man.. what a beautiful boy. So sorry.

 

[DwF]

Thank you Larry and Huss!

Words can never begin to capture those feelings, but pics help 🙂 My son and I just wondered off with cameras this gray day in the Northwest and regardless of whether we "got anything" the bonding also with my daughter today through the event and these past few days leading up is something I will always cherish and I know they will as well.

Apologies hijacking this cool thread!

David