Pymm
"Clacker"
You don't have to reply to this thread, I just need to keep on telling people how excited I am with the results of my Leica .... (My wife is starting to avoid me!)
I did a few rolls to get the hang of it, now I roughly can read the camera I have made some serious rolls, Iford 50, APX100, TRI-x and HP4 man do these prints come out beautiful, every film clearly has it's distinctive qualities which are clearer to see with the M6 than with my Hassleblad.
I have the 35mm asph which is very middle of the road (footprint-wise) but has beatifull, do you call it rendition ?
And then my Elmar 2.8 50mm, what a great character this lens has, it sort of 3-D's your print, gives it depth make sit come alive somehow, allthough pretty cheap lens wise, I really love this lens, it produces beautifull "film-Noirish" images
So very pleased as well with the rangefinder concept, need som time and film to get the hang of it, but it's thourough and fast.
As for the argument of not being able to speedload leica's ..... testikels, this goes pretty fast once you'v done it a couple of times.
The supposably quiet shutter sound, indeed... I don't really need it, but it is a pleasure to hear, like the humble rumble of a 1935 indian, a 1966 jensen interceptor ....
I have done 2 scans with my epson flatbed which are in the gallery, not really please about the 35mm quality of the epson, I use it mainly for mid-size.
I am checking out film scanners and as soon as I have one I hope to bore you all to death with my leica film uploads ....
Yes I love my leica .....
I did a few rolls to get the hang of it, now I roughly can read the camera I have made some serious rolls, Iford 50, APX100, TRI-x and HP4 man do these prints come out beautiful, every film clearly has it's distinctive qualities which are clearer to see with the M6 than with my Hassleblad.
I have the 35mm asph which is very middle of the road (footprint-wise) but has beatifull, do you call it rendition ?
And then my Elmar 2.8 50mm, what a great character this lens has, it sort of 3-D's your print, gives it depth make sit come alive somehow, allthough pretty cheap lens wise, I really love this lens, it produces beautifull "film-Noirish" images
So very pleased as well with the rangefinder concept, need som time and film to get the hang of it, but it's thourough and fast.
As for the argument of not being able to speedload leica's ..... testikels, this goes pretty fast once you'v done it a couple of times.
The supposably quiet shutter sound, indeed... I don't really need it, but it is a pleasure to hear, like the humble rumble of a 1935 indian, a 1966 jensen interceptor ....
I have done 2 scans with my epson flatbed which are in the gallery, not really please about the 35mm quality of the epson, I use it mainly for mid-size.
I am checking out film scanners and as soon as I have one I hope to bore you all to death with my leica film uploads ....
Yes I love my leica .....
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
You're hooked now, congrats!
Todd
Todd
ywenz
Veteran
where is your gallery link? it's not in your signature.
I'm also in the same boat, trying to decide whether or not I need to buy a film scanner. What made you decide?
I'm also in the same boat, trying to decide whether or not I need to buy a film scanner. What made you decide?
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Good grief... I'm not alone!
I carry one of my Leicas with at almost all times. I really like the quality of color and the sharpness even at wide apertures. These cameras are also a craftsman's dream: so well built, so well designed... Simplicity is the key here.
Scanners... Don't worry much. Your scans (alas, but this comes with the territory) will always be a bit soft, whether you use a film or flatbed scanner, so you must rely on your sharpening skills. After drooling a lot over dedicated film scanners, I ended up with a flatbed with a transparency adapter. Sure, it's a bit soft, but then, I've learned to scan by trial and error.
Good luck and stay hooked!
I carry one of my Leicas with at almost all times. I really like the quality of color and the sharpness even at wide apertures. These cameras are also a craftsman's dream: so well built, so well designed... Simplicity is the key here.
Scanners... Don't worry much. Your scans (alas, but this comes with the territory) will always be a bit soft, whether you use a film or flatbed scanner, so you must rely on your sharpening skills. After drooling a lot over dedicated film scanners, I ended up with a flatbed with a transparency adapter. Sure, it's a bit soft, but then, I've learned to scan by trial and error.
Good luck and stay hooked!
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Resistence is futile
I have carried mine virtually every day since I got it; interestingly enough, today I don't have it with me because I had to leave in such a hurry. I feel so naked!! I forgot my wallet and my cellphone too.
I have carried mine virtually every day since I got it; interestingly enough, today I don't have it with me because I had to leave in such a hurry. I feel so naked!! I forgot my wallet and my cellphone too.
Pymm
"Clacker"
- Todd, Hooked, HOOKED ? .... yeah, theres a little barok church down the road from where I live, I allways test my new stuff, be it lenses, film, cameras etc. out on the interior, the lightning situation is difficult to capture, the details enormously fine a delicate and I must say the 35mm produced similar result to my Hassleblad on a 20x30cm print. The elmar however made the ancient place come alive, added something to the picture that I havent seen ever before (on one of my pics that is) .... yep, thats the thing I get hooked on.
Ywenz and Solarez .... with all my 6x6 work I only print about 30% (max) of the film I shoot. The rest I keep electronically archived by means of scanning. I want the quality to resemble the original picture, not the tone or sharpness but the atmosphere of the pic. The 4870 is certainly good enough for my mid-format, but I have seen scans from 35mm film on a dedicated film scanner that genuinly looks "correct" .. not perfect but good. this is actually what I want to achieve, OK looking scans on my screen..... but I would agree with anyone that 500-700€ is a lot of money for a scanner, you could get a good lens for that amount, but then every has it's price and it's value (subjective) so that is what mede me decide to get a film scanner.... I am happy with my prints, they hang on walls, not only mine but others too, I want to be happy with my electronic thingie too, even knowing the imperfection of digitality I want my scans to represent the quality of my photos as I intended them to be ... Make sense ?
Add-On: Over the years I have collected dome pretty expensive hardware which in combination with the right choice of film and chemicals enables me to represent my views/thoughts/intentions etc. dont want to screw up on this because of 300$
Hope you know what I mean
Ywenz and Solarez .... with all my 6x6 work I only print about 30% (max) of the film I shoot. The rest I keep electronically archived by means of scanning. I want the quality to resemble the original picture, not the tone or sharpness but the atmosphere of the pic. The 4870 is certainly good enough for my mid-format, but I have seen scans from 35mm film on a dedicated film scanner that genuinly looks "correct" .. not perfect but good. this is actually what I want to achieve, OK looking scans on my screen..... but I would agree with anyone that 500-700€ is a lot of money for a scanner, you could get a good lens for that amount, but then every has it's price and it's value (subjective) so that is what mede me decide to get a film scanner.... I am happy with my prints, they hang on walls, not only mine but others too, I want to be happy with my electronic thingie too, even knowing the imperfection of digitality I want my scans to represent the quality of my photos as I intended them to be ... Make sense ?
Add-On: Over the years I have collected dome pretty expensive hardware which in combination with the right choice of film and chemicals enables me to represent my views/thoughts/intentions etc. dont want to screw up on this because of 300$
Hope you know what I mean
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richard_l
Well-known
Most people overlook the Elmar because they want the extra stop of the Summicron, but thereby they are missing one of the most distinctive lenses in the Leica lineup. The Elmar can make some photos almost seem to dance. I have the latest Summicron, but I can't resist using the Elmar most of the time.Pymm said:
FrankS
Registered User
Don't do this to me, Richard!
Pymm
"Clacker"
One of my favorite 6x6's is the Rolleiflex 3,5T which has a tessar design lens, probably not the best for color, but B&W is top....
And musn't forget the looks of the elmar, I personally love the lens and the look, but some leica users might find it a bit to thin.....
And musn't forget the looks of the elmar, I personally love the lens and the look, but some leica users might find it a bit to thin.....
jja
Well-known
You don't need to spend a lot of money for a dedicated film scanner. Although the Konica Minolta Scan Dual IV gets mixed reviews, I've had good luck with it and I'm happy with its scans (using the inexpensive Vuescan software). It runs less than $250.
I'm like Frank, I wish people would stop talking about the wondrous qualities of the Elmar b/c now I want one too!
I'm like Frank, I wish people would stop talking about the wondrous qualities of the Elmar b/c now I want one too!
richard_l
Well-known
Sorry, Frank, nobody who likes 50mm should be without the latest Elmar-M. It's still a modified Tessar, but it has a different signature from the previous versions. It is very crisp, almost the opposite of a wide open Summitar.
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It's still a modified Tessar, but it has a different signature from the previous versions. It is very crisp, almost the opposite of a wide open Summitar.Elmar Elmar Elmar Elmar
FrankS
Registered User
Aw, heck! It's only the Summar and Elmar I'm missing anyway, might as well keep an eye open.
Will
Well-known
gabrielma said:I feel so naked!! QUOTE]
This description...
...so passionate!
richard_l said:Sorry, Frank, nobody who likes 50mm should be without the latest Elmar-M.
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This is not helpful, mate...
ywenz
Veteran
gabrielma said:Resistence is futile
I have carried mine virtually every day since I got it; interestingly enough, today I don't have it with me because I had to leave in such a hurry. I feel so naked!! I forgot my wallet and my cellphone too.
I had hoped the Leica can be a portable "in your pocket" type of camera, but alas, wish did not come to fruition. It actually feels more fragile(I know it' silly) than my DSLR to carry. Maybe becaues it has worser handling? How are you carrying your's around with you all the time?
Hektor
Leicapile
A IIIa with an Elmar IS a pocket camera,
DSLR's are boat anchors, if not now they will be in 3 yrs time
DSLR's are boat anchors, if not now they will be in 3 yrs time
FPjohn
Well-known
Hello:
portability of Leica: Ltm+Elmar>M3+Elmar>M+Summicron=M+Telelmarit>M+Summilux.IMHO
It is also hard to beat a Barnack Leica wth the 25mm CV Skopar.
Yours
Frank
portability of Leica: Ltm+Elmar>M3+Elmar>M+Summicron=M+Telelmarit>M+Summilux.IMHO
It is also hard to beat a Barnack Leica wth the 25mm CV Skopar.
Yours
Frank
Hektor
Leicapile
What about M3 with collapseable 90,
Lovely vintage kit and lovely vintage pics,
I agree about the 25.
Lovely vintage kit and lovely vintage pics,
I agree about the 25.
FPjohn
Well-known
On a carefully calibrated scale
On a carefully calibrated scale
Hello:
M3+Elmar=M3+Col 90mm Elmar
Yours
Frank
On a carefully calibrated scale
Hello:
M3+Elmar=M3+Col 90mm Elmar
Yours
Frank