Leica M Monochrom: best pics
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airfrogusmc
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50mm C-Sonnar f 1.5
This is a piece of glass that I have at home that dates back perhaps to the mid-nineties. It is infused with silver and the smoke-like shape in the glass is a rich pink color. Mike is also a photographer, working in Medium Format, Tri-X and HC-110 rarely printing larger than 8x10. His images are rich in texture and reflect an understanding of light and his medium of B&W Gel Silver beautifully.
David
That glass is beautiful as is your image.
DwF
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Thank you Allen! Mike's work got more interesting after 9/11 He did a very cool series of obelisk-like figures with several on a base and in a row, each with a unique shape creating a sort of skyline. Very architectural but beautifully controlled and delicate. Just retired he is looking to do some more medium format.....8x10s 🙂
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Kamurah
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M9 Monochrom with Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 Ultron
DwF
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Hanging in Gastown, Vancouver
Hanging in Gastown, Vancouver
35mm Summicron v4
Hanging in Gastown, Vancouver
35mm Summicron v4
harlequin
Fumbling
This is such beautiful work.
airfrogusmc
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Thank you.
helen.HH
To Light & Love ...
many years late to the Original Monochrom Party...
soon to learn the ropes to a new camera/sensor
Any tips , suggestions for Me ...
Will start shooting this Monday upon its arrival... has new sensor, 1 yr warranty
using either a 35 2.8 Summaron or a 25 Biogon / yellow filter on occasion
Thank You!
soon to learn the ropes to a new camera/sensor
Any tips , suggestions for Me ...
Will start shooting this Monday upon its arrival... has new sensor, 1 yr warranty
using either a 35 2.8 Summaron or a 25 Biogon / yellow filter on occasion
Thank You!
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Expose for the highlights -- pretend you have slide film in the camera. Shoot DNG. Enjoy.
Larry Cloetta
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Congrats, Helen! Looking forward to your explorations.
Kamurah
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I agree with what Vince said....the Monochrom can reach into shadows very well...but once a highlight is blown....
Also...do not let the initial output deter you. It can look rather flat at first, but this camera really has a lot of latitude for PP. Shoot like it's chrome (slide), post process like it's film. 😉
Enjoy it....I think the M9M produces some of the most unique output from any digital camera.
Oh! also consider getting a thumb grip for the hot shoe. It adds a bit of stability / security when handling IMO.
Also...do not let the initial output deter you. It can look rather flat at first, but this camera really has a lot of latitude for PP. Shoot like it's chrome (slide), post process like it's film. 😉
Enjoy it....I think the M9M produces some of the most unique output from any digital camera.
Oh! also consider getting a thumb grip for the hot shoe. It adds a bit of stability / security when handling IMO.
DwF
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Welcome Helen! I bet this thread is about to get some new life with your contributions. The M9M should be a perfect companion for you. Vince's advice is good, of course. Looking forward to seeing what you see through that finder 🙂
David
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DwF
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Korean Food in Gastown, Vancouver
Korean Food in Gastown, Vancouver
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CharlesDAMorgan
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I really look forward to seeing what it can do for you Helen!
robert blu
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I like this thread (even if I have no mono M) because of so many good photos here. I'm sure Helen's contribution will be excellent and make this thread even more interesting and dangerous ...(I do not need one more camera!).
icebear
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Hi Helen,
finally 😀 congratulations !!! And welcome to the long term party.😉
You will have to learn interpreting the histogram and check for the highlights. Don't be scared though ... I have seen people shooting with -2 correction all the time, no matter what and up with underexposed images. Expose "to the right", i.e. catch as much light as possible but not as much as on BW negative film 😉.
I recommend to have a light yellow filter on the lens all the time. It definately helps to protect the highlights and increases contrast just a little. You have to put in some effort with the MM to get the basis for best image quality at time of exposure. How the final image will look like is a matter of your post processing preferences. I am curious how you will like the digital bw output compared to the character of analog film.
Enjoy the ride, always here to help.🙂
Richard G
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M9 Monochrom with Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 Ultron
Really nice. Intimate, revealing and bite.
Kamurah
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Wow. Very kind words... Thank you!
airfrogusmc
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Richard G
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Can't wait to see Helen's shots.
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