Leica M Monochrom: best pics

[cz23]

Really like that last shot John - great timing and perspective, good use of light and dark areas.

Thanks, Vince. A lucky whim shot while out intending to shoot something completely different.

John

 

[cz23]

Recent randomness from downtown Chicago....

 

[thart2009]

I'm a newbie with this camera. I like it a lot..


Take a little trip with me.. by Tom Hart, on Flickr

 

[cz23]

Tom, I'm not seeing your photo. - John

 

[thart2009]

Tom, I'm not seeing your photo. - John

Thanks John.. fixed I think.

 

[cz23]

Thanks John.. fixed I think.

Yes, it's there now. Congrats on your new camera. Which version?

John

 

[thart2009]

Yes, it's there now. Congrats on your new camera. Which version?

John

Thanks John. M246. One more for tonight. Zeiss 50mm F2 Planar; And a bit of a crop -->

. by Tom Hart, on Flickr

 

[cz23]

That's really wonderful, Tom, both content and processing.

I also use a 50 Planar, but I like your softer rendering more than what I usually end up with. Maybe it's the sensor difference, or this particular instance of lighting, but you have me wondering if I might be over-processing.

John

 

[cz23]

A new addition to my ongoing "Alone in the City" series.

 

[thart2009]

That's really wonderful, Tom, both content and processing.

I also use a 50 Planar, but I like your softer rendering more than what I usually end up with. Maybe it's the sensor difference, or this particular instance of lighting, but you have me wondering if I might be over-processing.

John

Thanks again, John. It was shot at 5000iso and cropped down by a bit more than 50%. AND I probably missed the focus a tad. I keep thinking I would like to try a modern Leica 50mm, but I just seem to really like the Planar. And off course I have a kid who just graduated from college and another heading there soon..

 

[thart2009]

Very nice! Checked the series on your website and it is wonderful too. I REALLY liked the images in your In Color series. Wow.

A new addition to my ongoing "Alone in the City" series.

 

[cz23]

Thanks again, John. It was shot at 5000iso and cropped down by a bit more than 50%. AND I probably missed the focus a tad. I keep thinking I would like to try a modern Leica 50mm, but I just seem to really like the Planar. And off course I have a kid who just graduated from college and another heading there soon..

The ZM 50 is said to be very modern. I'm leaning the opposite way and am considering a 50 Canon LTM or similar.

My youngest also just graduated, so I'm thankfully now done with that parenting responsibility. 😉

Thanks for the compliment on the color. I shoot color rarely, but when I do I like it to be about the color. Going though that gallery again, I'd say it needs some editing.

John

 

[icebear]

I also use the Planar a lot on my MM.
Here something that turned kind of abstract by cropping:

 

[airfrogusmc]

Good stuff John. I really liked the series Alone in the City

My MM just came back from Leica. Thought for sure I was having sensor issues but I guess it just needed a good cleaning. So they cleaned and adjusted without a sensor replace at NO CHARGE....

 

[Luke_Miller]

Here's the reason for my haitus. Also my MM had to have its corroded sensor replaced.

Glad to see you back, Michael 🙂

 

[cz23]

Good stuff John. I really liked the series Alone in the City

My MM just came back from Leica. Thought for sure I was having sensor issues but I guess it just needed a good cleaning. So they cleaned and adjusted without a sensor replace at NO CHARGE....

Thanks, Allen. It's been a ongoing project. I like the notion of us little people alone among large urban structures.

I'm sort of hoping my MM shows corrosion and gets the upgrade. I'd love to get it over with. This service and CCD availability can't last forever.

I get a lot of spots with white rings but they always clean off. I asked Dan Tamarkin to have a look recently and he saw no evidence of corrosion. But I'm planning to send mine to Leica for inspection this winter. Just don't want to part with it in prime shooting time.

How long did your round trip take?

John

 

[cz23]

Here's the reason for my haitus. Also my MM had to have its corroded sensor replaced.

Ah, so two newborns in the house.... Welcome back.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks, Allen. It's been a ongoing project. I like the notion of us little people alone among large urban structures.

I'm sort of hoping my MM shows corrosion and gets the upgrade. I'd love to get it over with. This service and CCD availability can't last forever.

I get a lot of spots with white rings but they always clean off. I asked Dan Tamarkin to have a look recently and he saw no evidence of corrosion. But I'm planning to send mine to Leica for inspection this winter. Just don't want to part with it in prime shooting time.

How long did your round trip take?

John

Yeah John I was hoping to get the sensor issue out of the way too. I really thought there was an issue. Total almost 2 months turn around but NO CHARGE. I really missed my MM. Glad it's back.

I think your project has some legs so keep up the good work.

On my receipt it lists separately
Clean Check and Adjust Image Sensor
Clean 4 Way Switch
Check to GWO
Upgrade Firmware
Goodwill Warranty

I have been told that goodwill warranty is a sensor replacement so I stand corrected.

Thank you Leica.....

I just talked to Leica NJ and they said that it was just clean, checked and adjusted but the sensor did not need replacing.

 

[Bruno Gracia]

Sin título by Bruno Gracia, en Flickr

 

[Bruno Gracia]

Sin título by Bruno Gracia, en Flickr