fstops
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Anyone who has dabbled in digital B&W for a long time will never even consider a sensor without RGB channels. You want as much info in the raw file as possible.
The resolution and sharpness of MM is in fact a drawback because in b&w a softer, less detailed look lends itself to smooth tonal transition and it has been the main characteristic of B&w film since it beginning... Most digital B&W is spoiled by too much sharpening which is like a compulsion among lots of photographers.
The resolution and sharpness of MM is in fact a drawback because in b&w a softer, less detailed look lends itself to smooth tonal transition and it has been the main characteristic of B&w film since it beginning... Most digital B&W is spoiled by too much sharpening which is like a compulsion among lots of photographers.
tightsqueez
Well-known
A simple boolean search on Google will bring up enough DNG files to play with. There is also a Flickr group with images taken with the Monochrom (some jpegs up to full res.) While a DNG will give more adjustment leeway, a jpeg is sufficient.
Flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1891662@N25/
One negative thing I am seeing with this camera is the tendency to produce pinstripe banding in deep shadows at any ISO (even 320), much like my three M9's did. It doesn't happen all the time but if you look… you'll find it. It is very subtle and highly unlikely a deal breaker in my opinion.
Flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1891662@N25/
One negative thing I am seeing with this camera is the tendency to produce pinstripe banding in deep shadows at any ISO (even 320), much like my three M9's did. It doesn't happen all the time but if you look… you'll find it. It is very subtle and highly unlikely a deal breaker in my opinion.
Peter David Grant
Well-known
Really enjoyed your set, keep up the great work and enjoy yourself.
Orbiter
Established
Thanks for posting the photos, nice to see some results from this camera.
emraphoto
Veteran
i was thinking along the same lines really. i mean none of this as an attack or criticism but none of the work looks like tri-x that i know nor tmax 400? if anything, it resembles neopan 400 on my screen (which is NOT a bad thing as i love that stuff).
is this discrepancy a result of the Silver Efex processing?
emraphoto
Veteran
Hi Helen here are the originals without processing...very very grey, lots of tonal range.
out of pure curiosity leicashot... would an original be possible? i respect and understand if this is not something you want to do.
louisbrown08
Member
Great work, an MM coupled with a M9-p or say and m10 would be the perfect digital setup.
leicashot
Well-known
Thanks for asking nicely. I'm happy to send to you if you email me your request.
kristian
Vincent.G
Well-known
I like the original versions better. Smoother and lusher look. The processed files look "too sharp" to my eye... but hey you are the photographer, not me!
Great job! I want a M9M too!
leicashot
Well-known
I like the original versions better. Smoother and lusher look. The processed files look "too sharp" to my eye... but hey you are the photographer, not me!
Great job! I want a M9M too!
There's no best way to do any of this, and the same goes for darkroom processing....we do what we personally like. When it comes to this line of work i process in a way that best fits how i saw the scene, and what I was trying to achieve at the time of exposure. I don't shoot and process after effects. I try to stay as close to the real deal as possible, even if that means the end effect is different to what people are expecting.
I just to what makes me happiest
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Hi Helen here are the originals without processing...very very grey, lots of tonal range.
Uhm...
Could we please have one of those Katy Perry Sydney shots in RAW to play with...? :angel:
(Look at the tags, right hand side)
harf harf harf
Pirate
Guitar playing Fotografer
Well darn-it, now I'm looking to see how many guitars I'd have to sell to get an MM!
leicashot
Well-known
Uhm...
Could we please have one of those Katy Perry Sydney shots in RAW to play with...? :angel:
(Look at the tags, right hand side)
harf harf harf
haha, can't do, those files weren't taken with a Rangefinder Camera...against forum policy i believe
photony texas
Light Sensitive
I sold one of my favorite synthesizers and a M2, still selling stuff
I'm happy with the decision, it's a great tool.
I'm happy with the decision, it's a great tool.
leicashot
Well-known
That's going to be the case for many, myself included. Enjoy and share some work in this thread too
Probably...
inzite
Well-known
very nice shots, i think the mm gives great potential for post processing.
Dirk
Privatier
The quality of the images exceeds anything else I've seen from digital. The camera looks like a game changer to me!
roundg
Well-known
Excellent dynamic range and film look. I love the pictures.
daveywaugh
Blah
A few months ago my mantra (like many people's) was digital for colour and film for black and white. I agree - the MM is a game changer. The results are wonderful. The OP's pics here are particularly superb.
For me I'll still continue with Acros and Tri-X in an M3 (and actually Portra for colour too) but I can see why people would move up to the MM. I still love the darkroom too much, and simply don't have the funds but one day...
I really enjoy seeing the results from the MM so keep posting guys!
For me I'll still continue with Acros and Tri-X in an M3 (and actually Portra for colour too) but I can see why people would move up to the MM. I still love the darkroom too much, and simply don't have the funds but one day...
I really enjoy seeing the results from the MM so keep posting guys!