street stuff with M4+J-12

[Florian1234]

After thinking about getting a newer 35mm lens - either a Nokton 35/1.4 MC or a used Summicron 35 Ver. III or IV - I want to show you my latest efforts with the J-12.

They are much better, since I got knowledge how to handle that histogramm before scanning - in addition I put the apperture on 8 mostly.

Here are a few examples:

1) some documentary shots from a big demonstration in my hometown:

2) And from a trip to Cologne some weekends ago:

Equippment used: Leica M4 with Jupiter-12 (35/2.8) lens, Adox CHM 400 film, developed in D76 1+1 and scanned on Epson V500.

Comments/critique are very welcome!

I just ordered a yellow filter. Maybe this will even increase the contrast. But I'm not sure yet.

 

[rover]

A yellow filter should definitely increase the contrast. That said, I really like the shots a lot. Admittedly, I prefer a lower contrast image. I think you found a good mix of lens film and developer for my taste. Looking at the first two shots in which the contrast is least, both include portions of the brighter sky. Perhaps a hood will also help, though I believe the J12 has a very deeply set front element.

 

[blazejs]

Great shots! I would increase some contrast after scanning though. You can use Photoshop, curves and shape the curve in something like S shape, something like this:

 

[pvdhaar]

Hi Florian,

great pictures! Nice to see you're giving the M4 a thorough workout!

 

[payasam]

Nowadays a yellow filter is not the only way to increase contrast. By contrast (oops), I don't find my J-12 low in contrast.

 

[Florian1234]

Peter, thanks. Was a very good transaction we did with the M4. 🙂

 

[xayraa33]

you got some great results with that J 12.

 

[helen.HH]

Lovely Shots... in particular #4
beautiful range in Tones!!
Best-H 😎