isorgb
Well-known
Yes, I agree. 40mm for R-D1 is fine, but personally I prefer 35mm (eq 50mm), unfortunately I don't have 35mm.
I have M-Rokkor 40/2 and I like to use it from time to time.
Both from my M-Rokkor with F2
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I have M-Rokkor 40/2 and I like to use it from time to time.
Both from my M-Rokkor with F2
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Johnmcd
Well-known
Love the B/W!
guyplatt
NewToRangefinders
Wow.
Makes me want to run out and buy this for my RD-1.
Makes me want to run out and buy this for my RD-1.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
You should see John's monkey series, that really got the GAS going for some.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82108&highlight=bali
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82108&highlight=bali
guyplatt
NewToRangefinders
You should see John's monkey series, that really got the GAS going for some.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82108&highlight=bali
Yeah, great images. Thanks for the link
*runs off to search for a 1.4/40*
guyplatt
NewToRangefinders
Help with the post processing
Help with the post processing
I love your post processing John. Care to describe it?
I got a 40/1.4 finally, really love it. Here is a shot I like but would be interested in alternative processing (from anyone actually).
http://www.guyplatt.com/Family/Noah/EPS3364-529/784601362_UY73B-X2.jpg
Help with the post processing
All taken at 800 iso - mostly F2 with some F1.4
Cheers - John
I love your post processing John. Care to describe it?
I got a 40/1.4 finally, really love it. Here is a shot I like but would be interested in alternative processing (from anyone actually).
http://www.guyplatt.com/Family/Noah/EPS3364-529/784601362_UY73B-X2.jpg

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pagpow
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I know what you mean. Up close I usually cheat a little to the left when shooting portrait mode or up a little in landscape.
Agree w. the framing problems, though my experience has been that it cuts off more of the bottom than I expect -- so I need to cheat down. marginal problem though, for me.
Johnmcd
Well-known
I love your post processing John. Care to describe it?
I got a 40/1.4 finally, really love it. Here is a shot I like but would be interested in alternative processing (from anyone actually).
Hi Guy,
Firstly, great shot. I love the composition and the contrast.
My own processing is usually to shoot raw and then use Epson Raw as a plugin within CS2. Within Epson Raw I then decide on colour or sepia (as seen in the baby shots) and some exposure adjustment. Then save to CS2.
In CS2 I adjust levels and resize with some unsharp mask.
That's about it really
Keep the images coming!
John
djonesii
Well-known
I really like this combo .....
If anyone cares to look at the whole set, they are here:
http://www.private.jonesii.net/2010 02 05 bush science night/index.html
Dave

If anyone cares to look at the whole set, they are here:
http://www.private.jonesii.net/2010 02 05 bush science night/index.html
Dave
back alley
IMAGES
rd1 with 40/1.4 sc



Johnmcd
Well-known
Great colours, Back Alley!
back alley
IMAGES
thanks!
the 40 is a pretty amazing lens.
the 40 is a pretty amazing lens.
guyplatt
NewToRangefinders
Hi Guy,
Firstly, great shot. I love the composition and the contrast.
My own processing is usually to shoot raw and then use Epson Raw as a plugin within CS2. Within Epson Raw I then decide on colour or sepia (as seen in the baby shots) and some exposure adjustment. Then save to CS2.
In CS2 I adjust levels and resize with some unsharp mask.
That's about it really
Keep the images coming!
John
Perfect. I have never tried Epson PhotoRAW but I did now. I couldn't figure out how to get it as a plugin to CS4 (probably have to find the installation disk) but I see that I can get a really nice sepia effect with it.
I have been shooting RAW + B/W jpg (which is what my earlier image was) then adding a little contrast. I couldn't get anything quite like your PP though (now perhaps I can get closer).
regards
Guy
guyplatt
NewToRangefinders
Wonderful images
Wonderful images
I like the series a lot (even is I was scared of the title).
regards
Guy
Wonderful images
I really like this combo .....
If anyone cares to look at the whole set, they are here:
Dave
I like the series a lot (even is I was scared of the title).
regards
Guy
aldobonnard
Well-known
Johnmcd, more than very nice pictures, really.
Original R-D1 B&W / Epson raw BW, or photoshop'd ?
Original R-D1 B&W / Epson raw BW, or photoshop'd ?
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
See post no 28.
Johnmcd
Well-known
Perfect. I have never tried Epson PhotoRAW but I did now. I couldn't figure out how to get it as a plugin to CS4 (probably have to find the installation disk) but I see that I can get a really nice sepia effect with it.
I have been shooting RAW + B/W jpg (which is what my earlier image was) then adding a little contrast. I couldn't get anything quite like your PP though (now perhaps I can get closer).
regards
Guy
Guy,
I can't remember how I got Epson Raw to automatically come up when the image is selected in Bridge but I'm sure a google search will show how.
I find that Epson Raw, though it looks a little dated, does the best job with the R-D1 files and the sepia is spot on. The colour shots also have a special 'old colour film' look IMHO.
The monkey shots show a colour that I can never get with my 20D or E-P1 - it is totally R-D1 and Epson Raw (like the colours in back alley's last image).
Cheers - John
guyplatt
NewToRangefinders
Default program
Default program
No problem getting Epson RAW to load when double clicking an image (just set default program on windows). I thought that the plugin might be more useful but now I load the RAW files into Epson RAW and then export them for further processing in Lightroom or PS.
I overdid the first sepia conversions though .. I can see that I need to tone them down a bit .. actually having a second look when posted here it doesnt' look so bad. Yours are a bit lighter though -- probably had more light
thanks for sharing your techniques.
Guy
Default program
Guy,
I can't remember how I got Epson Raw to automatically come up when the image is selected in Bridge but I'm sure a google search will show how.
I find that Epson Raw, though it looks a little dated, does the best job with the R-D1 files and the sepia is spot on. The colour shots also have a special 'old colour film' look IMHO.
The monkey shots show a colour that I can never get with my 20D or E-P1 - it is totally R-D1 and Epson Raw (like the colours in back alley's last image).
Cheers - John
No problem getting Epson RAW to load when double clicking an image (just set default program on windows). I thought that the plugin might be more useful but now I load the RAW files into Epson RAW and then export them for further processing in Lightroom or PS.
I overdid the first sepia conversions though .. I can see that I need to tone them down a bit .. actually having a second look when posted here it doesnt' look so bad. Yours are a bit lighter though -- probably had more light

thanks for sharing your techniques.
Guy
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