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    Leica 50mm woes

    Thanks for doing this, Matt. I think one could do fine with either 50 Nokton. As Iā€™ve mentioned, the one major flaw Iā€™ve found in my LTM ā€1.5ā€ is that high contrast out of focus edges can look jarringly jittery in close-focused wide-open shots. Another more subtle drawback is a bit of muddiness...
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    Leica 50mm woes

    Matt, could you post a couple of photos that illustrate the pictorial differences you mention between the Voigtlander (older) 50/1.5 and the new 50/1.2? I too have them both. I bought the 1.2 when I saw that Voigtlander had solved the 1.5ā€™s problem of very harsh, wiry background bokeh in...
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    Leica The "Leica during COVID confinement" thread

    What are you doing during these crazy times? Post pictures! I'll start. I play chamber music online using Jamulus and JamKazam, special low-latency apps. There are challenges, but it works. (M10-P, Voigtlander 21/4, self timer, camera supported on cardboard box). We continue to be amused...
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    Leica Showcase Leitz DR (Dual Range) f2/50mm Summicron

    I have a "gelded" DR Summicron. About 11 years ago, I had DAG machine down the close-focus cam so it no longer hit the back of my M8. No regrets--I'd rather have a lens I can use than a shelf queen. It's correct that the close focus range no longer works with the RF. But actually, close focus...
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    Leica IR photography with M8

    The R72 filter arrived today. So... This is my front yard: This is my front yard on infrared: Any questions? :-) Leica M8, 35/2 Summicron IV at f/5.6. Hoya R72* filter for the IR shot. Best IR obtained using the right-hand f/2 DOF mark, based on a very quick hand-held test. The M8 TTL...
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    Leica IR photography with M8

    Desperate times call for desperate measures. I've still got my old M8. Its excess IR sensitivity ought to make it a good IR camera. Accordingly, today I ordered an R72 IR filter and a couple of step-up rings. I might as well try something new while ā€œThe Plagueā€œ has curtailed my musical...
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    Leica KAF-18500 CCD used in the M9 and M Monochrom is discontinued, Sensor replacement no longer possible

    I never sold my M8. My ā€œHenriā€ MM has the newer replacement sensor. So Iā€™ve got CCDs. They have become specialty cameras since I gave myself a ā€œwelcome to Medicareā€ birthday present of an M10-P. But I still love the MM for sure. Iā€™m about to try some IR photography with the M8. Something new to...
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    Micro 4/3 Heads-up: E-M5 III firmware update resets all settings!

    If you donā€™t get a software solution, there is a pencil and paper solution. Go to wrotniak.net . He has a section on many Olympus cameras including a comprehensive listing of the cameras options. Iā€™ve use that with my EM-5 (original model) for years. I printed out the list, and circled or...
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    Leica 50mm woes

    The first thing to ask yourself is: "What kind of pictures do I want to take?" Then also, "How much size and weight am I willing to put up with?" And, "Is there some kind of rendering that I really like?" Go for a lens that "sees" like you do, and handles the way you want. Try out different...
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    Leica Is anybody else out there wanting an M10?

    In an ideal world, I would like an M10. In the real world, I'm sitting on the fence. These days I mostly use a micro 4/3 camera (Oly E-M5 and fast primes), and sometimes my (original) M Monochrome. My M8 and film M6 are mostly idle. I'm of an age when focusing the RF is not as fast and easy...
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    Leica Showcase Leica M Monochrom

    From a recent classical concert I attended: M Monchrome and 1980s 90mm Summicron M at f/2.8. Enjoy! --Peter
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