Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 10/20/04 10:10 AM, "Daniel Ridings" <daniel.ridings@edd.uio.no> wrote: >> Helps to post the URL: >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/thlrlgrp/PhotoAlbum7.html > > Thanks, I was waiting patiently for that. > > Something strikes me. It seems that digital lends itself (or encourages) > more static shots. Landscapes, careful compositions and the like. Your > last two shots disprove me and I'm insinuating anything about your shots > so much as the way I react myself. Perhaps it's because we don't know the > cameras inside and out that we set things up, take careful exposure, take > our time. Not as many grab shots. In a way, it's more difficult (unless > you have a SLR or a good viewfinder). Stretching out the arms to frame a > shot can be disturbing. > > Anyway, thanks for yours! > > Best, > Daniel > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information You make a good point, Daniel. I find I like working with rangefinders precisely because it make me think about composition, exposure etc., possibly the exact opposite of others on the list. Most of these images were taken slowly, the accuracy of the viewfinder is somewhat dubious as suggested elsewhere on this list, but I found that using the 3E didn't pose a problem. The VC lenses were infinitely worse when it came to focusing than the Leica glass. Don't ask me why. The best digital I own, a Canon 1Ds, is also the best point and shoot I own. Twist on a 28-135 zoom and snap away. The shots of the glassblowers were taken to see how the camera performs at high speed in limited light. It did quite well. What impressed me about the Epson is the visual quality of the images. I find the look very much like paintings. You really can't appreciate the quality on the web. I printed several of these on my Epson 4000 and the prints are very impressive. I also printed similar shots take with the 1Ds and they are staggering in their detail and color rendition. By far the best non-medium format digital I have ever used. If anyone on the list wants, I can post the high-res for download and comparison. MC