Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Fascinating photos - What nation's flag is that in the Leica photos? Sure isn't the Red, White, and Blue. On 12/20/06 10:17 AM, "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Tina, > > Even though the plane of sharp focus is different between the two > photos I don't think you have a focus problem. The candle bases of > the lit candles are sharp and the size of the flames from near to far > is about the same. It's my opinion that the sensor and associated > electronics of the M8 has less dynamic range than the D5 causing more > blow out. To prove out the theory what I would do is photograph a > point of light like a candle with both cameras while running through > successive stops of under exposure to see where the light begins to > take shape. I never though of this test until I saw your photo > comparison. > > Len > > > On Dec 20, 2006, at 9:39 AM, Tina Manley wrote: > >> People who are interested in the M8: >> >> I'm still doing comparisons. Yesterday photographing a Hanukkah >> celebration, I used both the 5D and the M8. The 5D had the 85/1.2 >> lens, I set it at 800 ISO and used automatic focus. The M8 had the >> 75/1.4, I set it at 160 ISO and minus 2 exposure and manual focus. >> They were both converted in SilkyPix using automatic white balance >> and exposure compensation. What is going on with the candle flames >> in the Leica photo? Is it just a difference in depth of field? >> Did I miss the focus slightly? >> >> http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley/m85d >> >> I would love to get to the point where I could carry just the M8 >> but I'm definitely not there yet! >> >> Tina >> >> >> Tina Manley, ASMP, NPPA >> http://www.tinamanley.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information