Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/07/24

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: [Leica] How to get an M8 for $3200...
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Thu Jul 24 10:33:48 2008
References: <DC4B73A4105FCE4FAE0CEF799BF84B36013F21CE@case-email.casefoods.com> <A335F0B5-CAFC-4B38-B20F-4A65BC2B1EDD@mac.com> <200807222239.AUO26609@rg5.comporium.net> <EAB05F2E-B8E3-4B35-A4EE-493EAEF87174@frozenlight.eu> <C3C48F7E-2B2C-438C-911B-ACB8F1077C79@mac.com>

Well, this real world comparison certainly comes out in favor of the  
DMR. No question.

Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
Alicante, Spain
http://www.frozenlight.eu
http://www.greatpix.eu
http://www.nathanfoto.com

Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0
PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog



On Jul 24, 2008, at 5:37 PM, Lottermoser George wrote:

> Okay - real world comparison of 100 Apo Macro Elmarit R
>
> on 5D
> <http://www.imagist.com/100_macro_test/IMG_334004.jpg>
> 100% enlargement of shadow
> <http://www.imagist.com/100_macro_test/IMG_3340-100.jpg>
>
> on DMR
> <http://www.imagist.com/100_macro_test/L108012304.jpg>
> 100% enlargement of shadow
> <http://www.imagist.com/100_macro_test/L1080123-100.jpg>
>
> Exported directly from RAW in both cases, no sharpening, no  
> adjustments.
> Both cameras: same tripod in same position, manual focus, manual  
> exposure, 5000K, iso 100, mirror lockup.
>
> While differences may appear subtle to some.
> I perceive a definite increase in fine detail and "sense" of reality  
> in the DMR files.
> On screen there's also perceptible matrix pattern at 100% in the 5D  
> file, which does not exist in the DMR file.
>
> YMMV
>
> As always - interested in your perceptions
>
> Fond regards,
> George
>
> george@imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com/blog
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>
>
>
> On Jul 24, 2008, at 1:35 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>
>> But then I wonder how much of that difference is due to the  
>> difference in sensor/software configurations (an area in which  
>> Leica has no particular competitive advantage) vs. difference in  
>> lens quality between the Leica M and Canon lenses (an area in which  
>> Leica is the acknowledged world leader).
>>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information


In reply to: Message from drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers) ([Leica] How to get an M8 for $3200...)
Message from imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George) ([Leica] How to get an M8 for $3200...)
Message from images at comporium.net (Tina Manley) ([Leica] How to get an M8 for $3200...)
Message from photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman) ([Leica] How to get an M8 for $3200...)
Message from imagist3 at mac.com (Lottermoser George) ([Leica] How to get an M8 for $3200...)