Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/19

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Natchitoches August Trip
From: philippe.amard at tele2.fr (Philippe AMARD)
Date: Tue Aug 19 14:10:22 2008
References: <009201c90232$280caef0$80f510ac@chris0436b6050> <7B957CC8-86D3-4214-A263-C1110B834275@cox.net>

I had missed that series Chris - an excellent one, all the more so as 
you are one of the very photogs who can actually shoot wonderful 
pictures when the horizon is not level (grids and railings) - no kidding 
- I do like your style and might have have a got at it - thanks for 
posting, sharing , and inspiring.
bien cordialement
phx


Steve Barbour wrote:

>
> On Aug 19, 2008, at 12:31 PM, Chris Williams wrote:
>
>> Some non wedding related images from my Natchitoches trip. I toured  
>> the American Cemetery, captured SonC at 25,600iso, visited some  
>> interesting tree patterns, was watched from below, and captured the  
>> rarely seen Cane River whale.
>>
>> www.zoeicaimages.com/NatchiTrip2008
>>
>>
>> I had a Lika D3 and Leica M8 with me. After shooting 2 weddings and  
>> various other works with the Leica M8, I came to a few conclusions.
>>
>> 1. Leica needs to figure out whatever Nikon did with their High ISO  
>> processing. Leica's 1250iso is a joke compared to the Nikon D3. Way  
>> too much noise reduction work is required and that just plain blows  
>> really. 2 $5000 cameras and one can't perform close to what the  
>> other can in low light. Sorry Leica, but get your ass in gear.
>>
>> 2. The M8 really shows the limits of the older lenses. My 8 element  
>> Summicron does an okay job, but you can really notice fall off more  
>> with the digital. No problems with the CV 21/f4, 90/2.8 Elmarit or  
>> my 50/2 Summicron. The 50/3.5 Uncoated Elmar stayed in my bag.  
>> SonC's 28/2.8 Elmarit is a real gem on the M8.
>>
>> Again, maybe Leica should visit Nikon because some of the early  
>> Nikkor lenses perform amazing on the D3.
>>
>> 3. The M8 is fun! About time I get to shoot my Leica lenses at  
>> weddings again. It has plenty of flaws though, but still enjoyable.  
>> Hopefully the M9 whatever can be added to my bag along with the D3.
>
>
>
> some lovely images Chris... really fun to look at and to savor...I  
> always do.  Can you send me the one of Sonny and you for the photog  
> site, please?
>
> Steve
>
>>
>>
>>
>> Chris
>> NOLA
>>
>>
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In reply to: Message from leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Chris Williams) ([Leica] IMG: Natchitoches August Trip)
Message from kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] IMG: Natchitoches August Trip)