Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >