Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]BTW, these are from the XE, not the X-Pro; but same sensor. Also, clicking on the larger icon brings up a gigantic size jpeg image. Processed minimally only in iPhoto. Phil On Jan 11, 2013, at 8:19 AM, Philip Leeson <leesonpj at gmail.com> wrote: > I, also have the same setup. > Here are a few "snapshots" from recent christmas: > > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/pleeson/XE1/> > > AWB, auto ISO, "Auto" mode > I am impressed with the high ISO performance. > > I have an M to X adapter (non-Fuji as I have no coded lenses) and haven't > had much luck yet. > Manual focus is much easier with the M6 than on the XE1 > I seriously doubt that I'll ever master using my 50mm Summicron or 90mm > Tele-Elmarit on the Fuji. > > Phil > > > On Jan 11, 2013, at 7:04 AM, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> > wrote: > >> The following is the first sensible attempt at a photo (excluding dogs, >> children, parents, christmas cakes etc.). This is using the Fujinon zoom >> which I >> bought as a "standard" lens (welo with plenty of low-light Leica glass... >> >> It's a pond in the woods behind our house on a bright sunny day. Lots of >> detail >> in foreground and background trees, twigs etc. >> >> the original colour version is here (camera RAW to .tiff) at 50%: >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PESO2011/DSCF4764colrednew.tif.html >> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PESO2011/DSCF4764colrednew.tif.html> >> >> The monochrome version is here (colour removed but NOT pure greyscale, ie >> there >> are three channels)slightly larger but not much (0.7 stop underexposed to >> get >> density) >> >> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PESO2011/DSCF4764V2.tif.html> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/PeterDzwig/PESO2011/DSCF4764V2.tif.html >> >> Conversion to .Tiff was done using latest version of SilkyPix camera RAW >> converter supplied by Fuji (current version). >> >> C&C welcomed. >> >> Anyone LUGger wanting to look at print quality is welcome to download and >> print >> it, as ever subject to usual LUG terms >> >> INITIAL COMMENTS: >> >> Overall I am pretty pleased with it. Rendition and resolution seem OK, >> perhaps >> not that good in these varying light conditions. The screen is deceptive, >> SilkyPix converts a somewhat brighter image than the screen shows. >> >> Interface is more than a bit fiddly. >> >> I must remember to check the battery more frequently. M3s don't need >> that! Two >> trips have been abortive because... >> >> SilkyPix seems to do a reasonable job, but LR would be a whole deal >> better I >> suspect with good RAW conversion. I like their concept of "developing" >> RAW images. >> >> Would I rather have a Leica? Well, I have the glass and an M-mount >> adapter. So I >> guess it comes down to the sensor. That in turn depends upon the s/w chain >> including conversion. Ask me later... >> >> Which will last longer? My IIIf has a 60-year lead on it, my M3 a 50-year >> lead, >> so as long as I can get film and get it developed. Will a digital Leica be >> usable in fifty years? >> >> Will put the adapter on some Leica Glass and show what I get! >> >> Regards, >> >> Peter >> -- >> >> =========================================================== >> Dr Peter Dzwig >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >