[Leica] Comparing portraits with Noctilux Monochrom and film

[Howard L Ritter Jr]

Lluis, I have just the opposite reaction. i think the MM image is superior in just about every way. To me, the film image looks like a flat image that has been recorded on a flat surface, like I’m looking at a piece of film, while the MM image has smoothness, richness of dynamic range, contrast, and depth, like I’m looking through it into reality.

Of course, this impression has nothing to do with the fact that I love my own MM…

—howard

> On Feb 24, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Lluis Ripoll via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> These ones are with Leica MP, Noctilux wide open, film Ilford HP5 rated at nominal ISO 400, developed with D23  1:1
> 
> Diana (3)
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Portraits/2020F020209.jpg.html>
> 
> Diana (4)
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Portraits/2020F020211.jpg.html>
> 
> Please compare Diana (4) with this one Diana (1) with the Leica Monochrom CCD, Noctilux f1 wide open, at ISO 1600
> 
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/luisrq/Portraits/20200213_L1020137.jpg.html>
> 
> I think that film’s structure or texture gives despite a very small grain, more relief to the portrait, it looks to me more alive…. What do you think?
> 
> Thanks for looking, your c&c are welcome
> 
> Saludos cordiales
> Lluis
> 
> 
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