[Leica] Comparing portraits with Noctilux Monochrom and film

[Tina Manley]

I agree with Howard.

Tina

On Mon, Feb 24, 2020 at 10:09 PM Howard L Ritter Jr via LUG <
lug at leica-users.org> wrote:

> 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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