From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Fri Mar  1 01:16:55 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:16:55 -0800
Subject: [Leica] 2023 LUG Yearbook is published and available
Message-ID: <482ca13185cd74098418f75ec42ca4f2@reid.org>

See http://leica-users.org/yearbook

130 pages. You can buy a Blurb copy or you can download a PDF for free.
There are 2 versions of the PDF. One shows pages, one shows 2-page 
spreads. It's easier to look at panoramas in the 2-page spread version, 
and it's easier to look at everything else in the single-page version.

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Sat Mar  2 03:43:08 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:43:08 -0800
Subject: [Leica] 2023 LUG Yearbook is published and available - Blurb
 discount
In-Reply-To: <DCF97D00-F5A1-46DF-8676-B56BE5B3D75D@gmail.com>
References: <D586E989-53A7-4B10-96E7-3897487BC362@gmail.com>
 <DCF97D00-F5A1-46DF-8676-B56BE5B3D75D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <228af6ef261ff057c51397c9a7576783@reid.org>


> I suspect this guy Brian has a crystal ball next to his Leica.

That's actually a Summilux 75, which, alas, I haven't managed to mount 
on my Q2 or my iPhone

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Wed Mar  6 03:32:27 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:32:27 -0800
Subject: [Leica] Faux Leica
In-Reply-To: <70BE9842-896E-4FB5-BFF7-3681D5EFF1F7@mac.com>
References: <CAH1UNJ2uv_VHei6P-FZc_0UyTOpS8L7mkCj0z-V0Wz1cGioDzQ@mail.gmail.com>
 <B0B1EAEC-35DB-4757-B863-E118161388E5@teleport.com>
 <70BE9842-896E-4FB5-BFF7-3681D5EFF1F7@mac.com>
Message-ID: <b46cf258902e3d8c3b4707a6d1c5b0f1@reid.org>


> I?m more likely to some day spring for a Leica Q model ? or maybe an M 
> body.

I had an M9 but I parted with it and bought a Q2. Now I hunger for a Q3 
but I can't justify it yet. The combination of my Q2 and my iPhone 15 
Pro Max has handled every one of my photo needs of late. The adjustable 
LCD screen on the Q3 is its big draw for me, but I've lived without it 
so far....


From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Wed Mar  6 12:47:22 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:47:22 -0800
Subject: [Leica] Q vs M unloved ancient only 24mp M240 (et al MP 262 etc)
In-Reply-To: <D9395AAC-19C1-4F8C-B84C-19EAAC81AD0F@teleport.com>
References: <D9395AAC-19C1-4F8C-B84C-19EAAC81AD0F@teleport.com>
Message-ID: <ECCA71BD-0797-4C92-A61F-AE6245CD835D@reid.org>

I tried hard to understand what you just wrote. Failed.
-- 

> On Mar 5, 2024, at 21:09, Mark Kronquist via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
> wrote:

> As with all things in this cult called Leica (which I gleefully belong 
> to) the 24MP M240 (et al) seems to be the unloved step child of the 
> line (at the moment (but then so was the M8 until i wrote that 
> unfortunate because I have only one $500 one article about the M8 and 
> IR and M8 and Monochrome for LHSA et al...and before the M9 was tied to 
> Paul Simon Kodachrome cult song....the (disdained video ick well don't 
> use it), 2mm thicker (really) returned awesoem images (instagram 
> kronquistm) and is two models behind the times (really M10/p use same 
> sensor) thus trash and well no Leica is cheap...but affordable...

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Wed Mar  6 15:53:33 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:53:33 -0800
Subject: [Leica] Q vs M unloved ancient only 24mp M240 (et al MP 262 etc)
In-Reply-To: <6beb1a61-ab52-4d5a-a577-f8d639d82722@gmail.com>
References: <d2120601-b6fa-4538-907b-a7755874603c@iol.ie>
 <D9395AAC-19C1-4F8C-B84C-19EAAC81AD0F@teleport.com>
 <6beb1a61-ab52-4d5a-a577-f8d639d82722@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8091fc1774220e5ee7dbeb2cbf0ef38b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

Some time in the early 1960s an artist whose name I cannot remember said 
that his work was inspired by his realization "this is not imitation 
wood or imitation ivory, it is real plastic, and look what I can do with 
it".

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Fri Mar  8 14:51:42 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:51:42 -0800
Subject: [Leica] Unreadable
In-Reply-To: <8B7979DE-254F-4C97-8824-F67D798E73EF@att.net>
References: <8B7979DE-254F-4C97-8824-F67D798E73EF.ref@att.net>
 <8B7979DE-254F-4C97-8824-F67D798E73EF@att.net>
Message-ID: <150022cf084bc6b331a4478d038cf159@reid.org>

I have had success every time using Stellar Phoenix to recover missing 
images.

https://www.stellarinfo.com

This lost-images problem is caused by glitches in the file system 
structure on the SD card, and the Stellar Phoenix app has always worked 
for me to find and fix the problem. Their cost/licensing structure is 
such that I end up buying a new copy every time, because I have not 
needed it more often than once a year, but the purchase price is around 
$50 and that has always seemed worth it to recover my lost images.

It is theoretically possible to use Apple's Disk Utility to do this, but 
I've been afraid to try it.


On 2024-03-08 04:40, JAMES HANDSFIELD wrote:
> I use a MacBook Pro (M1) for photo processing (Lightroom Classic and
> Photoshop).  Yesterday I loaded a SD UHS II card but the computer
> could find no images on it.  Using Disk Utility showed they were
> there, and the camera (M11) can read the images.  Other SD cards are
> no problem.
> 
> So, two questions:
> 
> 1.  Has anyone seen this happen before?
> 2.  How do I recover those images and/or move them to another SD card?
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
> 
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Sat Mar  9 02:52:52 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:52:52 -0800
Subject: [Leica] Unreadable
In-Reply-To: <310D6936-6ABB-4B78-8F72-8C7CDD6C6918@att.net>
References: <150022cf084bc6b331a4478d038cf159@reid.org>
 <26B0D876-D41B-48B6-9873-BA257C7AA7B5@mac.com>
 <310D6936-6ABB-4B78-8F72-8C7CDD6C6918@att.net>
Message-ID: <e8bac42b31bdac46994c7d5e98db4e4a@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

What did it do instead of working?

On 2024-03-08 12:28, JAMES HANDSFIELD wrote:
> No, it didn?t.
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
> 
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 8, 2024, at 3:17?PM, Adam Bridge via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Does Image Capture see the images??
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Wed Mar 13 00:12:43 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:12:43 -0700
Subject: [Leica] IMG: Kitchen Sink Drama
In-Reply-To: <95660f01-a7cc-4335-829a-1918180ae8a2@iol.ie>
References: <95660f01-a7cc-4335-829a-1918180ae8a2@iol.ie>
Message-ID: <6ac47491bb0406e721a31561fda31983@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

It is for exactly this reason that I am not willing to buy Lego for my 
grandchildren.

On 2024-03-12 17:01, Douglas Barry wrote:
> Having survived a visit from my grandson who has a stash of toys here
> for such occasions, I accidentally stood on this one in my bare feet.
> My reaction was unprintable. Later, doing the wash-up, I used Humpty
> as a character in a wishful watery tableau. As they say, little amuses
> the simple.
> 
> Kitchen Sink Drama
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DouglasBray/Kitchen+Sink+Drama.jpg.html
> iPhone SE
> 
> Douglas
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Wed Mar 20 05:08:13 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:08:13 -0700
Subject: [Leica] Postmodernist lens review
In-Reply-To: <6aa52e18-6fbe-4f8b-bc63-c82a494f23cd@gmail.com>
References: <6aa52e18-6fbe-4f8b-bc63-c82a494f23cd@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e8694c610059313630ba92c66258523b@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

Obviously written by a chatbot and not a human.

On 2024-03-19 19:11, Peter Klein via LUG wrote:
> While looking at user lens "reviews," I came upon this at B&H. It's
> for the new-ish Olympus 90/3.5 macro lens, by user "Gg."
> 
> "This lens represents an aesthetic experience of meaning making. It is
> a purposeful investment in espousing a visual philosophy. In a world
> where dichotomies abound this lens is at the intersection of
> texture-tangibility and substance-purpose. This lens allows your
> intent to be based upon why you see what you see. This lens will be
> used for Street Photography where Impressionism can reveal elements of
> a transitory nature within ourselves."
> 
> (Give this person an Assistant Professorship immediately! Or not...)

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Tue Mar 26 13:46:46 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:46:46 -0700
Subject: [Leica] Lisbon 2024
In-Reply-To: <8E90EFCD-2149-4720-91F5-F19FA3847E70@att.net>
References: <8E90EFCD-2149-4720-91F5-F19FA3847E70.ref@att.net>
 <8E90EFCD-2149-4720-91F5-F19FA3847E70@att.net>
Message-ID: <2f4fdae3bcdcc138065aaffd06d5b9bb@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/Lisbon-2024

On 2024-03-26 06:41, JAMES HANDSFIELD wrote:
> On a workshop with Leica Store Miami - street photography with Rui 
> Palha.
> 
> https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/Lisbon-2024?
> Lisbon 2024 - Jim Handsfield
> jameshandsfield.smugmug.com
> 
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
> 
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Tue Mar 26 14:55:36 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:55:36 -0700
Subject: [Leica] Lisbon 2024
In-Reply-To: <95F25E49-75DE-41FE-8146-37DB36B601B5@att.net>
References: <8E90EFCD-2149-4720-91F5-F19FA3847E70.ref@att.net>
 <8E90EFCD-2149-4720-91F5-F19FA3847E70@att.net>
 <2f4fdae3bcdcc138065aaffd06d5b9bb@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
 <95F25E49-75DE-41FE-8146-37DB36B601B5@att.net>
Message-ID: <790a77fd7fc913682fb4c95c2d565307@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

Your link had some invisible junk at the end, after the "-2024".

On 2024-03-26 07:19, JAMES HANDSFIELD wrote:
> Thank you, Brian.  I thought I was sending just a link.
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
> 
> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
> ? Carl Sandburg
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 26, 2024, at 1:46?PM, Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/Lisbon-2024
>> 
>> On 2024-03-26 06:41, JAMES HANDSFIELD wrote:
>>> On a workshop with Leica Store Miami - street photography with Rui 
>>> Palha.
>>> https://jameshandsfield.smugmug.com/Lisbon-2024?
>>> Lisbon 2024 - Jim Handsfield
>>> jameshandsfield.smugmug.com
>>> Jim Handsfield
>>> jhandsfield at att.net
>>> ?Thou shalt not commit nincompoopery.?
>>> ? Carl Sandburg
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Wed Mar 27 02:43:12 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:43:12 -0700
Subject: [Leica] Best practices for carrying camera gear on long-haul
 trips
In-Reply-To: <CY4PR1801MB1976B8ACEF17426F90421123A2342@CY4PR1801MB1976.namprd18.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CY4PR1801MB1976B8ACEF17426F90421123A2342@CY4PR1801MB1976.namprd18.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <a094b2cf09bf6cad8fa869fd16d71b76@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

I'd like to mention that over the years I have seen photographs taken by 
Duane Birkey in a very large number of distant places, so he obviously 
travels far and wide with camera gear. He speaks from experience.

On 2024-03-26 18:23, Duane Birkey via LUG wrote:
> The only photo gear I will ever put in checked luggage is a tripod...
> or a light stand...  Having watched how suitcases are handled and
> looking at the wear and tear inflicted on my checked luggage on every
> trip...  there is no way I would put any gear in a suitcase or checked
> bag.
> 
> I usually use a Domke satchel full of my primary gear that goes under
> my seat as a personal item.... and a roller/spinner carryon filled
> with spare gear/extra batteries/ chargers, my laptop and a couple sets
> of clothes/padding.   My carryon bag usually pushes 30+ pounds... When
> I am working my whole kit is typically 2 or 3 bodies, 6 or 7 lenses,
> two flashes, and audio recorder/mics/cables...  I don't take that much
> gear on vacation....
> 
> If packing camera gear into two bags, I do recommend packing things so
> that you have everything you need together in each bag, charger, extra
> batteries/ cards, lenses etc...   so if you were to lose one bag....
> you have enough gear in the other bag for your trip...
> 
> If you are taking more gear than what fits in a camera bag and a
> carryon...  you are taking way too much gear...
> 
> I don't carry liquids in my carryon, and I rarely ever have any issues
> going through security even with all my gear...   and I when I do have
> issues it is when I'm entering some countries that are not fond of
> people bringing in that amount of gear...   I tell them that I always
> carry extra gear in case I am held up and my whole bag gets stolen....
> they usually say something like oh no,  you won't have to worry about
> that here... and then they let me through....
> 
> The only time I do have trouble in security is when I travel with a
> Leica table tripod and the large ball head....  I've learned to
> separate those two items as together it looks too much like a
> gun/silencer...  I've lost track of how many times I have been flagged
> for those... whether in carryon or checked luggage...  ( I stopped
> putting it in checked luggage)
> 
> Either way... I have had no problems traveling with lots of photo gear
> in my carryons...  a laptop-size shoulder bag and a regulation size
> spinner carryon doesn't attract much attention....
> 
> Duane
> 
> 
> 
> Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Leica Users Group.
> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information

From reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us  Thu Mar 28 00:53:32 2024
From: reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us (Brian Reid)
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:53:32 -0700
Subject: [Leica] Scan me please opinions
In-Reply-To: <CA+yJO1BAvLEQUrK320v6g5vwQ6wtRy784=sCkPydOY24p5S_UQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DF41FB09-4E8E-46D3-B7FB-D3BC64D973AC@teleport.com>
 <CA+yJO1BAvLEQUrK320v6g5vwQ6wtRy784=sCkPydOY24p5S_UQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e77c2d35c5653b148cc5cf786835c1d1@mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>

I had one of those Nikon scanners, but I didn't use it very much so I 
sent it to someone else.
I now send film off to DigMyPics in Arizona to be scanned. If I had a 
lot of film that would be expensive, but I haven't shot new film in a 
long time.

On 2024-03-27 13:24, Tina Manley via LUG wrote:
> I still like my Nikon Super Cooscan 5000 with Vuescan for scanning B&W
> film.  You can get an attachment that feeds a whole uncut roll of 
> negatives
> through the scanner.  It's a big time-saver.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Tina
> 
> On Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at 3:17?PM Mark Kronquist via LUG 
> <lug at leica-users.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Opinions sought mind numblingly tired of crappy 35mm black and white 
>> scans
>> from my Epson V600 Photo  what do you recommend for a dedicated 35mm 
>> film
>> scanner 90% b&w and it would be ideal to feed the beast an uncut roll 
>> of
>> negs thoughts thanks Mark in Oregon
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Leica Users Group.
>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information
>>