Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 3D / Bokeh
From: Jeffery Smith <JLS@runbox.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 10:27:39 -0500

Can you post an image to give us an example?

At 09:02 PM 8/2/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>I just received two rolls of processed slide film recently exposed.  It has
>been at least 10 years since I shot any slides, and these were the first
>taken with my M6, so what I saw was startling to say the least.  The films
>were E-100-VS, and all exposures were with a 35/2 ASPH.  There is a distinct
>3D effect to the slides whether viewed on a hand viewer, or projected.  It
>is most noticeable with bright colors in the foreground, and  is strongest
>with contrast between reds, and cooler colors.  Back, side, or front
>lighting makes no difference.  I am assuming that this is due to the film
>layered coating process, but am wondering is the famous Leica "bokeh"has
>anything to do with the phenomenon.  I don't notice this with older
>transparences, or positives in color, or b&w.  Please, can anyone comment on
>this.
>
>Thanks,
>Stu Boyd
>
>
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