Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/15

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Subject: [Leica] Re: self portraits
From: Henning Wulff <henningw@archiphoto.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 01:05:09 -0700
References: <000901c302e4$12019b00$6401a8c0@oemcomputer> <5.2.0.9.0.20030414175431.01e25190@192.168.100.11> <003a01c30311$b9d44710$388a8418@symkeehx5nw8g8>

>  > At 02:33 AM 4/15/2003 +0200, you wrote:
>>  >http://www.leica-gallery.net/apekop/image-43717.html
>>  ><snip>
>>  >simon
>>  >..
>>
>>  Nice. Is it just me or is the contrast a bit flat? Also, being a new Leica
>>  user, what's that thing on the top?
>Thanks.
>Yes they are but compressed raw scans
>Did not try to compensate in PS
>The thing on the top is a hot shoe light meter type MR which is really
>excellent.
>I,ve read really bad reviews about it but have not found any difference to
>speak of compared with a Minolta IV.
>
>Simon

Simon,

You've got to scan in 16bit mode and expand your tonal range. Your 
limited tonal range really distracts from you images. If you set your 
black and white points and your contrast your images will benefit 
immensely.

Henning
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