Re: [Leica] Oh ... It's COMING SOON! :-)

["Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>]

Sonny

Well, I can't see anything wrong with the 400 image, and at least I can see
things that I cannot with the 100 image.

Those other two lowlight images are just superb.  Can you give me a bit more
technicla info- ISO setting, white balance manual or auto, any Photoshop
actions performed etc.

I think the D1 looks likely to be in my bag ready for it's first outing at
the beginning of next week!

Thanks.

Simon

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "SonC (Sonny Carter)" <sonc@sonc.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Oh ... It's COMING SOON! :-)


> Simon,
>
> I know you were directing your question to Tina, and it was by her
> example I bought my Lumix  (Lika Digilux 1.)
>
> I don't use it outside the  100 ISO setting, because the noise level
> is high, though  I would  if I needed to,  and I think there are some
> PS filters  available that would help reduce it.
>
> Here is a test I just shot that might answer your question about
> noise.
>
> http://www.sonc.com/LumixISO.htm
>
> The following are some shots in low light.
>
> http://www.sonc.com/ladoris.htm
>
> http://www.sonc.com/napoleon.htm
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Sonny
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 9:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Oh ... It's COMING SOON! :-)
>
>
> >
> >> > >Tina
> > > >
> > > >Sorry if this has been asked before but I have been away from the
> list
> > for a
> > > >good while.  Are you now using the Digilux for most shooting
> assignments,
> > in
> > > >replacement of your R camera?
> > >
> > > Simon -
> > >
> > > I'm now carrying the M7, the R6.2 (sometimes R8), and the Digilux
> for
> > > assignments.  I'm using about half film and half digital.
> > >
> > >
> > > >Have you already provided any feedback on the Digilux in terms of
> image
> > > >quality, ease of use etc. (which I assume are high or you would
> not be
> > > >trusting your professional work to the camera).  Of the links at
> the
> > bottom
> > > >of your message, which ones have Digilux digital images available
> to
> > view?
> > >
> > > The Digilux is giving me great photos.  All of the latest photos
> that I've
> > > posted on the news sites are from the Digilux.  Unfortunately, you
> have to
> > > subscribe and log-in to see them.  On the PDI site there is a
> > demonstration
> > > of the search feature that will come up with some.  Just search
> under
> > > photographer and put in my name.  You can also see great photos
> from the
> > > Digilux or Panasonic clone on SonC's site and Graham's beautiful
> photos
> > > from England.  He just posted some here:
> > > http://www.geebeephoto.com/html/irc2.html
> > >
> > > Alamy requires that you interpolate digital files up to 48 MB.
> It's
> > > possible with Genuine Fractals, but it's really stretching to take
> the
> > 10MB
> > > files from the Digilux to 48MB.
> > >
> > >
> > > >In these times of decision between further investment in film or
> making
> > the
> > > >move to digital, I would value your opinion, even more so in that
> I can
> > get
> > > >a good deal on a Digilux right now!
> > >
> > > I think the Digilux is the best point and shoot digital that you
> can get
> > > right now.  The shutter lag time is the shortest available, the
> LCD screen
> > > is the largest available, the batteries last a long time and are
> easy to
> > > recharge, the camera is well-made and sturdy, the lens is the
> fastest
> > > available -
> > > Leica intended to make a reportage point and shoot digital and
> they did.
> > >
> > > The Digilux is a great way to get into digital without spending
> $7000.  If
> > > you normally shoot a lot of film, the Digilux will pay for itself
> almost
> > > immediately.
> > >
> > > I'm looking at digital SLR's because I would love to have the
> ability to
> > > use my Leica lenses on a digital SLR.  I know the digital can't
> take
> > > advantage of the great Leica glass!!  but I already have the
> lenses, they
> > > are fast, and I want to use them!
> > >
> > > Hope this helps -
> > >
> > > Tina
> >
> > Tina
> >
> > That does indeed help, as experience in the field is always better
> than
> > hurried reviews in magazines etc.  One final question if I may.
> >
> > I have heard that there is a lot of noise in images taken above
> ISO100,
> > particularly at ISO400.  Have you found this, and would you say that
> is is
> > any more intrusive than that from using an ISO400 colour film and
> scanning
> > it?
> >
> > Thanks again for your comments.  The Digilux does indeed seem a good
> route
> > into digital at a cost that can easily be recouped.  The ability to
> pay for
> > itself means that another investment in a year when technology had
> advanced
> > even further would seem less like money being wasted, and the
> learning curve
> > would be accomplished.
> >
> > Simon


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