Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/28

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Subject: [Leica] Jupiter-8 arrives
From: pswango at att.net (pswango@att.net)
Date: Sun Aug 28 12:59:34 2005

Okay, gang.  For those of you who may be curious about the Jupiter-8, I've 
posted a few images from my first two rolls with this Russian gem.  Cameras 
were a IIIc and an M6.  All shots made on Fuji Superia 400 from W*ll-mart 
and processed and scanned by Fuji Frontier at W*llgreens.  The 2 b/w images 
are Picasa conversions.  Very little post-processing and no USM except what 
might have been applied during the scans (out of my control).  

The first b/w image shows the test for focusing accuracy using a measuring 
stick at f/2 and one meter.  Focus should be on the 30 inch mark.  The 2nd 
b/w shot is yours truly, showing the lens on my IIIc.  I tried to include 
some shots that demonstrated focusing at fairly close ranges and wide 
apertures.  Most of the indoor stuff is at f/2-2.8.

So far I'm really happy with this little feller, which I got for $20 plus 
postage from Russia.  Comments are welcome.  Pictures are here:  
http://pswango.smugmug.com/gallery/765613




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