Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Len, Thanks for looking and for the kind words. The only weakness I have found with the Spotmatic is the reliability of the meter. I had mine repaired, but it never seems consistant, so I rely on an external meter. The lens is great, and focuses down to about 18 inches. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" <len-1@comcast.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:23 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Lesson Learned Part Two > Jim, > > These photos are perfect and sharp as a tack. My favorites of the group > are shadows, patterns and berries. > > It's really funny you mention the old Spotmatic and SMC Takumar 50/1.4. I > loaded up my Spotmatic II last night and will be using it today. I just > picked up the Super Takumar 50/1.4 for $41 and am very anxious to try it > out. I'll have to post a picture or two when I finish the roll and get > the negatives scanned. > > Best Regards, > Len > > > On Nov 4, 2007, at 11:38 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> LUGGERS, >> >> After blowing my first attempt to check out a lens with 4-yr old film, I >> threw most of the old stuff away and loaded a roll of C-41 B&W dated >> 2006. With this film, I got the checkout that I wanted, and picked up a >> few interesting shots along the way. I have place seven of these in a >> "Black and White" album in my gallery. >> >> These images were made with my old Pentax Spotmatic and a Super- >> Multi-Coated Takumar 1.4/50mm. This lens has a good reputation, but is >> new to me and I had to find out for myself. I am well satisfied with my >> sample. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Shadows.jpg.html >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Bark+Patterns.jpg.html >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Woodpecker >> +Grafitti.jpg.html >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/This+Guy+Can +Count.jpg.html >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Bark+and+Bokeh.jpg.html >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Queen+Anne_s +Lace.jpg.html >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Berries+for+the >> +Birds.jpg.html >> >> Comments and critiques are welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >