Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/13

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Just for fun
From: kididdoc at cox.net (Steve Barbour)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:51:12 -0700
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On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:45 PM, Bob Adler wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> I used the 50mm Summilux ASPH (not coded) with IR filter. Set to  
> Lens Detection/IR and Auto white balance, auto ISO, Auto exposure.  
> The exposure is always set to -1/3 stop.  I did get the M8's shutter  
> upgraded and love the discreet mode.  Just a little tick and let the  
> shutter cock later during the "hallelujahs"! :-)
>
> The table may have been at a higher stop than 1.4. With the others I  
> don't really remember ever changing the f-stop as focusing/framing  
> was keeping me very busy.
> The M8 really did all the work...
>
> You might recall I had a bit of trouble with Leica NJ as I had sent  
> the 50 back them to be calibrated to the M8 when the upgrade was  
> done. They sent the M8 back without the 50, and when I talked with  
> them they were very apologetic about not doing what I'd requested.  
> They calibrated the 50 to "standard" and then sent it back. It fits  
> much more tightly than before and the focus seems to be fine. So  
> alls well that ends well.
>
> Thanks for looking and commenting Steve.


boy....


I'm finally sold on the lux 50 ASPH...


glad it worked out,

Steve


> Best,
> Bob
>  Bob Adler
> Palo Alto, CA
> http://www.raflexions.com
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc at cox.net>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:25:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Just for fun
>
>
> On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:15 PM, Bob Adler wrote:
>
>> Saturday took me a bit out of my comfort zone photographically; a  
>> less planned approach shooting hand held at f1.4. It was really a  
>> treat with the M8!
>>
>> We had our annual Seder (Passover) dinner on Saturday night. My  
>> favorite catch was this one:
>> http://raflexions.com/2009Seder/content/L1000706_large.html
>>
>> It's a lovely evening with family and friends. We had lots to  
>> celebrate: happy kids, growing families, new engagements and just  
>> catching up. I thought the table setting was very lovely this year:
>> http://raflexions.com/2009Seder/content/L1000706_large.html
>
>
>
> these are wonderful images Bob that capture the warm feeling of the  
> Passover seder....
>
>
> the table was beautiful...
>
>
> what lens? all at 1.4 ?... some at hi ISO 1250 I see, look  
> great....wonderful color,  any other particulars?
>
>
> Steve
>
>
>>
>> Feel free to browse the rest of the images. Just fun family pics.
>> C & C always appreciated.
>> Best,
>> Bob
>>
>> Bob Adler
>> Palo Alto, CA
>> http://www.raflexions.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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