Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/11/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Nov 6, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Scott Gregory <scottgregory at mac.com> wrote: > Steve thanks for the explanation of how you set up the camera with the 75 > summilux. I think the testing you are doing is great as an alternative, to > the M9 ie: using your Leica lenses on these mirror less cameras. > Regarding off list, I think a lot of members are interested in reading > about your tests, at least I am for sure. > That 75 is a big lens from what I remember and have not seen or held one > for years. I can visualize how it looks on the Nex7 though. Interesting > your comments about not needing to use a tripod also. That's great! > Offhand do you know if the xe1 focus peaking works in a similar fashion to > the nex7? similar, but in my experience, the Sony is better in part because of the colors. Especially by shooting simultaneous RAW and bw jpeg's, using focus peaking in red is made very sensitive, and incredibly easy. Focus peaking on the Fuji is not available in red, so that little difference works in Sony's favor, though reportedly a future Fuji software upgrade will add it and this may be a very useful addition. I love the Fuji's for obvious reasons, often shoot with them, the images are absolutely stunning especially with Leica glass...... I use my M9 as well for critical focussing but even after spending a small fortune having the lenses and body calibrated and adjusted by DAG, I am still at the mercy of a mechanical linkage that can't be perfect for all conditions, and I cannot get near the results I do with my Sony and Fuji bodies, where I can actually see the desired focus point and focus on it. I have said that I'd never use anything but an optical viewfinder, but the EVF's are so good I quickly forget I am even using them. All this leads me to the sad, but I am sure, correct conclusion that Leica should be an optical lens maker, with the electronics, technology (and deep pockets) left to Sony or Fuji, and do it quickly. Leica glass fully optimized to a modern body capable of doing it justice would be an absolute killer combination. btw, it has not escaped my notice that Sony's new full sensor bodies, the A7 and A7r, will function well with Leica glass. Steve > I have the Fuji but have not gotten to testing the focus peak with my > Leica lenses a great deal as yet, but planning to. > Thanks for showing us your photos Steve, and for your setup details > explained. Appreciated! > > Scott > >> On Nov 6, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> Steve Barbour >> >> On Nov 6, 2013, at 6:58 AM, Scott Gregory <scottgregory at mac.com> wrote: >> >> Steve very nice. Great lighting which comes through in black and white. >> Did you take the shot wide open with the Summilux? Are you using the Nex >> 7 now in place of the XE1 or in addition to? >> Thanks for sharing a great photo. >> >> thank you Scott. I am using the lux wide open on the sony nex 7 also on >> Fuji cameras to get / test focus open and see if it is possible/feasible >> compared to my M9. It is certainly possible and much easier and more >> reliable than the M9, where the hit rate was low and process very hard >> and quirky. I will tell you what I do, much easier to do than to >> summarize. >> Nex7 and Novoflex adapter, the M 75 lens at 1.4. Shooting RAW and JPEG >> fine bw, focus peaking high/red color...This allows you to see the bw and >> when in focus the red color, this is very sensitive and easy to do. This >> leads to a hit hit rate, can be done without tripod , certainly is >> reliable, much less sketchy than on the M9. I use aperture priority of >> course, and ISO auto so shooting in the almost dark at high ISO is very >> feasible with this setup. Also works with the Noctilux at f1, but the >> Summilux 75mm at 1.4 is even more demanding.... >> Happy to discuss off list... >> >> steve >> >> Scott >> >>> On Nov 6, 2013, at 12:52 AM, Jay Burleson <leica at jayburleson.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Fantastic. The 75 'lux is sharp enough to cut someone... >>> >>> Jay >>> >>>> On 11/5/2013 9:08 AM, Steve Barbour wrote: >>>> I went to a concert last night. A friend conducted. Here is a photo I >>>> made for him with the Leica Summilux 75mm, at f1.4, on the Sony NEX 7 >>>> body, a Novoflex adapter, and focus peaking. >>>> >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/barbour/paw2013/mo1crop.jpg.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> suggest look large.... >>>> >>>> many thanks for your looking and your comments, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve >>> >>> -- >>> Jay, >>> >>> Jay Burleson Gallery <http://jayburleson.com/leica/gallery/index.php/> >>> "Being a Leica customer is like dating the most beautiful girl in the >>> world... >>> who cares more about herself than you... but, you keep calling her back >>> anyway... >>> because the sex is so good... most of the time." 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