Pecole Posted September 18, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Now very old - 81+ -, I departed many years ago from the beloved Leica screw-then-M-then-R I used since I was 16 (not to speak of the 120 bodies, 300 lenses and 1,000 accessories of my Fontenelle Collection...). And I rely for my addiction on a modest V-Lux 20, bought the very first day it was available at my dealer. I must confess I never had to date the occasion to test its "macro" capabilities. It happened by chance this morning, when I decided to snap a drowned spin in my swimming pool. I was so pleasingly surprised by the result, that I spent the rest of the day aiming at flowers and insects in my garden. Oh yes, just to explain the light : we had a glorious day, with temperatures rounding the 27-28º C here in Southern Portugal. Here are some of the images (nine to begin with), for Leica-mates' judgement, advice and possible recommendations. Clearly, all images are not full-frame, but I strictly limited the use of Photoshop to the "Crop" tool. The dimensions, when useful, refer to the heart of the subject. - Image 1 : 50 mm long - Image 2 : 6 mm width - Image 3 : 2 mm width - Image 4 : 10 mm diameter - Image 6 : 28 mm high - Image 7 : 5 mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250273-v-lux-20-macro-tests/?do=findComment&comment=2890396'>More sharing options...
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dhsimmonds Posted September 19, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 19, 2015 Pecole - You are a mere boy! However you and your VLux are making some very fine macro images, Superb. Small sensor cameras are ideal for macro in the right hands as their inherent large depth of focus allows for wider aperture settings. The Portuguese sunshine is also on your side, I am very envious! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks, dh. The cockpit canopy illustrating your identification makes me dream. I am myself a (former) pilot, reserve captain of the Belgian Air Force, former Aviation journalist before becoming a jurist. And next to Leica, Aviation has always been a passion (my computer contains more than 10,000 pixes of plane, and I finally donated to the Academy of the Portuguese Air Force my 3 tons+ Aviation library). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted September 20, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 20, 2015 Pecole. Thanks for noting my avatar! In fact it is a Royal Air Force Harrier refuelling over the North Sea, from an RAF Vickers VC10 tanker. I was taking the shot from the VC10 sitting on 3 tons of aviation fuel! We refuelled ten interceptor fighters that day at an altitude of 10,000 feet. It was taken using an early Panasonic Lumix FZ type camera of just 4mpx! Happy days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 21, 2015 OK! and thanks. I now understand what is that "line" that perplexed me in your photo : the refueling tube. And finally, the Lumix DC-Vario lens seems to have inherited Leitz qualities... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted September 21, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2015 Pecole As you have a specific interest in aviation history , you might like to see the full image including the refuelling drogue! Yes, the Leica lenses in the Panasonic lens factories are subject to Leica approved standards and QC. All lens designs bearing the Leica name are also approved by Leica before implementing manufacture. I can confirm that the images in good light also carry the Leica 'trademark' of clarity and sharpness. As you know there is usually superb light above 10,000ft in daylight! Lumix FZ10 camera with Leica vario-elmarit lens. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! "Pit Stop at 10,000 Feet" This image was used in the 2012 Leica User Forum Book 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! "Pit Stop at 10,000 Feet" This image was used in the 2012 Leica User Forum Book ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250273-v-lux-20-macro-tests/?do=findComment&comment=2891726'>More sharing options...
Pecole Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted September 21, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Superb photo. Thank you very much indeed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lleo Posted September 21, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 21, 2015 I had the model kit when I was young Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted September 22, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 22, 2015 Nice shot Dave. I'm also in the game, but flying an "angry palm tree" rather than a slab-wing. Anyway, we digress. Nice shots Pecole, enjoy the camera, whatever camera. Gary 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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