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Capture one for me also. I especially like the sessions part of C1 for importing and culling.

I have read Ansel Adams three books on camera, the negative and the print. They make a lot of sense, even if they only discuss analogue technique. The practical zone system is yet another book that covers the negative, this time also the digital negative (raw, dng etc). But to develop your digital negative you need software, and then you probably want a book that agrees with your choosen app. Cheers, //Johan

I was in the same situation as you and tried ON1, C1 and DxO Photolab. Affinity id for me more of a substitute for PS, since it does not catalogue anything. After a period of testing, I stayed with Capture One as my mainstay raw-converter. The catalogue works good enough, but the sessions are wonderful for culling and working with projects. The rawconverter is very good and the ability to use layers makes this a one-stop-shop for most of my pictures. I also continued to use DxO Photolab for certain situations. The newest version now also have some sort of a catalogue (as far as I know, havent tried it yet). //Johan

I use Dxo Photolab and I think its very good. They have aquired the Nik collection and implemented controll points in Photolab. They will continue to incorporate Nik into their software. Its not a DAM though. I dont mind as I have a system for saving my files anyway. //Johan

Yes, my experience too. I often use my SL in scandinavian winterclimate and with 3-finger mittens, works without hazzle. The 24-90 is equally haptic with large surface areas to use. //Johan

Very GAS-inducing. Weight and size probably better balanced on the SL though. ...I’ll have to make do with my R-80 until I become a true millionaire . //Johan

I would not hesitate. I use my (really gorgeous) 24-90 when I want my camera to be absolutely weatherproof. For most though I switch between different M and R primes. //Johan

My M- and R-lenses stay on the SL most of the time (24-90 I use mostly because of the weather sealing). Manual is a dream with the crisp EVF, and if you want high quality glass at moderate prices, just buy some R-lenses. ...after I got my first modern Leica (M2) I used a 35 Cron for about 90 percent of my photography for 15 years ...Now I have more lenses, but I'm not sure I'm taking better photos ... //Johan

I had one problem that occured with the Novoflex adapter: I could not use my r 35/2 at infinity, it was not sharp any more. This is not the case with the Leica adaptors, they both work (the stacked ones and the R to L). Think they are built to be just a little bit shorter than spec so they work with older and less perfect lens samples. ...Most of my R-lenses are ROM, so eventually, when I found the R to L adaptor at a black friday-sale, I got one. Its rugged and also rests very well in my hand so I really prefer it to the stacked adaptors. However, If my R-35/2 would have worked with the Novoflex (and if black fridays didn't exist), I don't know if I had bothered to get one... //J

I know it hasnt contacts, but as I remember I did choose my lens from the menu. Strangely enough there is exif data in the file!?! I did use the stacked adapter before the dumb, so maybe I just don't remember...I don't have access to the dumb one in a couple of days but I'll test when I get back home. //Johan

Hi Saxo, I looked in my Lightroom catalogue on photos taken the past summer. AFAIK I used the dumb adapter...Hmm maybe my memory failed me . I have the same firmware as you, so I stand corrected. //Johan

When I use my Novoflex adapter together with my Summilux R 50 and other R-lenses the lens info is written to the file as metadata and can be seen in Lightroom. Cheers //Johan

I have the Cron v2 and the Lux v1 with the built in hood (e55). The Lux renders in a subdued understated way, the Cron have a punchier rendering. I like both and use both, but the results are different. ...my experience is that the Cron is easier to focus. I have not really explored why, maybe a combination of focus throw and contrast...But I really likes both . //Johan

I have a slightly different take on backpacks. I hike a lot, day hikes and longer unsupported trips in remote areas. For me, a good pack is a tool for carrying whatever I need to carry. A good general pack can be tailored to any use by utilizing padded inserts. One of my favorites is the Peregrine pack with revo frame from Seekoutside. I have used this combo together with a homemade camera insert for my SL with 24-90 and assorted M/R lenses and batteries. The external frame is good for lashing tripods and other things, and can also be adjusted (shortened) for easy air travel. Also, when needed, larger pack sacks can be used with the frame, converting it to a medium large hiking rig. My favorite day everyday pack is the simplistic Savotta 202. Weights under 300 grams and of course need inserts to carry photo gear. It has a handy pocket on the front for smaller items like batteries and such. This is my approach, the downside is of course that you end up having to buy or make an insert. On the plus side, I can use the same insert for different rigs. ...waterproofing the gear, I prefer waterproof bags inside my packs. They can have all shapes and forms but they all have roll openings to make the gear litterally swim proof. //Johan

Mine is on. I have not noticed any degradation, but of course most if not all shots are outdoor and have a lot of sky in them. And I'm no pixel afficiniado . //Johan