jev Posted November 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) it finally happened for me today I went to pick up my M9 and was also offered new Noctilux 0.95 it was a Halloween afterparty with my kids so went shooting with above combination and could not be happier The quality is just amazing. One thing is with this combination i strongly advise to have a grip, which i had from my M8. Without getting too technical images from M9 are so much better then M8 Happy Halloween Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 2, 2009 Posted November 2, 2009 Hi jev, Take a look here M9 & new Nocti. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Westerwald-Leica Posted November 2, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2009 Congratulations! So where are the images? Please share. Bernd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jev Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted November 2, 2009 nothing too artistic, just fun withg kids Halloween 2009 afterparty with kids - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piero Posted November 2, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 2, 2009 alexc, lovely combination. I get the feeling there is no certain focus point in many of the pictures: did you check carefully RF alignment or possible front/back focus issues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_m Posted November 2, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 2, 2009 JEV, You have some taken very nice photos with both your M9 and M8. The M9 Nocti photos are quite nice for just messing around. Its a great combo. However, if one is truly attached to 50 mm and can afford it, I recommend a 50 lux ASPH as well as the Nocti. It has much less flare and is tiny compared to the Nocti ASPH which is really a beast (but the kind of beast one can really love). Piero, you have some nice M9 shots as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtarka1 Posted November 2, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 2, 2009 That is A Knockout Combo! Congrats & Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piero Posted November 2, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 2, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) my posting above was addressed to Jev. Sorry for the confusion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 2, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 2, 2009 So, you go to pick up your $7000 M9, then casually decide on the spur of the moment to also get a $10,000 Noctilux? That must be a nice feeling. Didn't happen to buy a car on your way home, did you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhusick Posted November 2, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 2, 2009 Yes, he drove the new car to the airport, hopped on his new jet and flew to his new house where a complete S2 kit was waiting for him at the front door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brt3 Posted November 2, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 2, 2009 So, you go to pick up your $7000 M9, then casually decide on the spur of the moment to also get a $10,000 Noctilux? That must be a nice feeling. Didn't happen to buy a car on your way home, did you? Better cameras than crack -- or, as I'm fond of telling my wife, "At least it keeps me off the streets!". This does NOT imply, of course, that she's particularly fond of hearing this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted November 2, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 2, 2009 Yes, he drove the new car to the airport, hopped on his new jet and flew to his new house where a complete S2 kit was waiting for him at the front door. You had me going until you mentioned the S2. We all know it isn't available yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm23221 Posted November 2, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 2, 2009 Nice shots Jev. The Noctilux is a terrific lens and lives on my camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jev Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted November 2, 2009 So, you go to pick up your $7000 M9, then casually decide on the spur of the moment to also get a $10,000 Noctilux? That must be a nice feeling. Didn't happen to buy a car on your way home, did you? I don't like expensive cars, hence i can buy things that i consider important for me S2 is too much for me, i tried it it's great, heavy and huge,probably the best for studio work on the side note, now I know i need to practice how to focus this lens fast and accurately Happy Halloween! - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Googaliser Posted November 2, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 2, 2009 I don't like expensive cars, hence i can buy things that i consider important for meS2 is too much for me, i tried it it's great, heavy and huge,probably the best for studio work on the side note, now I know i need to practice how to focus this lens fast and accurately Happy Halloween! - a set on Flickr Have you considered using a viewfinder magnifier ? The 1.25x or even 1.4x should help with the Noct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted November 2, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 2, 2009 That first shot is a real keeper. Please post it in the photo forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted November 3, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 3, 2009 I'm happy for you but not yet persuaded 'quality is just amazing.' Like Piero, I noticed you've had some initial difficulty with focus. Only the one of the red-haired woman seems to hit the mark, but is it f.95? And I don't see any special Nocti 'glow,' just very good low-light photography. I use the final version of the pre-A Lux with a 1.35 magnifier that also offers diopter adjustment. Pretty good bokeh, low contrast like Nocti, & much more accurate focus than you're initially getting at the wider aperture. If/when M9 comes, wouldn't want to try Nocti until I see what one can do with Lux. Nocti is a heavy & expensive trade-off, with focus so difficult & apparently not so 'special' a look with this new version? And if M9 sensor allows higher ISO setting, that makes up perhaps for Lux being limited to f1.4. Or am I just rationalizing all the money I plan to save? Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted November 3, 2009 Share #17 Posted November 3, 2009 Great set, jev! Pure enthusiasm throughout! Looks like a great party for the kids and for you both. Love the sign "urge"! I'm delighted to know there are folks like you around who can feed their urges with equipment like this and then get something so nice to show from it! Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted November 3, 2009 Share #18 Posted November 3, 2009 Jev, Congrats lovely combo. Still waiting for my 9 to arrive. Just because I don't particularly love Flicker... how about taking a look at something like Zenfolio, it is sooooo much nicer for paging through a gallery and presenting images in general. yup, its just my personal opinion... but... . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptomsu Posted November 3, 2009 Share #19 Posted November 3, 2009 Jev, absolutely amazing set of images! What else could be the outcome with that combo I am still waiting for my M9 and I will use my "old" Nocti on it - looking forward to this Enjoy your M9 and Nocti! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted November 3, 2009 Share #20 Posted November 3, 2009 I am still waiting for my M9 and I will use my "old" Nocti on it - looking forward to this Same here... Hopefully before Xmas... Great pictures Jev! And I agree with Bo: Zenfolio looks much better (although I must admit I haven't yet dropped my Flickr account). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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