Gerard Posted July 1, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just ordered an Avenon Pin Hole lens. Anyone had any experience with one on the M8? Any tips on nailing the exposure? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Hi Gerard, Take a look here Avenon PH. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pop Posted July 1, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 1, 2011 Use the built-in light meter. When using an external light meter, I use an aperture value of 1/128, I believe. There was a sheet which stated the proper aperture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted July 7, 2011 I popped out the day after it arrived and snapped a few test shots. Here's the first one I took... The Artist | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire53 Posted July 8, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 8, 2011 like your pin hole picture cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
framestore Posted July 9, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 9, 2011 I popped out the day after it arrived and snapped a few test shots. Here's the first one I took... The Artist | Flickr - Photo Sharing! I also recently ordered one but haven't received it yet. and was curious what others can do with this lens. So far, the above image is the best of its usage in creative sense IMHO. It has lovely tone and mood, enjoy..:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
framestore Posted July 9, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 9, 2011 Hi, All I saw one in mint conditions at 160 euro plus shipping at Leica Shop dot com . but thought it's very expensive. Like myself, if anyone interested in buying it, I ordered one from this ebay seller. (Avenon Pin Hole Lens For Leica M Cameras | eBay UK) The price seems very reasonable too IMHO. I paid $ 139.00 plus shipping. The seller also claims it's brand new P.S. I do not personally know any of above linked sellers. I'm sharing informations that I found from my hours hours searching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted July 9, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Understandably, I guess, the images produced are pretty Marmite; some love the effect, others hate it. I like how the lack of sharpness creates a similar effect to that of when viewing a painting; your brain has to fill the gaps - and it's quite engaging because of that. What I've quickly realised, though, is that it demands a strong composition to work. Hopefully using the PH Air on a regular basis will improve my skills. Here's another from the first walk out... Jog On | Flickr - Photo Sharing! PS: Try Koh's Cameras - Koh's Camera Headquarters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted July 9, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 9, 2011 I like this effect, also it demonstrates that at f/128 or whatever diffraction becomes a limiting factor while focussing is totally unnecessary (infinite depth of field). EDIT: Is the avenon a true pinhole or a phase plate? I still need to start experimenting with that. Should be a nice weekend project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted July 9, 2011 The Avenon a bayonet mounted pinhole (cut by laser) with a screw in glass 'filter' to prevent dust ingress. I had read somewhere there are adapters out there to change its effective focal length, but... blowed if I can find them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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