wilfredo Posted February 10, 2007 Share #21 Â Posted February 10, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Robert, Â Glad to hear the good news! I enjoyed the shots. Â Wilfredo+ Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Hi wilfredo, Take a look here My M8 has arrived. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jager Posted February 10, 2007 Share #22 Â Posted February 10, 2007 Congratulations, and very nice shots, Robert! Nice to see the treatment with all the different lenses. Â You were at the weekend photo retreat at the hunting lodge with Guy and Jack Flesher a couple months ago, weren't you? (I'll pull that thread back up later this weekend when I can hit up some public wifi - am on a slow dialup connection right now). Â Anyway, look forward to more of your images. Â Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted February 10, 2007 Share #23 Â Posted February 10, 2007 I luv Dr. Roy's photo. That was so nicely done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share #24  Posted February 10, 2007 Congratulations, and very nice shots, Robert! Nice to see the treatment with all the different lenses. You were at the weekend photo retreat at the hunting lodge with Guy and Jack Flesher a couple months ago, weren't you? (I'll pull that thread back up later this weekend when I can hit up some public wifi - am on a slow dialup connection right now).  Anyway, look forward to more of your images.  Jeff  Jeff:  That was me in Yosemite. Guy loaned me one of his M8 and I brought my own lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share #25  Posted February 10, 2007 I luv Dr. Roy's photo. That was so nicely done!  It wasn't set up, sort of a candid with permission. I just noticed his picture on the wall behind him and asked him to smile  People pictures is what I bought a M8 for. It does that job easily.  Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 10, 2007 Share #26 Â Posted February 10, 2007 Very impressive quality images, Rob. Mine is supposed to show up here within a few days. I hope I can get such flawless performance out if this one. Â I think that's the first image I've seen from an Elcan 90 APO. Image quality is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share #27  Posted February 10, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very impressive quality images, Rob. Mine is supposed to show up here within a few days. I hope I can get such flawless performance out if this one. I think that's the first image I've seen from an Elcan 90 APO. Image quality is amazing.  The Elcan is identical to the 90mm APO ASPH. It is engraved "Designed by Leica Camera, Made in Canada" It doesn't say Elcan on the lens, just on the box it came with. It is definately made in Canada, as the front element coatings look like the same coatings on my Noctilux.   I bought a couple last year and sold one to a collector in Hong Kong. I was told it was from a Nato order and only ten were made. I have also heard it may have been prototypes for the 90mm APO ASPH. Either way, it performs well on the M8 and even on film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 10, 2007 Author Share #28 Â Posted February 10, 2007 The rangefinder's close focus seems to be dead on. I focused on my dog's eye. We were out on the ice again today. The first was with the Noctilux at f1 and the second was the 90mm APO at f2. They were taken at different times, so the light is a bit different. Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #29 Â Posted February 11, 2007 I have been playing around with the 2500iso setting and noise ninja. If you expose properly, the 2500iso is quite usable. Â I opened the Noise Ninja profilling chart on my monitor and then photographed it out of focus using the M8 at 2500iso. I then generated the profile using this chart. When applied, it looks better if the strength was at 8, smootheness 5, contrast 10. The usm was 80, .4. This setting retained the detail in his eyes. I find noise reduction can kill fine details like the iris of an eye if it is applied too much. Â Â Â Here is a 2500iso shot of my son watching TV. His face is lit by some light coming in a window. There is shadow area on the right to look for shadow noise. Â Â Here it is with Nise Ninja applied. The noise reduction was applied as the first step in Photoshop, prior to resizing. ACR 3.6 was used for the DNG conversion. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted February 11, 2007 Share #30 Â Posted February 11, 2007 Congra, Robert. Â Great shots. And this is the most relieving thread in the past few days =) Keep showing. Â Cheers Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmsr Posted February 11, 2007 Share #31 Â Posted February 11, 2007 Rob, Â Do a custom profile for Noise Ninja and it gets even better. The software really does a wonderful job of eliminating noise in this manner, without affecting detail. Â 1250 becomes very good on the M8. Â 2500 is still too much for me except as a grainy B&W. Â Best, Â Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 11, 2007 Share #32  Posted February 11, 2007 Congra, Robert. Great shots. And this is the most relieving thread in the past few days =) Keep showing.  Cheers Matthew  Completely agree re Robert's work. I'd like to add that (though I keep on touching wood as I hear about others' troubles) my M8 is working well and giving MUCH better results than I'd dared hope for. Hope the attached gives a sense of the range and adds to the encouragement that Robert's given us. All the lenses have B+W IR cut filters. - The close up portrait was taken with with the 75 1.4 at 320. - The shot in the kitchen was an attempt at cruel and unusual treatment. A mix of flourescent and tungsten with reflective surfaces in all directions. Colour of wood surface and fabrics is true. - The exterior shot was at ISO 320 with 21mm Elmarit, pre-asph. - The portrait of the woman was conceived as black and white and one of the first times I've used 2500 (she was in the middle of betting me I couldn't take a shot in that light. Lens used was the 75 w.4. With careful noise adjustment in C1 I felt no need to do further processing with Noise Ninja. I was surprised that it was also possible to give a rendition in colour.  Accepted, the M8's entry to the market has been bumpy, but I'm finding that it really does the business.  Best  Chris 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! 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/15699-my-m8-has-arrived/?do=findComment&comment=168560'>More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted February 11, 2007 Share #33  Posted February 11, 2007 and just to contribute to the discussion, I attach the same crop filtered through Noise Ninja.. This is pixel peeping as for most purposes a print from the untreated one would be fine (though it still works best as a black and white image...) 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! 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/15699-my-m8-has-arrived/?do=findComment&comment=168578'>More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #34  Posted February 11, 2007 Rob, Do a custom profile for Noise Ninja and it gets even better. The software really does a wonderful job of eliminating noise in this manner, without affecting detail.  1250 becomes very good on the M8.  2500 is still too much for me except as a grainy B&W.  Best,  Ray  Ray:  It was done with a custom profile. I used the profile chart and then saved that profile.  Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #35 Â Posted February 11, 2007 After two days with the M8, today was the first time I got to use it in a real situation. I bought my M8 to use for shooting people, family and life in general. The DMR got a bit heavy doing this type of stuff, but I still prefer a SLR for scenic and nature work. Â My son's school has an open house every year were the parents and general public are invited for a tour of the school. The kids are present and do a few things to entertain, such as singing in a choir or playing games in the classroom. Â Keep in mind that it is daylight out, so the lighting is a mix of flourescent and the light coming in from the windows. Â Here I am using the Noctilux. I think they were all shot at f1.2. The ISO was 320. The mixed lighting causes the odd colors in the hair, since the overhead light is flourecent. Â Â Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsteve Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share #36 Â Posted February 11, 2007 This shot was done with the 90mm APO at f2 and 640iso. They were singing a Pirate song. In this instance, there was a window to the left and tungsten ambiant lighting. Â Â This last shot was done with the 35mm Summicron ASPH at f2. I think this may be my most used lens on the M8. I have a 28mm, but it seems a touch too wide. When I want a bit wider, I also have the 24mm. The M8 with a 35mm Summicron is a nice and small, fast focusing camera with exceptional image quality. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 11, 2007 Share #37 Â Posted February 11, 2007 Hi guys just back from a wedding in Tucson which is about 120 miles South of Phoenix . It went very well and used both M8's for the whole shoot, yes went for broke and actually they performed very well indeed. i did a lot hip shooting in the reception and used every lens i had. Walk in 28 and 50 in tandem. Trick is handgrip on one shoot 50 than left pinky finger grap camera and rotate to camera with 28, It was like machine gun action. LOL Anyway who said you can't shoot weddings with just a M8 oh and BTW i still hate doing them . I bow to Sean and Marc on doing these bloody things. ROTFLMAO Â Â Robert your have too much fun. LOL Trying to catch up ,keep them coming my friend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 11, 2007 Share #38  Posted February 11, 2007 Rob--Thanks for the info on the Elcan. Imagine using this beast on the M8!!!  Display photo  I think these things are extremely rare. ( I hope Guy doesn't see this or he'll be after one.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 11, 2007 Share #39 Â Posted February 11, 2007 Heck need a bag just for that and i am already busting out the seams , honestly need to look for a new bag now. I outgrown the Image Smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradreiman Posted February 12, 2007 Share #40 Â Posted February 12, 2007 rob-excellent. i think everyone here will surely benefit from your helpfull posting. clearly the m8 has met her match in your capable hands. i for one am very pleased you have received your m8....b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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