Michael Hiles Posted August 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I spent an hour yesterday with my old Model II and Summar, which I have not used in years. This is one of the results. The lens is sharp enough, but quite low contrast and seems subject to flare with very little encouragement. I am sure that an Elmar 50mm would do better. But the camera is really nice - I had forgotten just how nice. I have the 50mm brightline finder, which is a joy. The click of the shutter is music. The picture was made on a disused railroad bed I sometimes walk along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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k-hawinkler Posted August 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted August 17, 2011 Wonderful dark tones and processing. It must be a nice hiking trail. Would you have an image what the trail looks like? Thanks, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted August 18, 2011 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2011 Michael, Excellent rich tones, lighting, composition and sharpness. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted August 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted August 18, 2011 Michael, Really good. Please post a photograph of the camera and lens that helped you create such a beautiful photograph.......if you think it's a good idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted August 19, 2011 K-H, Paul, Al, Many thanks, your kind comments are much appreciated. The trail was, until about 40 years ago, a railroad originally used for logging operations. It is now used for recreational purposes - walking, biking, x-country skiing etc. It passes by many lakes in the Laurentian mountains north of Montreal. The attached picture was made about the same time as the first rock picture. The camera - I encouraged my late Dad to get a Leica some years ago, and this camera is now mine. It is a little beat up - one bezel around a viewfinder window is missing. But it works fine. RF is right on, and the shutter sounds like new. The 50mm brightline finder makes a BIG difference. The old Barnack viewfinders are, well... not modern. It also has a flash nipple added by someone - I've never tried it. Apologies - the picture of the camera was made with my wife's digital Nikon (also a very good camera). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted August 19, 2011 Share #6 Posted August 19, 2011 Michael, Thank you for the photograph of "the system". You have enticed me to slap on my 1954 35. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted August 19, 2011 Share #7 Posted August 19, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) PS How wonderful to have your father's beautiful camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted August 19, 2011 Share #8 Posted August 19, 2011 Michael, I agree with Al. Marvelous camera and images. How long is this beautiful trail? How many miles? Many thanks, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted August 19, 2011 Share #9 Posted August 19, 2011 Michael, A wonderful picture of the trail and it looks as if your venerable old-timer is still in great shape as well as taking those fine pictures. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted August 19, 2011 Michael, I agree with Al. Marvelous camera and images. How long is this beautiful trail? How many miles? Many thanks, K-H. K-H, Paul, Very many thanks. A little north of Montreal is the start of the Laurentian shield and the boreal forest that extends across Canada and around the world. This part of Québec was opened up about 150 years ago, based mainly on logging. About 100 years ago, Montrealers were looking for ways of escaping the summer heat, and they began to build cottages in the area. Access was mainly by train, along two lines, both of which have now been taken up. One became the Aerobic Corridor (where I slope around). In its current form it extends from Morin Heights (which is about 90kms north of Montreal and findable on Google Maps Morin-Heights, Quebec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) for about 100kms. The Corridor is about 1 train width and is maintained as a bike/walking path/linear park in the summer, and a ski trail in the winter. It has, close to me, what was reputed to be the steepest rail grade in Canada, and when I go up on a bike I believe it. The area is somewhat like the Adirondacks in the northeastern U.S. Medium-sized mountains, with dense forest and lovely lakes. I am mindful when walking around here that apparently this is geologically the oldest place on earth. Makes me think and keep my mouth shut. Th Model II also makes me think. It was made in 1935, and is still totally competent. Reminiscent of old, well maintained Rolls-Royces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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