Got my first leica camera, but need some help on film and my summilux 35mm

[hypeber]

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HI everybody i just bought a m7 yesterday and i am so excited, however it won't be here until next week. i have been reading a lot on the internet about all sorts of things: lens, films,history etc.

 

Since it is a film camera, we are not able to switch film to 200 or 400 for different settings when taking photos indoor or outdoor. I realized some people been using ND filter for their camera especially when taking photos during daytime with high iso films. If i did understand correctly with the ND filter on a film camera, I would be able to use a 400 film during day without getting over espouse to light right? My question is what density filter should i be using? I remember i read somewhere that if the film is 800, then with a .3 filter. the iso speed of the film would decrease by half which is 400. So if i use 400 at night time, does that mean i should get a .3 filter, since iso speed of the film would reduce to 200??? I just want to make sure those infos are correct before making a purchase.

 

 

One more thing, my Summilux 35mm that i bought is a PRE-asph which was made in 1989. I am having toruble find the sz of the filter that i can you. Does anyone know which filter sz it uses?

 

 

One more thing, I kinda want to get the ASPH now. What you guys think about that? Should i return the pre and get the ASPH?

 

btw sorry for my poor english.

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[kokoshawnuff]

*First of all ND filters will work just as you understand it. I typically use a two-stop (0.6) B+W MRC with my Tri-X in bright sun, effectively transforming the film from 400 to 100 iso.

 

*Your Summilux 35 has a Series VII filter thread that can only be mounted in the hood.

 

*Lastly the current version of the Summilux 35 ASPH FLE is very high in demand, so you will wait a long time (perhaps up to a 2 years) for a new one at MSRP or you will be forced to pay a hefty premium over the current MSRP for a used one. You might have luck with the 35 lux ASPH pre-FLE, which is obtainable used for decent prices.

[hypeber]

*First of all ND filters will work just as you understand it. I typically use a two-stop (0.6) B+W MRC with my Tri-X in bright sun, effectively transforming the film from 400 to 100 iso.

 

*Your Summilux 35 has a Series VII filter thread that can only be mounted in the hood.

 

*Lastly the current version of the Summilux 35 ASPH FLE is very high in demand, so you will wait a long time (perhaps up to a 2 years) for a new one at MSRP or you will be forced to pay a hefty premium over the current MSRP for a used one. You might have luck with the 35 lux ASPH pre-FLE, which is obtainable used for decent prices.

 

thanks for the info, i guess i will shoot around for the summilux i have now.

[hypeber]

*First of all ND filters will work just as you understand it. I typically use a two-stop (0.6) B+W MRC with my Tri-X in bright sun, effectively transforming the film from 400 to 100 iso.

 

*Your Summilux 35 has a Series VII filter thread that can only be mounted in the hood.

 

*Lastly the current version of the Summilux 35 ASPH FLE is very high in demand, so you will wait a long time (perhaps up to a 2 years) for a new one at MSRP or you will be forced to pay a hefty premium over the current MSRP for a used one. You might have luck with the 35 lux ASPH pre-FLE, which is obtainable used for decent prices.

 

so this will work right?

 

B+W Series 7 #101 Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 66-01070554 B&H Photo

 

i want to make sure cuz is non-refundable

[Messsucherkamera]

so this will work right?

 

B+W Series 7 #101 Neutral Density (ND) 0.3 66-01070554 B&H Photo

 

i want to make sure cuz is non-refundable

 

Give the guys at Camera West ( Fine New & Used Photo Equipment from Camera West - Walnut Creek & Rancho Mirage, CA ) a call or an email to make sure you are getting the right filter for your lens. They can help you make sure you are getting the ND filter you need for your particular lens.

[NZDavid]

Congrats on your new M7! The Summilux is fine when stopped down below f/2; it's only wide open that it is soft (and that might not be so bad for some subjects -- experiment!). Why not also experiment with different films to see which you prefer? For example, Fuji 400 H color print film, and also give slide film a go, for example, Kodak E100G and Fuji Provia 100. You may also wish to try B+W. To appreciate the true quality of film, you need to look at the original (first generation); printing or scanning quality varies greatly.

[lars_bergquist]

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This Summilux does not have any kind of filter thread. 'Series' filters are filters in slim threadless mounts that are held in place either by a threaded retaining ring, or between the two halves of the lens hood.

 

I hope that you have the correct hood for the Summilux. It carries the part number 12504. The front part unscrews from the rear part. You put the filter between the halves and screw the front part back.

 

I may add that some 49mm filters in slim mounts are narrow enough to substitute for Series VII filters. I have not had a chance to try this (I sold my old Summilux long ago) but B+W slim filters will probably work, though Series mounts are in fact even slimmer.

 

LB

[Virginia Bill]

Your understanding of neutral density filters is accurate, but you should also note that shooting Tri-X in bright daylight is fine; you just use small f stops. Back in the old days Tri-X was the staple b&w film most people used, day and night. After testing with my gear, I rated it at 300. You won't need an ND filter unless you also want to shoot in bright sunlight with your lens near wide open for narrow DOF. In real terms, how often will that happen?