etienne_werner Posted March 31, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) If some people, like myself, has been wondering if the M8 is suitable as a studio camera, I believe it is. I made this picture today of my ex-girlfriend. She is an opera-singer and needed a portrait for a poster for an upcoming performance. I used the 50 nokton and the 90 summicron. Like most people, I have been worried about focusing issues at full opening. Well I can say that at f 8 there is no problem:D. Kind regards, Etienne 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/20267-m8-in-studio/?do=findComment&comment=217074'>More sharing options...
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Guest WPalank Posted March 31, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2007 Etienne, Nice job! I've had no problem as well. Very sharp and the Pocket Wizard Plus works very well in the hot shoe. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted March 31, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2007 So you charged her 2X your normal rate, right? (Great shot!) -opera fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarnes Posted March 31, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2007 As a recalcitrant film guy (yes, I own one digital), I'm beginning to be a believer in the M-8. What's the focus issue? Also, how do you manage the V-C lens on Leica body that's supposed to require a bar code to read the lens?? Finally, any post-processing on this image. It's lovely. RobScott. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry Posted March 31, 2007 Share #5 Posted March 31, 2007 Etienne, Beautifully executed shot, and beautiful ex-girlfriend. If she sings as good as she looks, I'd love to hear her. Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEP Posted March 31, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 31, 2007 Fantastic! The more I see like this the more I am tempted to sell my 1Ds2. Maybe I really don't need those extra 6MP after all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share #7 Posted April 1, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) As a recalcitrant film guy (yes, I own one digital), I'm beginning to be a believer in the M-8. What's the focus issue? Also, how do you manage the V-C lens on Leica body that's supposed to require a bar code to read the lens?? Finally, any post-processing on this image. It's lovely. RobScott. Hi Rob,As far as the focusing issue is concerned: a few people, including my self, have had back-focusing problems. Some even have had to send back their M8 to Zolms. In all fairness, as far as I'm concerned, it certainly also has to do with my eye-sight. I've ordered a 1,25 focusing magnifier from Hong Kong. This should help with the 50mm, 90mm and the soon to order 75mm. I only have one coded lens; the 28mm. The VC 50mm nokton doesn't need coding (it does have a IR cut filter). I do have a 15mm and I am ordering a 12mm from VC. These might be more of a problem. When I shoot for myself, I will mostly do B&W. So the coding is not really needed. In colour I will probably test one of the profiles for C1. As far as PP is concerned, actualy surprisingly little.I shot the picture in both B&W jpeg and color raw. I used the jpeg only as reference. The only additional action to the raw output was a bit of sepia. Kind regards, Etienne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted April 1, 2007 So you charged her 2X your normal rate, right? (Great shot!) -opera fan Hi Grober, The problem is that 2X nothing is still nothing:rolleyes:. Regards, Etienne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted April 1, 2007 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2007 Great shot Etienne,I thought you would have got the kevlar version of the m8, seeing your ex could have led to dropping the camera while your jaw dropped:cool: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eronald Posted April 1, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 1, 2007 So you charged her 2X your normal rate, right? (Great shot!) -opera fan I think this an eX charged question Edmund Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted April 1, 2007 Great shot Etienne,I thought you would have got the kevlar version of the m8, seeing your ex could have led to dropping the camera while your jaw dropped:cool: HaHa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avsearle Posted April 1, 2007 Share #12 Posted April 1, 2007 Absolutely wonderful shot.Beautiful tones-perfectly exposed.Bet she was pleased with the result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eudemian Posted April 1, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 1, 2007 Ettienne, a lovely shot, is this natural lighting? I am intrigued by a hint of sepia, how do you do this, do you add a layer and then change the opacity? The pose intrigues me, yes a wonderful, enigmatic and soulful photo, you set the barrier high. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted April 1, 2007 Ettienne, a lovely shot, is this natural lighting? I am intrigued by a hint of sepia, how do you do this, do you add a layer and then change the opacity?The pose intrigues me, yes a wonderful, enigmatic and soulful photo, you set the barrier high. Tom Hi Tom, Thanks for the complement. No it is not natural light. I used 3 studio flashes. One with a snoot & grid directed at her face and 2 with sofbox - one behind her for her hair and one for just a little bit of the contours of her body. The softboxes were turn down very low. The sepia tone is an action called "Johny's B&W Package". If you do a search on my postings you will find a link to this action for Photoshop. Kind regards, Etienne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted April 1, 2007 Thanks all for the very kind words. I just finished PP this one, which I would like to share with this illustrious group. Kind regards, Etienne 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/20267-m8-in-studio/?do=findComment&comment=217599'>More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share #16 Posted April 1, 2007 And a last one. I'm just having so much fun with the M8 there should be a law against it.. Kind regards, Etienne 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/20267-m8-in-studio/?do=findComment&comment=217644'>More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted April 1, 2007 Share #17 Posted April 1, 2007 Nicely done , I like post 15 the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny16 Posted April 1, 2007 Share #18 Posted April 1, 2007 Being new to studio lighting I'd love to know your lighting set up for that shot. Looks like an unbrella or soft box to the right with a hair light up over the left. Did you use a reflector? Which lights? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveEP Posted April 1, 2007 Share #19 Posted April 1, 2007 Being new to studio lighting I'd love to know your lighting set up for that shot. Looks like an unbrella or soft box to the right with a hair light up over the left. Did you use a reflector? Which lights? If you look at the catch light in the eyes you can see this was a square softbox. An umbrella has a totally different light signature. It should not matter 'which lights', because almost all lights with a good softbox can achieve this - it's how you set them up that matters.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 1, 2007 Share #20 Posted April 1, 2007 Superb lighting technique, excellent composition and perfect, relaxed expressions. This all adds up to a winning portrait. I think your first choice was the best one. The last one has a bit too much softness on the close side of her face (the eye, primarily). Brilliant work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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