rupertbeagle Posted April 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted April 2, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have just come back from a three week reportage assignment in the USA and was using the M8 exclusively for this assignment (and mainly one lens: Summicron 2/28). I shot more than 1,200 frames in these three weeks. The M8 really impressed me. It never let me down, it performed flawlessly and exhibited all the characteristics why this camera is so well suited to photojournalistic work: it is unobtrusive, small, can be used everywhere, performs well with available light and delivers outstanding results in terms of the images it produces. I am a very, very happy user! Here is the story: http://www.rupertbeagle.com/SoundSlideGayDads/indexgaydads.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 2, 2007 Posted April 2, 2007 Hi rupertbeagle, Take a look here M8 in a reportage context - a positive experience. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
scott kirkpatrick Posted April 2, 2007 Share #2 Posted April 2, 2007 Interesting story. I had the sound off, so I haven't got the entire plot. But the juxtaposition of "What to Expect" with the world of lattes and Microsofties was a telling start. Three weeks is just a start for these guys. Hope it works out. scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashley Posted April 2, 2007 Share #3 Posted April 2, 2007 I found that really quite moving, and very well done. Your narrative was clear and consistent both visually and in terms of the soundtrack and I thought the 'two fathers' song was a great way to wrap, even though my Dutch isn't so good! Coupla points. Firstly, I'm sure you've thought of this but I'd like to see it in B&W - I just feel it might give it more emotional impact. Secondly I'd like to see it bigger, though it might not stream so fluently over the web. The one shot I might think of removing is the one of the babies on the airline weigh-in belt. It hints at a commoditization of them, which I don't judge to be your intent though some might choose to read the whole series that way (not me). The M8 is as you rightly say, amazing for this sort of work. About once a month I go to a foreign city for three or four days and shoot a series, generally construed as a series and not just as a bunch of shots. I think lightness, unobtrusiveness and great quality are vital for this sort of work and I would not attempt it with any other camera I have owned. For those of us who want to shoot digital and who are lucky enough to have a reliable example of the beast, the M8 really is the best way to tackle this sort of project. Congratulations. I think this is really fine and interesting work. Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirvine Posted April 2, 2007 Share #4 Posted April 2, 2007 Nice piece. I have close friends here in New York who I watched go through this process. They've got a couple healthy twins now. It is a fascinating story...how far does one go to create the perfect children (from a genetic perspective)? What criteria matter when choosing an egg donor, a surrogate? And where the couple is mixed race, the issues are exponential. Then you have decisions to make about which viable fetus' get to survive where there are three or more. Really crazy stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thpeters Posted April 2, 2007 Share #5 Posted April 2, 2007 A very emotional and a good educational story, all the best with your twins. You guys must be tired......lol Theo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupertbeagle Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share #6 Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks for the responses. I really think that I could not have done this reportage with any other camera than the M8. Imagine me running around with a Nikon D2X in the hospital or shooting at night when feeding the babies. So, I can only repeat my comment on what a fabulous camera the M8 is. Re: the comment on black and white. I 'see' in colour therefore did not consider b/w for this story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted April 3, 2007 Share #7 Posted April 3, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Uwe, Thanks for this piece. It was moving and interesting. What a world! Over the internet. Seems like the two dads are good guys and will make good parents. Not a criticism, but to be really complete I think the surrogate mom needed more air time. It's with her that one expects the most conflict and difficulty. Good work. Best, Mitchell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupertbeagle Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted April 4, 2007 Mitchell, Quote: Not a criticism, but to be really complete I think the surrogate mom needed more air time. Quote end Fair point. I am relatively new to taking pictures AND recording sound/conducting interviews, so image taking still takes most of my time. But point taken. Uwe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisoje Posted April 4, 2007 Share #9 Posted April 4, 2007 Nice... Keep it coming... What a refreshment over all the "syndroms of evil" we have been reading on this forum:D Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderik Posted April 4, 2007 Share #10 Posted April 4, 2007 Nice The dutch song at the end is funny to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchell Posted April 4, 2007 Share #11 Posted April 4, 2007 Uwe, Just to be clear, I'm way more happy to have seen this as is rather than not at all. I think it's a real contribution. Well done. Best, Mitchell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddp Posted April 4, 2007 Share #12 Posted April 4, 2007 Imagine me running around with a Nikon D2X in the hospital or shooting at night when feeding the babies. Can easily be done - I can be just as stealthy with a D2X under available light as I can with an M. This isn't a criticism of any sort, I am merely speaking from experience. Of course the glass options for the M are the reason we're here though.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightpipes Posted April 4, 2007 Share #13 Posted April 4, 2007 Hi Rupert Wonderful work. I love soundslides myself. Just looking for a good recorder. Would love to see you at the Eddie Adams Workshop this year. Uwe also. It's a real good feeling to see someone change careers like you did and give the world such wonderful work. Don't ever put the camera down. Your talent goes far beyond camera models, however I know the Leica makes it easier on these stories. Cheers Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderik Posted April 4, 2007 Share #14 Posted April 4, 2007 really nice soundslides: http://www.xs4all.nl/~eddy38/bangbang/bangbang.html most made on RD1 and some on M8 i believe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightpipes Posted April 4, 2007 Share #15 Posted April 4, 2007 Wow, the work really shines in soundslides. I would post 2 of mine from New Orleans last month but they were not done on Leica, I'm almost ready to go the M8 route. Cheers Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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