paulsydaus Posted May 26, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) So we were out drunk a few weeks back and I passed my camera to a friend. This was his first Rangefinder photo. Beginners Luck!? 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! 3 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/205397-first-rangefinder-photo/?do=findComment&comment=2330667'>More sharing options...
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Karl G Posted May 26, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Nice subject and framing but he missed the focus on the pretty subject's eyes. You are still the master of your camera, I would bet. Edited May 26, 2013 by Karl G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted May 26, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 26, 2013 nah, looks like a natural to me 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjolie Posted May 26, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 26, 2013 Pretty good shot. I heard that sharpness is a bourgeois concept *cough HCB* 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Pretty good shot. I heard that sharpness is a bourgeois concept *cough HCB* Hey, I know the quote but what is HCB? Ah, sorry I get it, just really tired right now... Edited May 26, 2013 by paulsydaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the reply guys. I'll show him and the subject (my friend) this website! That's me on the far right. To be honest, I think he got the focus pretty spot on. The softness is a result of the following: 1. Noctilux is naturally soft anyway. This is one half-click off wide open I believe. 2. ISO400 film is always going to be softer than digital. 3. Everyone was quite tipsy. 4. There might be minor rangefinder calibration issue (slight front focus). 5. It was much darker than it looks, so focus a little tricker. 6. I did the post processing and applied too much noise reduction. Looking at the original it is noticeably sharper but quite noisy. 7. These days I tend to get the feedback that subjects don't like their portraits being too sharp anyway? 8. Perhaps the unsharpness reflects our unsharp minds at the time!? Anyway, I'll pass this on, thanks! Edited May 26, 2013 by paulsydaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted May 26, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 26, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Works nicely for me, luck or no luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo101 Posted May 26, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 26, 2013 Great RF shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 27, 2013 Share #9 Posted May 27, 2013 Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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