jaapv Posted July 27, 2013 Share #41 Posted July 27, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you shoot close to the ground why don't you simply use the EVF tilted upwards? Flash is less needed with the better high ISO. I'm not sure whether the handgrip will offer a sync socket. Alternately there is (also for the M9) the Universal angle Viewfinder M. Handheld flash is a different story, but also easily solved. Hire an assistant....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Hi jaapv, Take a look here sell my M 240?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
FlashGordonPhotography Posted July 27, 2013 Share #42 Posted July 27, 2013 Which two fast zooms are you using on the EM5? That is an interesting choice. I haven't yet tried this camera, but must try it sometime. 12-35 f2.8, 35-100 2.8 and the stunning 60mm macro. I have other lenses, including the 45mm 1.8 ans 75mm 1.8 but the zooms and the macro get most of the action at weddings when I want AF. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted July 27, 2013 Share #43 Posted July 27, 2013 If you shoot close to the ground why don't you simply use the EVF tilted upwards?Flash is less needed with the better high ISO. I'm not sure whether the handgrip will offer a sync socket. Alternately there is (also for the M9) the Universal angle Viewfinder M. Handheld flash is a different story, but also easily solved. Hire an assistant....... IMHO, batter high ISO performance doesn't ever trump good light. Good use of flash is about the quality of light, not the quantity of light. And until the external bracket and TTL extension are available the EVF only serves to take up the hot shoe. LED lights might be an option though. gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 27, 2013 Share #44 Posted July 27, 2013 You need quite hefty LEDs, possibly a video light. The small ring things would not suit your photography. Would a constant light not be disturbing in your line of work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #45 Posted July 27, 2013 x100s in my hands... first impression: tiny and light (positive) heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tanks Posted July 27, 2013 Share #46 Posted July 27, 2013 You need quite hefty LEDs, possibly a video light. The small ring things would not suit your photography. Would a constant light not be disturbing in your line of work? Not that hefty, especially if one can put it on a stand or as you said earlier an assistant. LED daylight light source designed by photographer Jerry Ghionis | About | ICE Light Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billo101 Posted July 27, 2013 Share #47 Posted July 27, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sell it and buy M Monochrom best Leica ever. b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted July 27, 2013 Share #48 Posted July 27, 2013 Great, thank you!Do you need the SCA adapter? No certainly not with the leica SF58 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #49 Posted July 27, 2013 Sell it and buy M Monochrom best Leica ever. b that is a funny comment (o: you know, I am a photographer and am not on the way to buy the coolest stuff around... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egrossman Posted July 27, 2013 Share #50 Posted July 27, 2013 I don't think it was meant as a joke. I have both the Monochrom and the M240 and I definitely use the Monochrom more. It's arguably the best Leica every made. Erik that is a funny comment (o: you know, I am a photographer and am not on the way to buy the coolest stuff around... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #51 Posted July 27, 2013 this may be, I don´t argue that. But I am a wedding photographer wondering if I need an AF camera instead of my M´s, because my style changed after being happy for years with my M9 (8). A Monochrome would not fit, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share #52 Posted July 27, 2013 second impression... the AF is SLOW, I am much faster with my M (who guessed?) (0: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted July 27, 2013 Share #53 Posted July 27, 2013 A Monochrome would not fit' date=' right?[/quote']That depends on how your style will continue to evolve in the weeks to come. You might still be in the middle of an ongoing process... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egrossman Posted July 27, 2013 Share #54 Posted July 27, 2013 Well frogfish I just shot my brother-in-law's wedding with my M9 and Monochrom. I wasn't the official photographer (he ended up being awful, even with his autofocus Canon gear). Here are my pictures... judge for yourself what is achievable with a manual focus camera. I think it all comes down to good technique. Mark & Tracy's Wedding - a set on Flickr Erik this may be, I don´t argue that. But I am a wedding photographer wondering if I need an AF camera instead of my M´s, because my style changed after being happy for years with my M9 (8). A Monochrome would not fit, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share #55 Posted July 28, 2013 Well frogfish I just shot my brother-in-law's wedding with my M9 and Monochrom. I wasn't the official photographer (he ended up being awful, even with his autofocus Canon gear). Here are my pictures... judge for yourself what is achievable with a manual focus camera. I think it all comes down to good technique. Mark & Tracy's Wedding - a set on Flickr Erik Yes, I see you are good with posed shots and static candits... You may want to try to keep an eye on the background, search for more exciting lightning and try some different angels... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 28, 2013 Share #56 Posted July 28, 2013 Cringe. How did I guess that was coming? Some very nice shots Erik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egrossman Posted July 28, 2013 Share #57 Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks Paul. Leica isn't for everyone. Perhaps Frogfish should sell his M240 and embrace Canikon. Frogfish clearly didn't like my wedding portfolio but the bride and groom were absolutely thrilled. Erik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T 1969 Posted July 28, 2013 Share #58 Posted July 28, 2013 Sounds like you need a simpler auto-focus solution to accommodate where your BUSINESS is heading. Keep your M9 for your personal, fun work and sell the M. I think sometimes we adhere to our "passion" for Leica too long despite it being the wrong tool for the job. I recently started doing landscapes again with my 4X5 camera and film. It is more contemplative and studied approach that I wasn't naturally getting when I snapped 10 photos with my M-E. Anyway this is my opinion. I'd ditch it and get what you need to make your clients happy and make your life easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido Posted July 28, 2013 Share #59 Posted July 28, 2013 Frogfish clearly didn't like my wedding portfolio but the bride and groom were absolutely thrilled. You can't please em' all, you know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogfish Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share #60 Posted July 28, 2013 @Erik Sorry, got a bit defensive here, may have been your words... peace man (o: @all don´t like the x100S, too slow think I should try to get the 240 work with the flash thing. Maybe at f4 and guess... heiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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