Soden Posted May 15, 2016 Share #401 Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Soden, about the MM https://translate.google.fr/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.summilux.net%2Fforums%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D10%26t%3D51356&edit-text= Someone who exclusively have Leica not other brands Best Henry Well your missing out, since Leica doesn't make medium and large format film cameras I feel free to experiment with antiques, like Graflex, Rollei and Hasselblad. However all my 35mm is Leica... Like R9, IIIa, etc. As far as that review is concerned, as far as he went he is correct and I agree. I love tri-X too, however the M246 does not try to emulate film, and I find the use of filter takes the M246 to another place altogether. Just as the M240 is just too neutral to compare it to any film. True, they can be modified to emulate any film, but why would you want to do that when you can just shoot film (Kodachrome excepted)? Edited May 15, 2016 by Soden 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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semi-ambivalent Posted May 15, 2016 Share #402 Posted May 15, 2016 If the MP is not a badge of honor then why do many MP owners laugh when I mention I have a M7? They seem to think that the M7 is less than the MP... I kind of compare it to Porsche, which model do you have... I have had my M7 for about 8 years, I bought it to backup my M8 I had then. I'll probably keep it always. However I am thinking about a second film body to backup the M7. The question is go with another M7 or something else like a MP or M5... Well, I think these sorts of hierarchies develop in things all the time, like in already mentioned HiFi. Probably never going to change, people are just like that. You just have to know your path and shrug off those gnats. With you already having an M7 maybe you look at dumping *all* the electronics with an M-A or an M2/3/4. There's quite a few here who will be happy to tell you about the M4 vs. MP... If you're just itching to buy an MP forget the rationalizing and do it and move on. In any case we're lucky to be talking about Leica, who still see fit to build and sell not one but three different film cameras. Film cameras so good one can buy them already eighty years old and they work fine and if not they can still be repaired in many places. About how many products of any type can one say that? s-a 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted May 15, 2016 Share #403 Posted May 15, 2016 Hi there Guys, On this family pic You can see from left, my mum, my grandfather friend's, grandfather, and my girlfriend. We were on Sunday afternoon, and the activity here consisted in sorting vegetables leaves for the evening meal. These leaves are called "brèdes" in creole, which are very popular in Reunion Island to accompany dishes with rice and meat, it tastes a bit like spinach. " Bon appétit ! " Jean Summicron50mmV4 M7 HP5 emilie_hp5_phfamil.jpg This is great! The hot spots in the doorway and especially under the chair, I love that stuff. It really impresses upon me the intensity of your island's sun. Why get rid of that; it belongs there. s-a 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted May 15, 2016 Share #404 Posted May 15, 2016 If the MP is not a badge of honor then why do many MP owners laugh when I mention I have a M7? They are fools. Ignore. Enjoy. . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted May 16, 2016 Share #405 Posted May 16, 2016 Hi, the xp2 is a good film, but I really prefer a real BW emulsion, for that, I will continue to use the ilford hp5, pan400... and soon, the triX . Yes I agree with Gary I reserve C41 for all my color film that needs 30°C constantly You can try and see the difference H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted May 16, 2016 Share #406 Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Hi S-A, the sunlight and the black areas in backlight conditions are really strong to control, that's leads so much areas with different brightness ... Otherwise, that is cool with the m7, is the fact you can choose your medium grey zone and save it. as you said it for sunlight, it belongs there, but I prefer so far a parisian sky as light source . thnaks for your post. regards, jean This is great! The hot spots in the doorway and especially under the chair, I love that stuff. It really impresses upon me the intensity of your island's sun. Why get rid of that; it belongs there. s-a Edited May 16, 2016 by janorun974 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semi-ambivalent Posted May 16, 2016 Share #407 Posted May 16, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi S-A, the sunlight and the black areas in backlight conditions are really strong to control, that's leads so much areas with different brightness ... Otherwise, that is cool with the m7, is the fact you can choose your medium grey zone and save it. as you said it for sunlight, it belongs there, but I prefer so far a parisian sky as light source . thnaks for your post. regards, jean Thank you. Remember, you can always pull the development to rein in those highlights. Just add a bit to the exposure by lowering the ISO setting so you keep whatever you want to see in the shadows. The light here in Colorado can be pretty difficult too. Always have to be on guard for highlight density building up from time or agitation. I recently stumbled upon an online article about a guy who had a method where he would 'anchor' the mid-grays with exposure, then move the shadows with development time and the highlights with agitation scheme. Damned clever. If I can find it again I'll PM it to you. s-a 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share #408 Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) The exposure is measured perfectly and faster if you choose "A" option First you choose your aperture (or your speed) You think, you compose, you frame and shoot .... and not triggering inflation please Leica still produces good camera and I don't want electronic range finder too .... on the M7 Here a picture taken few days ago and developed yesterday at my home lab. Temp 30°C (not 38°C) 8 mns in Tetenal C41 Really a nice camera . As said Pico , enjoy Jean Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 90 Macro Elmar No tripod 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! Wild apple blossom Abbey ruins Dev himself no scratches at all , good work Regards Henry Edited May 16, 2016 by Doc Henry 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Wild apple blossom Abbey ruins Dev himself no scratches at all , good work Regards Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3045600'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share #409 Posted May 16, 2016 another picture in color Kodak Portra 160 virtually no correction. How easily this camera gives us for color pictures M7 - 35 Summilux Asph 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! Canal Saint Martin Paris Rg H. 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Canal Saint Martin Paris Rg H. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3045602'>More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted May 16, 2016 Share #410 Posted May 16, 2016 S another picture in color Kodak Portra 160 virtually no correction. How easily this camera gives us for color pictures M7 - 35 Summilux Asph Image1canstmartkp16vivlfht+++950tc.jpg Canal Saint Martin Paris Rg H. Well framed !!! shadows are impressive! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share #411 Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) S Well framed !!! shadows are impressive! Thank you Jean The range finder of M7 is great. Mine comes from MP (less flare) Rg Henry Edited May 16, 2016 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted May 30, 2016 Share #412 Posted May 30, 2016 Hello Friends, a view from an old boat workshop in ST Paul... summicron 35 asph Pan400 microphen 1+1 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! 5 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3053423'>More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted May 30, 2016 Share #413 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) summicron 35mm Ilford Pan400 Microphen 1+1 @24°C 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! Edited May 30, 2016 by janorun974 4 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3053692'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share #414 Posted May 30, 2016 summicron 35mm Ilford Pan400 Microphen 1+1 @24°C Nice grain Jean and subtle b&w tone Dev. time at 24°C ? Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted May 30, 2016 Share #415 Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Hello Henry, thanks, a dev time at 24°C for 8'40" in microphen 1+1 and tmax fixer, a big risk but finally all is ok, it's just preconised do not developp film under 5minutes, so I presume it's possible to push until 25°C? (25C is the normal water temp in winter here)... Nice grain Jean and subtle b&w tone Dev. time at 24°C ? Best Henry Edited May 30, 2016 by janorun974 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share #416 Posted May 31, 2016 Hello Henry, thanks, a dev time at 24°C for 8'40" in microphen 1+1 and tmax fixer, a big risk but finally all is ok, it's just preconised do not developp film under 5minutes, so I presume it's possible to push until 25°C? (25C is the normal water temp in winter here)... Thank you Jean for this precision Microphen seems good for fine grain When water temperature increase , better you decrease the dev time no ? Now if you like grain you can let as you said When I use Ilford Ilfosol S , I dev during 6mn30 sec between 20-22°C Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted June 2, 2016 Share #417 Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) Hello Henry, You are Welcome With the tropical climat, I don't have another choice concerning temperature for chemicals bath... ( or else I need to use cooler but it costs me an arm) 24°C seems to be a critical temp on charts, but I have always practiced this setup for microphen and pan 400 or HP5 = 8min40'' for 24°C... (for a 1+1 dilution and T=20°C it advised to developp for 12min). If I decrease under 8'40'' I could, but I need to adjust temperature @25-26°C and I think it's worse for the emulsion... Otherwise, I have already developp my B&W films @ 27°C but the results are just suitable for quick working... and for the finest grain I use sometimes HC110 (only disadvantage it's expansive). So 24°C is really ok for B&W in my opinion and obligation I wish I could do it at 20°C but really a pain here... ps: I received my tri-x yesterday, and will try it with the rest of microphen I have... @+Jean This is my Mon on a Pan 400 with my setup for 24°C 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! Edited June 2, 2016 by janorun974 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3055168'>More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted June 2, 2016 Share #418 Posted June 2, 2016 and a 100% crop of the grain for me microphen is really acceptable @24°C Hello Henry, You are Welcome With the tropical climat, I don't have another choice concerning temperature for chemicals bath... ( or else I need to use cooler but it costs me an arm) 24°C seems to be a critical temp on charts, but I have always practiced this setup for microphen and pan 400 or HP5 = 8min40'' for 24°C... (for a 1+1 dilution and T=20°C it advised to developp for 12min). If I decrease under 8'40'' I could, but I need to adjust temperature @25-26°C and I think it's worse for the emulsion... Otherwise, I have already developp my B&W films @ 27°C but the results are just suitable for quick working... and for the finest grain I use sometimes HC110 (only disadvantage it's expansive). So 24°C is really ok for B&W in my opinion and obligation I wish I could do it at 20°C but really a pain here... ps: I received my tri-x yesterday, and will try it with the rest of microphen I have... @+Jean This is my Mon on a Pan 400 with my setup for 24°C 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! 2 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3055171'>More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted June 6, 2016 Share #419 Posted June 6, 2016 hello guys, my brother in law lent me his dslr for the weekend, I seized the occasion to shot my M7 cheers 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! 10 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3057376'>More sharing options...
janorun974 Posted June 8, 2016 Share #420 Posted June 8, 2016 Creole beauty VS German beauty... 1st round I'm K.O 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! 6 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=3058473'>More sharing options...
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