Doc Henry Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #101 Posted December 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Harold for posting your camera picture in its nice A&A case "I am taking a big risk. I am going on holiday for two weeks and I have decided to just take a new film camera and two new lenses. I have ordered tons of Fuji Superior 400, Kodak Portra 400 and Kodak Tmax 400 from amazon which has come (prime I love you)". Me too I am today at Paris with only my 2 M7 and 3 HP5 + 1 Kodak Portra 400 My 2 digital M are at home in Billingham bag ! For the picture I recognize color of Fuji , specially the nice green color ! Best Henry 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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otto.f Posted December 18, 2014 Share #102 Posted December 18, 2014 In Paris with HP5?! Paris is a native TriX city (I saw your fog photos along the Seine with HP5, so don't tell me) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #103 Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) For you Otto, at Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Summicron 28 asph , open at f:2 only with light candles and Kodak TX400 (tripod not needed) Leica M7 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! Otto I think both TX400 and HP5 are good Best Henry Edited December 18, 2014 by Doc Henry 12 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Otto I think both TX400 and HP5 are good Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=2730844'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share #104 Posted December 18, 2014 and for Otto , Ilford HP5 for fog , it's superb fine grain of film in "symbiosis" with fog droplets under bad light condition at 7:00 am 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! Leica M7 Summilux 35 Asph Ilford HP5 Ilfosol S - 9 mns - dil 1+9 20°C With digital picture , not the same atmosphere because no grain Best Henry 16 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica M7 Summilux 35 Asph Ilford HP5 Ilfosol S - 9 mns - dil 1+9 20°C With digital picture , not the same atmosphere because no grain Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=2730859'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted December 19, 2014 Share #105 Posted December 19, 2014 This last photo I knew, as I said. I wonder if you print, e.g. at 30*40 or so. In print the grain of HP5+ might not always be that nice. Depends on the developer too of course. I once used HP5+ for a reportage of a stringorchestra conducted by Lev Markiz, that is, their rehearsals in a hall with awfull TL-light. I developed in Ilfotec. The grain was a disappointment for me, I was used to Tri-X. In collusion with the grain of this fog here it has a dramatic effect, I agree. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #106 Posted December 19, 2014 This last photo I knew, as I said. I wonder if you print, e.g. at 30*40 or so. In print the grain of HP5+ might not always be that nice. Depends on the developer too of course. I once used HP5+ for a reportage of a stringorchestra conducted by Lev Markiz, that is, their rehearsals in a hall with awfull TL-light. I developed in Ilfotec. The grain was a disappointment for me, I was used to Tri-X. In collusion with the grain of this fog here it has a dramatic effect, I agree. Otto thanks for your reply. Yes I have enlarged in b&w 30x40 cms with my Focomat and developped (home lab) in Ilford silver paper, framed with a large margin , it looks nice for me. The grain of fog is well reproduced I admit for some pictures Kodak is "blacker" vs Ilford Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.w Posted December 19, 2014 Share #107 Posted December 19, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Me too I am today at Paris with only my 2 M7 and 3 HP5 + 1 Kodak Portra 400 My 2 digital M are at home in Billingham bag ! In Paris with HP5?! Paris is a native TriX city (I saw your fog photos along the Seine with HP5, so don't tell me) Oh to be in Paris, with a roll of HP5+ in one's camera and another two in the pocket I shot half a roll of it when I was left stranded there by AirFrance for a day last year (and, to my shame, some digital when I was back more recently). Two from that half-roll: 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! 7 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=2731089'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #108 Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Very nice shots with Ilford HP5 Stephen Another nice pictures ? thanks to post here you are welcome ! http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/286747-i-like-film-open-thread.html Why I love film now ? ... because of the feeling when we look at a picture, there is something different, the overall effect (grain, shade of gray and black, relief effect, depth of field effect) as the trees of the Tuileries ( ?) (first picture) garden here , is not the same compared to digital that's what I call a "picture with soul" Best regards Henry Edited December 19, 2014 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.w Posted December 19, 2014 Share #109 Posted December 19, 2014 Very nice shots with Ilford HP5 Stephen Another nice pictures ? thanks to post here you are welcome ! http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/286747-i-like-film-open-thread.html Why I love film now ? ... because of the feeling when we look at a picture, there is something different, the overall effect (grain, shade of gray and black, relief effect, depth of field effect) as the trees of the Tuileries ( ?) (first picture) garden here , is not the same compared to digital that's what I call a "picture with soul" Best regards Henry Henri, non: Jardin du Luxembourg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhorse Posted December 19, 2014 Share #110 Posted December 19, 2014 Hi Henry, The scenic photos you take in the fog are quite lovely. How do you meter them? Is it the same for both the Ilford and Tri-x and do you rate them differently from the box speed? Thanks Joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share #111 Posted December 19, 2014 Hi Henry, The scenic photos you take in the fog are quite lovely. How do you meter them? Is it the same for both the Ilford and Tri-x and do you rate them differently from the box speed? Thanks Joe Joe Thanks for your comment I think I was at aperture f:1,4 and 1/45-60 exposure time for fog picture and f:2 at around 1/6 and 1/45-60 for light candles In both pictures , I am not in good light conditions.That why you need good lens and Leica lens are fabulous in these conditions . Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGirton Posted February 9, 2015 Share #112 Posted February 9, 2015 Recently switched to a M7 from a M6 Classic. Couldn't be happier! Now I am contemplating if I should go for a 35mm Summicron from the 50. 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/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=2761947'>More sharing options...
dfbldwn Posted February 9, 2015 Share #113 Posted February 9, 2015 Couldn't be happier! Congratulations! Felt the same way when I made the switch in 2002. Let us know if your film consumption increases by a factor of 5 like mine did. That camera's light meter will contribute new pleasures to your experiences in photography. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share #114 Posted February 9, 2015 Recently switched to a M7 from a M6 Classic. Couldn't be happier! Now I am contemplating if I should go for a 35mm Summicron from the 50. Wow nice combo Mc , beautiful pictures in perspective Congratulations ! I does not miss any picture (I say not) with the M7 You will see that it works fine ! Just check the status of two batteries from time to time and clean the electrical contacts on the back (for DX) Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 9, 2015 Share #115 Posted February 9, 2015 How often do you shoot with speed set at A -- for the wonderful photos you show above, especially the woman lighting the candles? Or do you meter manually, through camera or with a external meter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share #116 Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) How often do you shoot with speed set at A -- for the wonderful photos you show above, especially the woman lighting the candles? Or do you meter manually, through camera or with a external meter? Steve , as I said in the post above http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/2847940-post103.html I only choose the aperture f :2 (I'll like to have a little bokeh in background) , the M7 chooses for me the speed exposure may be 1/60 with TX400 (monopod not needed) The summicron is really a luminous lens ! Usually I am almost always in A Regards Henry Edited February 9, 2015 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share #117 Posted February 9, 2015 Steve another example I have not felt any particular difficulties to take this picture below , always open to f:2, still more degraded light conditions as the previous photo. The film still has a wide dynamic range and Kodak TX can support a wide variation and measurement cell exposure of M7 is still sensitive in these conditions. As what a good camera with good lens it can give perfectly correct images 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! M7 Summicron 28 Asph Kodak TX400 (no correction) without monopod Best Henry 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M7 Summicron 28 Asph Kodak TX400 (no correction) without monopod Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/233570-i-love-my-m7/?do=findComment&comment=2762096'>More sharing options...
sblitz Posted February 10, 2015 Share #118 Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks! By the way what year is your M7? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share #119 Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks! By the way what year is your M7? Steve, according to the serial number , date of manufacture 2004, bought new purchased from my advisor Leica. I never have DX problem . I know some have had problems but serial number at the beginning Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshiro Posted February 11, 2015 Share #120 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I have to admit I had a pretty rough time when I got my M7 (first Leica) last Year. Actually I just bought it because I was longing for an always with me point-and-shoot (wich is actually kind of a derision for such camera) to accompany my Hasselblad. I took it out for quite a long holiday trip but I somehow got the feeling it'd never be "my" Leica. It is to say I've always been longing for the MP. I bought the M7 with a 35 Lux ASPH just because I got an incredibly good deal on it. In fact that good, i just payed for the Lux. I'm one of these guys complaining about the fact the M7 isn't fully mechanical and 2.5mm taller than the classic Leicas. As negligible as it might sound, these few mm encumber me to place my little finger underneath the body. To cut a long story short: there just haven't been the right feelings. But when I had the first chance to look at the results of the 6 rolls of film I shot during my vacation... well it just thrilled me. The results the lux is able to produce are simply outstanding. I'm not that amazed by the optical qualities of the lens (I simply assume those at that price tag) but from the character it holds. Therefore I decided to keep the lens and also giving the M7 another chance. A couple of months and a few rolls of film later I still think of going for an MP in the future, but I highly doubt to be selling my M7 someday. Feeling this masterpiece of engineering in my hand enlightens my day, every day. Its puristic appearance combined with the convenience of the AUTO mode not only facilitates my shooting experience, it also encourages friends (wich are mostly not into photography) to shoot one or two frames on it and later enlarge them in my dark room, sharing the joy of film photography. So after all those odd feelings I had, I can now truly say: I love my M7! Edited February 11, 2015 by Seshiro 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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