pd100 Posted September 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd like a top-quality camera to take high-quality pictures of my art (paintings mainly). It would also be good if the camera could be used for other creative use. I'd like a digital camera. I was thinking between the S and the M. I'm thinking of trading in my (LHSA black-paint) M6TTL and accessories. I'd be grateful if some kindly, knolwedgeable soul could help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Hi pd100, Take a look here Help re choosing Leica. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jip Posted September 6, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 6, 2015 Well the M would be easy, you can use your current lenses. The S is a whole thing different... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVB Posted September 7, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 7, 2015 I'd like a top-quality camera to take high-quality pictures of my art (paintings mainly). It would also be good if the camera could be used for other creative use. I'd like a digital camera. I was thinking between the S and the M. I'm thinking of trading in my (LHSA black-paint) M6TTL and accessories. I'd be grateful if some kindly, knolwedgeable soul could help. For photographing art the S will be a lot better in terms of IQ,and has AF.. it's more money but a great system! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted September 7, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2015 I'd like a top-quality camera to take high-quality pictures of my art (paintings mainly). It would also be good if the camera could be used for other creative use. I'd like a digital camera. I was thinking between the S and the M. I'm thinking of trading in my (LHSA black-paint) M6TTL and accessories. I'd be grateful if some kindly, knolwedgeable soul could help. There was a recent thread about shooting paintings with a Leica S. You can check it for a link to my PDF as to how make an art copy setup. As for cameras, it really depends on your final intent. If you are shooting for the web or a digital portfolio, then you can make nearly any camera work. If you are shooting for high quality reproduction (giclee in American art gallery speak), then you need a high resolution, high bitdepth camera preferably with an apo lens like an S/70. The S series will let you shoot for reproduction with a native resolution yielding a print of 20x30 inches. In practice you can take a file from a S camera and make a very nice 40x60 inch print on canvas. I wouldn't want to take a M file beyond 20x30 for art repro. It can be done but, if your intent is to reproduce your art for sale then the S is the better tool. Of course if the M is your choice, you will need the electronic viewfinder. Here is the link to that PDF http://www.kauaisprintmaker.com/how-to-print-the-perfect-giclee.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVB Posted September 8, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 8, 2015 There was a recent thread about shooting paintings with a Leica S. You can check it for a link to my PDF as to how make an art copy setup. As for cameras, it really depends on your final intent. If you are shooting for the web or a digital portfolio, then you can make nearly any camera work. If you are shooting for high quality reproduction (giclee in American art gallery speak), then you need a high resolution, high bitdepth camera preferably with an apo lens like an S/70. The S series will let you shoot for reproduction with a native resolution yielding a print of 20x30 inches. In practice you can take a file from a S camera and make a very nice 40x60 inch print on canvas. I wouldn't want to take a M file beyond 20x30 for art repro. It can be done but, if your intent is to reproduce your art for sale then the S is the better tool. Of course if the M is your choice, you will need the electronic viewfinder. Here is the link to that PDF http://www.kauaisprintmaker.com/how-to-print-the-perfect-giclee.php Only the 120 and 180 are APO.... otherwise sounds like good advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted September 8, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 8, 2015 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/249782-help-re-choosing-leica/ Same advice as I'd give even if you posted a third thread in the M forum. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaker Posted September 9, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Only the 120 and 180 are APO.... otherwise sounds like good advice. I read somewhere that the 70 Summarit, like the 50 ASPH Summilux, is an APO lens. I looked but couldn't find that reference. My bad. Still, this lens is great for art repo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVB Posted September 9, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 9, 2015 I read somewhere that the 70 Summarit, like the 50 ASPH Summilux, is an APO lens. I looked but couldn't find that reference. My bad. Still, this lens is great for art repo. its a great sense,under tough circumstances it will show CS.. Like dark branches against a bright sky but its an excellent performer and sharp to the edges..definitely great for repo.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVB Posted September 9, 2015 Share #9 Posted September 9, 2015 I read somewhere that the 70 Summarit, like the 50 ASPH Summilux, is an APO lens. I looked but couldn't find that reference. My bad. Still, this lens is great for art repo. The 50 lux is not apo,its aspherical but only the 50mm summicron is APO and its super expensive(although quite amazing ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVB Posted September 9, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 9, 2015 For photographing art the S will be a lot better in terms of IQ,and has AF.. it's more money but a great system! I meant CA ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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