colint544 Posted June 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I dropped my M Monochrom onto a concrete pavement some 18 months ago, knocking the rangefinder out of alignment. I thought it would be expensive to fix and, being skint at the time, I just went back to shooting black and white film on my Leica M2 and M5. Leica have since fixed the M Monochrom, and replaced the sensor into the bargain, and they didn't charge me a penny, not even for postage. To say I'm happy with this outcome would be an understatement. But I'm glad I got back into film again. It really does have a magical quality that even the M Monochrom can't quite duplicate. Film isn't anywhere near as sharp, certainly, but that's part of the charm. There's a kind of timeless beauty in those grainy and imperfect images. Anyway, I attach a recent shot (March 2016) I took in my home city of Glasgow. It's on Ilford HP5 pushed to 800 ISO. I shot it in torrential rain, on my M2 fitted with 28mm Summicron ASPH, wide open at f2. I've used the M Monochrom very carefully in the rain, but I don't think I'd have risked it in those conditions. Best wishes all, Colin 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! 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/261687-the-beauty-of-film/?do=findComment&comment=3063086'>More sharing options...
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Doc Henry Posted June 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted June 17, 2016 Colin , film is more artistic and your choice of Ilford HP5 is fine. Nicer picture and "soft" edges and lines "not cutting" and "agressive" for eyes IMO You said sweet and artistic ? This street photo is very well done "at the decisive moment" as said Henri Cartier Bresson. I feel the raindrops The reflection is beautiful ... and "black is real black" and "white is real white" in film You are welcome in film thread http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/page-860 Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 17, 2016 Thank you, Henry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted June 17, 2016 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2016 Very nice. There's something really nice about B&W on dark wet nights. . I'm surprised it took Henry 8 minutes to post about a film photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted June 17, 2016 Share #5 Posted June 17, 2016 Lucky you b/c when I dropped my MM it was only about 6 inches off of my countertop and the damage done wasn't given much sympathy by Leica USA even though the camera was less than a year old. Had to sink $500 just to get it in good enough shape to sell it off and wish it good riddens. You are better off with film... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted June 17, 2016 Share #6 Posted June 17, 2016 Indeed and I love the atmosphere from this photograph! Regards Charles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted June 17, 2016 Share #7 Posted June 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very nice. Film remains a highly competent and beautiful way to make pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 17, 2016 Share #8 Posted June 17, 2016 Very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmans Posted June 17, 2016 Share #9 Posted June 17, 2016 Great photo......And yes, film provides an element that digital just misses on, ...comes close but misses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardster Posted June 18, 2016 Share #10 Posted June 18, 2016 +1 on the atmosphere and mood as well as the glossy, specular reflections. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAK Posted June 18, 2016 Share #11 Posted June 18, 2016 I think this is the wettest photo I've ever seen! You've certainly captured the feeling of a downpour at night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longboarder9 Posted August 2, 2016 Share #12 Posted August 2, 2016 This really shows the feeling of the street. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLOBETROTTER Posted August 2, 2016 Share #13 Posted August 2, 2016 Superb B&W and light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted August 3, 2016 Share #14 Posted August 3, 2016 Truly stunning B&W - this gets all the senses going, I can almost feel the rain, and a splash from the car as it passes by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emref Posted August 4, 2016 Share #15 Posted August 4, 2016 Excelent photo, Chapeu Regards Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb Posted December 15, 2016 Share #16 Posted December 15, 2016 Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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