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When comparing the above B&W image to the colour image in post #2051, the B&W image is so much more attractive. I don't know what pp Martin has done to the colour imagine, but I find it seriously unattractive (sorry, Martin).

 

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John

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thanks to all,

I too don't like the color version, it's created on a ugly thinkpad R500 with one of the badest displays I've ever seen :-)

 

GH could be that:

 

1. Convert image to LAB Color. Close original image.

2. Delete "B" and "A" layers.

3. Duplicate the "L" layer.

4. Select gray channel. Channel to selection.

5. Invert selection. Select > Invert.

6. Change image mode to RGB.

7. Select a yellowish to light yellow or brown color or any other color you wish.

8. Fill selection with chosen color. Edit > Fill with FG color.

9. Change top layer mode to multiply.

10. Tweak levels and/or curves as you like.

11. Select > None.

12. Flatten image.

 

this works with photoshop or gimp,

and it's a very good way for conversion I think,

my latest image is taken with a cellphon sony ericsson 902 :-')

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I think it's a variation on the Heimlich Manoeuvre when used on someone in a full rubber bondage outfit.:rolleyes:

 

Pete.

 

I think you're confusing it with the hind-lick manoeuvre, Pete ;)

 

Regards,

 

Bill

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Very nice in Vulcanite Andy!

 

I really like the Vulcanite on my user M8.2 and think, it is the best cover of all, I tried.

So far though, I plan, to stick with the new standard Sandpaper MP and think, it isn't too bad actually.

 

As this is the " …love my MP - and bag thread" :rolleyes: - what is that bag in the background - the textile looks nice?

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Very nice in Vulcanite Andy!

 

I really like the Vulcanite on my user M8.2 and think, it is the best cover of all, I tried.

So far though, I plan, to stick with the new standard Sandpaper MP and think, it isn't too bad actually.

 

As this is the " …love my MP - and bag thread" :rolleyes: - what is that bag in the background - the textile looks nice?

 

Talking about "sandpaper". Which device (sandpaper grade) did you use to age your M8.2. Very nice job, bthw!

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Down to one M body now, even tried the M8 for a year...but film still makes me happier. Haven't posted this particular shot in this thread though.

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Talking about "sandpaper". Which device (sandpaper grade) did you use to age your M8.2. Very nice job, bthw!

 

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This can't be done with sandpaper :D

 

Seriously, I see people using foreign devices, to give their gear a "proper" look like the people, who ridiculously slashed their jeans back in the 90's ;-)

 

I always wore my jeans.

 

I love the black paint Leica finish, as the camera indeed get's more dear to one - prevents from selling it and makes one using it more.

Like in real life, I prefer things all natural.

 

I think, by accident, I yesterday bumped into Japanese photographer Yukihiko Shima.

It was so quick and I so in thoughts, rushing my film to the counter, that I even didn't greet him properly.

Hanging from his neck was a Leica, that almost blinded me by the blinking brass.

Only a few minutes after did I realize.

 

The pictures from the M8.2 show just a barely used electronic device by comparison.

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Yesterday, I got my Leicavit MP for the MP.

It is an ingenious addition to the body.

 

You have now two possibilities to wind, depending on situation and how you shoot.

 

I am a left eye shooter, which makes winding with the film advance lever an operation, where you always have to take the camera away from the face - the Leicavit solves this entirely - very nice!

 

At the moment, it feels like switching from a manual transmission car to an automatic transmission, always having to remind yourself, to not stamp with your left foot on the bigger brake pedal, when you want to shift ;-)

 

It is also quite a bit louder and as rattly smooth, like a Nikon FM, but that is ok for now.

The camera fits large hands much better with the Leicavit too.

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I'm a lucky boy.

 

I have just ordered my first ever new Leica body (a Digilux 3 doesn't count)

 

Black paint

 

0.58 finder

 

Black leather

 

Basic scripting

 

With a bit of luck, it will be here before my holiday in June, but if it isn't, I'm not worried. I'm not impatient and I like the idea of some skilled person building a camera just for me. If it arrives after we get back, that'll be just fine too - it's not like I don't have other cameras to use.

 

Looking forward to slowing down even more... and refinding enthusiasm again.

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