Lux Optima Posted October 17, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello friends, two days ago I visited the Prater in Vienna, Austria, and took a picture of the giant wheel. The night was warm and bright. The picture was taken shortly after sunset with my DS Leica M3, Summaron 3.5/35, Kodak Gold 200. Scanned for 300 dpi. No further LR development. It is not of any artistic value or so for me, it is just a post card. But I am simply impressed, that a cheap film and a camera/lens kit of 1956 make such lovely colors in available light. Of course I really love my M3... 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! 9 Quote 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/277874-m3-giant-wheel/?do=findComment&comment=3377150'>More sharing options...
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Sparkassenkunde Posted October 17, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2017 I like your atmospheric shot a lot. The reputation of Leica gear surely and widely known has its roots in these old cameras, especially the M3. I myself gave up this year and bought one, too. Looking through the threads in here is highly addictive, if I hadn't taken the plunge before, your picture might have been the reason to buy an M3 The Kodak Gold 200, btw., is an excellent performer. Thanks for sharing! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted October 17, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Questions: did you scan the negatives yourself?, or did you have the lab do it? Nice ‘snapshot ‘ Edited October 17, 2017 by prk60091 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Optima Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks a lot, James! :-) Congrats to your M3!!! Thanks! I have a lab around the corner where the films were developed. They scan it (I can choose the format and quality) and send it via email to me. I am supposed to pick up the negatives now and then. Normally when I bring them some new rolls. Love the hybrid workflow. And feel not mature enough yet to work in an darkroom of my own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 19, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Reading just the headline of this thread, I assumed it refers to the exposure wheel on the camera (we had the discussion here between Leica M6 and M6 TTL / M7 wheels). Beautiful night shot! Edited October 19, 2017 by Martin B 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeray Posted October 19, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 19, 2017 I wish that LAB was local to me! Great colour's and atmosphere. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted October 19, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 19, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello friends, two days ago I visited the Prater in Vienna, Austria, and took a picture of the giant wheel. The night was warm and bright. The picture was taken shortly after sunset with my DS Leica M3, Summaron 3.5/35, Kodak Gold 200. Scanned for 300 dpi. No further LR development. It is not of any artistic value or so for me, it is just a post card. But I am simply impressed, that a cheap film and a camera/lens kit of 1956 make such lovely colors in available light. Of course I really love my M3... I like your picture, and i like the camera - I have and use one. Is it possible that this is the same ferris wheel that is featured in "The Third Man"? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 20, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 20, 2017 Damned fine photo and excellent work from your Lab, it's good when it all works! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Optima Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks a lot for all of your comments! Yes, it is the Third Man wheel. Very famous scene. And it was in a James Bond of the 80s with Timothy Dalton or so as well, if I recall correctly. It's 120 year old now. But I never entered it - too afraid of great heights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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