albertknappmd #1 Posted November 20 On our way to Havana next week for mostly street and people photography. Has anyone taken an S in the past? Better to trust the 30-90 mm or go with primes? I have two bodies... Albert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John McMaster #2 Posted November 20 My choice is 24/45/70/120 rather than the zoom john 2 albertknappmd and LeicaR10 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erlingmm #3 Posted November 20 (edited) I was there a few years ago with the S, 30-90 was ny most used lens in daylight/street. I would add the 120 for street portraits, people are mostly willing to be photographed. At that time I had the Monochrom for morning and evening. Edited November 20 by erlingmm 1 albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashGordonPhotography #4 Posted November 20 I was there 2017. I didn't take an S but a Hasselblad X1D. I had a brilliant time and missed nothing with just primes. However , had a zoom been available I would have taken it. If you are prepared to carry both bodies than maybe the zoom on one and a fast prime on the other (45 or 70?). There's a lot of walking though and I would prefer to go lighter. Gordon 1 albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #5 Posted November 21 many thanks! Albert 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deliberate1 #6 Posted November 21 21 hours ago, albertknappmd said: I have two bodies... Albert Albert, good for you. For 62+ years, I have been using the one I got. It could use a good CLA, rebuild or replacement. Best, David 2 1 4 Sparkassenkunde, ropo54, Stealth3kpl and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stealth3kpl #7 Posted November 21 I took a Leica MP (film) and a 35mm Summicron Asph. It was pretty light weight and quite liberating just having one focal length to think about. If something was happening across a square, I would walk there and feel more involved, or I would just enjoy it without feeling a need to photograph it. It's a lovely place with lovely people. Pete 2 helged and albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #8 Posted November 22 (edited) David- CLA: no alcohol, no smoking, plenty of exercise, a lot of sleep and a healthy outlook on life! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Albert 😁 Edited November 22 by albertknappmd 2 1 1 ropo54, LeicaR10, helged and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deliberate1 #9 Posted November 23 (edited) 10 hours ago, albertknappmd said: David- CLA: no alcohol, no smoking, plenty of exercise, a lot of sleep and a healthy outlook on life! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Albert 😁 Dr. K, Four out of five ain't bad. Says the man nursing a lovely 12 year single malt in an antique crystal glass, pondering his blessings - the love child of fate, blind luck and industriousness. Cheers, mate. David Edited November 23 by Deliberate1 1 albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #10 Posted November 26 On 11/22/2018 at 10:08 PM, Deliberate1 said: Dr. K, Four out of five ain't bad. Says the man nursing a lovely 12 year single malt in an antique crystal glass, pondering his blessings - the love child of fate, blind luck and industriousness. Cheers, mate. David The key is a SINGLE MALT..... You should visit Scotland not only for teh photography but the many distilleries... It is heaven on earth.. Albert 1 Deliberate1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deliberate1 #11 Posted November 27 1 hour ago, albertknappmd said: The key is a SINGLE MALT..... You should visit Scotland not only for teh photography but the many distilleries... It is heaven on earth.. Albert Or to Cuba, as you did (or are doing) to sample the magnificent mojito made with indigenous rum that you have to go to, since it cannot come to us, at least in the US. Looking forward to your images, Albert. Cheers. David 1 albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyniev #12 Posted November 27 I was there in August with the M10 and Sony A7R , the Elmarit 28 stayed most of the time, occassionally the Elmarit 90, on the Leica and 16-35 mm on the Sony. 1 albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #13 Posted November 27 off tomorrow and will let u all know. Thanks for all the helpful comments! Albert 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deliberate1 #14 Posted November 28 6 hours ago, albertknappmd said: off tomorrow and will let u all know. Thanks for all the helpful comments! Albert 😂 Safe travels. David 1 albertknappmd reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #15 Posted December 3 Amazing trip. People so friendly, colors dynamic, gestures galore! Used the 30-90 and 100 lenses most of time. Will post some examples in near future. Thanks for all your help! Albert 5 ropo54, hartgraef, Daedalus2000 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ropo54 #16 Posted December 3 I've been so curious about visiting Cuba, particularly as it is a hop, skip and a jump away from me in south Florida. Looking forward to hearing about your adventure and seeing photos. I will make it there soon enough. Rob 5 hours ago, albertknappmd said: Amazing trip. Will post some examples in near future. Albert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #17 Posted December 4 Rob- It is an amazing place and old Havana is a mecca for photographers. The people are so nice and love to be photographed. We had been referred to Luis Alarcon who is a prominent Cuban photographer. He took us to places we would have never found and has an excellent artistic sense and a great eye. He was a great teacher... Here is his email: http://photographingcuba.com/tours-and-photography/one-day-photo-tour-havana Albert 😏 2 helged and ropo54 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deliberate1 #18 Posted December 5 7 hours ago, albertknappmd said: Rob- It is an amazing place and old Havana is a mecca for photographers. The people are so nice and love to be photographed. We had been referred to Luis Alarcon who is a prominent Cuban photographer. He took us to places we would have never found and has an excellent artistic sense and a great eye. He was a great teacher... Here is his email: http://photographingcuba.com/tours-and-photography/one-day-photo-tour-havana Albert 😏 Albert, glad you had such a great trip. Cuba is so exotic, yet so close to US shores. I am aware that US citizens can travel to Cuba (legitimately under US law) but only if the purpose of the trip falls within certain categories - humanitarian, religious, familial,etc. For those of us interested in traveling there, and I suspect there are many, would you mind sharing the logistics you went through to secure permission - assuming you left from a US port. Looking forward to your images. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertknappmd #19 Posted December 5 I went on a religious license straight from New York. It was hassle-free and I really recommend it. I was told that there is also a "point to point" category for people interested in say photography and that there are some guides who know the details... You could always contact Luis Alarcon and maybe he can help you. Albert 1 Deliberate1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
