JazzyMac Posted January 31, 2019 Share #81 Posted January 31, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 17 minutes ago, earleygallery said: Good grief!! How can I offend by saying I prefer one of your photos over another?? Honestly mate, if you’re so precious about convincing yourself that you can see something special in the other photo please carry on and I’d ask you to ignore this thread as you will only be more offended. And if you're so offended about going back and forth over something that you obviously don't prefer, keep going. No matter to me. Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ray Vonn Posted January 31, 2019 Share #82 Posted January 31, 2019 Another theory I've heard is that "Leica Look" only applies to film. If we're trying to achieve that with our digital models then we can forget it. Apparently....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Mandeville Posted January 31, 2019 Share #83 Posted January 31, 2019 4 hours ago, ianman said: Nothing about your second photo is the obvious Leica shot. Owning both Canon and Leica cameras with a wide assortment of glass from each manufacturer, I knew which shot was from which camera the moment he posted it. Not that I think I could do that with every comparison set. Sometimes it’s more obvious, sometimes less, depending on the photos and the specific camera lens combinations involved. But this one seemed pretty obvious. I guess we are all different in how we perceive particular qualities in photography. Like I said earlier, this is highly subjective. There is no “proving” it to those who are convinced it doesn’t exist. Nor is there any need to attempt such. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 31, 2019 Share #84 Posted January 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, JazzyMac said: And if you're so offended about going back and forth over something that you obviously don't prefer, keep going. No matter to me. Lol I’m not offended at all. You said I offended you by saying I preferred the snap you took with your Canon gear. Why are you so ashamed by it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 31, 2019 Share #85 Posted January 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dirk Mandeville said: Owning both Canon and Leica cameras with a wide assortment of glass from each manufacturer, I knew which shot was from which camera the moment he posted it. Not that I think I could do that with every comparison set. Sometimes it’s more obvious, sometimes less, depending on the photos and the specific camera lens combinations involved. But this one seemed pretty obvious. I guess we are all different in how we perceive particular qualities in photography. Like I said earlier, this is highly subjective. There is no “proving” it to those who are convinced it doesn’t exist. Nor is there any need to attempt such. Please step up and post some direct comparisons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Mandeville Posted January 31, 2019 Share #86 Posted January 31, 2019 1 minute ago, earleygallery said: Please step up and post some direct comparisons. I guess you failed to read and/or understand the last sentence of my post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted January 31, 2019 Share #87 Posted January 31, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 1/28/2019 at 8:03 PM, budjames said: I just posted new portfolios from my recent travels to Australia and New Zealand on my website. On my website blog, I posted my musings that the "Leica Look" is real! Click HERE to check it out. Your comments are very welcome. Regards, Bud James Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto. I checked :). I'm also keeping my Canon DSLR and zoom lenses for quick AF. BTW. Fuji has its look. And so is Canon with L lenses. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 31, 2019 Share #88 Posted January 31, 2019 13 minutes ago, Dirk Mandeville said: I guess you failed to read and/or understand the last sentence of my post. Not at all. You’re being very condescending by saying it’s not worth proving to those who question you. This is about photos, like the saying goes a photo is worth a thousand words. Let’s see the photos! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted January 31, 2019 Share #89 Posted January 31, 2019 32 minutes ago, Dirk Mandeville said: There is no “proving” it to those who are convinced it doesn’t exist. It would seem that a number of participants here are very open to being convinced. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted January 31, 2019 Share #90 Posted January 31, 2019 38 minutes ago, Ray Vonn said: Another theory I've heard is that "Leica Look" only applies to film At least that scenario would take in-camera processing our of the equation.... but then again it sounds more like a "the magic powder doesn't do digital" thing.😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyMac Posted January 31, 2019 Share #91 Posted January 31, 2019 48 minutes ago, earleygallery said: I’m not offended at all. You said I offended you by saying I preferred the snap you took with your Canon gear. Why are you so ashamed by it? Well offended, by offended offend your offensively. So there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted January 31, 2019 Share #92 Posted January 31, 2019 It’s amazing how fast this thread is growing. I think I’ll post some more comparisons. 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Mandeville Posted January 31, 2019 Share #93 Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, earleygallery said: Not at all. You’re being very condescending by saying it’s not worth proving to those who question you. This is about photos, like the saying goes a photo is worth a thousand words. Let’s see the photos! And you’re acting very entitled by expecting someone you don’t know to waste their time and energy posting photos to try to “prove” to you the existence of a subjective concept. I’m not the O.P. of this thread. I have simply commented my opinions, as have you. I owe you nothing. I’ve been on enough forums and engaged in enough of these types of debates to know when not to waste my time trying to satisfy the demands of others for proof of anything. If you want to waste your time and energy, post all of the comparisons you want. If that’s condescending, then so be it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted January 31, 2019 Share #94 Posted January 31, 2019 I learned so much over the last couple of pages here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanusj Posted January 31, 2019 Share #95 Posted January 31, 2019 15 hours ago, ianman said: Did you try putting the Leica lens on the Sony? Would that have yielded a "Leica Look" photo? Certain lenses have well known characteristics, some combinations (film/lens or CCD/lens) result in a certain look, but without some sort of evidence, claims of a generalised "Leica look" just fuel the myth. yes i have, and although i admit the result is pretty close, but it's better/optimal with leica body. i know that most of the non leica users thinks that this is somekind of myth... but you have to experienced it and then if you still dont like leica, just sell it to others who needs it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 31, 2019 Share #96 Posted January 31, 2019 3 hours ago, Dirk Mandeville said: And you’re acting very entitled by expecting someone you don’t know to waste their time and energy posting photos to try to “prove” to you the existence of a subjective concept. I’m not the O.P. of this thread. I have simply commented my opinions, as have you. I owe you nothing. I’ve been on enough forums and engaged in enough of these types of debates to know when not to waste my time trying to satisfy the demands of others for proof of anything. If you want to waste your time and energy, post all of the comparisons you want. If that’s condescending, then so be it. I’m just asking those who claim to see an obvious ‘Leica look’ to show us what they mean by posting photos instead of words. Then they say it’s not something you’ll see if you don’t believe in it. Sounds like it’s as real as goblins and fairies (but I remain open minded about them too). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 31, 2019 Share #97 Posted January 31, 2019 Stop the bickering please. Otherwise there will be moderation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted January 31, 2019 Share #98 Posted January 31, 2019 2 hours ago, stefanusj said: yes i have, and although i admit the result is pretty close, but it's better/optimal with leica body. i know that most of the non leica users thinks that this is somekind of myth... but you have to experienced it and then if you still dont like leica, just sell it to others who needs it. Thanks. At least we now know that a Leica body has to be used. But this tells us the software is partly responsible for the look too. I can't speak for others, I think we are all Leica users here, but not a single one of us has written that we don't like them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted January 31, 2019 Share #99 Posted January 31, 2019 8 hours ago, ianman said: it sounds more like a "the magic powder doesn't do digital" thing. Yep, pretty much! And even then only in one out of about 20 prints. You'll only know when you see it (I'm not joking, I read someone stating this 😂). Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted January 31, 2019 Share #100 Posted January 31, 2019 17 hours ago, earleygallery said: OK I think I can summarise..... The Leica look is a sharp and contrasty image. The Leica look is images with a certain colour bias compared to some other marques (assuming no changes in PP). The Leica look is large open apertures and shallow depth of field, greatest when using a Noctilux The Leica look is '3D pop' (see above). The Leica look is the rendering of a CCD sensor. The Leica look is the rendering of a monochrome sensor. The Leica looks is the rendering of their CMOS sensors. The Leica look is the clinically neutral redering of an APO Summicron. The Leica look is a style of photography due in part to the rangefinder way of working (only applies to the rangefinder models). The Leica look is a 'glow' that you get from some lenses (spherical abberations). The Leica look is the softer less contrasty look of vintage Leica lens. The Leica looks is the finer detail from a medium format sensor in the S camera. Clearly not all of the above can apply to each photograph. So we can say that the 'Leica look' will be the result of one or more of the above ingredients in making the image. Great summary, might have to steal that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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