On 7/26/2012 9:39 AM, Ken Norton wrote:
> ...
> When it comes to optics and cameras, there are things that just don't
> seem to make any sense, but once in a while, we eventually learn why
> something works or doesn't work.
>
> ...
> Then there is the intangibles like image color, contrast, bokeh,
> micro-contrast, etc., etc. The E-1's Kodak sensor, with the AA filter
> from hell, just seems to completely mess up some lenses but is great
> with others.
On 7/21/2012 3:34 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 7/15/2012 11:03 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> I have a Leica Elmarit-R 28mm that I purchased as a "normal" lens for my 4/3
>> bodies, but found it very difficult to
>> focus. I took it to the airport on the E-1, set up to zone focus and use as
>> a point and shoot. Most of these images
>> were made that way, though some were manually focused.
>>
>> Most people recognize the powerplant of that old workhorse, the DC-3:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/DC-3+55.jpg.html
>
> I think this is the finest image you've posted in quite some time.
> Composition is wonderful, the weathered finish on
> prop and nacelle is deliciously soft/gentle and the sky is just perfect! I
> don't know what combination of weather,
> E-1, lens, processing, etc. did it, but I just love the
> color/texture/whatever of those clouds.
On 7/21/2012 9:25 PM, Moose wrote:
> On 7/21/2012 4:31 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> I have done some searching and reading about the 1978 Leica Elmarit-R 28mm
>> ...
>> I like the images that I am getting.
>
> So far, I think it works well with the E-1's particular imaging
> characteristics. Some camera/film/lens combos are just
> nicer.
Agreeable Moose
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