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Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 2 Hours Ago
Replies: 629
Views: 23,652
Posted By urban_alchemist
So, those of you who have the camera and have...

So, those of you who have the camera and have been playing around with it:

How is the AF in low light with fast-moving subjects (eg. kids/street shots)?

That is the one question mark hanging over...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-17-2013
Replies: 629
Views: 23,652
Posted By urban_alchemist
I was beginning to feel a bit sorry for Ricoh. I...

I was beginning to feel a bit sorry for Ricoh. I have owned a GR1s, GRD, GRDII, GRDIII and GXR, and currently own a GRD-IV, but I recently purchased an OMD as I really felt that I needed higher...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-28-2012
Replies: 85
Views: 5,186
Posted By urban_alchemist
I have one as wel as an M9 and I love it. It's an...

I have one as wel as an M9 and I love it. It's an astonishing camera, and the clarity and detail of the images is astounding. I shot a recent series in the Negev desert using both cameras and the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-28-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By urban_alchemist
Wow. Shouldn't have used my set then...

Wow. Shouldn't have used my set then...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-06-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,970
Posted By urban_alchemist
No.1 at my dealer in London...

No.1 at my dealer in London...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 10-27-2012
Replies: 389
Views: 26,114
Posted By urban_alchemist
Thanks Paul. It's still really difficult but I...

Thanks Paul. It's still really difficult but I hope to some day be able to think of her and smile without the pain.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 10-26-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
MM, Noctilux...

MM, Noctilux...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 10-26-2012
Replies: 389
Views: 26,114
Posted By urban_alchemist
My beautiful, wonderful, perfect, best friend....

My beautiful, wonderful, perfect, best friend. Died two and a half weeks ago in my arms.

I miss her so much...

http://unpublishedintelaviv.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/sufi-1.jpg?w=1845&h=1236
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-26-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
5 more from last night - again, all MM, Noctilux...

5 more from last night - again, all MM, Noctilux 50mm f1.0, red filter, ISO...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-25-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
A few from Kol Nidre (first night of Yom Kippur)...

A few from Kol Nidre (first night of Yom Kippur) here in Tel-Aviv. Feel like I'm getting a grip on Lightroom - long time Aperture user.

All Leica MM, Noctilux 50mm f1.0, red filter, ISO...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 09-21-2012
Replies: 66
Views: 7,232
Posted By urban_alchemist
My point was that it is improbable that a series...

My point was that it is improbable that a series compact camera such as the Leica M will sport a larger sensor than FF, simply because of all the existing glass.

However, assuming that five years...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 09-21-2012
Replies: 66
Views: 7,232
Posted By urban_alchemist
I think that the question is not 'what happens if...

I think that the question is not 'what happens if FF becomes the standard', but rather 'what is FF'? Who's to say that digital must be handicapped by film's format sizes?

What I'd rather know is...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 09-20-2012
Replies: 136
Views: 9,636
Posted By urban_alchemist
This camera actually makes me angry. So angry...

This camera actually makes me angry. So angry that I want to dispose of my H4, and shun my 203FE and X-Pan2 to the back of the closet. (I'm only joking about the last two, but you know).

Say what...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-18-2012
Replies: 194
Views: 22,494
Posted By urban_alchemist
As someone who has used his M9 in environments...

As someone who has used his M9 in environments where it's not really comfortable (read: studio shoots), I welcome most of these changes. It allows us the classic rangefinder experience when we want...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-17-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
Our Rosh Hashana dinner... ISO...

Our Rosh Hashana dinner...

ISO 2,500

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7995553274_f3fa45cf9d_b.jpg
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-16-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
A few from day 2; testing at high ISO. St....

A few from day 2; testing at high ISO. St. Tropez, 4,000...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 09-15-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 3,050
Posted By urban_alchemist
Get yourself over to Cory Verellen's Land Cameras...

Get yourself over to Cory Verellen's Land Cameras site. He refurbishes old 250s and 360s and fits them with modern, rechargeable power units, as well as prepping them for on or off-camera flashes....
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-15-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
It is a bag of garbage. Pretty sure it says...

It is a bag of garbage. Pretty sure it says something about St. Tropez... :p
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-15-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
Finally picked up my Monochrom. So, what do I...

Finally picked up my Monochrom. So, what do I think?

Bloody incredible. Most of my photos are family-oriented (don't post those pics on the internet), but I can't quite believe this is a digital...
Forum: Photo Software 09-11-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By urban_alchemist
It's the tardiness that I object to. Judging by...

It's the tardiness that I object to. Judging by the programmers' pleas to send data of unsupported cameras, I assume they're going to be more pro-active with camera support than Apple.
Forum: Photo Software 09-10-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By urban_alchemist
Photo Ninja

Anyone tried it?

I'm frustrated with Apple's tardiness in camera support (and processing quality), and Lightroom's panel system does my head in. This looks interesting, but don't want to dive right...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-09-2012
Replies: 1,588
Views: 125,401
Posted By urban_alchemist
As someone waiting to pick up my MM (I live in...

As someone waiting to pick up my MM (I live in Israel, camera came from Germany, heading to meet it in France on Thursday) - anyone have any tips to avoid clipping the highlights? Do you shoot 1 or 2...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-16-2012
Replies: 4,091
Views: 649,802
Posted By urban_alchemist
Leica M9, Elmar-M 50mm f2.8...

Leica M9, Elmar-M 50mm f2.8 Collapsible

Tel-Aviv,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-31-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By urban_alchemist
Great stuff...

Great stuff...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-26-2012
Replies: 1,182
Views: 80,245
Posted By urban_alchemist
Ilford Pan F Plus, Leica...

Ilford Pan F Plus, Leica MP-3

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6881044307_9e889b3d90_z.jpg
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-14-2012
Replies: 1,852
Views: 219,350
Posted By urban_alchemist
From a recent trip I took to Taiwan. M9 + Nocti...

From a recent trip I took to Taiwan. M9 + Nocti...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-14-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
:D :D :D That is all...

:D :D :D

That is all...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Lovely photography by the way. Funny thing is, an...

Lovely photography by the way. Funny thing is, an MM would probably suit you down to a t! ;)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Or, if the camera is a success, for Fuji to...

Or, if the camera is a success, for Fuji to create a similar monochrome-sensored X-Pro. Who wouldn't like to see that?

Even minor success breeds imitation, and competition is always welcome. I...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
"The cynic knows the price of everything and the...

"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." - O. Wilde
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Viktor, I respectfully suggest we agree to...

Viktor, I respectfully suggest we agree to disagree. I believe you and I will never see this issue through the same eyes.

Nothing wrong with that but it may save us some time :)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Just one last thing before I go to bed, to try...

Just one last thing before I go to bed, to try and further explain why I am more exicted about this camera than almost any I care to remember:

For the first time in the world of digital the image is...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
I won't care. I'll still love shooting with it :p

I won't care. I'll still love shooting with it :p
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
I fear you're missing the point. As I see it, the...

I fear you're missing the point. As I see it, the MM is a very specific, ultra-focused, ultra-niche engineering exercise to answer the question: how can we take the best possible b+w digital...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
OK. Now take the cost out of the equation. Still...

OK. Now take the cost out of the equation. Still don't want it?

This camera is going to hurt to buy. But like many of my favourite things (all my Leicas included), the enjoyment of using it will...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Absolutely! Couldn't agree more! For sensuality,...

Absolutely! Couldn't agree more!

For sensuality, nothing beats my MP with a roll of SLOOOOOOOOOW film (ISO 25/50 preferred). But come on, somebody's got to be excited about 10,000 ISO! That's nearly...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Pleasure. I really don't understand the ire aimed...

Pleasure. I really don't understand the ire aimed at this camera and its owners.

The Hermes, fine. I get it. It's an M9 with a fancy suit. It does nothing unique, yet adds a bucket-load to the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 145
Views: 9,486
Posted By urban_alchemist
Those in glass houses should not throw stones.

Those in glass houses should not throw stones.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Will do... (though apparently I'll have to wait...

Will do... (though apparently I'll have to wait till July! :( )
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-13-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
Well, I just caved. 10,000 usable ISO (with that...

Well, I just caved. 10,000 usable ISO (with that amazing detail visible in the 100% crops) coupled with the Noctilux was just too tempting to pass up...

Can't wait for it to arrive...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-12-2012
Replies: 135
Views: 7,044
Posted By urban_alchemist
I already have an M9 and have saved for an M10....

I already have an M9 and have saved for an M10. (M8u for sale soon, if anyone's interested). I love shooting with my film cameras - usually loaded with Adox CHS or some other ultra-slow film.

So...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 03-03-2012
Replies: 70
Views: 6,564
Posted By urban_alchemist
Minolta TC-1 all they way. I have a GR-1s, an...

Minolta TC-1 all they way. I have a GR-1s, an though it is a nice camera, it's always in my drawer while my TC-1 is always in my bag.

It's just such a little jewel - I have never felt any p+s which...
Forum: Sony NEX 01-07-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 1,461
Posted By urban_alchemist
I got one for my dad's birthday (30/12) - he is...

I got one for my dad's birthday (30/12) - he is besotted with it; I played around for a while and was very very impressed... The double-jog-wheel is a stroke of genius...
Forum: RFF Polls 12-09-2011
Replies: 209
Views: 18,369
Posted By urban_alchemist
Minolta TC-1 - Kodak TriX Leica MP-3 - Adox 25 I...

Minolta TC-1 - Kodak TriX
Leica MP-3 - Adox 25

I have a Polaroid 360 with a thawing box of Fuji-3000b packfilm too, but I wasn't sure that would count...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 12-08-2011
Replies: 23
Views: 2,229
Posted By urban_alchemist
Of The Imminent...

Of The Imminent :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6437854263_32000cf74b_z.jpg
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-06-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 4,376
Posted By urban_alchemist
Easy solution: faster M lenses :D

Easy solution: faster M lenses :D
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-06-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 4,376
Posted By urban_alchemist
Didn't like it. I think there's great potential...

Didn't like it. I think there's great potential in the hybrid viewfinder, but it was too unpredictable in its present iteration.

And the size: too close to my M9. For 'what camera do I take?' it...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-05-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 4,376
Posted By urban_alchemist
Sold the X100; bought the [white] GRDIV. Perfect...

Sold the X100; bought the [white] GRDIV.

Perfect combo with my M9, IMO.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-05-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 3,553
Posted By urban_alchemist
For the old, f1.0 lense: The indefinite...

For the old, f1.0 lense:

The indefinite focal-point, while endearing at f1.0, is irritating and magnified at f2.0. You expect a certain consistency with a working lense once stopped down, and the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-05-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 3,553
Posted By urban_alchemist
I have both the f1.0 (most recent version with...

I have both the f1.0 (most recent version with hood) and the f0.95. They are very different lenses, but both share an incredible and unique signature.

The f1.0 is objectively a terrible lense - the...
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