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Forum: Travel 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 848
Posted By smk
While in New York have pizza at Grimaldi's, small...

While in New York have pizza at Grimaldi's, small place under the Brooklyn bridge on the Brooklyn side. Usually long lines, but worth the wait!
Forum: Photo Software 05-13-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 516
Posted By smk
Exactly what I do regarding wet prints. For...

Exactly what I do regarding wet prints. For digital just simple curve editing (contrast/exposure), and that's it.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-01-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 1,116
Posted By smk
Interesting, about 7 months ago Leica NJ quoted a...

Interesting, about 7 months ago Leica NJ quoted a price of $1,400 for exactly the same job.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 03-19-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 4,136
Posted By smk
65% grip, 35% Luigi half case. The grip is...

65% grip, 35% Luigi half case.

The grip is excellent, very convenient.

I like the half case because of dampening of the shutter sound and overall protection, but 1) it makes the camera more...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-27-2013
Replies: 120
Views: 12,900
Posted By smk
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 02-13-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,624
Posted By smk
Funny how news media kept mentioning that Long...

Funny how news media kept mentioning that Long Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts got hit badly. Interestingly enough there is a small state in between all these, Rhode Island! 2 feet of snow,...
Forum: Jonathan Eastland author of Leica-M Compendium 12-28-2012
Replies: 79
Views: 14,214
Posted By smk
Tri-X or Neopan 400 in mostly DD-X (fine grain,...

Tri-X or Neopan 400 in mostly DD-X (fine grain, smooth tones), and sometimes Rodinal (for the Rodinal look).
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-10-2012
Replies: 150
Views: 6,872
Posted By smk
Zenit TTL Pentax P3 Pentax Program Plus Pentax...

Zenit TTL
Pentax P3
Pentax Program Plus
Pentax K1000
OM4
OM1
Leica M7
Leica MP
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-25-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 3,227
Posted By smk
Here is the way I see it. I use M lenses on a...

Here is the way I see it. I use M lenses on a film M (MP). If I go digital, then I have to spend $5450 for say an ME (I know there are smaller frame alternatives, but I want to use my M lenses on...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-19-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,698
Posted By smk
I exposed an E4 1977 film last year and...

I exposed an E4 1977 film last year and developed it in Rodinal stand development. Here it is:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30227240@N04/5504523608/in/set-72157626211843126

The film will not...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 11-13-2012
Replies: 47
Views: 4,282
Posted By smk
To me it looks more like infinity than eight!

To me it looks more like infinity than eight!
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-02-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 839
Posted By smk
Amazing! I started this thread few hours ago, and...

Amazing! I started this thread few hours ago, and just now UPS rang the doorbell and delivered a package from Leica Service in NJ.

It looks like the package left NJ yesterday. So, it seems that...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-02-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 839
Posted By smk
Status of Leica Service in NJ

Hi all,

Does anybody know what is the status of the Leica service in Allendale, NJ? I understand NJ has been hit pretty badly along the coast.

About 7 weeks ago I sent my MP for a CLA (after 1000...
Forum: RFF News 10-28-2012
Replies: 106
Views: 5,684
Posted By smk
thanks (Barrington, RI).

thanks (Barrington, RI).
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 10-27-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By smk
Regarding the viewfinder of the Mamiya 7II, the...

Regarding the viewfinder of the Mamiya 7II, the rangefinder patch is polarized. This is a problem if you wear polarized sunglasses as it completely disappears and you must take them off in order to...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 10-26-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By smk
Actually it is still available. I just ordered...

Actually it is still available. I just ordered one.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 10-17-2012
Replies: 117
Views: 14,526
Posted By smk
None, for low light I use a 50/1.4 instead. ...

None, for low light I use a 50/1.4 instead. Stunning lens.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 10-15-2012
Replies: 117
Views: 14,526
Posted By smk
I agree it's an interesting lens, but at the end...

I agree it's an interesting lens, but at the end it didn't work for me, couldn't get over the coma it displayed wide open.

Savvas

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5128/5357415149_5b46d6824a.jpg
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-28-2012
Replies: 59
Views: 4,871
Posted By smk
I own only two focal lengths, one is wide and...

I own only two focal lengths, one is wide and slow (28mm Elmarit ASPH), and one is normal and fast (50mm Summilux ASPH).

Usage of each one depends on two things: 1) availability of light, 2) number...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-14-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 10,332
Posted By smk
Here is a color slide film that expired in 1977,...

Here is a color slide film that expired in 1977, but exposed and developed in 2011 in the wrong chemistry (Rodinal instead of E4).

You can see the whole set here:...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-11-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 3,808
Posted By smk
The aspherical elmarit is a stunning little lens....

The aspherical elmarit is a stunning little lens. Unless you must have f/2.0, the convenience of its small size wins.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 08-24-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By smk
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing. Savvas

Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.

Savvas
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-22-2012
Replies: 46
Views: 7,008
Posted By smk
I am very happy with mine. Last winter I was...

I am very happy with mine. Last winter I was skiing with it (on the MP) the whole day.

Savvas


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5300/5454592775_4e53a29216.jpg
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-15-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,423
Posted By smk
Ilford DD-X (and sometimes...

Ilford DD-X (and sometimes Rodinal)
Ilfostop
Ilford Rapid Fixer
Ilford Washaid
Kodak Photo Flo
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 07-10-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,780
Posted By smk
Fantastic little lens. Small, sharp, no...

Fantastic little lens. Small, sharp, no distortion. I prefer it over 35mm for street photography due to the increased depth of field. It's also excellent for landscapes (in fact it is very easy to...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 06-22-2012
Replies: 141
Views: 32,256
Posted By smk
silver on silver....

silver on silver.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7154542301_ba52b29e43.jpg
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-14-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 851
Posted By smk
I started with 35mm, but I just couldn't get used...

I started with 35mm, but I just couldn't get used to it. Then I switched to 50mm, and for 5 years it was my only focal length. Very comfortable with. A couple of years ago I added a 28mm, and I found...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-08-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,619
Posted By smk
This...

This one:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7154542301_ba52b29e43.jpg
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-04-2012
Replies: 6,909
Views: 1,811,933
Posted By smk
Here is mine....

Here is mine.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/7154542301_ba52b29e43.jpg
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-16-2012
Replies: 43
Views: 2,609
Posted By smk
The AE is nice, and excellent when it comes to...

The AE is nice, and excellent when it comes to slide film.

The M7 has a stepless electronic shutter, while the MP is mechanical. Because of that, the M7 has a is quieter than the MP, but requires...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 02-02-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By smk
These are excellent!

These are excellent!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-15-2012
Replies: 62
Views: 3,131
Posted By smk
50mm Summilux-M ASPH for almost every occasion....

50mm Summilux-M ASPH for almost every occasion.
28mm Elmarit-M ASPH for when I want to do fast street shooting (zone focusing), and wide landscapes.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-01-2012
Replies: 1,409
Views: 248,044
Posted By smk
Good! I'm contemplating getting this lens. I...

Good! I'm contemplating getting this lens. I understand the 1.4 charm, but it would be nice to see more of it at slower apertures as well.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-21-2011
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By smk
Forgot to mention, the aforementioned film was...

Forgot to mention, the aforementioned film was E4.

S.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-21-2011
Replies: 14
Views: 1,619
Posted By smk
I found a long expired film (from 1977), shot it...

I found a long expired film (from 1977), shot it at box speed (ASA 16!!!), and processed it in Rodinal 1+100. The results are here (set on flickr):...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-27-2011
Replies: 95
Views: 3,454
Posted By smk
M7 w/35mm Summicron ASPH. Both of them long...

M7 w/35mm Summicron ASPH.

Both of them long gone, and replaced with: MP w/50mm Summilux-ASPH & 28mm Elmarit-ASPH.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-16-2011
Replies: 120
Views: 12,900
Posted By smk
Here are few of mine, all taken with a 28mm...

Here are few of mine, all taken with a 28mm Elmarit-M ASPH, MP, Tri-X at 800....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-14-2011
Replies: 487
Views: 102,769
Posted By smk
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6174303326_d3e...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6174303326_d3e117647b.jpg
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 10-11-2011
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,390
Posted By smk
Silver CV 35mm Nokton f/1.2. Should be here...

Silver CV 35mm Nokton f/1.2. Should be here tomorrow.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-12-2011
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,109
Posted By smk
Chrome MP with Tri-X and 50mm Summilux ASPH.

Chrome MP with Tri-X and 50mm Summilux ASPH.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-11-2011
Replies: 487
Views: 102,769
Posted By smk
Hi Mingkookoo, ok, thanks, here we go:...

Hi Mingkookoo,

ok, thanks, here we go:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5076/5801417854_465b95e6fb.jpg
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-09-2011
Replies: 487
Views: 102,769
Posted By smk
sorry, I guess I made a mistake inserting an...

sorry, I guess I made a mistake inserting an image. I simply clicked on the "Insert Image" button, entered the URL (from flickr), but it didn't work.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-09-2011
Replies: 487
Views: 102,769
Posted By smk
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30227240@N04/58008693...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30227240@N04/5800869349/in/set-72157626892458256

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30227240@N04/5801417854/in/set-72157626892458256

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30227240@N04/...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-08-2011
Replies: 123
Views: 10,060
Posted By smk
ha ha, I got every single one wrong! What I...

ha ha, I got every single one wrong! What I learned from this exercise is that (based on these images) I like the drawing of the V2, and I dislike the Summilux pre-ASPH!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-07-2011
Replies: 123
Views: 10,060
Posted By smk
ok, here is my take: 1. Summilux pre-asph 2....

ok, here is my take:

1. Summilux pre-asph
2. Biogon
3. Nokton
4. Summarit

...

this is fun!
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-08-2011
Replies: 2,912
Views: 167,582
Posted By smk
Replaced my 50mm Summilux-M pre-ASPH E46 with a...

Replaced my 50mm Summilux-M pre-ASPH E46 with a 50mm Summilux-M ASPH (2 weeks wait from time of ordering).
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-20-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By smk
I got some last year from digitaltruth.com Here...

I got some last year from digitaltruth.com

Here is the link:

http://www.digitaltruth.com/store/cart/Liquid-Concentrate-Single-Bottles-p-1-c-338.html

Savvas
Forum: Smartphone Cameras 03-14-2011
Replies: 22
Views: 1,388
Posted By smk
I've been using it for the last year or so. It is...

I've been using it for the last year or so. It is excellent! I mostly do Neopan 400 or Tri-X in DD-X, Rodinal 1+50 and Diafine.

Savvas
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-28-2011
Replies: 47
Views: 3,397
Posted By smk
I have 28/35/50, but mostly use 28 and 50. 28mm...

I have 28/35/50, but mostly use 28 and 50. 28mm has a larger depth of field, which is important to me when it comes to street photography (put it at f/8 and don't worry about focusing much). With a...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 01-27-2011
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By smk
I lived in Santa Fe for 7 years, and enjoyed...

I lived in Santa Fe for 7 years, and enjoyed every minute of it. Fantastic landscape, everything about that region is very photogenic (though very contrasty).

I moved 3 years ago, and I still miss...
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