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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 54
Views: 1,918
Posted By tstermitz
My saddest error was trying to learn developing...

My saddest error was trying to learn developing on a roll shot on a travel to Brazil. Wrong procedure led to very poor, grainy development. The sad part was that I really wanted one of the shots to...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,385
Posted By tstermitz
The new Garry Winogrand book is great. Very much...

The new Garry Winogrand book is great. Very much worth buying.

I agree with the commentary in the book about about how Winogrand's later photos declined in quality: loss of whimsy, loss of energy,...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 1,623
Posted By tstermitz
I've used Silver Efex a little bit, and find that...

I've used Silver Efex a little bit, and find that only a few of the presets suit my taste. They seem to make better B&W than I do in Lightroom, but I think that is a matter of getting more...
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 04-11-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 763
Posted By tstermitz
I know square is a traditional format that many...

I know square is a traditional format that many love, but I haven't worked with it much if at all. After working in 4x3 format for a while (Pentax 645N), I've gone back to appreciating the 2x3 aspect...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 03-16-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 495
Posted By tstermitz
I agree, iPhone or Canon s100. If you need to...

I agree, iPhone or Canon s100. If you need to borrow the s100, you can flip it to raw for greater dynamic range.

There are only a couple of capabilities a non-photo geek sometimes wants that aren't...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 02-28-2013
Replies: 68
Views: 1,812
Posted By tstermitz
There is an excellent little book called "Soft...

There is an excellent little book called "Soft Selling in a Hard World". The basic premise is that people buy your product out of their own NEEDS, not the seller's FEATURES.

Needs are very basic:...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 02-28-2013
Replies: 68
Views: 1,812
Posted By tstermitz
Technology disruption by disintermediation. (I...

Technology disruption by disintermediation. (I just wanted the opportunity to use that word.)

Changes in technology changes the previous economic balance.

Craigslist killed ad revenue to the...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 02-26-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 280
Posted By tstermitz
You might consider a couple of camera bag...

You might consider a couple of camera bag inserts, especially as you are bringing two systems. Then you can pick your favorite, comfortable backpack.

When traveling, I usually bring a typical,...
Forum: RFF Polls 01-22-2013
Replies: 74
Views: 2,189
Posted By tstermitz
I voted to leave them. I'd like the feedback on...

I voted to leave them. I'd like the feedback on whether my photos moved someone enough to click it.
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-20-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,603
Posted By tstermitz
VW Vanagon for landscape photography. I can drive...

VW Vanagon for landscape photography. I can drive somewhere, pop the top for sleeping, or making a mid-afternoon coffee.

I can climb up on top of the cab, set my tripod up in the luggage hole. That...
Forum: Other CSC Cameras 01-07-2013
Replies: 241
Views: 18,459
Posted By tstermitz
Same top-rated, APS-C sensor as Nikon D7000 and...

Same top-rated, APS-C sensor as Nikon D7000 and Pentax K5.

It is a bit boxy in order to use the K-mount flange distance.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-02-2013
Replies: 99
Views: 4,123
Posted By tstermitz
But, I also like this...

But, I also like this crop:

http://www.photokinesis.info/Travel/Public-Art/i-HSFQSxj/1/L/L1001224-Edit-L.jpg
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-02-2013
Replies: 99
Views: 4,123
Posted By tstermitz
Portuguese Tunamen's Memorial, San Diego Bay

Tunamen's Memorial - Honoring those that built an industry and remembering those that departed this harbor in the sun and did not return.-Anthony Mascarenhas...
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-22-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By tstermitz
I really liked the part of van den Hamer's...

I really liked the part of van den Hamer's article (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127231) about "Indistinguishable" Camera-Sensor Systems. That is, from the image it is...
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-15-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 257
Posted By tstermitz
Indistinguishable Camera Systems and DXO

There is a very interesting article at Luminous Landscape by Peter van den Hamer on DXOMark Camera Sensor: an Analysis....
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 11-23-2012
Replies: 99
Views: 4,123
Posted By tstermitz
Smilin' In The Rain

I found this happy sculpture while taking rainy photos.
http://www.photokinesis.info/UrbanStreet/Street-Scenes/i-b8scZw7/0/M/L1000552-M.jpg


More at PhotoKinesis.info...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-18-2012
Replies: 49
Views: 3,083
Posted By tstermitz
For a moment I thought this was a Pentax MZ-S....

For a moment I thought this was a Pentax MZ-S. Now that is a seriously sweet camera. The end-of-the-line film cameras were all wonderful, from the Nikon F6 to the pro medium format systems, like...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-18-2012
Replies: 49
Views: 3,083
Posted By tstermitz
It could be that Nikon, Canon and Sony have...

It could be that Nikon, Canon and Sony have locked up the licensing on FF sensors, at least for a certain length of time.

FF Sensors are more expensive than APS, and the retail price of a FF camera...
Forum: Travel 10-10-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By tstermitz
It doesn't have to be a fancy camera backpack,...

It doesn't have to be a fancy camera backpack, does it? Those are certainly functional, but quite expensive.

For the a lower price you can get a top-of-the line backpack designed for hiking or...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 10-06-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,062
Posted By tstermitz
Honestly, I couldn't justify building an M9 kit...

Honestly, I couldn't justify building an M9 kit at retail price. The Nikon D600 and some Zeiss lenses would give you 90% of the Leica quality at a third the price. (In a slightly heavier...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-24-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 4,115
Posted By tstermitz
Getting back to the OP. I think the screen...

Getting back to the OP.

I think the screen shortage argues against the M8. On the other hand, the continuing usage of the Kodak sensor in present and future production of the MM and M9E decreases...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-24-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 4,115
Posted By tstermitz
Do most people live at -1/3 exposure? I'm still...

Do most people live at -1/3 exposure?

I'm still trying to zero in on exposure, but find that I'm often boosting exposure slider in LR by a half stop. Of course it depends on the lighting conditions,...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-17-2012
Replies: 189
Views: 10,693
Posted By tstermitz
Sensor by REU (Random European) Company. Cheaper...

Sensor by REU (Random European) Company.

Cheaper by Sony, but maybe there are licensing issues.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-17-2012
Replies: 189
Views: 10,693
Posted By tstermitz
Who cares about video. But, everything else...

Who cares about video. But, everything else clicks all the important user needs:
- Live View
- Focus Peaking
- Accurate "heads up" frame iines
- EVF
- High-res back screen
- High-impact back...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-17-2012
Replies: 189
Views: 10,693
Posted By tstermitz
Ooh. Leica-M-E (Entry) AKA Leica M-9 without...

Ooh. Leica-M-E (Entry)

AKA Leica M-9 without frame selector.

4,800 Euro.

That will keep the price of the M-9 Up! Thank you Leica!

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2012/09/leica-m-e/
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-17-2012
Replies: 189
Views: 10,693
Posted By tstermitz
24mPix, CMOS, Live View focusing. LEICA EVF2...

24mPix, CMOS, Live View focusing.

LEICA EVF2 Visoflex Viewfinder (EVF)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-13-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By tstermitz
M9 Now at $6,000

See Leicarumors.com

Sales of the M9 must have collapsed as everyone waits for the M10 announcement. I presume that the M10 will be a lot better, but also more expensive.

There is so much increased...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-09-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 3,656
Posted By tstermitz
2 years ago, I got an M4 + 50mm Summicron + Meter...

2 years ago, I got an M4 + 50mm Summicron + Meter - Xtras = $750, about 1/3 of value. Came with 1973 purchase papers from PX in Germany. Thus it started...

Then, a Mint M6 plus 3 lenses, RRS clamp...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 09-07-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By tstermitz
For my CMS & blogging, I moved from Wordpress...

For my CMS & blogging, I moved from Wordpress five or six years ago. I really like the Drupal platform, which is a bit more complex but also more flexible than Wordpress. Drupal has many, many...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 09-07-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 726
Posted By tstermitz
I've happily used Smugmug, which is extremely...

I've happily used Smugmug, which is extremely convenient as it is optimized for photogalleries and professional services like printing and portfolio management. I do my "blogging" on a different...
Forum: Photo Software 08-28-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By tstermitz
Yes, that would be nice.

Yes, that would be nice.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-19-2012
Replies: 169
Views: 15,537
Posted By tstermitz
A slightly lowered price would be good for the...

A slightly lowered price would be good for the Leica market. Leica clears stock and M9 prices go a bit lower in the used market. This moves more "user" M9s from collectors to photographers. The M10...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-14-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 6,020
Posted By tstermitz
In reviewing this thread, I rediscover the...

In reviewing this thread, I rediscover the contrast and "pop" that the 90 elmarit-M delivers, especially in color photos. This lens works exceptionally well in near-far situations where you want the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-10-2012
Replies: 88
Views: 7,367
Posted By tstermitz
See the Luminous Landscape LR4 Tutorials, which...

See the Luminous Landscape LR4 Tutorials, which are really excellent as they show best practices for many things. The Noise Reduction is worth the whole thing.

There is a trade off between...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-09-2012
Replies: 88
Views: 7,367
Posted By tstermitz
Negatives: Slow buffer, expense, expense,...

Negatives: Slow buffer, expense, expense, expense.

Yeah, I'd higher ISO, but I learned how to work with LR4 to remove a lot of noise, and I'm quite happy up to 1200.

The big plus? Ability to shoot...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 08-07-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 3,953
Posted By tstermitz
I'm excited that a couple of my images got...

I'm excited that a couple of my images got mentioned this week. Thanks to Semrich, Leica M2 Fan, Paulfish4570, and Raid. The color and contrast on velvia blow me away every time. Digital is fine, but...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-06-2012
Replies: 34
Views: 2,410
Posted By tstermitz
My pet peeve is multi-mode knobs and complex menu...

My pet peeve is multi-mode knobs and complex menu systems. The three key things you need on separate knobs are focus, aperture and ISO. I guess if you use aperture priority with auto exposure, you...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-31-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 1,698
Posted By tstermitz
Not to thread-jack, but... I've found the little...

Not to thread-jack, but... I've found the little black plastic thing on the standard Leica strap to be somewhat fragile. Mine just broke in the bag. Is it possible to replace that one part, or do you...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 07-21-2012
Replies: 443
Views: 35,515
Posted By tstermitz
Sensia 100 35mm Summicron-M ASPH...

Sensia 100 35mm Summicron-M ASPH (probably)
http://www.photokinesis.info/Landscapes/Landscape/i-msTpjtS/5/L/00870020-L.jpg
Forum: Photo Software 07-02-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By tstermitz
I really liked the Luminous Landscape tutorial....

I really liked the Luminous Landscape tutorial. It is well-worth the money, and I learned multiple useful tips. I'm an advanced computer user, with many years in that industry. I normally hate video...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 06-13-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 2,026
Posted By tstermitz
I second the climbers chalk bag. Try the kid's...

I second the climbers chalk bag. Try the kid's chalk bag at REI. They are cheap and designed so the climber has secure but easy access while 1000 ft up a cliff.
Forum: Travel 06-13-2012
Replies: 34
Views: 2,512
Posted By tstermitz
At the national parks get up VERY early in order...

At the national parks get up VERY early in order to miss the crowds: Mesa Verde, Arches, Canyonlands, RMNP etc. At RMNP, you can't find parking unless you arrive the night before and car camp in the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 06-09-2012
Replies: 86
Views: 6,897
Posted By tstermitz
I was very skeptical about the value of a...

I was very skeptical about the value of a monochrome digital camera, why not just convert from the M9-Color with the added benefit of digital color adjustments. Thorsten's article persuaded me that ...
Forum: Travel 05-30-2012
Replies: 44
Views: 2,569
Posted By tstermitz
Wear tennis shoes, and project alertness....

Wear tennis shoes, and project alertness. Interact with people rather than be aloof. Brazilians are extremely outgoing, so enter into that energy. Wave your camera at a beautiful woman, and I...
Forum: Photo Software 05-30-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,198
Posted By tstermitz
Bridge works well on a folder-to-folder basis. I...

Bridge works well on a folder-to-folder basis. I use it for my initial review, tagging and culling.

But Lightroom is better for finding and managing a large directory of images.

I really like the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-11-2012
Replies: 184
Views: 11,209
Posted By tstermitz
Mike Johnston at the Online Photographer has a...

Mike Johnston at the Online Photographer has a great article about Why Would a Digital Camera Have a B&W-Only Sensor?...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-10-2012
Replies: 184
Views: 11,209
Posted By tstermitz
Is this still using a CCD "Kodak" Sensor!? How...

Is this still using a CCD "Kodak" Sensor!? How can that keep up with the CMOS advances?

Reichman at LuLa explains the benefits in a clear way. Apparently the effective resolution improvement is due...
Forum: Photo Software 04-29-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 887
Posted By tstermitz
GLOBALLY: First you try to get the right exposure...

GLOBALLY: First you try to get the right exposure range using Highlights, Shadows, Contrast and Curves in Lightroom. Shooting raw, the latest sensors have a huge dynamic range, so you have a lot of...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 04-26-2012
Replies: 148
Views: 25,708
Posted By tstermitz
Like everyone, I've gone around with different...

Like everyone, I've gone around with different bags. In the end, I have come to really appreciate the waist-belt with shoulder strap style. When I'm shooting, I'm often squatting down or climbing...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-25-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 873
Posted By tstermitz
In Argentina "piropos" are a high-art form. They...

In Argentina "piropos" are a high-art form. They are drive-by complements. ("I would love to climb up our golden locks to arrive at heaven.") The effectiveness is all about the perspective of the...
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