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Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-18-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 594
Posted By awilder
The 56/1.2 (yes f1.2) should be a better choice...

The 56/1.2 (yes f1.2) should be a better choice for street and portrait work given it's high speed and likely faster AF motor. The 60/2.4 will of course be a fraction of the weight and I would guess...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-13-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 594
Posted By awilder
Focus speed is reasonably quick at normal...

Focus speed is reasonably quick at normal distances but at close ranges, you must put the camera in macro mode or it will hunt for focus and drive you nuts. In macro mode close up isn't too bad.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-13-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,088
Posted By awilder
Thanks, nice to get an update on it's whereabouts.

Thanks, nice to get an update on it's whereabouts.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-13-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,088
Posted By awilder
I owned both and without question the Hexanon is...

I owned both and without question the Hexanon is the better performer if you take into account it's lower corner falloff and less focus shift compared to the Noctilux. Sharpness difference is a wash....
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-06-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By awilder
JuJu regarding your setup, I would try the...

JuJu regarding your setup, I would try the following when testing the 35/1.4 Fujinon: With the camera aimed at the center subject (pin on bill), toggle the focusing rectangle to an available extreme...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-31-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 595
Posted By awilder
It's the digital version of the Contax T3, at...

It's the digital version of the Contax T3, at least in terms of IQ.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 02-16-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 998
Posted By awilder
I use the Kipon brand Nikon G adapter and it...

I use the Kipon brand Nikon G adapter and it works well. To improve performance with my MF primes like the 105/2.5, I removed the front Nikon F bayonet, shimmed by adding tape of about 0.10mm thick...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 02-16-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 2,115
Posted By awilder
I don't really consider my test "stupid" as it...

I don't really consider my test "stupid" as it was only meant to demo IQ differences of two sensors with similar pixel density for a given area (APS-C/Nikon DX) using the same lens/setup for both. I...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 02-10-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 2,115
Posted By awilder
Images added back to posting. Size limitations by...

Images added back to posting. Size limitations by RFF on allowed image size makes it a little hard to see degree of detail but it's there. The take away keep in mind is back when I shot film, my...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 02-10-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 2,115
Posted By awilder
Image comparison of Fuji X-E1 and Nikon D800 using the same lens

Out of curiosity, I decided to compare the cropped image sharpness between the D800 and X-E1 on a tripod mounted 70-200/4 AF-S @ 200 mm shot wide open with a USAF resolution chart. The X-E1 was...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 02-06-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 1,276
Posted By awilder
I just picked up the X-E1 after selling all my...

I just picked up the X-E1 after selling all my OMD EM-5 and my m4/3 gear. The image quality from Fuji's sensor is the clincher. I will say that in some respects the build quality of the EM-5 body is...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 01-29-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By awilder
Panasonic 25/1.4 DG Summilux: wide open and close up

A truely excellent lens for micro 4/3 worthy of the name Summilux with it's sharp rendition, high contrast and creamy bokeh even though it's made by Panasonic based on Leica's design. This example...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 10-18-2012
Replies: 78
Views: 18,996
Posted By awilder
I have always found that Fujinon lenses to be far...

I have always found that Fujinon lenses to be far better than other Japanese offerings from Canon or Nikon, easily competative with the best German lenses fron Zeiss or Leitz. I also understand they...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-05-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 4,323
Posted By awilder
I strongly suggest the 90/2.8 Konica Hexanon-M....

I strongly suggest the 90/2.8 Konica Hexanon-M. Attractively priced at around $450-650 with near optimal sharpness wide open and moderate contrast (unlike the current Elmarit-M with very high...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 09-29-2012
Replies: 436
Sticky: OMD-EM5 Pics
Views: 62,379
Posted By awilder
EM-5, 40-150/4-5.6 M. Zuiko R and pop art filter...

EM-5, 40-150/4-5.6 M. Zuiko R and pop art filter for the shot on the right. The filter produces amazing colors making the normally muted red ferns in the grass become ultra vibrant.

The young blue...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-24-2012
Replies: 194
Views: 22,485
Posted By awilder
Sensor cleaning should be less problematic...

Sensor cleaning should be less problematic without the added depth of a mirror box assuming a blower bulb will do the trick 99% of the time. The EVF, R adapter and focus peaking are welcome additions...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-23-2012
Replies: 194
Views: 22,485
Posted By awilder
Anybody know if the new M will have a built-in...

Anybody know if the new M will have a built-in dust reduction system? I would think that use of live view would tend to increase the likelihood of dust on the sensor.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-17-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 2,259
Posted By awilder
Don't forget that it was one of the few cameras...

Don't forget that it was one of the few cameras back in the 60's that had 1/2000 sec top speed that was accurate to boot. Other trivea, the coarse micoprism spot was optimised for f/2.8 resulting in...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 07-21-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 3,648
Posted By awilder
The ZM 21 finder is by FAR the best 21 finder...

The ZM 21 finder is by FAR the best 21 finder ever made and I suspect even better than the Contax G version. The CV finder is OK but has more distortion with less brightness, something you'd...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-11-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 6,728
Posted By awilder
Back in the days of film, Leica's were a great...

Back in the days of film, Leica's were a great alternative to SLRs given their stealthy superiority not to mention being the best in fast aperture peformance with their lenses. In the digital world,...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-04-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 5,565
Posted By awilder
I like black bodies as a rule but would have...

I like black bodies as a rule but would have prefered the traditional pebble grain covering in the silver version to the style of covering used in the black version.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 06-24-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 402
Posted By awilder
Any news yet on bug correction with the new Lumix GX PZ 14-42 f/3.5-5.6?

While it's ultra compact design, excellent MTF performance and impressive technical specs looked quite impressive, I've read about several complaints of poor optical performance. Some state it's...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 06-20-2012
Replies: 139
Views: 13,192
Posted By awilder
One thing that surprised (disappointed) me was...

One thing that surprised (disappointed) me was that the X-Pro-1 didn't have a built-in diopter adjustment like their X100 or almost every other camera on the market. Rather, it required old school...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 06-20-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 4,756
Posted By awilder
Finally some good news! Service Photo in Balto.,...

Finally some good news! Service Photo in Balto., MD has a few EM-5 black body kits in stock. Priced at $1099 with the 14-42 ver. II. Beautiful setup! Contact Burke@servicephoto.com for more info. I...
Forum: DIYS Forum 06-08-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 3,339
Posted By awilder
One thing no one mentioned was confirming the...

One thing no one mentioned was confirming the M9's RF @ 1 meter is correct as that is calibrated by adjusting the length of the cam roller arm. If spot on for your other M lenses like the Noctilux,...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-08-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,240
Posted By awilder
Nope, it's Jahre referring to 40 Jahre (year)...

Nope, it's Jahre referring to 40 Jahre (year) anniverary of the M3. The 50/2.8 Elmar-M was also a "J" version and sold exclusively with the camera as a kit as it was not yet part of the standard M...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-07-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,501
Posted By awilder
Here's a comparison photo including the F2S, F3T...

Here's a comparison photo including the F2S, F3T FM2T:http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonf3ver2/htmls/index7.htm
The F2AS meter head is about 10-15% smaller than the F2S....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-07-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,240
Posted By awilder
Nice camera but was it's price any less than a MP...

Nice camera but was it's price any less than a MP not taking into account the lens? Given that the MP had a few more improvements, I was just wondering given it's limited production.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 06-07-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 4,756
Posted By awilder
1/2 dozen for the entire USA this month???? Makes...

1/2 dozen for the entire USA this month???? Makes no sense.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-07-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,501
Posted By awilder
Regading the distracting sensitivity issue of the...

Regading the distracting sensitivity issue of the F2S series, The early F2S would only show correct exposure (both +- diodes lite) if correct exposure was within 1/4 stop (+/- 1/8 stop). The...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-06-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,501
Posted By awilder
If that's what you want, ask for the FM2n. Higher...

If that's what you want, ask for the FM2n. Higher flash sync of 1/250 instead of 1/200. Also the shutter was improved on the FM2n. The meter only goes down to EV 1 which is 3 stops less sensitive...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-06-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,501
Posted By awilder
Nikon F2AS (1st choice), F2SB (2nd choice) or F2S...

Nikon F2AS (1st choice), F2SB (2nd choice) or F2S (3rd choice). All had the most sensitive meter Nikon ever produced with the same low light metering range (down to -2 EV @ ISO 100) and are easy to...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 06-05-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 3,785
Posted By awilder
The Contax G 35/2 Planar has the same (or quite...

The Contax G 35/2 Planar has the same (or quite similar) 7/5 optical layout as the 35 pre-asph. Summicron (ver. 4) based on their optical diagrams.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 06-05-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 2,480
Posted By awilder
Regarding the 40 Sonnar RF, my understanding was...

Regarding the 40 Sonnar RF, my understanding was that only the optical cell was manufactured by Rollei and the rest of the lens (mechanics, barrel) by Cosina. When I purchased one originally from...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-04-2012
Replies: 81
Views: 4,898
Posted By awilder
Don't forget about Nikon Authorized Photo Service...

Don't forget about Nikon Authorized Photo Service (APS) in Morton Grove, Il. The techs are Japanese, Nikon trained, especially enjoy servicing older SLRs, very fast turnaround, reasonably priced and...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 06-04-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 4,756
Posted By awilder
Maybe the high demand for the E-M5 will help them...

Maybe the high demand for the E-M5 will help them out of their financial woes assuming they don't discourage sales because of the long wait.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-01-2012
Replies: 81
Views: 4,898
Posted By awilder
I recently sold my F2A due to a lack of decent...

I recently sold my F2A due to a lack of decent film processor in my area and moving on to digital. That said, the F2 was my favorite F series. Compared to the F3, the action of the all mechanical...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 05-31-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 4,756
Posted By awilder
I'm refering to USA availabilty.

I'm refering to USA availabilty.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 05-31-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 4,756
Posted By awilder
Checked Amazon, black bodies have been listed as...

Checked Amazon, black bodies have been listed as temporarily out of stock or 1-3 month delivery in some ads. Maybe I'm missing something here.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 05-31-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 4,756
Posted By awilder
OM-D E-M5 availability in the USA???????

Anyone heard anything on tight supply of this camera? I ordered a black body from B&H on May 4 and it's still on back order. They've received no updates from Oly and most internet seller have none...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-11-2012
Replies: 407
Views: 16,462
Posted By awilder
While the price is astronomical, so is the...

While the price is astronomical, so is the performance based on their published MTF graphs! For example wide open, it handily exceeds the 50 ASPH Summilux at it's optimal aperture of f/4 or f/5.6...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-16-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By awilder
Those lenses have a large notch cut out of the...

Those lenses have a large notch cut out of the flange @ the 6:00 postion so the meter "feeler" pin remains disengaged when the lens is mounted. As I recall the notch is fairly large, about 3/8" or so...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-24-2012
Replies: 119
Views: 6,851
Posted By awilder
To me, other than improved AF that really needed...

To me, other than improved AF that really needed upgrading from the D700 for tracking smaller darker subjects like birds in flight against a bright detailed background, the higher MPs mean I can now...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-24-2012
Replies: 119
Views: 6,851
Posted By awilder
Nikon has just wisely added a D800 technical...

Nikon has just wisely added a D800 technical guide PDF to their D800 website on how to get the sharpest images from this incredible camera. It touches on many of the things I used to do when testing...
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 02-21-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,731
Posted By awilder
Same mechanism. Even the new MP has the same...

Same mechanism. Even the new MP has the same mechanism with the exception of improved RF optics coatings and the the flare fix.
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 02-21-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,731
Posted By awilder
As an owner of M bodies since the early 80's, I...

As an owner of M bodies since the early 80's, I tended to be a bit obsessive about RF alignment both vertical and horizontal (i.e. focus callibration). M5's and earlier were a cinch to align if ever...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-17-2012
Replies: 122
Views: 8,110
Posted By awilder
My vote goes to the Leicaflex SL. The large...

My vote goes to the Leicaflex SL. The large central coarse microprism focusing aid gives the best confirmation of any SLR I've ever tried and comes the closest to giving the confidence of an M...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-17-2012
Replies: 43
Views: 2,589
Posted By awilder
Of course, for a fraction of the cost of an M7...

Of course, for a fraction of the cost of an M7 you can get a Hexar RF. Great for wide angle through 50 mm lens work and the 1/4000 top speed gives you 2 stops more potential for larger aperatures in...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-16-2012
Replies: 43
Views: 2,589
Posted By awilder
What body are you shooting with now? I've shot...

What body are you shooting with now? I've shot with the M6 and MP. The MP is nice but the M6 is equally capable and in my opinion not really worth the extra 2K.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-11-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By awilder
The only time I don't the need the camera's...

The only time I don't the need the camera's focusing aid (with or without the VF-2) is with Oly or Pany AF lenses, all other MF lenses greatly benefit from the in-camera 7x or 10x focusing aid. The...
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