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Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Hours Ago
Replies: 88
Views: 2,999
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Ok, so let's assume this a spoiled brat. Her...

Ok, so let's assume this a spoiled brat. Her filthy rich father bought this expensive camera for her. She only uses it to post pictures of her friends on facebook. She doesn't mind shooting in the...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 2 Days Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By EdwardKaraa
The focus shift is caused by under corrected...

The focus shift is caused by under corrected spherical aberrations. The 50 lux is well corrected.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 2 Days Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By EdwardKaraa
You're welcome! To be honest, I really loved the...

You're welcome! To be honest, I really loved the rendering of the Sonnar but I wasn't too keen on the focus shift (which affects many RF lenses by the way, not only the Sonnar). I think the 50/2...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 2 Days Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Yes, the c-Sonnar has substantial focus shift and...

Yes, the c-Sonnar has substantial focus shift and beautiful rendering. If you like the rendering, you need to learn how to deal with focus shift. Some samples are calibrated for wide open, while...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 2 Days Ago
Replies: 154
Views: 21,775
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I think you're right about the lux vs cron...

I think you're right about the lux vs cron analogy, so it must be similar with the ZM. I was probably talking about myself and my own preferences. Anyhow, I'm sure it's going to be a spectacular...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Days Ago
Replies: 154
Views: 21,775
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Very interesting news indeed. It would be nice to...

Very interesting news indeed. It would be nice to have a high performance 35/1.4 with no focus shift and closer MFD to use on Leica M or mirrorless bodies. However, the 35/2 is so good that Zeiss...
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Days Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 453
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Silica gel may dangerously reduce humidity below...

Silica gel may dangerously reduce humidity below 30% in a closed space. Photographic equipment likes humidity between 45 and 55%. Below 30% the lubricants dry out and mechanical failure may ensue.
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Days Ago
Replies: 88
Views: 2,999
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Hahaha, that is a good answer :) I feel uneasy...

Hahaha, that is a good answer :)

I feel uneasy with this thread, because the purpose looks to me like envy. A young person with an expensive camera, I wouldn't see anything wrong with that. I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Days Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 453
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I store my gear in a dry cabinet. Dark cupboards...

I store my gear in a dry cabinet. Dark cupboards are the best recipe for growing fungus.
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Days Ago
Replies: 88
Views: 2,999
Posted By EdwardKaraa
So what exactly is the purpose of this thread?...

So what exactly is the purpose of this thread? Serious question.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Days Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Indeed, in my experience, it takes about 3 days...

Indeed, in my experience, it takes about 3 days to fix a lens once they start working on it.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Days Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 1,766
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Thank you very much for this valuable piece of...

Thank you very much for this valuable piece of info, Duane.

Could you please let us know more in detail the reasons why you prefer these custom profiles, or perhaps show one simple comparison with...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 6 Days Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 1,766
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Since I started this thread, I have switched back...

Since I started this thread, I have switched back and forth between Adobe Standard and Embedded. Contrarily to what I posted earlier, I think Adobe Standard produces the most neutral (or standard)...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 1 Week Ago
Replies: 154
Views: 21,775
Posted By EdwardKaraa
The thing is, if it was to be released in 2013 as...

The thing is, if it was to be released in 2013 as planned, it should be in production by now, and we would have started to see "leaks". We don't even know what FL and aperture and Zeiss did say "at...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 1 Week Ago
Replies: 154
Views: 21,775
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I don't think Zeiss will announce the new ZM...

I don't think Zeiss will announce the new ZM lenses anytime soon. The market is quickly shifting towards mirrorless, and this is where the money is.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 333
Views: 67,874
Posted By EdwardKaraa
The perception of high build quality. Definitely...

The perception of high build quality. Definitely the smooth well damped focusing rings and the quality of the material are nice to have, but in reality there are as many Leica lemons as there are...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 346
Views: 18,774
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Yessssssssss!

Yessssssssss!
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
By the way, with 10x magnification LV on the GXR,...

By the way, with 10x magnification LV on the GXR, it is amazing that you can see the focus shifting live with every 1/3 aperture click.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I think you're absolutely right. Mine was front...

I think you're absolutely right. Mine was front focusing wide open at close distances, and very sharp at infinity when stopped down to f/5.6-8, but didn't reach infinity wide open.

I send it back...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Here's a test I did on the GXR last...

Here's a test I did on the GXR last year:



http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1129234/1#10784553
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
It doesn't show in casual use, but if you shoot a...

It doesn't show in casual use, but if you shoot a calibration target at different apertures you will notice it.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
In what sense, Stephen? Because of size?

In what sense, Stephen? Because of size?
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I guess it's like the biogon 2/35. Zeiss claims...

I guess it's like the biogon 2/35. Zeiss claims it has no focus shift, but in fact there is about 2-3 cm shift at MFD, which is considered not too serious.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Roger, I remember reading in Zeiss literature...

Roger, I remember reading in Zeiss literature that this lens didn't have focus shift. Are you sure?
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 785
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I have seen it selling for 3000-3500$.

I have seen it selling for 3000-3500$.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 346
Views: 18,774
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Your wish will come true. Nothing interesting for...

Your wish will come true. Nothing interesting for M users.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Thank you Matus. This confirms my impressions as...

Thank you Matus. This confirms my impressions as well.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Totally agreed, Red! I've been there, done that...

Totally agreed, Red! I've been there, done that :) Definitely buying new stuff doesn't help. I recently bought the C-Sonnar thinking it would inspire me to do something new, but it didn't work. Btw,...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Redisburning thank you very much for the very...

Redisburning thank you very much for the very nice words, which I greatly appreciate as coming from a fellow photographer with a great eye and extensive knowledge. You are absolutely right that I...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 346
Views: 18,774
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Amen to that!

Amen to that!
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Thank you very much Andrew! Very valuable...

Thank you very much Andrew! Very valuable information and great shots!
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Great that you have both :) How would you...

Great that you have both :)

How would you compare corner performance? Color shift?

Would you say the 21 has more 3D or the 25 too clinical?
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Great replies to this thread so far. many thanks...

Great replies to this thread so far. many thanks to those who responded.

It would be interesting to hear from anyone who owns/owned both lenses.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Seeing the results of the poll is very...

Seeing the results of the poll is very illuminating. Almost 90% of the votes for the 25, so many knowledgeable users can't be wrong.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Well, the ZM 25 is known for being the most...

Well, the ZM 25 is known for being the most clinical lens in this line. Basically it has no weaknesses, the MTF are very flat, it has no CA, insignificant distortion, vignetting is quote good for...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Poll: 21 vs 25
Views: 1,741
Posted By EdwardKaraa
21 vs 25

Regardless of the AOV and spacing with other lenses you own, which of the f/2.8 wides, 21 and 25, would you consider as the "better" lens, in terms of sharpness, drawing style, correction for...
Forum: Photography General Interest 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 129
Views: 3,084
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Exactly the same here.

Exactly the same here.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 49
Views: 1,984
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I too was very skeptical about the M CMOS sensor...

I too was very skeptical about the M CMOS sensor and thought CCD was better until I failed all the blind comparisons. In reality I preferred the M color in these comparisons and I was quite sure it...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-10-2013
Replies: 80
Views: 3,822
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I understand the points raised by Bobby and...

I understand the points raised by Bobby and Jamie, but I stick to my opinion. Even when a perfectly straight photographer is shooting a nude male, or a gay photographer shooting a nude woman, there...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-10-2013
Replies: 331
Views: 46,321
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Having switched to an M9 a while ago, and having...

Having switched to an M9 a while ago, and having owned and sold an M6 and two ZI, I believe I can now give an impartial opinion since I don't have the cameras anymore.

What I loved about the Leica...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-10-2013
Replies: 80
Views: 3,822
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Let's face it, there is no asexual or castrated...

Let's face it, there is no asexual or castrated nude photography. It is all based on the interaction between photographer and model, and there must be some undeclared sexual tension in the air in...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 05-03-2013
Replies: 141
Views: 4,539
Posted By EdwardKaraa
During film days, it was about grain, resolution,...

During film days, it was about grain, resolution, and tonal gradations. With digital, the grain and resolution factors are gone. But tonal gradations are still a very valid reason.
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 04-26-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Fungus optimal growth conditions are 10-40...

Fungus optimal growth conditions are 10-40 degrees and 60 to 80% RH.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 04-22-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 706
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Thank you very much for the advice, and to all...

Thank you very much for the advice, and to all who replied to this thread.

Indeed, I think I have the most optically perfect ZM lenses with good spacing. The GAS attack is now (almost) gone :D
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-20-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 950
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I actually have earned my living as a...

I actually have earned my living as a photojournalist during several years, working for one of the main newspapers at the national level. I think people glamourize this profession too much. Most of...
Forum: Optics Theory - 04-20-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 782
Posted By EdwardKaraa
I actually agree with what you and Peter said....

I actually agree with what you and Peter said. Just to add, the reason why some lenses like the 50s don't have the smallest apertures is because of their widest apertures, as they're usually f/1.4 or...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 04-19-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 706
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Very funny one :) For me it's like cigarette...

Very funny one :)

For me it's like cigarette craving, it comes often but if I can resist it, it goes away, only to come back stronger :D
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 04-19-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 706
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Thank you very much guys for your replies. They...

Thank you very much guys for your replies. They were very helpful indeed.

In fact I bought recently the C Sonnar 50, and while I loved the rendering, the focus shift drove me nuts so I quickly sold...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 04-19-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 706
Posted By EdwardKaraa
Would you get the ZM 28 if...

you already own the 25 and 35?

Your help overcome this GAS attack would be greatly appreciated :)
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-16-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 729
Posted By EdwardKaraa
The 7 is the best body out there. The Sony A900...

The 7 is the best body out there. The Sony A900 and A700 were designed around the Minolta 7 and the layout is very similar.
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