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Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 141
Views: 4,254
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I sometimes feel the same way, but once I look at...

I sometimes feel the same way, but once I look at the files my M9 produces (even with it's "older" sensor!) compared to a new cropped CMOS file, the sometimes subtle, sometimes glaring differences,...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 897
Views: 178,712
Posted By Johann Espiritu
A fast lens for speed...

A fast lens for speed chess:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8676530027_15a7f89bd5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8676530027/)
Checkmate...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 681
Views: 45,159
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Took a stroll with the...

Took a stroll with the M9:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8656716780_5967866b06_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8656716780/)
Boredom on the Platform...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Some street stuff. The X20 is so quiet, I'm...

Some street stuff. The X20 is so quiet, I'm sometimes not even sure I took a shot:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8405/8651533282_5c41283553_z.jpg...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 897
Views: 178,712
Posted By Johann Espiritu
A low-key portrait from...

A low-key portrait from me:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8262/8667248938_194e9f7a19_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8667248938/)
Marga (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8667248938/)...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-15-2013
Replies: 61
Views: 2,243
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Just got the Fuji X20 as the small companion to...

Just got the Fuji X20 as the small companion to my M9. Some recent samples on my Flickr.

So far, so good!
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-10-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Loving the X20 colors and dynamic...

Loving the X20 colors and dynamic range:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8105/8636396893_f68e9859c6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8636396893/)
Concrete and Coconuts...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-05-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
A couple more samples from...

A couple more samples from yesterday:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8403/8622498021_5dd630bacb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8622498021/)
Hang the DJ, hang the DJ, hang the DJ....
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Don't blame it on distortion! The ball seemed to...

Don't blame it on distortion! The ball seemed to be oblong shaped in real life as well! Very odd!
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I agree with you - the JPG output was a little...

I agree with you - the JPG output was a little disappointing. Silkypix is also not my favorite raw developer. As I said, though, only had to wait three days before Adobe officially accepted X20 raw...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Thanks! Enjoying it a lot so far, especially...

Thanks! Enjoying it a lot so far, especially since I can now work with DNGs (Silkypix and I never got along).

I'm sure over time and with more practice, I'll be able to find that RAW sweet spot...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 04-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 943
Posted By Johann Espiritu
The X20 has landed!

And just in time for Adobe's DNG Converter to give me a RAW workflow!

Here's the first "real" shot from it:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8618027469_eec7e2ff74_c.jpg...
Forum: Leica X1 / X2 forum 04-03-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By Johann Espiritu
This happened a few times with my X1, and is a...

This happened a few times with my X1, and is a similar phenomenon as when I use the PanaLeica 25/1.4 on my OM-D. Happens in bright light. I just learned to ignore it - it's annoying but after a...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-02-2013
Replies: 60
Views: 1,211
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I usually travel with both a zoom and a prime. ...

I usually travel with both a zoom and a prime. My current set up is an M9 + 35 Cron plus a Fuji X20. Previously it was the M9 + 35 and an OM-D + 12-35/2.8 (found it too heavy and decided on the X20...
Forum: Fuji X Series 03-31-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Getting mine this week!

Getting mine this week!
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-30-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Thanks, guys. The X20 is on the way. I will...

Thanks, guys. The X20 is on the way. I will post some photos and thoughts soon!
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-27-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I certainly will! My finger is hovering over the...

I certainly will! My finger is hovering over the checkout button - just waiting for an answer on this thread. Hahaha!
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-26-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Fuji X20 Screen Protector and Filter Thread

Hi all,

I have the X20 in my Amazon shopping cart and throwing in all the accessories I'd need. :-)

I'm a little confused as to what size Giottos glass screen protector to get for the camera, as...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-24-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,722
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Saw one too. I think it looks cool - reminds me...

Saw one too. I think it looks cool - reminds me of my grey Bessa R2A. If someone offered me one in a straight swap for my steel grey M9, I would take it!
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-24-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 870
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Brassing looks great. The two M's which I bought...

Brassing looks great. The two M's which I bought brand new (M9 [steel grey] and M7 [chrome]) both started to brass after a year of my usual use.

In contrast, neither my 1954 Nikon SP and my Nikon...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-22-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,661
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I develop mine in D-76 and get creamy results. (I...

I develop mine in D-76 and get creamy results. (I hope that doesn't confuse you more.)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-21-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 599
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Vicariously, through my son.

Vicariously, through my son.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-21-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,770
Posted By Johann Espiritu
The Skopar is a fantastic lens for color film. ...

The Skopar is a fantastic lens for color film. It's natural high contrast makes Portra pop. I regrettably sold mine when I got a Cron ASPH, and still ponder the wisdom of this move!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-21-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,770
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Some samples form the 35 Color Skopar in...

Some samples form the 35 Color Skopar in LTM:

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4071/4333706554_11dce26c81_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/4333706554/)
Lucas and the Morning Light...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-21-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 599
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Yes, this is not a camera bag - it's my wife's...

Yes, this is not a camera bag - it's my wife's bag (i'm not sure if that technically makes it a purse). It does have a GF1 in it, though!
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-20-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 599
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I'm going to steal this line. :p

I'm going to steal this line. :p
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-20-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 599
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Finally, my first cat photo!

Not my cat, though (nor my bag):

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8531/8577071544_4725aa28a2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8577071544/)
Purrrse...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-20-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,770
Posted By Johann Espiritu
+1 for the Color Skopar. Had the LTM in chrome...

+1 for the Color Skopar. Had the LTM in chrome and regret selling it. Makes wonderful photos on color film, with a special mention on Portra.
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-20-2013
Replies: 54
Views: 1,671
Posted By Johann Espiritu
This thread is about to make me buy one too!

This thread is about to make me buy one too!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-18-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Oh, stay away from the "Cowboys in Champagne...

Oh, stay away from the "Cowboys in Champagne Court".
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-18-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 487
Posted By Johann Espiritu
+1 for Tin Cheung. The Tin Cheung shop for used...

+1 for Tin Cheung.

The Tin Cheung shop for used equipment is on Mody Road in Kowloon, across the Holiday Inn. It's right beside the Metro exit.

As above, it's not the cheapest place to buy used...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-17-2013
Replies: 928
Views: 133,520
Posted By Johann Espiritu
A couple from this...

A couple from this weekend:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8564216877_180410575e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8564216877/)
Guitarist in Frames...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-16-2013
Replies: 681
Views: 45,159
Posted By Johann Espiritu
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8561062512_6463...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8561062512_64630b8657_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8561062512/)
Marga (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8561062512/) by The Johann Espiritu™...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 03-15-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 2,694
Posted By Johann Espiritu
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8561062512_6463...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8561062512_64630b8657_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8561062512/)
Marga (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8561062512/) by The Johann Espiritu™...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-14-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 700
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Looks like the Mamiya Auto Lux may have been the...

Looks like the Mamiya Auto Lux may have been the same camera:

http://herron.50megs.com/dechert.htm
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-14-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 700
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I think the Canon Canonex had a fixed...

I think the Canon Canonex had a fixed lens:

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1956-1965/1963_nex.html?lang=us&categ=crn&page=1956-1965&p=1
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 03-12-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,046
Posted By Johann Espiritu
How's the AF speed of the Coolpix A? I...

How's the AF speed of the Coolpix A? I previously had the Leica X1, and was always a little disappointed with it's indoor AF performance.

Thanks.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 02-19-2013
Replies: 897
Views: 178,712
Posted By Johann Espiritu
The Nokton makes a great environmental porttrait...

The Nokton makes a great environmental porttrait lens:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8460429892_f3ef603638_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8460429892/)
Elian inspects his tikoy...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-19-2013
Replies: 436
Sticky: OMD-EM5 Pics
Views: 62,379
Posted By Johann Espiritu
One taken with the...

One taken with the 25/1.4:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8488222461_b4d112ca23_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8488222461/)
Marga (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/8488222461/)...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 02-11-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 2,694
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Marga, who will be my wife for fourteen years in...

Marga, who will be my wife for fourteen years in May:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3439/5745037877_df9bd7ff1f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yophoto/5745037877/)
Marga...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-29-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 972
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Got mine on Monday. :-)

Got mine on Monday. :-)
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 01-04-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 1,229
Posted By Johann Espiritu
Here are a few from the limited edition nickel...

Here are a few from the limited edition nickel version (paired with an M9 or M7):

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6746283865_783106344c_z.jpg...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-25-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 615
Posted By Johann Espiritu
When I do long bicycle rides and I want a camera...

When I do long bicycle rides and I want a camera with me, the Olympus Mju II comes along. The fact that it's splashproof (and cheap) is quite useful.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-24-2012
Replies: 80
Views: 4,820
Posted By Johann Espiritu
While I use my cameras a LOT, I by no means abuse...

While I use my cameras a LOT, I by no means abuse them. While I don't mind them getting knocks, dings, and scratches from use, when they do get damaged, I get them repaired properly. If a camera is...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 08-30-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 3,485
Posted By Johann Espiritu
How about the Sony RX-100?

How about the Sony RX-100?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-19-2012
Replies: 263
Views: 17,325
Posted By Johann Espiritu
M7 + 35 'Cron and lots of HP5+!

M7 + 35 'Cron and lots of HP5+!
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-11-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I was able to borrow the grip a day. While it...

I was able to borrow the grip a day. While it does make the camera handle better, it does increase it's size and weight - which, for me, makes it miss the point of have such a small camera (okay, so...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-11-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Johann Espiritu
It's a little bigger than the PanaLeica 25/1.4,...

It's a little bigger than the PanaLeica 25/1.4, and AF is really zippy! Nice lens, does the job well. Renders as a very modern Japanese lens (maybe a little too contrasty for me). Nice lens!

Some...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 08-08-2012
Replies: 98
Views: 6,934
Posted By Johann Espiritu
I'd pay $1,000 if Voigtlander made their own...

I'd pay $1,000 if Voigtlander made their own version of a Tri-Elmar!
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-07-2012
Replies: 263
Views: 17,325
Posted By Johann Espiritu
M7 + 35 ' Cron. :)

M7 + 35 ' Cron. :)
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