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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Hour Ago
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Posted By Richard G
Gregory Simpson's M Monochrom review: witty, insightful, fair

This was linked on photo.net recently. I tried searching here to see if it was already discussed, but searching for 'Simpson' led me to Homer and...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Day Ago
Replies: 727
Views: 50,005
Posted By Richard G
Jim I use the Zeiss 18 with the Zeiss finder. I...

Jim I use the Zeiss 18 with the Zeiss finder. I frame and then return to the Leica internal finder where smaller framelines and the rangefinder patch make it easier to centre and to keep the camera...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 1 Day Ago
Replies: 39
Views: 913
Posted By Richard G
Thanks Jim.

Thanks Jim.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 2 Days Ago
Replies: 39
Views: 913
Posted By Richard G
Thank you Rogrund. GPWE...

Thank you Rogrund.


GPWE 16-6-13

angelog
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Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Days Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 645
Posted By Richard G
Used the M2 at the weekend. So much smaller than...

Used the M2 at the weekend. So much smaller than the M9, nicer to carry in the hand, hanging off the thumb by the advance lever. My most used SLR is a Pentax Spotmatic with no battery, given to me by...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Days Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,464
Posted By Richard G
Love that Miroslav Tichy quote.

Love that Miroslav Tichy quote.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Days Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,464
Posted By Richard G
Yes, point taken, but as has been said, these...

Yes, point taken, but as has been said, these shots are with good contrast fine lenses, and fast too by the looks of your depth of field. That Block Arcade is pretty dark, and those tearooms, very...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 3 Days Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 570
Posted By Richard G
My Sonnar was apparently optimized for 1.5. I...

My Sonnar was apparently optimized for 1.5. I have rarely observed focus shift in practice. Mine seems to be optimized for about f2.4. Here's the test:
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00aKSW
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 3 Days Ago
Replies: 309
Views: 8,427
Posted By Richard G
Another real one, untouchable. (Don't think I...

Another real one, untouchable. (Don't think I posted this in this thread before, but even if I did, it's too beautiful a Ferrari not to show it...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 3 Days Ago
Replies: 309
Views: 8,427
Posted By Richard G
Classic, interpreted. Gallery of NSW....

Classic, interpreted. Gallery of NSW.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/28906/med_U28906I1367870390.SEQ.0.jpg
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 3 Days Ago
Replies: 309
Views: 8,427
Posted By Richard G
280SL in perfect nick. And it's not his only...

280SL in perfect nick. And it's not his only one...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/28906/med_U28906I1371369262.SEQ.0.jpg


And a little older, a Bugeye Sprite (Frog eye in the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Days Ago
Replies: 727
Views: 50,005
Posted By Richard G
Welcome, Toshiro. Beautiful photographs. Consider...

Welcome, Toshiro. Beautiful photographs. Consider submitting to the Gallery here too.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/9054455648_7c3ab4ee47_c.jpg...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 4 Days Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 794
Posted By Richard G
An airline clerk in Munich looked at my hideous...

An airline clerk in Munich looked at my hideous connections home to Melbourne Australia and said he thought he could do something for me. I found I had a whole centre row of four seats on every plane...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 5 Days Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,163
Posted By Richard G
I love Adam Sandler movies. I've watched a few of...

I love Adam Sandler movies. I've watched a few of them with my kids. In Billy Madison he rings up his old pals and apologizes for slights and insults of long ago. Steve Buscemi plays the scary...
Forum: Photography General Interest 5 Days Ago
Replies: 49
Views: 1,422
Posted By Richard G
version 4 Summicron.

version 4 Summicron.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 5 Days Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,163
Posted By Richard G
Very hard to find her photos as the logical...

Very hard to find her photos as the logical Google search just turns up endless pictures of her. Already we have a bit of a fan base developing here, not counting me as I was already a fan.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 5 Days Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,163
Posted By Richard G
Wonderful little piece. I too like Drew...

Wonderful little piece. I too like Drew Barrymore. I like Eggleston a little more after this too: especially his eminently sensible retreat to the side of the beautiful young woman, who never told...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 5 Days Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 392
Posted By Richard G
Mine is vulcanite. Never liked the sandpaper of...

Mine is vulcanite. Never liked the sandpaper of the MP. The Monochrom covering looks nice. Sounds like yours is an improvement on the original.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 5 Days Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 1,794
Posted By Richard G
Ronald M, what is absolutely correct....??? I...

Ronald M, what is absolutely correct....???

I hate what the M9 does with reds. How do I fix that?
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 1 Week Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 2,325
Posted By Richard G
Thanks rohankent for noticing that little one.

Thanks rohankent for noticing that little one.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 1 Week Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 2,325
Posted By Richard G
Thank you Angelo and Jim.

Thank you Angelo and Jim.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 1 Week Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 2,325
Posted By Richard G
Thanks very much lynnb, Biomed and Brusby.

Thanks very much lynnb, Biomed and Brusby.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 1 Week Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 2,325
Posted By Richard G
MV72 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/ga...

MV72
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/26539/med_U26539I1370452560.SEQ.0.jpg



hac
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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By Richard G
And it seems to collapse almost 2mm more than the...

And it seems to collapse almost 2mm more than the 1994 Elmar M.
Forum: Canon RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 611
Posted By Richard G
A 50 and a 35. One of these might do for life. As...

A 50 and a 35. One of these might do for life. As an owner of more lenses than I need, I can tell you that lately I am shooting mostly a 50 2.8. Close focus might be just as important as maximum...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 323
Posted By Richard G
Camera Exchange, Box Hill, in Melbourne. The guy...

Camera Exchange, Box Hill, in Melbourne. The guy there has worked on my Leica M6 and my Olympus OM2n. They have a lot of medium format stuff second hand there. He is probably capable for your Mamiya...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 579
Posted By Richard G
http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/50mm-f28.htm...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/50mm-f28.htm (Google 50 Elmar Rockwell)

And

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106057 (Google 50 Elmar 2.8 site:rangefinderforum.com; 7th on...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 1 Week Ago
Replies: 254
Views: 8,252
Posted By Richard G
I think the graph on this link should resolve...

I think the graph on this link should resolve everything so far in this thread:

http://xkcd.com/1220/
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 27
Views: 1,234
Posted By Richard G
I like the C Biogon too, but 43mm filter size...

I like the C Biogon too, but 43mm filter size might bother some. I am hardly using any lens faster than f2.8 lately. The Nokton 1.4 I think is said to be similar to what you had. It is also said...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 679
Posted By Richard G
I thought I would or could like Aperture, and it...

I thought I would or could like Aperture, and it has some functions that LR lacks, but to my surprise, like most here, I found it confusing and I still have no idea how to manage folders etc. I find...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 545
Posted By Richard G
I agree with Willie. The collective wisdom of RFF...

I agree with Willie. The collective wisdom of RFF and the many expert early adopters who posted their experience and settings here proved the best resource for me.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 1 Week Ago
Replies: 309
Views: 8,427
Posted By Richard G
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery...

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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 429
Posted By Richard G
So they can fix discreet mode. Why haven't they...

So they can fix discreet mode. Why haven't they offered this for M9 and M9-P users yet? Very annoying. It's 9 months now we have had firmware 1.196 which is defective.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 109
Views: 1,985
Posted By Richard G
Thanks very much Rohan, Jim and Lynn. Such...

Thanks very much Rohan, Jim and Lynn. Such devotion that in thanking Lynn Alex quotes his post and again we see that lovely picture of his wife.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 109
Views: 1,985
Posted By Richard G
Late to pick and so did omit some beautiful shots...

Late to pick and so did omit some beautiful shots already picked.

lynnb
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/27021/med_U27021I1369737083.SEQ.0.jpg...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 1,339
Posted By Richard G
It is said that even the early models are likely...

It is said that even the early models are likely fine as the advance mechanism will already have gone years ago and been replaced.

Two decisions: chrome or black; two lug or three lug. I have a...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 97
Views: 1,728
Posted By Richard G
Thank you Angelo.

Thank you Angelo.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 1,012
Posted By Richard G
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Forum: Simon Says -- SimonSawSunlight Photo Technique 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 27
Views: 816
Posted By Richard G
I get more keepers when I am out with my wife....

I get more keepers when I am out with my wife. She's not too pleased I've brought a camera, and she certainly does not want me to stop for any time or at all if we are headed down the street. The...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 554
Posted By Richard G
I find it hard to see the frame lines in the M2...

I find it hard to see the frame lines in the M2 with glasses. I have a DAG rubber eyepiece surround cover so no scratches - not that I noticed any without having that protection. Truth is the 35 view...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 97
Views: 1,728
Posted By Richard G
Thanks Rob.

Thanks Rob.
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,411
Views: 46,083
Posted By Richard G
^ ^ Stunning, those hills above.

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Stunning, those hills above.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Richard G
Yes, Icebear's night ISO 1250 and 1600 stuff has...

Yes, Icebear's night ISO 1250 and 1600 stuff has been impressive. In daylight I was amazed by ISO 1600 correctly or slightly over-exposed. Fraser on here, I think it was, recommended deliberately...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Richard G
High ISO's work OK when you don't also...

High ISO's work OK when you don't also underexpose. A recent post on the M9 suggested using ISO 500 and underexposing, and then fixing in post. Maybe that was Mike. I was intrigued by this but...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 97
Views: 1,728
Posted By Richard G
Agree with Keith above on Alex's photo. Thank you...

Agree with Keith above on Alex's photo. Thank you Rohan, Jim, bk1970 and hac for picking some of mine.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 97
Views: 1,728
Posted By Richard G
Gallery Picks for the week ending May 27th 2013

Gallery Picks is an opportunity for you to post a heads up to what you have seen during the past seven days at RFF that you like. There's no membership requirement, no criteria (except past seven...
Forum: Provide your Feedback 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 2,812
Posted By Richard G
Good result. Thanks Keith and everyone else.

Good result. Thanks Keith and everyone else.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 57
Views: 1,732
Posted By Richard G
Nice story. Fact is that girl at the piano really...

Nice story. Fact is that girl at the piano really blows all of photography away. Not sure if I ever cried at the beauty of a photograph - I might have, once.
Forum: Off Topic 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 201
Posted By Richard G
It is for measuring corneal curvature....

It is for measuring corneal curvature.

http://www.slideshare.net/GauriSShrestha/measurement-of-corneal-curvature

I have never seen one and I imagine it is completely superseded by ocular coherence...
Forum: Provide your Feedback 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 2,812
Posted By Richard G
I think you have already had an influence in the...

I think you have already had an influence in the gallery on this issue. It is a community. We can self-regulate.
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