Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:45 PM, Bob Adler wrote: > Hi Steve, > > I used the 50mm Summilux ASPH (not coded) with IR filter. Set to > Lens Detection/IR and Auto white balance, auto ISO, Auto exposure. > The exposure is always set to -1/3 stop. I did get the M8's shutter > upgraded and love the discreet mode. Just a little tick and let the > shutter cock later during the "hallelujahs"! :-) > > The table may have been at a higher stop than 1.4. With the others I > don't really remember ever changing the f-stop as focusing/framing > was keeping me very busy. > The M8 really did all the work... > > You might recall I had a bit of trouble with Leica NJ as I had sent > the 50 back them to be calibrated to the M8 when the upgrade was > done. They sent the M8 back without the 50, and when I talked with > them they were very apologetic about not doing what I'd requested. > They calibrated the 50 to "standard" and then sent it back. It fits > much more tightly than before and the focus seems to be fine. So > alls well that ends well. > > Thanks for looking and commenting Steve. boy.... I'm finally sold on the lux 50 ASPH... glad it worked out, Steve > Best, > Bob > Bob Adler > Palo Alto, CA > http://www.raflexions.com > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc at cox.net> > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 5:25:44 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Just for fun > > > On Apr 13, 2009, at 5:15 PM, Bob Adler wrote: > >> Saturday took me a bit out of my comfort zone photographically; a >> less planned approach shooting hand held at f1.4. It was really a >> treat with the M8! >> >> We had our annual Seder (Passover) dinner on Saturday night. My >> favorite catch was this one: >> http://raflexions.com/2009Seder/content/L1000706_large.html >> >> It's a lovely evening with family and friends. We had lots to >> celebrate: happy kids, growing families, new engagements and just >> catching up. I thought the table setting was very lovely this year: >> http://raflexions.com/2009Seder/content/L1000706_large.html > > > > these are wonderful images Bob that capture the warm feeling of the > Passover seder.... > > > the table was beautiful... > > > what lens? all at 1.4 ?... some at hi ISO 1250 I see, look > great....wonderful color, any other particulars? > > > Steve > > >> >> Feel free to browse the rest of the images. Just fun family pics. >> C & C always appreciated. >> Best, >> Bob >> >> Bob Adler >> Palo Alto, CA >> http://www.raflexions.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information