Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Ric. I've got a lot to re-learn, as well as new gimics like exposure compensation on a film camera. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ric Carter" <ricc at embarqmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: From a Non-Leica RF > neat stuff > > glad you are enjoying your new toy > > ric > > > On Jan 24, 2012, at 7:47 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> I just finished my first roll of consumer film in my recently-acquired >> Bessa R2a, with the Canon 50/1.4 lens. As far as I can tell, the camera >> did fine, and I'm still on a learning curve. I do think I may try >> negative exposure compensation on the next roll. >> >> The first image is the tail rotor of a transient Eurocopter. To me, it >> shows that industrial design can be artistic as well as functional and >> safe. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Safe_+Functional+Art+15.jpg.html >> >> An almost new Beech Baron stopped in for fuel. The pilots chose >> self-service, so the attendant explored the new airplane. She said it >> had the new car smell of a luxury car. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Attendant+03.jpg.html >> >> As I approached the Baron, I noticed that my image was clear, if somewhat >> compressed, in the polished prop spinner. I took the opportunity to make >> a self-portrait. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Self-Portrait+02.jpg.html >> >> The film was Kodak Ultramax 400, processed at the local Walgreen's. >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >