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gdwhalen
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Looking at these it is such a shame Leica didn't make the R10
Looking at these it is such a shame Leica didn't make the R10
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The All New More and More Fun With Digital M Images
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tonyroth
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Mike --
Thanks for sharing that workflow with us. That's very reassuring that one can get these kind of results with relatively minor fiddling around with the capture. A few follow on questions, if you dont mind:
- On the sunset photos, did you do any enhancements to the colors in the sky? They look fantastic.
- Do you find the LR3.0 conversion engine to be more or less equal to C1 for iso's under 640? I had convinced myself that C1 was giving me significantly better color and very slightly better detail, but pp is new for me and my eyes -- make that my head -- may be playing tricks on me.
- What is your method for converting to b&w?
Thanks again!
Tony.
Mike --
Thanks for sharing that workflow with us. That's very reassuring that one can get these kind of results with relatively minor fiddling around with the capture. A few follow on questions, if you dont mind:
- On the sunset photos, did you do any enhancements to the colors in the sky? They look fantastic.
- Do you find the LR3.0 conversion engine to be more or less equal to C1 for iso's under 640? I had convinced myself that C1 was giving me significantly better color and very slightly better detail, but pp is new for me and my eyes -- make that my head -- may be playing tricks on me.
- What is your method for converting to b&w?
Thanks again!
Tony.
m_driscoll
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M8 Images
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Another beautiful moment captured beautifully. Cheers.
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Lloyd
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M8 Images
Thanks. We are learning the truth of the saying, "Grandchildren are the reward for not killing your children."
Mike Hatam
Senior Subscriber Member
Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Tony,
Sunset shots:
I used the gradient tool on the sky with a bit of darkening (exposure), a high amount of clarity and contrast (to get separation in the clouds and streaks), and a small amount of purple-ish color tint. The skies looked really nice even without these adjustments, but the adjustments added more drama. The M9 (and M8 also) tend to do a very nice job with the blue in skies. Unlike Canon (which often blows it to white with very little saturation), they usually hold as a deep blue with my M9. That gives a very nice starting point for post-processing.
LR3 vs C1:
LR2 struggled with M8/M9 files at high ISO. C1 was clearly better, so I would use C1 on most of my shots that were ISO 800 or higher on the M8, and 1000 or higher on the M9.
Now things are changing quickly. C1 has released version 5, and we have LR3 beta. So far, I see a big improvement in LR3 raw processing. It is at least as good as C1 version 4 in terms of rendering detail and handling noise very well. I have not really worked with C1 v5 yet, so I still need to do that comparison. I'll get to that over the next couple of weeks.
B&W Processing:
See post #118 in this thread for an outline of my B&W conversion technique in LR2 (it's essentially the same for LR3 beta, unless I decide to add some grain for a gritty photo).
Hope that helps,
Mike
Tony,
Sunset shots:
I used the gradient tool on the sky with a bit of darkening (exposure), a high amount of clarity and contrast (to get separation in the clouds and streaks), and a small amount of purple-ish color tint. The skies looked really nice even without these adjustments, but the adjustments added more drama. The M9 (and M8 also) tend to do a very nice job with the blue in skies. Unlike Canon (which often blows it to white with very little saturation), they usually hold as a deep blue with my M9. That gives a very nice starting point for post-processing.
LR3 vs C1:
LR2 struggled with M8/M9 files at high ISO. C1 was clearly better, so I would use C1 on most of my shots that were ISO 800 or higher on the M8, and 1000 or higher on the M9.
Now things are changing quickly. C1 has released version 5, and we have LR3 beta. So far, I see a big improvement in LR3 raw processing. It is at least as good as C1 version 4 in terms of rendering detail and handling noise very well. I have not really worked with C1 v5 yet, so I still need to do that comparison. I'll get to that over the next couple of weeks.
B&W Processing:
See post #118 in this thread for an outline of my B&W conversion technique in LR2 (it's essentially the same for LR3 beta, unless I decide to add some grain for a gritty photo).
Hope that helps,
Mike
Lloyd
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M8 Images
New York City Marathon. Top 10% of all runners, male and female. Top 2% of the female runners. Met her goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon with 25 minutes to spare. One happy, but tired grandmother.
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New York City Marathon. Top 10% of all runners, male and female. Top 2% of the female runners. Met her goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon with 25 minutes to spare. One happy, but tired grandmother.
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Peter Klein
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M8 Images
Woo, hoo! Go, "Mimi!" And a nice one of the modern-day Weegee too. Look at the size of that flashbulb!
Woo, hoo! Go, "Mimi!" And a nice one of the modern-day Weegee too. Look at the size of that flashbulb!
Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M8 Images
Congrats Lloyd - way to go "Grandma"!!! She has that Leica glow following her whether it is running a marathon or hugging the grandkids.
The gentleman with the fancy camera was camped out around the corner from B & H a few weeks ago. I just happened to be in the neighborhood!
Congrats Lloyd - way to go "Grandma"!!! She has that Leica glow following her whether it is running a marathon or hugging the grandkids.
The gentleman with the fancy camera was camped out around the corner from B & H a few weeks ago. I just happened to be in the neighborhood!
woodyspedden
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Mike
I don't know how to make this happen but your M9 images should be shown in LFI magazine. I haven't seen a single M9 image as good as those you shot in Oregon. JMHO
Woody
Mike
I don't know how to make this happen but your M9 images should be shown in LFI magazine. I haven't seen a single M9 image as good as those you shot in Oregon. JMHO
Woody
jonoslack
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Lovely . . . confused by the lens though, is that a 50 'lux, with an extra lens hood?
Hi There
Lovely . . . confused by the lens though, is that a 50 'lux, with an extra lens hood?
Mike Hatam
Senior Subscriber Member
Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Woody,
That is very flattering and generous of you. I've never seen or read LFI, so I don't know what kind of stuff they usually publish. I'm not sure if my images would meet the criteria (quality or otherwise), but it's nice of you to suggest.
Mike
Woody,
That is very flattering and generous of you. I've never seen or read LFI, so I don't know what kind of stuff they usually publish. I'm not sure if my images would meet the criteria (quality or otherwise), but it's nice of you to suggest.
Mike
Mike Hatam
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Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Congrats Reynolds! Looking forward to images from Costa Rica!
Congrats Reynolds! Looking forward to images from Costa Rica!
Reynolds
Workshop Member
Re: The All New More and More Fun w/M9 Images
Woody's right, Mike. Your images stand up to anything I have seen in LFI. Your images have style, drama, a place, a time, immediate interest and are classic but new. Sometimes LFI images get "out there" in a photographic realm that requires way too much explanation for me to take a second look. Your images "draw" me instantly...you are blessed with a great eye...and, a great hand at managing the machine.
Just great stuff!!
Woody's right, Mike. Your images stand up to anything I have seen in LFI. Your images have style, drama, a place, a time, immediate interest and are classic but new. Sometimes LFI images get "out there" in a photographic realm that requires way too much explanation for me to take a second look. Your images "draw" me instantly...you are blessed with a great eye...and, a great hand at managing the machine.
Just great stuff!!