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  1. bensonga

    Fun with the Leica M Monochrom

    +1 for the MM 246. Gary These three images were taken with the Monochrom Type 246 and Zeiss 50mm f2 Planar lens. You can still see some detail in the darker shadowed areas.
  2. bensonga

    NONS Camera: Instax SQ for Hasselblad V system...

    I thought some of you with the NONS back or who are interested in it would enjoy this short video of how it was designed and made. Gary
  3. bensonga

    5DS vs 5DSR image details in prints

    Thanks Eiro and jwest. I ended up buying the 5DS (at the greatly discounted price Canon was offering) because the 5DSR was out of stock . I liked the 5DS so much that when the 5DSR was back in stock (still at a bargain price), I bought that one too. Keeping both for now. Although I have...
  4. bensonga

    The demise of TrueGrain

    I received an email with this sad news from the developer of TrueGrain recently. "Grubba Software is ceasing operations. We will maintain a simple courtesy web site indefinitely at https://grubbasoftware.com so that you can redownload the application installers in the future and so you can...
  5. bensonga

    NONS Camera: Instax SQ for Hasselblad V system...

    Godfrey and Darr....as always, you have been a wealth of information and most importantly...INSPIRATION! I have wanted to try instant film/prints on my various medium and large format cameras for many years. I ordered/purchased a NONS Instax back for my Hasselblad cameras, color and monochrome...
  6. bensonga

    FUN with Ricoh GR!!!

    I would love to have a GR IIIx someday.
  7. bensonga

    FUN with Ricoh GR!!!

    I'm surprised it has been more than 3 years since anyone shared a GR photo here. I recently printed a couple of my GR images for a B&W print exchange. Here is one of them. I titled the print "Volvo Defensive Line". ;) Gary
  8. bensonga

    My Epson 3800 is done for, what now?

    The Canon Pro-1000 is a terrific printer and it had pigment inks also (like the 13 inch wide Pro-10 and Pro-300 models). I'm sure the new Pro-1100 will be exceptionally good too. Like Stan I have been using a Epson P800 for many years (4+) with no problems. When I finally have to replace it...
  9. bensonga

    Medium Format Ultralight Hiking Kit

    I am very late to this thread, so I don’t know if the OP is still looking for a system. As a point of reference I purchased a used near mint condition GFX 50R with the 35–70 lens about 18 months ago for $2500. The total weight is ~1.2kg. Combined with the OP‘s original Gitzo Traveler tripod I...
  10. bensonga

    What third party “dreamy” lens to complement XCD lenses?

    I agree! I originally bought a 80/1.9 N lens to use on my Mamiya/Phase One 645 bodies for both film and with MFDBs. Now I mostly use it on my Fuji GFX-50R. Gary Phase One P25+ and the Mamiya 645 80/1.9 N lens at f1.9
  11. bensonga

    Tripod/Trekking Poles/Monopod for use with the Leica S 006 Recommendations

    To take images such as the three you shared above Dave, I don't think a monopod (let alone trekking poles) will be sufficient to hold the Leica S with 35-90 Vario lens steady for the longer shutter speed duration of time required. You've shared those images with me in the past to print for the...
  12. bensonga

    Print, black and white, proof view

    Re how ABW actually works, this is the most technical description/discussion I've ever found. Much of it is beyond my level of comprehension. http://www.outbackphoto.com/printinginsights/pi045/essay.html#20070103 Gary
  13. bensonga

    Print, black and white, proof view

    The answer to your final question is: Your first step in Epson Print Layout (EPL) will be to select File/Open and then open the file that you want to print (from wherever the file resides on your hard drives). EPL is as close as we can get for soft proofing images to print with Epson's ABW...
  14. bensonga

    Large format gear porn

    I had never heard a Linhof Technar. Now THAT is a rare and unique LF camera! (y) https://floggingenglish.com/blatherings/linhof-technar-point-shoot-large-format/
  15. bensonga

    Large format gear porn

    I have many 4x5 monorail and field/techical/folding view cameras. This view camera is a bit different. The Shen Hao TFC617-A, a non-folding 6x17 format with a 120 roll film back, so strickly speaking, perhaps not large format.
  16. bensonga

    Boring (redux)

    Thanks for your post! After processing the color image to monochrome a few other ways, I decided that the version I posted here was actually my favorite. I did create a few that were boring to me, so I am printing this image now on the Red River Aurora Art White fine art matte paper for the...
  17. bensonga

    Boring (redux)

    The color version of this image contains various shades of blue, green and grey totes and is interesting to me, so I made prints of it for an upcoming print exchange. I'm working on monochrome versions now to see if I can find one worth printing. I sometimes like to submit both color and...
  18. bensonga

    Why did you buy your latest camera?

    Since this is not a Leica only question, in lieu of buying a Cambo Actus system (for now at least) I bought two more Canon TS-E lenses (the latest 50 and 90 macros, I already had the 24 II). I had every intention of using these lenses with my 5DS R and live view. Then Canon offered a $900...
  19. bensonga

    Booklaunch Transitions in Spain

    I just searched for your book on Amazon (US) and couldn't find it. As soon as it is available, I'll certainly purchase a copy. Gary
  20. bensonga

    Fine Art Finisher/Printer

    I know that making your own prints is not for everyone (as was the case for making prints in a wet darkroom), but I do think that many photographers who want to see their images on a print can get a great deal of satisfaction and excellent results with the pigment inkjet printers that have been...
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