Good work. I see some evidence of ghosting flare in some of these.
That's to be expected with this lens. In backlit situations you'll
probably want to expose more than you would with a modern lens. A hood
would be a big help as well. But you're certainly off to a good start.
Enjoy.
Paul
On Mar 4, 2006, at 10:41 PM, Cesar wrote:
This is OT because it is not Pentax-related, but people have asked so
here it is:
http://groups.msn.com/myrugbypictures/iiifinitiation.msnw?Page=1
These are five shots from the first three rolls from my Leica IIIf,
purchased in NYC. I picked up my prints this afternoon. Talk about
anxious days! These were the first three rolls using a rangefinder -
and without an internal meter! I even made a note about the esposures
possibly being all over the place to the lab. They have always
commented that I am extremely consistent with my exposures. At least
four people in the lab say it is a joy developing and printing my
rolls :-) It may not be much, but it has made me smile.
I was so pleased to see the first shot - Post No Bills - on my first
roll. This one I saw out of the corner of my eye. I quickly
estimated distance - the light had not changed since my last shot -
and shot from the hip. I am so happy with the results.
I will let the other shots speak for themselves.
I was so anxious awaiting these prints. I have a roll sitting in the
camera now, but I have been tentative seeing if the results would
match my expectations. Is the shutter accurate? How about the
aperture? Shall we talk about the composition?
There is still a learning process I need to go through, but I am
learning and heading down the right path - I think :-)
The problem I will have is finding the proper utilization of this
camera/lens combination here. I am biding my time before even
thinking about buying another lens :-) Now, if I were in an urban
environment... I just have to await the festivals I attend and put
on.
Just a gasp of air and hopefully not an annoyance on the list,
César
Panama City, Florida
