Little murmurings, and stories. Fragments. The voices ebb and flow in the coziness of a darkened living room.
From outside, faint light enters and simultaneously recedes.
Inside, souls commingle.
Interweave.
—Peter.
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↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
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Editor’s Note:
This set of images, called “Projections“, represents the second part of Luiz Paulo‘s Guest Post (Part 1 may be found here). Regarding the image “Two Little Jaguars“, the back-story is quite touching and was provided by Luiz in a personal communication:
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“Camouflage”:
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Duas Oncinhas:
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“Freedom”:
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“Offset”:
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Once again, thank you Luiz for your wonderful images.
—Peter.
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More of Luiz’s work may be viewed here.
Please also re-visit Luiz’s previous work on this site.
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As I scanned some of the other photography sites late this evening, and read several initial user reports on Sony‘s new A7 and A7R 35mm interchangeable cameras, I noticed more and more people are conceding that my prediction on September 15, 2012, on the eve of the release of the Leica M240 was true: the M9 and its CCD sensor would prove to be superior at base ISO than any CMOS offering.
Unfortunately, holding this opinion and stating it publicly — repeatedly — has probably strained my relationship with Leica. Hopefully they’ll eventually come around to seeing my efforts as constructive. I am, after all, an enthusiast who only photographs with Leica rangefinders and lenses.
Back to the point: is it any wonder that in June of this year I declared my camera of the year for 2013 to be the Leica M9? As crazy as it was for me to do, I’m sticking by it.
It’s still not too late to sign My Open Letter to Leica😉 .
—Peter.
I’ve been looking at sample images from the Sony A7 and A7R and can state — without hesitation — that the best 35mm CMOS sensors right now are being manufactured by Sony.
—Peter.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 24mm Summilux @ f/2.
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Happy Birthday Love.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 24mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
↑Leica M240 and Leica 35mm Summicron ASPH @ f/4.
A moment of stillness at the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, November 2013.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 24mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
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Many of you prefer the rendering of the Leica M9 CCD sensor over the M240 CMOS sensor at low ISO values, and have consequently signed My Open Letter to Leica. For those who haven’t, please consider doing so if you want to advocate for an updated CCD sensor in a future M model.
Thank you,
—Peter.
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An Innis & Gun for you, old man.
Happy 69th.
(taken yesterday)
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
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If you haven’t already done so, please consider signing my open letter to Leica.
—Peter.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 24mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
↑Leica M9 and Leica 50mm Summilux @ f/1.4.
Having sold my Leica M240, I have been trying to re-build my kit with my preferred rangefinder — the Leica M9.
Here is my current equipment list.
It’s short.
—Peter.
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Leica M9P:
Found one with only 305 shutter actuations. I’ve never owned a “P” version of the M9 before (I didn’t want to pay the premium for cosmetic differences), but this one was in like-new condition and was functioning perfectly — which is important to me — so I grabbed it without hesitation.
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–Leica M9:
This M9 had 2037 shutter actuations and was in mint(-) condition. Unfortunately, when it arrived I discovered that it was front-focusing by about 6 cm! This was a problem, since I had ordered it from the US and it would be a hassle to return it (reclaiming customs fees, loss of some of the refund money in the currency conversion, etc.). So, I ended up adjusting the rangefinder myself, and after much trial-and-error it is focusing beautifully.
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Leica 50mm Summilux ASPH:
I had purchased this after selling off the black version I had. That black version was the best-performing 50mm Summilux ASPH I’ve ever used, and I’ve used about 8 of them (yes, there is sample variation). This particular silver copy is not bad, but it’s not quite as sharp at f/1.4 as my previous lens (I’m kicking myself for selling that one…).
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Leica 24mm Summilux ASPH:
This is the exact 24mm Summilux ASPH lens I previously owned, and subsequently sold. I was lucky to get it back. It’s one of the best wide-angles I’ve ever used, and is currently my favourite M wide angle lens (and I’ve pretty much tried them all).
That’s it!
If I’m discussing gear, you know the light has been poor here and I’ve barely had a chance to photograph. I should probably “shut down” Prosophos.com for the winter, but I’ll try to keep things moving.
—Peter.
Editor’s Note: I have a great affinity for Luiz‘s work. He skillfully captures his Muse — his daughter — in the midst of what I like to call Life’s Little Moments, and he does it with great sensitivity. Luiz is a true artist and I feel privileged to present his work here today.
—Peter.
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Luiz Paulo writes:
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“Turn Around”:
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“Old Friend”:
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“No Name 1”:
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“No Name 2”:
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“Looking at Me 1”:
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“Looking at Me 2”:
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“Jump”:
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Thank you Luiz, for allowing me to share these images on Prosophos.com.
—Peter.
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More of Luiz’s work may be viewed here.
Please also re-visit Luiz’s previous work on this site.
Tomorrow, an old friend — Luiz Paulo — once more graces Prosophos.com with his images.
Stay tuned.
—Peter.
(In the interim, please re-visit Luiz‘s work here)
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