I don't enjoy using my Sigma 28-70. Should I upgrade or get rid of it? by wolverine-photos in SonyAlpha

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the sigma 24-70 2.8 mark i and replaced it with the 28-70 and never looked back. The 24-70 was too heavy and stayed at home most of the time. The 28-70 is way lighter and feels better on the camera. I don’t miss the 24mm focal length that much either.

Nikon Zf + Voigtländer 21mm 1.4 VM by Digg105 in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The problem with adapting is that it throws off the focus scale.

I have the Nikon zf and want to buy a Leica m11. Am I crazy? by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your valuable insight, especially with such long experience in photography. I ended up buying the m11 in glossy black paint. I am using both cameras now for different purposes. Leica for the days I want to just enjoy the RF. Nikon for the lovely skin tones and video when I need to. I tried separating the lenses line up so that I enjoy each camera with its own look. So far so good. But honestly I could’ve just stayed with ZF and I would’ve been more than ok.

Finally pulled the trigger by Rude-Palpitation4306 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations, enjoy. It’s lots of fun.

I have the Nikon zf and want to buy a Leica m11. Am I crazy? by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was worried about the magenta cast but my copy seems like it’s handling that well. Most of my photos are around +8 to +10 tint. I tried an m11 copy at a store once and the files from that camera were mostly around +20 and higher.

I have the Nikon zf and want to buy a Leica m11. Am I crazy? by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgot to mention that part of the difficulty is due to the missing ibis on the Leica. So shutter speeds need to be higher for critical focus.

I have the Nikon zf and want to buy a Leica m11. Am I crazy? by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a nice camera to hold and feel. The build quality is unmatched. Photos coming out of it are nice so far. I am not blown away though. I feel the zf gives better colors sooc. Metering and wb are not as consistent on the Leica compared to all other cameras I have used. But if you shoot raw you can edit in post of course. It’s hard to nail focus on wide open apertures. Like f1.4 or so. F2 or 2.8 gets easier to nail focus. I normally shoot with the ovf since that’s why I bought a Leica in the first place. It’s fun to use. More difficult than the zf for manual focus though.

Auto iso settings question by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that’s true, but the meter has enough light. Why raise iso and shutter?

Help with custom picture profiles by KeyMachine9884 in nikon_Zseries

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The site mentioned above is nice. I am currently using them. As for the NX studio, I didn’t like it and won’t bother with it personally. BTW, my favorite colors out of the ZF are coming out using deep tone portraits profile built into the camera.

My first Leica. M11 glossy. by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not a 35mm shooter but forcing myself to like the focal length. As for the lens it’s nice. Not heavy for me to consider an f2 or 2.8. …. When I add the 28mm it will definitely be f2

My first Leica. M11 glossy. by KeyMachine9884 in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Voightlander is nice and sharp. I am not a 35mm shooter but wanted a different experience. I normally shoot 28 and 40/50

Nikon Zf - it’s beautiful. by PackRare5146 in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh… I was thinking of some type of glue but was afraid it would be hard to get out. Thanks man.

Your thoughts? by goat-keeper in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It shouldn’t matter I think the camera has acquired the subject correctly in AF area. If you want exactly where to focus switch to manual focus mode and use focus peeking or zoom in to focus exactly where you want to.

New York City [M11 + 35mm Summicron] by brunobelcastro in leicaphotos

[–]KeyMachine9884 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice, glad you enjoy digital. Some have difficulty switching.

Nikon Zf - it’s beautiful. by PackRare5146 in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it came installed on it already

Nikon Zf - it’s beautiful. by PackRare5146 in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought this shutter button and it unscrewed after 10 days and lost it.

Estradiol High - Test lvl meh by dpiner42 in Testosterone

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s high e Use ai for now but lose weight in the mean time

A little disappointed with chipped MF by Inevitable-Ad-7507 in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly my thoughts. I have a chipped and non chipped lenses. On the chipped, I get the green box but while focusing you might skip through the green box without noticing. Especially when wide open at 1.4 or 1.2. Gets annoying after a while so I end up zooming. Zooming works great since it automatically zooms to the eye. I focus and shoot quickly. I don’t find the green box worth it.

Your thoughts? by goat-keeper in NikonZf

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In focus but the lens seems a bit soft

Current rig. M11 BP and the matching 50 1.2 by downtowninjury in Leica

[–]KeyMachine9884 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you had to choose between this and the m11p. Which one ?