M8 shots

[NB23]

I'm starting to get the hang of the M8's files.
Jpegs are crap but the RAW files are outstanding!

It will take some time to shoot the M8 just like I do with M film cameras but I feel I'm getting there.










You can relate to what I said? If yes, then please post your M8 shots

[jaapv]

You are limiting yourself if you shoot your M8 "just like your film M's" one of the great advantages of digital that it has returned you darkroom to you-and more. High dynamic range, selective sharpening and selective coulour are but a few options to take your work to a new level.

[NB23]

Originally Posted by jaapv

You are limiting yourself if you shoot your M8 "just like your film M's" one of the great advantages of digital that it has returned you darkroom to you-and more. High dynamic range, selective sharpening and selective coulour are but a few options to take your work to a new level.

The purpose of the M8, in my case, is to go back to the shooting experience just like with film (which I prefer to digital, anytime!). See with the heart, aim, capture.

For anythng else, I have my Nikon iDiot system

[jaapv]

Originally Posted by NB23

The purpose of the M8, in my case, is to go back to the shooting experience just like with film (which I prefer to digital, anytime!). See with the heart, aim, capture.

For anythng else, I have my Nikon iDiot system

You left half of it out: Off to the darkroom. Or did youuse a 24 hour lab. No? In the digital age that means put in computer time post-processing and hone your skills. Of course, as you say, there are automated cameras out there, most of them in fact, that will do the thinking for you in this respect...

[NB23]

Originally Posted by jaapv

You left half of it out: Off to the darkroom. Or did youuse a 24 hour lab. No? In the digital age that means put in computer time post-processing and hone your skills. Of course, as you say, there are automated cameras out there, most of them in fact, that will do the thinking for you in this respect...

Oooh... I see. You are in for a bout. No problemo. I happen to love bouts. The joy is, my opponents usually lose in this game. I think we're in for some great fun.

You please start with your 10 best digital images and I will follow, ok?

Thanks.

[kevin m]

I happen to love bouts. The joy is, my opponents usually lose in this game.

No, we all lose.

Stop to consider that perhaps he was making a friendly suggestion.

[NB23]

By no means a masterpiece. Just a simple shot I had fun while shooting in a film way without chimping, by zone focusing and not really caring for the digital side of things.

Yes, the downsizing caused the jags and shooting at f8 Caused the dirt to show... The usual suspects. I won't go crazy over that

[jaapv]

Just follow my links, mate.

[NB23]

Originally Posted by jaapv

Just follow my links, mate.

Hum, I don't think so. You post your shots and I will post mine. And we'll talk about skill. A'right?

[NB23]

Originally Posted by kevin m

No, we all lose.

Stop to consider that perhaps he was making a friendly suggestion.

I'm all for friendly suggestions. But if someone comes in saying the picture is badly composed and half of the subject is cut out, I'm sorry to say that person lost some serious credibility from the start

[NB23]

Originally Posted by Pitxu

You posted a "simple fun shot" by "zone focussing" and "not caring", then want to fight because of an honest critique?

You've already lost.
You don't even make me laugh anymore.

Pitxu, I never laughed at your very sad posts to start with.

Yes, simple shot, zone focusing ang not caring for the DIGITAL Jags nor Dust. Why would I care for Jags and dust? My Pixel peeping days are far and well behind me.
But please do share your thoughts on the picture. Shoot your honest critique.

[NB23]

Now we're very far from my original intention of just having people post and talk about the film-like shooting sensation of the M8.

For the peepers and criticizers;
Here's the scene I was confronted to. As you can see, not much play composition wise. The shot I originally posted was underexposed due to the sky and I took care of the rest in PP to give it a twist it lacked.

I'm not sure what would you guys do in this case? Here's the original scene, uncropped of course.

Let's discuss. And Pitxu, your artistic vision is welcome. Don't let us down now.

[NB23]

Originally Posted by Highway 61

I wouldn't allow myself a harsh downsizing if I intented to post the picture on the Internet.

You must have a very dirty sensor. I shoot at f/8 and f/11 with my DSLR quite often and I never get that myriad of dust spots to cover an even blue sky. I have to stop down at f/22 to see them, and they're not that numerous.

I allow myself harsh downsizing because, obviously, this is not a money shot, it is not intended to a royal crowd of any sort and usually doesn't bother people. I allow this to myself because photography goes beyond a dust in the sky and a jag in an ugly phone line.

I have to say I'm astounded at the unconstructive pickiness, especially this being RFF.

[Highway 61]

Originally Posted by NB23

I have to say I'm astounded at the unconstructive pickiness, especially this being RFF.

[NB23]

Here's another M8 shot of mine which I find appealing. This is my favorite missed shot so far.

Pichou, I miss you. Come back... I want your expert presence.

[Highway 61]

Originally Posted by NB23

Pichou, I miss you. Come back... I want your expert presence.

[NB23]

And the point is? This is a weeeird place with weeeird people.

[Highway 61]

Originally Posted by NB23

And the point is? This is a weeeird place with weeeird people.

[NB23]

Highway61, what's your point with those pics? Have you understood this thread (which is about the M8)?
You didn't get it all along and this makes me wonder why I even bothered answering your posts.



I'm totally confused.

[NB23]

Originally Posted by Highway 61

Okay. I get it. Time for that ignore user function.

[ferider]

How about this:

[ZebGoesZeiss]

[Highway 61]

[CameraQuest]

Originally Posted by NB23

I'm starting to get the hang of the M8's files.
Jpegs are crap but the RAW files are outstanding!

It will take some time to shoot the M8 just like I do with M film cameras but I feel I'm getting there.

You can relate to what I said? If yes, then please post your M8 shots

Very funny Ned.

So you are posting your worst M8 shots (if they really are M8), saying how much you like them,

just daring someone to say the truth, ie "The Emperor has no clothes."

OK Ned. The two shots you posted in the thread are remarkable only in being so ordinary. If that is the best you can do with the M8, time to sell the M8 and go back to film.

Stephen

[chikne]

(what the hell is going on here?)