The Xvario have a unique jpg engine. One that produces amazingly nice results that leans towards desaturation. However that is not the full story. Its not easy to simulate the Xvario jpg colors and feel but i think i got it working at least in some lighting condition. XVario JPG sample Here is my DNG … Continue reading Simulating the XVario JPG Engine
Its been a crazy day. I undertook a portraiture project using just Xvario and in the afternoon i took the same camera for street photography. Now, i realize that Xvario’s contrast based focusing did miss focus quite a number of times where subject is backlighted, this is why mastering the zone focusing works wonders.
So how does it feels like to shoot with a camera that offers f 3.5-6.4 tortoise lens? At this point, i have not done any of my model projects yet, so i will reserve my utmost comments after one of those shoot. For now i would say, its a liberating experience shooting with the Xvario. … Continue reading 2 days later .. the Xvario
I really need a break from my routine types of shoot. Typically consisting of models and a big aperture camera and lens. The idea of doing street photography and casual shots of people that are “non posed” have been tugging at my heart for a long time. Yeah, they would not garner as much likes … Continue reading Enter the XVario
Some say a tool is just a tool. Some say a high quality sensor, FF and a set of premium lens helps a long way in making any images stands out more. Some opt for higher resolution while others harp on low light performance and high iso cleanliness. Some say all you need is the … Continue reading 5 things that can affect your images more than anything else {portraiture}
I am now using a Leica ME. Before you discard this post as yet another leica fanboy article or blind faith, kindly spare me a minute..or two and read up. I started using Leica M9 three(3) years ago when i started portraiture, because of the cost of the camera, i was constantly mastering it and speeding … Continue reading Switching from DSLR back to s̶t̶u̶p̶i̶d̶ Leica {irony}
Name it and i probably have tried it, or at least pursued with a modest intent and funded by my own wallet. Leica M9, 4/3 systems, Sony A7R, Xvario, MF film cameras like Texas Leica, M6 titanium and the list goes on. When i got my Sony A7R, i thought this is it, a camera … Continue reading Why i moved from mirrorless back to FF DSLR
B&W has always been a problem to me. For one, i have never considered it as fine art because of my background as a top gun developer. B&W Tv’s are long gone and so are B&W films. Life as designed and perceived has always enjoyed the beauty of colors. The rainbow exist because of water … Continue reading The B&W curse
A group of us were having lunch and chatting about work and whats not. Strangely today is the only day i did not bring my CCD nikon and the 58 lens, instead the Leica Xvario was chosen. Taking this shot i already expected that i will get very strong backlight and overexposed shots on anything … Continue reading Backlight and random ramblings on models selection {casual shots}
Photokina 2014 is here and over. New gears, new lust, new features, new comparisons. While the world goes on its normal course and manufacturers praying to increase its fair share of the market, i was totally oblivious to it. I was on a course of self discovery. Discovering the things that really do matters to … Continue reading Photography Reset : One single truth that you can’t afford to miss out
M changing lives with images. 