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Black and White Beach Photography is just one of the many subjects I love to photograph using B&W film.
My fine art work is taken with an old manual Leica rangefinder and a hand held light meter. To me this is the purest way to capture subject, light and texture.

There was a point in my life where I stood firm and stated I would never go "digital". But as I learned more about the software and it's capabilities, it has now become a "tool" for the final image in my creative process. My chosen software is Adobe Photoshop.

As a black and white nature and street photographer based in NYC, access to darkrooms is limited. I didn't have the flexibility I needed to work on my photographs. So I developed a work flow that suits my creative style. I love the fact that I can be working any time day or night using the few pieces of equipment I have in my studio. I share my methods to allow you another creative option and bridge the film and digital world.

Most of my black and white beach photographs are taken at dusk; I shoot with ISO 400 B&W (35mm) Ilford film. This is my favorite time a day to capture the light and shadows. Once I have completed my day of shooting, I take the film to a lab on 22nd street in NYC. (*When you use a lab, make sure they are experienced in processing Black & White film. Color processing and Black & White processing are very different; your film can be ruined if not done correctly.) Ask them to develop the film without cutting. You can also have them print contact sheets, but I find this unnecessary as you will see in the next step. (A good lab will also ask you if you "pushed" or "pulled" the film while shooting so they can compensate in developing.)

Once your film is ready to go, the next step in this process is scanning the negatives on to your computer. I use an Epson V700 flat bed scanner. As with all equipment there are pro's and con's with each type. Ultimately your choice will be made based on your budget and image end use. When setting up the scan, set the resolution for how big you final output will be. I usually scan the negative at 100%, with the resolution at 6400dpi. That gives me a large image to work with once I convert the scan to 300dpi in Photoshop. I also suggest leaving the scan pure, meaning don't let the scanning software adjust exposure, remove dust, sharpen etc. As great as these features sound, they are all pre-set and may do more harm than good. If you scan the film without adjustments, you can make changes in the editing stage with Photoshop. This give you the freedom to make all necessary changes as you see artistically appropriate.

I usually fill the negative carrier with 4 strips (or 24 images) and let it scan. Based on the size and resolution you choose for your output this will take up to 60 minutes. Shut down all other applications to keep this running smoothly. (I would also recommend scanning to an external hard drive as these files will eat up quite a bit of space on your computer.)

This scanner also gives you the option of choosing one frame at a time, where you will "marquis" the size. I use this with night shots where the scanner cannot pick up the edge of the frame. I also use this when I want to include the negative border as part of the final print. Once you compete the scan, you can then print your own contact sheet.

Part of why I enjoy this process is that I know there will always be a negative to work from in case anything crashes or gets deleted. As you continue with this process you will find what works best for you.

In my next article, I will talk about how I use the Photoshop Software to enhance the image. I look forward to comments and questions. I hope you found this information useful!

Teresa Kruszewski is the owner and photographer of 51art, located in NYC. To view her Fine Art Black & White images and to learn more about her work please visit: http://www.51artstudio.com/.

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Leica announces M8.2 digital camera rangefinder

Leica today announced the M8.2, which is basically an upgrade to the company's M8 digital rangefinder, which has now been around for about a year. Here's a quick rundown of the improvements:

• Metal blade focal plane shutter which is supposed to feel and sound more like a "Leica" shutter
• Ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal coverglass protects LCD
• New snapshot mode (for those who want Leica caché; but don't want to actually learn to operate the camera. We hereby dub it "Dentist Mode")
• Quick Override setting
• Redesigned bright frame lines in viewfinder
• Leica dot now comes in black
• Vulcanite finish
• Compact charger
Despite rumors to the contrary, the sensor remains 18x27mm. Multiply lens focal length by 1.33 to get its 35mm equivalent. Price will be 4400 Euros, which is approximately $6,213. The Leica M8.2 should be available this month.

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Leica press release
For details, read the Leica press release:

LEICA M8.2 / Evolution of the LEICA M8 digital rangefinder camera

GERMANY - 15 September 2008 – The new LEICA M8.2 is an exciting upgrade of Leica Camera AG's German-made M series digital rangefinder camera for professionals. Improving on important LEICA M8 attributes such as discretion, intuitive work and robustness , the new model retains the key characteristics of the Leica reportage camera such as the compact shape, the exceptional image quality in connection with Leica M lenses and the unique picture composition with the Leica rangefinder that show it to be a genuine M camera. The LEICA M8.2 complements the M8, and many elements of the M8.2 can be integrated into the M8 if desired. With this parallel marketing, Leica Camera AG is underlining yet again the full system compatibility and high value retention of its M series.

The LEICA M8.2 integrates a new extra-quiet, low-vibration metalblade focal plane shutter which allows the photographer to determine the right moment for cocking. This addition brings the digital LEICA M8.2 extremely close to the ideal of the famous rubber cloth focal plane shutter of its analog sisters. Responding to the request of many professional photographers, the new model has been given an even more inconspicuous design: the Leica dot and the accessory shoe now blend in with the color of the camera. The black version of the camera boasts a new extra durable high-quality deep black finish.

The new snapshot mode will appeal to all who want exceptionalresults immediately without having a vast knowledge about photography. If the shutter speed dial is turned to the new "S" setting, the camera controls all the key features automatically, such as automatic exposure (aperture priority), automatic ISO speed setting and automatic white balance. For the three most commonly used subject modes, the LEICA M8.2 gives suggestionson aperture and focus settings, which can be seen when the "INFO" button on the camera monitor is pressed. Portable information can be found on the new brief waterproof instructions which can be folded to the size of a credit card.

The automatic ISO setting can be selected in all operation modes of the LEICA M8.2. Another new feature is a quick override setting: When the shutter release button is sustained as far as the first pressure point, a correction of +/- 3 stops in 1/3 steps can be made with the dial on the back of the camera. The setting is shown in the viewfinder. Further modifications include a more pronounced detent mechanism of the main switch of the camera to prevent inadvertent activation of the self-timer, and redesign of the bright line frames in the viewfinder to allow more precise determination of the picture frame for longer distances.

The new LEICA M8.2 is the first professional digital camera to use an ultra scratch-resistant sapphire crystal as coverglass for the camera monitor. It is so hard that it is repaired exclusively with special diamond tools and is permanently resistant to all mechanical or abrasive stress. The camera also has a new easy-grip and specially robust "vulcanite" finish.

The new compact charger unit is designed to take up a minimum of space in the photograper's bag, and charges the lithium ion battery to 80% in only an hour and a half. This is sufficient for an average of 400 exposures, so that recharging the camera in a very short time is possible, especially when the full 500 exposures is not utilized.

The new LEICA M8.2 has inherited the superior image quality of the LEICA M8, resulting from the combination of the legendary M lenses with a CCD image sensor specially designed for the requirements of the Leica M system and high-performance image processing. The new Capture One 4 raw data converter of the Danish manufacturer Phase One ensures the best possible picture quality in the camera's DNG mode. Unlike any other digital camera, the LEICA M8.2 is compatible with almost all Leica M system lenses produced since 1954 due to their high standard of performance.

Like its predecessors, the new LEICA M8.2 continues in the tradition of easy operation, concentration on the essential, few controls and logical, easy-to-follow menus.

The LEICA M8 launched in the fall of 2006 is still available as an alternative to the new LEICA M8.2. Following a tradition of the Leica company that is unique in the world of digital photography, many elements of the new LEICA M8.2 can even be integrated into the LEICA M8: the shutter, the sapphire coverglass or the new viewfinder frames can be retrofitted by Customer Service.

The LEICA M8.2 is available now at Leica dealers.

Sensor

Compared with other sensor types, CCD technology causes the least image noise and was therefore chosen as image sensor for the LEICA M8.2. With its 10.3 million pixels it is fully optimized for the special characteristics of the Leica M lens system, offering the ultra high resolution required for excellent picture quality.

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Looking to buy a cheap good quality rangefinder?

Any suggestions price range about $100-450. Don't really mind if the camera older just looking for small good quality rangefinder. Any brands to look at? I tried looking for older Leica rangefinder but with no luck. Must not be looking in the right places. Really would love a cheap rangefinder with 35mm lens for vacations after playing with a friends Leica M9 which I just drool all over it when ever I'm near it.

Your budget is way off. The Leica M8, M8.2, and M9 are the only digital rangefinders to date.

Olympus and Panasonic have a few "macro 4/3" cameras that you might be interested in as a poor man's alternative (these use the screen to compose the shot instead of a viewfinder) but even the prices of these cameras exceed your budget by a considerable margin:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympusep1/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/PanasonicGF1/

That Voigtlander mentioned above is a film camera. (Voigtlander has no intention of going digital any time soon.) When you add a 35mm pancake lens to any of their current rangefinders you're looking at $900.

For the price of the Voigtlander you could also pick up an old Leica M3. It's a nicer camera but for most people less usable due to the lack of exposure automation... or even a built-in light meter.

The Sigma DP1 mentioned above is a digital camera but it received luke warm reviews: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmadp1/ Sigma has some new stuff on the way but it won't be in your price range.

For used film/ digital camera prices, try http://www.keh.com
Or for new cameras, check http://www.bhphotovideo.com (these guys also have a used gear section.)

Also keep the limitations of rangefinders in mind. Due to their design they're not very suitable for action photography, macro photography, or tele-lenses over say 135mm. The viewfinder of a proper rangefinder doesn't show you exactly what you'll get at close range. With digital, I find electronic viewfinders too sluggish, so I'm personally not interested in the non-Leica options. (Olumpus does offer an attachment optical viewfinder for the E-P1 but that destroys the small form factor.) Film and current digital rangefinders are inferior to dSLR models at high ISO. Rangefinders are small but not quite small enough to fit snugly in a jacket pocket. Rangefinders are quiet but not silent like a digital point & shoot.... In short, rangefinders are rarely the right camera for the job. But - perhaps thanks to all of these quirks - they can be great fun to use.

My own choice for a rangefinder fell on the Canonet QL17 Glll - a simple fixed lens (40mm f/1.7) 35mm film camera. Cheap for some fun on the side while I continue to spend serious bucks on dSLR gear. You can find plenty of these Canonets on eBay for well under $100. If you don't want the f/1.7 lens, you can pick up a Canonet 28 (same camera with an f/2.8 lens) for peanuts. Why not start there and see if this is really something for you?

Leica Updates M Line with SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH [Leica]
# leica Leica today revealed an update to their popular Leica M rangefinder system's popular wide-angle lens with the SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. More »

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