One thing I love about the 1.4/40 Nokton Classic is the similarity to the way it renders to the early 1970’s Leica 35mm Summilux only with better ergonomics. Great call on lens choice and I’m sure you’ll enjoy its merits.
Good update Justin. I lived in Atlanta for 30 years, home of KEH, and always found them trustworthy, dependable and their ratings conservative. That being said, they still use stock images to illustrate their offerings, which I find pretty antiquated. MPB shows actual images of the products they sell.
I'm an old Nikon and Leica news photographer. Now retired, I decided to go back into film with a modest (read cheap) Nikon kit. The best bang for the buck I found was a Nikkormat FT2 and a few (24, 35, 50, and 105) non-AI lenses. I would have loved to recreate the Leica kit I had before digital, but alas, it was just too expensive. Such is life! So, are there film labs in Vietnam?
My main film kit is also a Leica CL with a Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4 MC. I also use my Summicron 50mm V5 as well as a very compact, made- by-Leitz Minolta Rokkor-M 90mm F4 with it. It's a fun kit with a lens for all the CL's framelines.
Interesting that you are moving back into film as I have just got a Leica MP for shooting film as I can use the same lenses off my M11. Looked at the plustek for scanning but went with a Epson V850. Would love to see your experience of the Plustek and what software your using to scan with and of course how you find the Leica CL with the lenses you got.
Switching from digital to film requires a mindset change, and it's also quite freeing. Constraints are good. I find I shoot more purposefully when I have a roll of 36 exposures than when I'm casually taking a digi where I can see the results immediately whether I take one or 500 exposures. Daily driver is an M10M. Recently swapped a 30 year old M6 for a much newer MP. I do like the Shimoda Roller. It's narrower, lighter and less attention-getting than the hard sided cases eg Pelican. I would imagine it will pass more airlines' carry on limits based on dimensions and weight when empty, and will be much easier to wheel down airplane aisles. You won't ever want to check it in however.
Leica MP and summilux 35. Also have my parents’ Canon FT-b with 50, 28 and 135. My old Canon Eos 500n still work and I can put any type of Canon glass I have on it. Finally I am taking my time with my grandfather’s Leica I (Model A) that’s probably over 90 years old and still taking pictures (with a few caveats).
Yea it's funny how folks get off on bags. I couldn't give a fat-rats about bags - it's my cameras I get excited about. I have an older LowePro bag that goes in my car to shoots where I need a bit more gear Flashes, triggers, but I never ever wear it, can't stand shooting with a back pack. On all paid gigs, I shoot with two cameras, so I have one over my shoulder with the Black Rapid, and my secret weapon (been using for nearly 13 years now), is the Think Tank waist belt with the bigger Hubba Hubba Hiney up front and the smaller Speed Changer V.2 at my back. This is awesome - I can shoot all day and no pain on my neck, because the heavier camera around my neck with 24-70 2.8 and flash, actually rests on top of the front bag, so there is no weight around my neck, on the strap. My second Nikon Z around my shoulder usually has the smaller gorgeous prime (AFS 28mm 1.4E). Good luck with the film. After using it for 30 years shooting stock and editorial, like Steve McCurry - I was glad to see the back of it. Film was nothing but a pain in the butt and Digital is so liberating and I love it!
HI Justin - thanks for the feature. Appreciate it.
My pleasure, I'm a big fan of your bags :).
Love the Rhode Island photos. That is the spot I got my first real taste of landscape photography back in mid 2000's. Ive been hooked ever since.
+1 for film content
One thing I love about the 1.4/40 Nokton Classic is the similarity to the way it renders to the early 1970’s Leica 35mm Summilux only with better ergonomics.
Great call on lens choice and I’m sure you’ll enjoy its merits.
Good update Justin. I lived in Atlanta for 30 years, home of KEH, and always found them trustworthy, dependable and their ratings conservative. That being said, they still use stock images to illustrate their offerings, which I find pretty antiquated. MPB shows actual images of the products they sell.
look up the valoy easy 35, and then negative lab pro, that will be actually much nicer for your digital conversions, and faster to.
I'm an old Nikon and Leica news photographer. Now retired, I decided to go back into film with a modest (read cheap) Nikon kit. The best bang for the buck I found was a Nikkormat FT2 and a few (24, 35, 50, and 105) non-AI lenses. I would have loved to recreate the Leica kit I had before digital, but alas, it was just too expensive. Such is life! So, are there film labs in Vietnam?
My main film kit is also a Leica CL with a Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4 MC. I also use my Summicron 50mm V5 as well as a very compact, made- by-Leitz Minolta Rokkor-M 90mm F4 with it. It's a fun kit with a lens for all the CL's framelines.
Similar set up :)
Good choice of scanner :)
Your leather sling bag is what type of leather?
Interesting that you are moving back into film as I have just got a Leica MP for shooting film as I can use the same lenses off my M11. Looked at the plustek for scanning but went with a Epson V850. Would love to see your experience of the Plustek and what software your using to scan with and of course how you find the Leica CL with the lenses you got.
Switching from digital to film requires a mindset change, and it's also quite freeing. Constraints are good. I find I shoot more purposefully when I have a roll of 36 exposures than when I'm casually taking a digi where I can see the results immediately whether I take one or 500 exposures. Daily driver is an M10M. Recently swapped a 30 year old M6 for a much newer MP.
I do like the Shimoda Roller. It's narrower, lighter and less attention-getting than the hard sided cases eg Pelican. I would imagine it will pass more airlines' carry on limits based on dimensions and weight when empty, and will be much easier to wheel down airplane aisles. You won't ever want to check it in however.
Yeah I love Pelican cases but they draw too much attention and weigh too much. So happy no issues carrying it on whatsoever:).
@@AskMOTTyou always used them as carry on? Never a problem?
What's your film camera setup?
Primarily Nikon F3, but also an F6 for more professional stuff. Can't wait for some film videos!
@@Vincent171090 RIght on Vincent, thanks for sharing.
I shelved my M10 and got a used M2, it’s so much more fun to use than digital. Still have my SL2-s for scanning and other stuff.
@@camelotvanerven9667 I bet, that M2 is really nice.
Leica MP and summilux 35. Also have my parents’ Canon FT-b with 50, 28 and 135. My old Canon Eos 500n still work and I can put any type of Canon glass I have on it. Finally I am taking my time with my grandfather’s Leica I (Model A) that’s probably over 90 years old and still taking pictures (with a few caveats).
Yea it's funny how folks get off on bags. I couldn't give a fat-rats about bags - it's my cameras I get excited about. I have an older LowePro bag that goes in my car to shoots where I need a bit more gear Flashes, triggers, but I never ever wear it, can't stand shooting with a back pack. On all paid gigs, I shoot with two cameras, so I have one over my shoulder with the Black Rapid, and my secret weapon (been using for nearly 13 years now), is the Think Tank waist belt with the bigger Hubba Hubba Hiney up front and the smaller Speed Changer V.2 at my back. This is awesome - I can shoot all day and no pain on my neck, because the heavier camera around my neck with 24-70 2.8 and flash, actually rests on top of the front bag, so there is no weight around my neck, on the strap. My second Nikon Z around my shoulder usually has the smaller gorgeous prime (AFS 28mm 1.4E). Good luck with the film. After using it for 30 years shooting stock and editorial, like Steve McCurry - I was glad to see the back of it. Film was nothing but a pain in the butt and Digital is so liberating and I love it!