Leica R5 first roll

[DcAnalogue]

Hi Apug fellows!

I had the chance to shot some rolls with a friend's Leica R5. A very nice camera, with Vario Elmar 35-70mm f/3,5

Here are a couple of shots from the first roll.

More in my blog!

 

[cuthbert]

Nice one, i also lusted for a Leicolta, which film did you use?

 

[summicron1]

i have an r4 that has been a sad disappointment-- consistently under exposes. I wish you good luck -- I understand the r5 was a vast improvement. They're so cheap I am sometimes tempted to just get one, but it makes more sense to just keep using the sl2.

 

[DcAnalogue]

Nice one, i also lusted for a Leicolta, which film did you use?

I used an expired Tmax 400.... but you can read more (and see more photos) in my blog...

 

[DcAnalogue]

i have an r4 that has been a sad disappointment-- consistently under exposes. I wish you good luck -- I understand the r5 was a vast improvement. They're so cheap I am sometimes tempted to just get one, but it makes more sense to just keep using the sl2.

I read that spme R4 had problems but if the underexposure is constant I think it's could be easy compensate for it (if not possible to recalibrate).
Btw. thanks for the luck.... but R5 is not mine....!

 

[Tamara]

Hi Apug fellows!

I had the chance to shot some rolls with a friend's Leica R5. A very nice camera, with Vario Elmar 35-70mm f/3,5

Nice camera and nice shootin'! (Not going to lie: I'm a little envious of the scenery. )

It was discovering that an R4 could be had for under $100 that got me back into film photography in the first place, by the way.

From a very expired roll of 100 T-Max in my R4...

 

[DcAnalogue]

Nice camera and nice shootin'! (Not going to lie: I'm a little envious of the scenery. )

It was discovering that an R4 could be had for under $100 that got me back into film photography in the first place, by the way.

From a very expired roll of 100 T-Max in my R4...

Ahahahah... I can understand your envy...!

As you said, it's possible to buy a nice camera for few money and obtain great results. Your image confirms it. Btw. Which lens did you use?

 

[Tamara]

Which lens did you use?

The 28-70 f/3.5-4.5 kit zoom.

Alas, the lenses are still a bit pricey for a starving artist, so it's the only R-lens I have.

 

[DcAnalogue]

The 28-70 f/3.5-4.5 kit zoom.

Alas, the lenses are still a bit pricey for a starving artist, so it's the only R-lens I have.

Ohhh you can't know how much I understand you.........

Anyway... we can say that R lenses are less pricey tha M lenses.....