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Examples: Neighborhood (M11 Monochrom)
Examples around the neighborhood, shot with the Leica 18mm f/3.8 Super-Elmar-M ASPH on the Leica M11 Monochrom. All examples handheld.
No filtration; the crappy design of the 18/3.8 makes it impossible to apply any filtration short of holding a large filter over the front lens hood.
The 6000 size equates to a 24MP capture.
Moved spring grasses
The overall look is outstanding—no issue there.
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Diglloyd Guide to LEICA contains in-depth coverage of Leica M system cameras and lenses, with additional coverage of Leica M Monochrom, Leica Q.
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LEICA M11 Monochrom + Leica 18mm f/3.8 Super-Elmar-M ASPH
RAW: +10 Whites, +10 Clarity, diffraction mitigating sharpening
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