...to why these photos turned out well: 1. Great subject. 2. Great lighting (off-camera speedlights). 3. Great glass (a macro lens). Get those, and any camera shines.
As thanks for the great info I've gotten from this community, here's some shots of my first and only Lange so far, which certainly won't be my last: the current-gen 1815 Up/Down....
The number paint is indeed raised slightly from the dial. One thing I love about the Up/Down, and one of the reasons I chose it: no cut-off "6". (I respect the historical reasons why that's done on the other 1815s, but if given the option to have no cut-o...
...to why these photos turned out well: 1. Great subject. 2. Great lighting (off-camera speedlights). 3. Great glass (a macro lens). Get those, and any camera shines.