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    dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Leica X2 Paul Smith ed:

    My hometown at dusk, 30 August 2016, Akron Ohio, Main street. f5.6, 1/160, ISO 200. It's amazing that with a 33 percent reduction in population since 1980, and 66 percent reduction in income, that they are able to keep the city clean. I suppose the feds prop it up.

    Main St.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Leica X2, Paul Smith edition

    My hometown at dusk, 30 August 2016, Akron Ohio, Main street. f5.6, 1/160, ISO 200. It's amazing that with a 33 percent reduction in population since 1980, and 66 percent reduction in income, that they are able to keep the city clean. I suppose the feds prop it up.

    Main St.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Leica X2, Paul Smith edition

    My hometown at dusk, 30 August 2016, Akron Ohio, Main street. f5.6, 1/160, ISO 200. It's amazing that with a 33 percent reduction in population since 1980, and 66 percent reduction in income, that they are able to keep the city clean. I suppose the feds prop it up.

    Akron Oh

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    Lyndale Pettus posted an update 9 years, 8 months ago

    I have attended two events at the Leica Miami Store Gallery and have to add it has been very rewarding to meet iconic photographers while in attendance as the feature photographers and the photographers in the audiences.
    Thanks Leica Miami

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    dalethorn started the topic Leica X-E and X2 Paul Smith ed. video reviews. in the forum Leica X System 9 years, 8 months ago

    Leica X-E

    Leica X2 Paul Smith edition

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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Stay Tuned for Full Photokina 2016 Coverage 9 years, 8 months ago

    Photokina is upon us again, and the Leica world is abuzz with speculation over what will be introduced.

    It's hard to believe, but in just two weeks, I will be heading off to Cologne, Germany for what should be […]

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    dalethorn started the topic Tumi Store (X2 Paul Smith ed.) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Shooting in black and white due to really, really bad lighting. f5.6, 1/13 second handheld, ISO 800, burst of 8 shots, and only one of the 8 was sharp. But then, the X2 has no image stabilization.

    Portrait

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    dalethorn started the topic Tumi Store (X2 Paul Smith ed.) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Shooting in b&w due to really, really bad lighting. f5.6, 1/13 second handheld, ISO 800, burst of 8 shots, and only one of the 8 was sharp. But then, the X2 has no image stabilization.

    Portrait

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    Luis Castañeda posted an update 9 years, 8 months ago

    San Antonio de Izamal Monastery. Izamal. Yucatán. México.
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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces New APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens for T-System 9 years, 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has announced the latest lens in the TL lineup, the APO-Macro-Elmart-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. Not only does the new lens feature apochromatic correction, four aspheric elements and a compact si […]

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    sidelocke started the topic Leica Authorised Dealers in the forum General Leica Discussion 9 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone know a way to get a list of authorized USA Leica dealers? The Leica website either only shows the US Leica official stores or dealers near your zip code – no comprehensive list, unless I'm missing something. Thanks in advance.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    This one was a 20-minute wait after sunset watching the clouds and colors develop. I know some cameras have scene modes for sunsets, but even when I use a camera that has those, I've found I get better results just waiting and shooting a few, and occasionally the light and texture just pop on their own. I cropped it vertically where the sky…[Read more]

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Battery performance you won't believe. in the forum Leica X System 9 years, 8 months ago

    The battery did have light use for at least 3 days, so taking 629 flash photos after that was spectacular I thought.

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    Doug replied to the topic Battery performance you won't believe. in the forum Leica X System 9 years, 8 months ago

    Amazingly tough battery! Or inaccurate indicator? I do like the treadmill-generator theory though. 🙂

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    dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Portraits in the Coffee Shop:

    f2.8, 1/6 sec. handheld burst, ISO 200.
    Portrait

    f2.8, 1/60 sec. handheld, ISO 800.
    Portrait

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    dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Two perspectives of historic St. Philips church in Charleston SC:

    f5.6, 1/1000 sec. handheld, ISO 200.
    Church

    f5.6, 1/1000 sec. handheld, ISO 200.
    Church

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Leica X-E, f5.0, 1/2000, ISO 200.
    Wetland

    Leica X-E, f5.0, 1/25 sec. handheld, ISO 800.
    Church

    Leica X-E, f5.0, 1/25 sec. handheld, ISO 800.
    Fashion.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 8 months ago

    Leica X-E, f5.0, 1/30 handheld, ISO 800.
    Church

    Leica X-E, f5.0, 1/2000 handheld, ISO 200.
    Wetland

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    dalethorn started the topic Battery performance you won't believe. in the forum Leica X System 9 years, 9 months ago

    Note: I'll try to get all the facts accounted for up front.

    I have a Leica X-E, which should be identical to the X2, but with a more economical exterior finish. I have 2 batteries – same battery as the other X's. I've been shooting with the current battery for about 4 days, the last 2 days at 1/3 charge according to the battery meter. I took…[Read more]

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    dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago

    Fashion Display, f5.0, 1/25 sec. braced against window, ISO 800.
    Fashion

    Inventory day, f5.0, 1/100 sec. braced against window, ISO 800.
    Inventory

    Inventory day, f5.0, 1/50 sec. braced against window, ISO 800.
    Inventory

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