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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent images with the Q. in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 4 months ago

    Here's something I thought would be an interesting juxtaposition – the statue of John C. Calhoun, seen through the framework of this Holocaust Memorial.

    Leica Q, f5.6, 1/800 handheld, ISO 200.
    Holocaust Memorial / Calhoun

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Q (Typ 116) Firmware Version 1.1 Released 10 years, 4 months ago

    Today, Leica Camera has released firmware version 1.1 for the Q (Typ 116) camera. This is the first firmware update available for the Q, and has a few minor bug fixes along with optimizingĀ image quality. Leica Q […]

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      boy wye replied 10 years ago

      is it possible for leica to remove the gray band behind the viewfinder information so as not to obstruct the view of the entire image in the viewfinder for better composition?

      is it also possible to introduce a square format?

      thanks.
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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent images with the Q. in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks for looking – I'm still growing into the Q. My first 28 was a Nikon Coolpix A, APS-C with 28 mm perspective. It's a great camera, especially given the small size, but the Q is on a new level. I said to someone recently that the Q has more latitude, or forgiveness, than other similarly-sized cameras, and what that means to me is I feel…[Read more]

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    Doug replied to the topic Recent images with the Q. in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks, Dale, for the series, giving a sense of your community. Seems calm and relaxed, comfortable.

    Does the Q suit your style? I like to stay with one lens for extended times, sometimes a 28. šŸ™‚

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    Aquarium. Sea World. Florida. USA

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      Leica MP (Typ 240)

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      Leica MP (Typ 240)

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent images with the Q. in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 5 months ago

    Church memorial…

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    Charleston Churches…

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Recent images with the Q. in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 5 months ago

    Doorway into a unique art/antique shop.

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    dalethorn started the topic Recent images with the Q. in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 5 months ago

    The first image here is upscale condos that sit on a salt-water wetland. The reason I did this one is to show Autumn colors in the Southland, which are sparse compared to Northern states. The second image is the European-village miniature at the downtown hotel in Charleston, which gets put up every December for the hotel and shopping guests.…[Read more]

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    Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica SL (Typ 601) Firmware Version 1.2 Released 10 years, 5 months ago

    Today, Leica has released firmware version 1.2 for the Leica SL (Typ 601) which has a few significant improvements. Most notable is the ability to use the AE/AF lock button (the joystick button to the right of the […]

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