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erlingmm replied 10 years, 8 months ago

Great review! Does it have a maximum exposure time? I found the maximum on the S006 limiting for nighttime/tripod photography.
- David Farkas replied 10 years, 8 months ago
  
  Currently, the maximum exposure time is 60 seconds, but this might get longer in future firmware releases. I never had any issue with the limit during my testing. I think my longest exposure in 5,000 images was 32 seconds. I also went to a place where it doesn't really get dark in July. So, there's that. 🙂
  - erlingmm replied 10 years, 8 months ago
    
    On the 006, the max exposure time was reduced as you upped the ISO, which made 1 min/ISO100 maximum exposure. Does the 007 keep 60 seconds even on higher ISO? Is there any reason you cannot have Bulb on CMOS?
    - David Farkas replied 10 years, 8 months ago
      
      The times break down as follows:
      
      ISO100: 60 Seconds
      ISO200: 60 Seconds
      ISO400: 32 Seconds
      ISO800: 16 Seconds
      ISO1600: 8 Seconds
      ISO3200: 8 Seconds
      ISO6400: 4 seconds
      ISO12500: 2 Seconds
      
      Judging from this, I'd say that the best bet would be to use ISO 200, as it will be equivalent to ISO 100 @ 2 min, with very little trade-off in image quality. Going to a higher ISO nets you nothing. I'm still expecting Leica to come out with some longer exposure times in upcoming firmware releases.
Jack MacD replied 10 years, 8 months ago

Great pictures.
After doing the New England trip this fall, you should schedule a group trip to Iceland.

Thanks for your good work on the review. You have previously put the sensor resolution question to bed. This time to put the removable back issue to bed too.

The DOF readout was good news for me.
Jack
PSmythe replied 10 years, 8 months ago

The review was terrific. I would like to see a comparison with the 006 in terms of rendering, etc. like you did with the M9 and M240.
- David Farkas replied 10 years, 8 months ago
  
  Thanks. Carrying around two S cameras is a bit more effort than two Ms, so I'm not sure that I'll be doing the same kind of comparison. I did, however, take some portraits of my daughter with both cameras, as well as do some table top controlled comparisons, which I will be publishing in the near future.
scott kirkpatrick replied 10 years, 8 months ago

Great review. I second Peter's request above, for a comparison between 006 and 007 — not can they be made the same, but how are the starting points different?

But I had to laugh when I saw the map of your intended route around Iceland. I did that route two summers ago, staying indoors, with family of four and less time devoted to photography (except where there are puffins, which we all joined in to do). It took us 14 days, and we had to skip a few things.

scott
Jon Reddick replied 10 years, 8 months ago

Great Review David! Always enjoy hearing what your thoughts are…
Giorgio replied 10 years, 8 months ago

Thanks for the comprehensive review!
Sounds like a great camera, truly an upgrade to the 006.
And now I want a 45mm lens…
peterv replied 10 years, 7 months ago

Thanks for the interesting review! Great images!
Rolophoto replied 10 years, 6 months ago

A great report, David. Many thanks.

I'm contemplating a similar trip and like your accommodation solution. How did the Land Rover Discovery space work out for gear stowage, sleeping and eating ? I'm 6 ft and had doubted that a comfortable nights sleep could be had. Be great to hear your views on this.

Where did you hire the LR4 from ?

Regards
- David Farkas replied 10 years, 6 months ago
  
  The LR4 worked out great for me. I'm 5'10” and had plenty of space. I was even able to keep my boots at the foot of my sleeping bag without bumping into them while I slept. I'd say you would be fine at 6′. My camera bag was on the rear seat on the passenger side and behind that I stacked my duffel bags with clothes and food. Water bottles and butane canisters went on the floor in the back seat. I usually ate behind the wheel or sitting up in the back area, unless it was nice out. My sleeping area extended from the back of the driver's seat to the tailgate. In the LR4, you can fold everything completely flat in this space, so there are no weird bumps.
  
  I rented the LR4 from Geysir Car rental. They were great.
  
  Good luck!
  - Rolophoto replied 10 years, 6 months ago
    
    Many thanks, David.
    
    It's on my bucket list. It seems very popular, but driving your accommodation is a great way to go.
    
    Cheers
Maurice Chi replied 10 years, 2 months ago

Thanks David. This is a fantastic review, and wow the pictures! It seemed most photos were taken last September in Iceland, am I right? I was there in the same time frame. I compared my M9 photos with yours, it seemed the S typ7's colors were more vivid and saturated. How much PS have you done with yours? And if so, what?
- David Farkas replied 10 years, 2 months ago
  
  Thanks Maurice.
  
  I was in Iceland in July, so the days were definitely longer than when you went in September.
  
  I didn't do any Photoshop work to the files. All edits were done completely in Lightroom, then exported to JPG for web. So, no layers, no blending modes, no compositing. All single shots. The S007 DNGs are the most malleable and luscious files I have ever processed. 15.5 stops of DR really helps for landscape shooting.
David Farkas replied 9 years, 6 months ago

For working professionals, tools of the trade are offset by income. For amateurs, we all have our passions and priorities. Many people will spend much more than this on cars, motorcycles, musical instruments, cruises, ski vacations, fishing boats, etc. For those who love photography and appreciate top quality gear, the Leica S is an amazing tool that produces incredible results.