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    David Farkas wrote a new post, Photokina 2014: A few quick pictures with the Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH 11 years, 7 months ago

    When I ventured by the S stand at the Leica booth on my last day at the show, I said hello to Dietmar Stuible, who was working the demo table. He is one of the optics designers at Leica and was responsible for th […]

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      Albert Knapp, MD replied 11 years, 7 months ago

      Your review of the S 100mm f/2 is very compelling. Put me down for the Noctilux of the S world!
      Have a safe trip back to Florida.
      Albert

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      Peter Dooling replied 11 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like this is going to be a really nice portrait lens. Can't wait to try it.

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      andrewjohn replied 11 years, 7 months ago

      Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH is really a pretty lens

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      Giorgio replied 11 years, 6 months ago

      I would love to try this lens out!

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      David Farkas replied 10 years, 9 months ago

      There is no CS version planned for the 100mm Summicron-S. My understanding is that the aperture is too wide to allow for the smaller CS mechanism.

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    dalethorn started the topic Leica Ultravid (first ed.) 10×42 BR binocular in the forum Gear For Sale 11 years, 7 months ago

    Leica Ultravid 10×42 BR (not the Ultravid HD). Like new except for exterior stains and two small ‘dings' on the center wheel and brace. I have a close-up inspection video on youtube (dalethorn2). $975 USD including shipping. I have the Leica ‘passport' card for this item. Purchased at Samy's Fairfax in Nov. 2005, but used only a few days.

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    ddanois replied to the topic Leica 120 mm CS: AF not working in the forum S Lenses 11 years, 7 months ago

    I'm now having the same problem. My 120 CS was working fine before the firmware update and now the autofocus doesn't work and it makes a whining noise for about 10 sec.

    UGH!!!

    Now I have to deal with a 6-8 week rotation to get this fixed.

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    WPalank replied to the topic LEICA ELMARIT-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH in the forum Workflow and Processing 11 years, 7 months ago

    In Lightroom and Photoshop CC (Latest Versions).
    Go to “Help” >Check for Updates…. in either Application.

    Oddly enough, one App is typically ahead of the other by a day or two. Just keep checking each morning, afternoon….

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    WPalank replied to the topic Leica S (006) Firmware Update Ver 2.4.0.0 in the forum Leica S 11 years, 7 months ago

    Yup….In case it isn't clear from the Discussion above. Download Frimware 2.4.0.0. Then place on a Lens. if you turn on the Camera you will get the message about Lens Update. Turn off Camera. now hold in AE Button and Turn on Camera. LCD Screen will inform you there is an Update in progress. Turn Off Camera.
    Mount the Next Lens. this time just…[Read more]

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    WPalank replied to the topic New S (007) in the forum Leica S 11 years, 7 months ago

    For those wanting Larger prints, one Word….ImagePrint!
    https://www.colorbytesoftware.com

    The Resizing Algorithms cannot be beat. I have used it for years on an Epson 7900 and now 4900 as well. I use 220 as my bottom dpi, then uprez in one step to desired size. Typically around a 40-50% increase. it never disappoints. On the Monochrom, I can see…[Read more]

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    David Farkas replied to the topic Leica 120 mm CS: AF not working in the forum S Lenses 11 years, 7 months ago

    David,

    Glad to hear that the lens is back to 100%, and back in your hands.

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