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    Doug Herr replied to the topic Contax 645 350mm Tele-Apotesar in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks Bob

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    aboudd replied to the topic AF issues on 30 and 35MM wides in the forum S Lenses 11 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks Al, I actually had an email exchange with Kelsey, but she said AF on wides can be iffy. I was giving her the benefit of the doubt until I saw your reply. My 35MM just came back from Wetzlar in March after the AF on it died completely – they had it there two months for warranty service. If they didn't pick up on this focusing issue at…[Read more]

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    Bob Moore replied to the topic Contax 645 350mm Tele-Apotesar in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 11 months ago

    Doug,

    With you technique you would be fine…overjoyed with the output I am sure.

    I used a Leica S-2P with Pentax 300 EDIF F4 lens on an adapter for the following shots….both manual focus on a monopod.

    The Heron shot was very low light and was across the lake as they spook very easily here in Texas….the Mallard in better light…[Read more]

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    Seven_Spades replied to the topic Leica S2 and Contax 45-90 4.5 in the forum Images to Share 11 years, 11 months ago

    The second image is sharper, just compare the yellow road sign above the bridge in both samples. You can also see this difference if you look at the green vegetation on the top of the building on the left.

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    Seven_Spades replied to the topic Contax 645 lenses with Leica S2 in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 11 months ago

    The second image is sharper, just compare the yellow road sign above the bridge in both samples. You can also see this difference if you look at the green vegetation on the top of the building on the left.

  • Profile picture of aboudd

    aboudd replied to the topic Leica S2-P, pristine, less than 50 clicks on new shutter-gctid6149 in the forum Gear For Sale-gc15 11 years, 11 months ago

    I've decided to keep the body and wait for the third generation.

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    aboudd replied to the topic I'm in love with my S2 in the forum S2 11 years, 11 months ago

    Still going strong, now with a new 30MM lens. I shot this for my son, a real estate agent here in D.C.

    Attached files

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    David Farkas replied to the topic Some T images from Florence, Italy in the forum Images to Share 11 years, 11 months ago

    dalethorn;8357 wrote: Excellent all!! The colors seem especially vibrant and saturated. Any special settings?

    Thanks.

    Nothing special, just started with my standard T preset in LR then made small tweaks.

  • Profile picture of dalethorn

    dalethorn replied to the topic Some T images from Florence, Italy in the forum Images to Share 11 years, 11 months ago

    Excellent all!! The colors seem especially vibrant and saturated. Any special settings?

  • Profile picture of Jack MacD

    Jack MacD replied to the topic New In-Depth Leica T (Typ 701) Review in the forum Leica T 11 years, 11 months ago

    Here is a mini review from Manila and Kurt Kamka.

    http://www.kurtwilliamkamka.com/leica-t-mini-review/

    He and a friend worked it pretty well. I was impressed that he was using face detection in fast grab shots with a wide open lens.

    I have done some shooting with Kurt and greatly appreciate the quality of his work.
    He has an M,…[Read more]

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    flatseven replied to the topic A glimpse into my Mannequin Series…. in the forum Images to Share 12 years ago

    At times we can and do have a glimpse into instances that have not yet happened and though it can be a brief insight, the implications are amazing and astounding. Not everyone will have these little occurrences but they do happen for some. Intuition is such that you know something prior to it happening.

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    flatseven replied to the topic Amature Fashion Style Photography w/ M9 35 F2 Cron 50 Nocti F/0.95 in the forum Images to Share 12 years ago

    This is beautiful pics about fashion. I like the blue dress- the last one. It transitions smoothly and does not distract from the image. I can't stand lenses that are a swirly mess.

  • Profile picture of Al Tanabe

    Al Tanabe replied to the topic AF issues on 30 and 35MM wides in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago

    Aboud,
    Had the same problem with my 30, would not focus to infinity in AF mode. It ended up back in Solms for a tuneup.

    Looks like your lens will get to visit the new factory in Wetzlar. Contact Kelsey Fain and maybe she can arrange a loaner for you.

    -Al

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    dalethorn replied to the topic LEICA X2 Image Samples in the forum X System 12 years ago

    Very nice images, aboudd. The X2 images are amazing.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Leica C (Typ 112) Digital Camera with EVF Review in the forum D-Lux 12 years ago

    butz-inc;6579 wrote: I have a question. It appears that the Leica C (Typ 112) is not only based on the Panasonic LF1, but I read that Panasonic is manufacturing the camera as well. With that said, the LF1 battery is dmw-bcn10 while the Leica battery is bp-dc14-u. Both are 3.7v 950mAh. The Panasonic battery runs about 1/3rd the price of the…

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    aboudd replied to the topic LEICA X2 Image Samples in the forum X System 12 years ago

    I decided to travel light when visiting our son at college in Boston. I took only the X2 with me and I wasn't disappointed.

  • Profile picture of Jack MacD

    Jack MacD replied to the topic Traveling light in the forum Bags and Cases 12 years ago

    From the above info, you know I have the super back pack when I am hiking for the day.

    But what about when I just want a small carrying bag?
    If I have the camera in the car, I want some basic protection and some pockets for extra stuff. I don't need water proof and I don't need thick padding. This Tumi day pack bag is my answer, and it is…[Read more]

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago

    Here is the handheld shot of Gary at 1/30th that I was referring to in an earlier post quoted below:

    This was shot inside a restaurant. The light was coming from the back through an open wall. f5.6 ISO 640 90mm.

    Jack

    EARLIER post:
    I was chatting with fellow Leica photographer Gary today, and got some good advice on…[Read more]

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    butz-inc replied to the topic Leica C (Typ 112) Digital Camera with EVF Review in the forum D-Lux 12 years ago

    dalethorn;5617 wrote:
    Camera forums are rife with complaints about the price of replacement batteries, and I always recommend carrying at least a second battery so shooting can continue if the first battery runs down. Contrary to what many people suggest – saving money with third-party batteries, I consider the price difference and if it's…

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic LEICA ELMARIT-S 45 mm f/2.8 ASPH in the forum Workflow and Processing 12 years ago

    Jesus, I am not sure about the correct version of ACR. However, I have Lightroom 5.4 and it has profiles for the S 45mm. There may be a way to correlate the Lightromm version with the ACR version on the Adobe website.

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