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David
I hope Leica brings out a 350 this fall
And while we are wishing, I want a T like interface on the next S.
Joe D cleverly suggests using the touch focus to allow for automated sequential focus stacking, but that would also require T like focus sensing or focus reposition.
Mark who uses focus stacking very effectively can comment on…[Read more]

Absolutely stunning images.

Sounds like getting these was quite the challenge though. I wonder if the results would be different with the 400 f/2.8 non-modular, 400 f/2.8 modular or 400 f/4 modular, as you probably wouldn't need to stop down as much, which solves some of the handling issues.

The lens we adapted to S mount was the…[Read more]

Very nice shots, Pete. Thanks for sharing!

Nice read David. Thanks.

I was lucky to get my hands on the camera yesterday and I must admit that it is a really nice, modern, leight camera. I love the possibility to use M lenses. Used it with a Nocti and it worked just great. Can't wait to shoot more with it. 😀

LeicaClark;6284 wrote: No way, haha. Nice coincidence.

Would you mind posting some pictures of the T with those lenses?

I wouldn't mind, except I only took one shot with the 50 Lux (the vertical of my daughter Sophia in a magenta hat in my review) and didn't use the 35 cron at all. I brought all the M lenses on my trip with the best of…[Read more]

David Farkas;6283 wrote: Well, the only two M lenses that Leica makes these days are the 35mm Summicorn-M ASPH and the 50mm Summilux-M ASPH – yes the lenses I posted DNG files for above. Coincidence?…. 😀

No way, haha. Nice coincidence.

Would you mind posting some pictures of the T with those lenses?

LeicaClark;6282 wrote: Wow, fantastic!

I'm super excited about the T. I just can't believe Leica isn't going to have silver lenses.

What would be your suggestion for the best silver Leica lense to use with the T?

Well, the only two M lenses that Leica makes these days are the 35mm Summicorn-M ASPH and the 50mm Summilux-M ASPH -…[Read more]

David Farkas;6279 wrote: Here are some DNG test shots from M lenses on the Leica T (Typ 01)

Right-click to Save As….

L1071253.DNG – 24mm Elmar-M ASPH @ f/8
L1071265.DNG – 35mm Summicron-M ASPH @ f/8
L1071280.DNG – 50mm Summilux-M ASPH @ f/8

Wow, fantastic!

I'm super excited about the T. I just can't believe Leica isn't…[Read more]

Love the b&w one.

It feels almost identical to the M9. I had read some concerns about a size/weight increase but I could not tell much difference.

I was chatting with fellow Leica photographer Gary today, and got some good advice on handling:
We were doing the usual game of photographers photographing each other with a given piece of equipment and I was hand holding the Vario at 90mm and a low shutter speed. Low being 1/30th after being on auto and dialing in compensation. He could get…[Read more]

Jack MacD;6180 wrote: David or Roger,
Any update on this retina issue? We are now over a year since the last post.

I am about to update my computer ( 3 years old ) and was
leaning toward a rMBP to drive a 4K display.
Seems smarter than a Mac Pro which for photos seems like overkill.

Thoughts from others are welcome.

Jack,I…[Read more]

Thanks David, much appreciated.

I have the same impression.

Jesus Alonso;6213 wrote: Hello!

I am new Leica S owner and I am absolutely happy with the camera, it is exactly what I expected!!!

I just missed something about rear display… The color temperature of the display is not optimized, I realized that every picture showed on the display is blueish , whatever white balance settings…

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A bit more clarification:

The full featured Profoto AIR transceivers are called AIR Remote … meaning you can adjust the levels of the pack/mono-light and the modeling light of any unit with AIR remote receiver built-in (Profoto or Hensel).

The Profoto AIR Sync transceiver is for triggering only, and doesn't have the controls for a…[Read more]

David Farkas;6211 wrote: Ed,

Cool stuff, indeed.

One note on the Leica 120mm APO: you are absolutely correct about the retraction of the lens at infinity. This can also pose an issue when using a 4″ filter carrier. Our workaround is a simple, inexpensive and low-tech one. We took a cheap 72mm UV filter and knocked the glass out of it,…

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constable;6207 wrote: Dear all

After many attempts, I have finally got a ring flash system working for the kind of macro work that I like to do (insects, field). I spent some time working with the Metz Mecablitz 15 MS-1 to see if I can get it to fire and give good results with the S System. Success with a normal Pc flash synchro…

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