• Today, somehow everything works fine again, thanks!

  • Ben Ross, Leica S Rep USA, was at a Leica Event today with 6 S Cameras. I asked him about the Update, he said he had no idea but stated one of his cameras had a Beta Version loaded and handed it to me with 120 CS lens attached. Night and Day Folks, Night and Day. I was in a darkish room and started testing AF on objects around the room, it just…[Read more]

  • See my post at top of Forum. new Firmware that was supposed to have been released yesterday Aug 14 was supposed to address AF issues many of us were having. I received my Print Issue of LFI yesterday, but one can simply download the Issue through the LFI App. I think it is Page 58 that describes the update in roughly one page. cheers!

  • 120mm has been sold,
    Thanks

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    Today, Leica Camera has announced the new Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH, equivalent to an 80mm lens in the 35mm camera system. This looks like it could be one of the more interesting lenses in the Leica S-System lineup. One could informally call it the “Noctilux for the Leica S-System” and we expect it to render the “Leica look” at its finest. It's the fastest S lens available; the only Summicron, and in fact is now one of the fastest medium format telephoto lenses available today. With it's minimum focus distance of 0.7 meters (28 inches) it will also work well as a macro lens. At 910 grams in weight, it is a bit lighter than the Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH (930 grams) which is a lens we've never had a problem hand-holding. Without the lens hood attached the overall length is 102mm (4 inches) which falls in between the length of the 35mm (122mm) and the S-70mm (93mm). More from Leica:

    Leica Camera is pleased to introduce the Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH, a new addition to the Leica S-System. The lens is ideal for portrait, beauty, landscapes, and available light photography and corresponds to an 80mm lens in the 35mm system with a natural-looking perspective. The sophisticated lens engineering is optimized for perfect skin tones while maintaining the highest level of brilliance.

    The Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH uses a sophisticated design where a total of 7 lens elements are used to achieve the highest optical performance. This meets the high expectations of the Leica S-System users of a professional tool.

     

    There are three lens elements of glass with anomalous partial dispersion – another is made of high-refraction extra low dispersion glass for correction of chromatic aberrations. One double aspherical lens element minimizes monochromatic aberrations. A floating element moves independently to ensure the close range imaging capability of the lens.

    The very elaborate construction is designed for maximum contrast performance even at full aperture, and at the nearest focusing distance keeps the lens free from artifacts. Chromatic aberrations are corrected to an absolute maximum.

    The stable lens body and the perfect seal against dust and splash water guarantee durability and reliability.

    It is important that the Leica S (Typ 006) has firmware version 2.4.0.0 and the Leica S2/S2-P has firmware version, 1.4.0.0 when using the Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 ASPH.

    We expect this lens to be on display at Photokina and will have a full hands-on report from the show. To place a pre-order for this new lens, you can visit the Leica Store Miami website. Feel free to call or email us with any questions.

  • Just got a call from Leica technical support and this is a known issue, probably fixable with a firmware update, no update on the horizon though.

  • Thanks, Scott, really nice series. There is just something about manikins that fascinates, and may say something about the rest of us!

  • I hadn't thought of Mannequins as a still-life subject, but these are fabulous, in a word. The next best that I've seen is in a youtube video — Pretty in Pink by Psychedelic Furs, “Berlin Mix” — the person who made the video photographed numerous customized dolls in a series of indoor and outdoor settings, and it has to be seen to appreciate…[Read more]

  • Hello AnGy
    It was me buying your 70mm, I don´t know if you want to sell to me, but if you do, lets talk about that.
    A new 120mm costs 3999€, so if I am to buy, we need to agree on a price that will satisfy both of us, 3100€ is too much, I think.
    please let me know how we proceed.
    Thank you very much
    Jan

  • dalethorn replied to the topic Learning in the forum Images to Share 11 years, 12 months ago

    These images have a near-perfect range of colors and contrast, which brings to mind the erstwhile Kodak Moment, where everything ‘clicks' literally and figuratively. While I don't subscribe to the Kodak Instamatic philosophy, I keep it in mind as a thought for simplicity and aesthetics, and I think that's going to drive ‘T' sales. I'm not swayed…[Read more]

  • Thanks guys for your kind words, they are very much appreciated!

    The New England trip was a great opportunity for me to meet my new Leica mates, talk shop and share images, many fond memories.

    Perhaps it is time for a ‘Get the Band Back Together' event?

  • David K replied to the topic Solace by Joe Donovan in the forum Images to Share 12 years ago

    Thanks for posting this Jack. Like you guys I have fond memories of our New England trip and Joe. Great guy as well as a talented photographer.

  • Mark Gowin replied to the topic Solace by Joe Donovan in the forum Images to Share 12 years ago

    Congratulations, Joe. I wished I could have made it out to attend your gallery opening. Although I have seen several of the show images before, there is nothing like seeing them printed large and lit properly. More importantly, I wanted to show my support for your work. It is a lot of fun to shoot with you and watch your contemplative and studied…[Read more]

  • David K;8560 wrote: You might find this thread helpful…

    http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/971-Radio-triggers-capable-of-syncing-at-1-1000-s

    Thanks, I have posted this on that thread. There was no mention of Elinchrom triggers, so I just wanted to ask.

  • I have a set of Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid Li-ion Action Heads (with flash duration up to 1/4000th sec) triggered by an Elinchrom Skyport Speed trigger. I am thinking of buying a S(006) body and a 70CS lens with the discount before the new rumoured CMOS S version TBC at Photokina.

    Does anyone know if I will be able to use the 1/1000 flash sync…[Read more]

  • Doug;8559 wrote: Nice display… and steady hands!

    Thanks – with the T you do have to develop some steadying techniques. Fortunately, around the house or in town there's usually something to brace against. It makes me really respect the guys from the 30's to 70's with the non-stabilized film cameras.

  • Nice display… and steady hands!

  • Price reduction: 3.100,00eur + transport and Paypal fees.
    Be quick, most probably gone next wednesday.

  • Following Capture Integration dealer it is possible to work on 1/1000s sync speed with the Pocketwizard III plus. Their ‘speed' mode does work to 1/1000s even if the specs state 1/500s max. The only other model compatible with 1/1000s in the PW range are the expensive MultiMax.

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