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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.

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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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I just do not understand why I missed this combination earlier. It is perfect for macro work (and is actually how I have my DSLRs set up). I really do not understand why I assumed that the back button would not override setting MF in camera — ddoooh!

Anyway, a smart sand lizard from today using this method.

Ed

Thanks! I don't like acoustic signals but will take attention to the focus confirmation.

Paratom;6200 wrote: David,
one thing I allways wonder: When I activate the AF with the shutter release button in S-AF mode the camera will not “fire” before accurate focus is achieved. So I know it is focus priority.

However when I use the rear button to activate AF I do not know if the camera is done with fine focus. So it is kind of…

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David Farkas;6198 wrote: We always recommend using the rear button set to AF-S and the focus mode set to MF. Works great for hand-held work to lock on then shoot as well as tripod-mounted work where you are trying maximize DOF by manually setting to hyperfocal. When you press the shutter, the camera doesn't try to auto focus between shots.

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Thank you Jack and others for this very helpful information! I really appreciate your time answering the question. All the best, Paul

EDIT: Because of the upcoming CMOS model, I'm going to make use of the trade-in deal and get a CCD based S. Thanks again to all!

We always recommend using the rear button set to AF-S and the focus mode set to MF. Works great for hand-held work to lock on then shoot as well as tripod-mounted work where you are trying maximize DOF by manually setting to hyperfocal. When you press the shutter, the camera doesn't try to auto focus between shots.

Similar to Jack and others, using the back button to set focus and recompose works well and fast (I use the same technique on my Nikon and it is faster than moving the focus cross hairs for me). Have not had any issues with the focus. Picking a good contrast area helps.

As a note: That method has worked quite effectively for me on lifestyle shoots.

Richard