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David Farkas;6166 wrote: Interesting approach. I'm trying to think about how this could be implemented without creating a possible stumbling block. Imagine you pick up the camera, forget to change the focus zone and end up either thinking the lens is broken or missing a shot because you were fumbling with the menus.

Any thoughts?

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Thanks for looking David.

You've written that your S2P firmware is version 1.0.4.2.

The newest S2 firmware version (which I had loaded around December or January) is listed on the Leica site as: update version 1.3.0.0

V1.3.0.0 is listed as adding support for the 45/2.8 (CS) that I am trying out. So I confirmed what firmware was in…[Read more]

You're right David, there probably should be some kind of message/warning that the focus limiter is on.

How about on the rear LCD in the camera quadrant something like this:

FL (Focus Limit) 3M

Rob, how does the Hassy do this?

fotografz;6167 wrote: Thanks for answering David.

Yes, I know it is supposed to only work on TTL-HSS … and that is the way it worked before.

Suddenly, TTL-HSS is not available at all in the SF58 selection menu, but TTL is there … then, the camera and flash will fire in just TTL up to 1/4000 in CS mode and up to 1/125 in FP mod…

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Thanks for answering David.

Yes, I know it is supposed to only work on TTL-HSS … and that is the way it worked before.

Suddenly, TTL-HSS is not available at all in the SF58 selection menu, but TTL is there … then, the camera and flash will fire in just TTL up to 1/4000 in CS mode and up to 1/125 in FP mode.

The problem seems to be…[Read more]

Interesting approach. I'm trying to think about how this could be implemented without creating a possible stumbling block. Imagine you pick up the camera, forget to change the focus zone and end up either thinking the lens is broken or missing a shot because you were fumbling with the menus.

Any thoughts?

fotografz;6164 wrote: I have two SF58s that worked fine all last year.

Now neither seems to be communicating with the camera correctly.

The ISO on the flash's LCD doesn't match that set on the S2. I cannot set ETTL in the mode selection … only TTL, A, M and pulse is available … BUT, the flash does fire in TTL. The flash fires in TTL wit…

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fotografz;6161 wrote: 45CS delivered today. Jeeze, this stuff is just so beautifully made. Never ceases to amaze me.

Can't wait to press it into service.

– Marc

I doubt you'll be disappointed.. 😉 I have this lens..it's superb!!

45CS delivered today. Jeeze, this stuff is just so beautifully made. Never ceases to amaze me.

Can't wait to press it into service.

– Marc

fotografz;6151 wrote:

Still have the S 006 in the back of my mind : -)

– Marc

Yeah, headed that direction myself.

fotografz;6151 wrote: I wouldn't hold my breath for a new M monochrome based on the M240 camera that sports a CCD sensor. But, hey, ya never know : -)

As a follow up, I have a CS45 mm winging its way to me to try out. I suspect that focal length will be my “one lens” walk about since 35mm focal length is what I favor on a M or any other 35mm…

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Very good idea, Rob. The focus hunt is my only complaint about this lens, though it's certainly not as bad as it sounds on some message boards around the net. I find that when focussing with AF it helps when I point the cross hairs at a contrasty point close to where I want actual focus and then activate AF again for the last bit.

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RVB;6153 wrote: I've just been using the Hasselblad 120macro (great lens) and one great feature on this lens/body system would be a great idea for the Leica S.. When you add the macro to the H body the A.F settings shows a new setting which is exclusive to this lens,that is the ability the choose from near scan,full scan or infinity scan.

It…

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aboudd;6149 wrote: I am upgrading my Leica system so I am selling my Leica S2-P in perfect condition. I took advantage of Leica's free shutter replacement program while it is under warranty, it is just back from Germany and has less than 50 frames on the new shutter. The original shutter had less than 5,000 frames on it.…

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I wouldn't hold my breath for a new M monochrome based on the M240 camera that sports a CCD sensor. But, hey, ya never know : -)

As a follow up, I have a CS45 mm winging its way to me to try out. I suspect that focal length will be my “one lens” walk about since 35mm focal length is what I favor on a M or any other 35mm camera.

It may be…[Read more]

David K;4339 wrote: Marc, I did not know that Profoto made an AIR receiver unit. I see that B&H has a transceiver for Hensel units…but nothing specifically for Broncolor. I will have to look into this further but if they work like Pocket Wizards it should do the trick. Thanks for the heads-up.

Air Synch supposedly works with any flash…[Read more]

Jack MacD;6147 wrote: David,

There are no Contax 350mm for sale that I can find.
But according to this blog from Sept. 2008 the Leica S 350 will be available years ago.
I will wait.
Interesting that the list was pretty accurate on what was coming, just not when. The 45mm S was never…

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David,

There are no Contax 350mm for sale that I can find.
But according to this blog from Sept. 2008 the Leica S 350 will be available years ago.
I will wait.
Interesting that the list was pretty accurate on what was coming, just not when. The 45mm S was never…[Read more]

I suspect the big animal will be a new Leica M Monochrome. The MM turned out to be such a great idea, but had some flaws easily improved upon (bigger buffer/faster writing time, etc.). I could see a MM 24 Mpx (CCD I hope) with a bit better internal hardware. I don't think they will roll out a new S otherwise there will be some seriously angry…[Read more]

Actually, since I'm not likely to be an early adopter paying a commensurate price for whatever is announced, and seeing that I love the look of the current S2 ccd with the S offering refinements plus somewhat enhanced performance, and then add the 3 year hot swap warranty, the offer does have attraction, for a working pro.