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    Roger replied to the topic Big Sur fog at sunset in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 7 months ago

    What a beauty ! How rare is it to catch the fog like that ? I ve never seen a photograph with the fog right on the ocean .

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    David K replied to the topic Big Sur fog at sunset in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 7 months ago

    This is a fantastic capture Jack. I'd print it and hang it on the wall.

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    RVB replied to the topic 45 vs 35 CS Lenses. in the forum S Lenses 12 years, 7 months ago

    WPalank;5828 wrote: Has anyone owned or shot with both and compared images side by side?
    Currently I have the 70 and 120 CS to go with my S. Considering one or the other lenses listed in the title as my next lens for Commercial/Fashion.
    When reading the description on Dale's and Leica AG's site, it seems like you get a lot more glass in the 45…

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    RVB replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 7 months ago

    peterv;5826 wrote: Exactly, there seems to be a trend towards larger sensors in video/digital cinema:

    … Panavision unveiled a prototype for a digital camera that will have a sensor equivalent to 70mm…

    http://nofilmschool.com/2013/01/red-epic-dragon-arri-alexa-sony-f55-f65-panavision-70mm-camera/

    The diagonal of ‘regular' 65 mm…

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    peterv replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 7 months ago

    Exactly, there seems to be a trend towards larger sensors in video/digital cinema:

    … Panavision unveiled a prototype for a digital camera that will have a sensor equivalent to 70mm…

    http://nofilmschool.com/2013/01/red-epic-dragon-arri-alexa-sony-f55-f65-panavision-70mm-camera/

    The diagonal of ‘regular' 65 mm (52.5 x 23 mm) film…[Read more]

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    RVB replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    peterv;5822 wrote: I guess if the blackmagic cam can take the heat, surely a body the size of an S could manage. Anyway, you're right, that's just one of many problems that would need to be solved.

    Like I said, video would have to stand out and be top notch to be worth the trouble. If the S line could produce high quality video, that would…

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    peterv replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    I guess if the blackmagic cam can take the heat, surely a body the size of an S could manage. Anyway, you're right, that's just one of many problems that would need to be solved.

    Like I said, video would have to stand out and be top notch to be worth the trouble. If the S line could produce high quality video, that would make quite a few…[Read more]

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    RVB replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    peterv;5811 wrote: Rob, a CCD and a CMOS version may very well be a good idea. I've read somewhere that around the announcement of the S system Leica talked about bringing different S models. A high ISO CMOS reportage S camera should be interesting for documentary work, perhaps with a pancake 45 mm that Rolo was suggesting?

    Hi…

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    joexpo replied to the topic S2 with SanDisk SD card issue in the forum S2 12 years, 8 months ago

    Oh thank you for the thread. I had the same issue with my S2. I am so worried and about to send the camera to Solm. Somehow, I think that they will send it back and said there is nothing wrong about my S2. I've tried to figure it out and I feel that it might be SD/CF card problems because the problem never occurred when I used the cable shooting…[Read more]

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    dalethorn replied to the topic X Vario for sale in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 8 months ago

    naomisy;5816 wrote: Is this sold yet?

    Yes, it's sold, but I wish now I hadn't sold it. It had the perfect feel and the best zoom lens (for quality and for zooming) that I've ever used. I have the Monochrom and the C-112 and the DLux6 now, and also a Panasonic GM1, but I mostly carry the GM1 and I would like to have a X Vario again. Maybe…[Read more]

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    naomisy replied to the topic FS: Leica M9 (black) + accessories in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 8 months ago

    Do you accept paypal?

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    naomisy replied to the topic FS: Brand New Noctilux 0.95 in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 8 months ago

    Is this still available..if so do you accept paypal?

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    naomisy replied to the topic X Vario for sale in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 8 months ago

    Is this sold yet?

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    naomisy replied to the topic Hasselblad 35-90 and 100/2.2 and H to S adaptor in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 8 months ago

    Is this still available if so can i know the price of it?

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    naomisy replied to the topic FS: Leica H to S adaptor- Mint in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 8 months ago

    Can i know how much is the pay pal fee? As im willing to buy if its less than $50

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    peterv replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    Rob, a CCD and a CMOS version may very well be a good idea. I've read somewhere that around the announcement of the S system Leica talked about bringing different S models. A high ISO CMOS reportage S camera should be interesting for documentary work, perhaps with a pancake 45 mm that Rolo was suggesting?

    David Farkas;5796 wrote: I'd love to…

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Football from new Lambeau Roof in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 8 months ago

    OK, I realize this is not from the roof, it is from behind the bench and the temp is a cool 22 degrees, but fortunately little wind down on the field.
    The bench is heated, and the capes they wear on the bench are very warm.
    Frankly, I over dressed for this assignment. I was too warm at times, as moving around keeps you pretty warm.
    The shot…[Read more]

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    RVB replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    On the subject of sensors this looks interesting.. http://www.cinema5d.com/news/?p=13673

    It's only a matter of time before we see 20stops

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    RVB replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    peterv;5800 wrote: +1 I'm quite happy with the colors and the IQ the S2 gives me and I'd like more MP's and DR.

    Perhaps CMOS would be a wise decision for Leica because on the MF forums there seems to be a high demand for better high ISO and live-view, so this could bring in new customers for the S. If Leica manages to keep the price of entry…

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    peterv replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 8 months ago

    RVB;5795 wrote: I agree,CCD has great colour and tonality at base ISO,a Dalsa sensor with 4microns (4microns on the S sensor gives +100mp) with sensor + and 13-14stops DR would be irresistible.. 😀 and a monochrome version..

    +1 I'm quite happy with the colors and the IQ the S2 gives me and I'd like more MP's and DR.

    Perhaps CMOS…[Read more]

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