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Doug replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 1 month ago
I did some work in the LR5 beta. The release version converted my LR4 catalog into a LR5 catalog. I'd like to merge the 5beta catalog into this main LR5 catalog, but I don't see how to do that. Thanks for any helpful suggestions. :confused:
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Leica Store wrote a new post 13 years, 1 month ago

Today, Leica Camera has released a statement about the delivery situation regarding the Leica M (Typ 240):Since its presentation at the photokina 2012, the new Leica M has become extremely popular. The large number of orders we have received shows the outstanding acceptance of the new M-System on the market. The enormous demand has by far exceeded our expectations, with the consequence that delays in deliveries can unfortunately not be avoided.
In the words of Markus Limberger, COO at Leica Camera AG: “We are very sorry about these delays and hope you will understand the current situation. Please rest assured that we are investing an enormous amount of time and effort in the sustainable expansion of our production capacities, naturally in full compliance with our commitment to absolute quality. Despite the very high demand, particularly of the Leica M, the quality of our products and the high-precision in our production maintains our high standard.”
A significant cause for the longer waiting times is Leica’s uncompromising manufacturing process in accordance with the ‘factory’ principle. Just like all other Leica products, the Leica M is manufactured and assembled in an elaborate manual process that must satisfy the most stringent demands on precision engineering, painstaking care and quality. Each Leica M is a handcrafted product in every detail and may only leave the factory after being tested, checked and adjusted for so long until its flawless finish and performance are guaranteed and fulfill the exhaustive quality demands on which the worldwide reputation of Leica is founded. This commitment to precision and quality has been the the core principle of Leica manufacturing for almost a century. The endurance, reliability and perceived value of Leica products have been instrumental in the creation of the Leica legend.
To ensure that we can continue to maintain these uncompromising quality standards and simultaneously reduce order-fulfillment times, Leica Camera AG is currently significantly expanding production capacities, creating job opportunities for additional specialists and trainees, and is building a completely new, ultra-modern factory that will open in Wetzlar in 2014 with facilities to satisfy production demand. The sum total of these measures will relieve pressures in the production process and simultaneously lead to considerably shorter order-fulfillment times.
We're hopeful that deliveries of the camera will increase over the coming months. The response of users who have managed to obtain a camera has been overwhelmingly positive, and we'll be posting a full M review here soon!
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sunniva replied to the topic Leica S – Geotagging in Lightroom 4 in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 13 years, 1 month ago
One of the constant themes in web discussions is that no-one can really get a sense of what images from cameras like the S-System actually look like. Web images are way too low-res.
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Doug replied to the topic Looking for top notch Leica repair shop in the forum General Leica Discussion 13 years, 1 month ago
Hi Victor – I'm a bit out of date, but the two I've used over the years are:
Camera Techs
2034 NW Market St (Ballard)
206/782-2433Photo-tronics Inc.
513 Dexter Ave N.
206/682-2646The M3 is a standard that most any competent repair tech should be able to CLA… After moving east of the mountains I used a small shop in…[Read more]
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rsmphoto replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 1 month ago
Long wait. I hope you find it as useful a lens as I have.
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constable replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 1 month ago
After seven months on order I finally collected the Vario today! looking forward to getting out this afternoon!
Ed
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rsmphoto replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 1 month ago
Since all I shoot is arch (with quite a bit of interior work), I shoot in the wide range more than the long, and I'm mainly preoccupied with watching for distortion at the edges. The profile(s) in LR5 do the same job as those I've used with Phocus. I've seen no indication of a poor profile – no barrel, pincushion or mustache distortion apparent…[Read more]
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Stevie Rave On replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 1 month ago
Thank you Richard for the feedback. How is the distortion correction at major focal lengths? Not asking for perfection, but wondering if they can be corrected easily (i.e. no mustache shaped distortion) in post.
Thanks!
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dentkimterry replied to the topic Leica R Modular Telyt Set in the forum Looking to Buy 13 years, 1 month ago
I have what you seek. Like new with boxes. Both heads and three converters. Interested?
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rsmphoto replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 1 month ago
Alex AR;4444 wrote: Does the TS adaptor really work on the Leica S with the Hasselblad adaptor? I think I read somewhere that it doesn't… but now insecure. Has anybody tested it? I guess adaptor on adaptor may have problems with the communications.
This is a late response, but here it is FWIW.
I'm a digital Hasselblad users for many,…[Read more]
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koala54 replied to the topic X2 Amazing Night Shot in the forum Leica X System 13 years, 1 month ago
You will not believe it! On a business trip, Seattle waterfront. Hand held! All set on auto.:p
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Brian replied to the topic Two Rare lenses on the M Monochrom, Nikkor 5cm F1.5 and CZJ 5cm F1.5 Sonnar T. in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 1 month ago
I was surprised to learn that the Nikkor 5cm F1.5 AND the Simlar 5cm F1.5 were both designed in 1937. I also have the 5cm F1.5 Simlar, one of the first made- #74, came with a 4-digit Leotax D-IV putting it in the 1949~1950 range for manufacture. It is a Double-Gauss design, 7 elements in 4 groups, an original design. The other F1.5 lenses went to…[Read more]
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aboudd replied to the topic Leica S2 battery grip, $590 in the forum Gear For Sale 13 years, 1 month ago
aboudd;4411 wrote: I've got a pristine S2 battery grip that I have used only twice. $590 net* to me gets it, that's more than half off.
If interested, please contact me at [email]dweckphoto@gmail.com[/email]
*shipping and paypal if used, extra
sold
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Pete Walentin replied to the topic Two Rare lenses on the M Monochrom, Nikkor 5cm F1.5 and CZJ 5cm F1.5 Sonnar T. in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 1 month ago
Pretty cool infos. Thanks for sharing.
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Brian replied to the topic Two Rare lenses on the M Monochrom, Nikkor 5cm F1.5 and CZJ 5cm F1.5 Sonnar T. in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 1 month ago
Hopefully the viewing permissions have been corrected on the site I used.
http://www.leicaplace.com/f2/nikkor-sc-5cm-f1-5-lens-brought-attention-japanese-camera-industry-185/
I wrote an article on the lens, learned some things about it. Everyone should be able to see the images posted in the article, if not- please let me know.
Next…[Read more]
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Brian replied to the topic Two Rare lenses on the M Monochrom, Nikkor 5cm F1.5 and CZJ 5cm F1.5 Sonnar T. in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 1 month ago
I've heard of those…. Jason Howe hosts my DIY guides for shimming the J-3 for a Leica. Many are adjusted already, some require adjustment for a Leica.
http://aperturepriority.co.nz/50mm-jupiter-3-f1-5-information/
One with my 1950 KMZ J-3, wide-open. There is a history to this lens: the serial number stamped internally show it was made…[Read more]
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David K replied to the topic Study in greens in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago
I like these Al…take one more and you've got yourself a triptych (sorry Jack…couldn't resist) 🙂 I recently acquired the same lens. It's a bit of a beast but it renders beautifully and the focal length fits in nicely between the 35mm and 70mm Leica offerings.
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dalethorn replied to the topic X2 Amazing Night Shot in the forum Leica X System 13 years, 2 months ago
Tripod shot? Aperture and shutter, ISO?
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dalethorn replied to the topic Leica X Vario (Typ 107) now official in the forum Leica X System 13 years, 2 months ago
I ordered mine – I hope it gets shipped right away. I'd grovel some, if that would help.
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Pete Walentin replied to the topic Two Rare lenses on the M Monochrom, Nikkor 5cm F1.5 and CZJ 5cm F1.5 Sonnar T. in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago
Two very beautiful lenses. Both are on my wish list, but they are really hard to get. While waiting I helped myself with a stunning sample of a Jupiter-3 R from 1957. 😉
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