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I have just acquired a M4-P (chrome with M6 viewfinder) in mint condition.
The lens arrived today. A mint 50mm f2.8 Elmar.
Not used a rangefinder before and it is years since I used a film camera. (I currently have a Leica X1 plus a couple of Panasonics.)

What film do you use?
Can anyone recommend a film lab. in the UK please?

Thanks.

I've had issues with the S2 tethered to my Mac Tower … LR simply wouldn't recognize the S2 was connected. Jumped through all kinds of hoops trying to fix it to no avail.

Finally solved it by creating a second account on the troubled computer and using that when shooting tethered with the S2. It should be noted that I did not have any of…[Read more]

Any additional pictures and updates on the M Monochrom deliveries?

I am very happy that this camera is such a hit. Spent some years on the various forums as a proponent of Monochrome Digital cameras. My original DSLR is monochrome, 20 years old now. There was never any doubt in my mind about the advantages of a monochrome sensor for black and…[Read more]

Hi Armin,

I was surprised when I read this the first time, but kept it in mind for the next shooting, which I had a few days ago. I used the S2 tethered with LR4 and did not experienced the problems you described.

I do not have the comparison between a Hasselblad and their Phocus Software but the experience I had with capturing with a…[Read more]

aboudd;3049 wrote: I have my eye on a 30MM for my S2 so I would like to sell my 35 to fund it. The lens is as new, there is still about 6 months of transferable warranty on it. Complete with box, papers, caps, hood, etc.

$5300 net to me, that's over a grand off the new price.

Contact me at [email]dweckphoto@gmail.com[/email].

price lowered

Brian;2485 wrote: Lens is sold. M9M funds approaching critical mass.

Hello Brian,
Can you shim Jupiter-9? If so, what would be the cost?
I have one that cannot focus correctly with my leica m9.
I only need it to focus close distance. Both if possible.
Thanks
Riko

Very impressive in many aspects.

Without color information from the sensor, emulating the effects of color filters in post processing cannot be done with sliders. You could selectively “Grab” areas of the image and selectively lighten/darken them, like dodging and burning.

I don't think color filters can be accurately replicated in post-production. The Monochrom sensor only captures luminance values. The DNG files produced will not hold any color channel information, making it very difficult (dare I say impossible) to apply color filters in post-production.

The Monochrom does come with Silver Efex Pro 2 with…[Read more]

Thanks for continuing to post Michael. We all appreciate your photographic contribution to Red Dot Forum.

No need to apologize for the spots, scratches, etc. I think those “imperfections” help portray the reality of the moment. If they were completely sharp and clear, what would that say about the event? The dust & scratches, and especially…[Read more]

Nice set. Personally, I think the S2 really shines in desert light.

Very nice, Pete!

Correction – the Pano is a FIVE image stitch. 65 images? The sun would have set twice by the time I was finished.

aboudd;3032 wrote: A quick trip to Santa Fe and surrounding areas. A great place to run the S2.
First image on the road from Abiquiu to Ghost Ranch
Second is a 65 image stitch panorama of the Tent Rocks
Third is a plateau…

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PebblePlace;3037 wrote: Thank you for the info. Any word on price and general availability yet?

No idea on price, but I'm expecting Leica to show the lens along with the 24mm f/3.5 at Photokina in two weeks. We'll have a all the details then…. and yes, I will be attending and reporting.

Thank you for the info. Any word on price and general availability yet?

Hey. Thanks. 🙂

The drama is simple. A mistake will cost you several thousand dollars. The S2 sensor is designed with the cover glass glued onto the sensor. You can't just replace the cover glass, you have to replace the entire sensor if the cover glass gets scratched. Also, please note that is pretty easy to scratch the coating on the cover glass.

I had…[Read more]

Stunning, stunning, stunning shots.

PebblePlace;3031 wrote: Just curious, has Leica ever posted anything about the size and weight for the 30-90 zoom? I'm hoping the slower aperture translates into a lighter lens in the 2 pound range. Anyways, just curious if anybody has seen any details about the lens. Thanks.

I've been told that the 30-90mm is roughly the same size and…[Read more]