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Just wondering if the GPS could be used to track the camera if it was stolen??

Very nicely done, must be like riding a bicycle…

No one ever questioned using black and white film, I could never understand why photographers were so skeptical of a Monochrome digital camera.

The thinking is like that of using Black and White film, more thought going into the image before it is made, less time spent on the computer…[Read more]

Josh Lehrer;3996 wrote: Rewi, the new Image Shuttle isn't out yet, but I am very curious myself about the improvements. When the software is available I'll do a few quick tests and post results here.

Thanks Josh, Looking forward to the new Image shuttle review 😀

If at all possible would love to see a beauty shot with studio flash at 100…[Read more]

Agreed…definitely don't judge the high-ISO results of the S based on the LCD preview…it looks MUCH better when uploaded to a computer. I am working on getting some base settings for high ISO images on the S so I can make some presets. The S files can take a lot more sharpening and noise reduction as well. I am close to getting the perfect balance.

The “readiness of the S for M9 type situations” was also one of my biggest concerns, but I have to say that it is performing better than anticipated.

Even at ISO 1600 one should not get scared off by the view at the rear screen. In reality the file looks much better than the screen suggests.

But certainly no replacement for a M9/Noctilux…[Read more]

The clean images: sensor uniformity, resolution, and dynamic range- just amaze me. ISO 2500 performance is incredibly smooth. I've used Kodak detectors for 20 years, starting with the KAF-1600. This one is the best ever. I am biased towards CCD's. It will be interesting to see images from the new M, but I am satisfied with the current setup. M9…[Read more]

Enclosed are two more pictures that may help illustrate the “high” ISO performance of the new S. No changes done to the file except cropping the JPGs a bit.

70 CS f2.5 ISO 100 @1/3s, ISO 1600 @1/30s

Not intended to do a “nice” shot, just to show the camera performance. Also to get you some DNGs to play with – for those who like doing…[Read more]

Josh Lehrer;3996 wrote:
Pete, the button has a very nice feel to it. For focusing, I haven't had any problems. What I have noticed is I have to remember not to press it in while I am navigating a zoomed-in image, because that changes the playback mode.

Thanks Josh.

Arif;4010 wrote: Thank you very much Alex. The file does look quite good and downsizing will help even more so quite workable. Please continue to advise of how you are finding the new S.
Have a very happy holiday season,
Arif

Arif,I just had a look at your website,it's really good.I love the Samurai shot's..I am a big Mifune and Nakadai…[Read more]

Congrats Brian.
Glad that finally you received it.
what you do like the most about M Monochrom? Resolution or High ISO capabilities. Nice pics btw especially the young girl you took with J3/ Nice contrast on the Nikon 10.5 cm
Best,
Riko

I've been on a kick lately to convert 50mm SLR lenses to RF coupled M-mount. 50/1.7 AR-Hexanon, 50/1.4 Pentax Super-Takumar, and a Canon FL mount 50/1.4.

The Canon 50/1.4 FL mount on the M Monochrom. The CA on this lens is very low.

Wide-open, FL-B filter to put a dip in Green to increase contrast.

M Monochrom with Canon 50/1.4…[Read more]

Nikkor 10.5cm F2.5, wide-open.

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The 90mm framelines give a 100% view on this lens.

Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum, Dulles VA.

1936 Uncoated Carl Zeiss Jena 5cm F1.5, converted to Leica mount using a Jupiter-3 focus mount.

Wide-Open.

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Arca Swiss cube with Arca Swiss universal L plate on a RRS verso tripod or a Gitzo 5 series tripod is hard to beat…

Thank you very much Alex. The file does look quite good and downsizing will help even more so quite workable. Please continue to advise of how you are finding the new S.
Have a very happy holiday season,
Arif

Alex AR;4008 wrote: Here is the DNG to the “Hi-Liter” picture. Hope it works.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uupt0dxfo5qqp04/Leica%20S%2030-90%20Test-1000008.DNG

That works like a charm Alex,the file was downloaded in 2 seconds,as for the file itself it's very good for iso1600,a fine film like grain.. and Like the S2 the files don't need much…[Read more]

Here is the DNG to the “Hi-Liter” picture. Hope it works.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uupt0dxfo5qqp04/Leica%20S%2030-90%20Test-1000008.DNG

Alex, thank you for sharing the images. ISO 1600 looks pretty good to me and cleans up nicely if desired. I look forward to seeing more images from the 30-90mm. I had a chance to try a prototype at PhotoPlus and I was impressed with the image quality and out of focus rendering of the few test shots I was able to get.

I really like Kodak Tri-X, it is pretty much the only B&W film I use these days.

As for developing, why not develop your own? The basic film developing gear will pay for itself by the time you develop somewhere between 20-30 rolls if you buy new gear. If you can find good used gear, cut that number in half.

IMHO the most important…[Read more]

Alex AR;4003 wrote: As I thought speed is more important than posting “nice” pictures: Here is one of the first pictures taken by me with the “new S” and the 30-90. Thought people will be interested in noise behavior. ISO 1600, 1/30s, f5.6@90mm, just anything I found on my desk after sticking the lense for the first time to the body… no editing,…

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