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I'm not so worried about the Leica S3 price. I think it is more important that there is an S3 because that will affirm Leica's commitment to the platform. And S2 users will know, if the time comes, they do have upgrade options. As for the “S3”, or maybe a S2.2, my guesses –

1) Still CCD, same sensor, same pixel count
2) Expanded upper…[Read more]

Hard to say David, they are so cryptic.

I think the majority of news will revolve around the use of CMOS sensors in flagship cameras. They haven't been coy about that. How they handle CMOS will be a critical aspect for M and S users.

The discounts for M9 cameras seem to be a clear signal that the M10 will be announced … Hasselblad did…[Read more]

Paratom;3070 wrote: I am curious how the 30-90 will look like (size wise) and how it will perform.

I'll let you know in a few days! 😀

I am curious how the 30-90 will look like (size wise) and how it will perform.

Paratom;3063 wrote: 30-90 sounds nice but I am afraid I would miss the speed of the primes. But maybe the 30-90 to replace the 35 and keepthe 70.
Is it know allready which widest f-stop the 30-90 will have?

The 30-90 will have a variable max aperture of f/3.5-5.6. For me, the 30-90 will be an amazing landscape lens when shooting from a…[Read more]

Pete Walentin;3061 wrote: Wait a few more days and you will have more options. If you like it or not. 😉

But in general it is about your preferences. For myself I do not want to go wider as 30mm on the S2. Even if a 24mm on the S2 is interesting. But if you like to have something wider. Wait for the 24. You could also get rid of the 35 and…

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Wait a few more days and you will have more options. If you like it or not. 😉

But in general it is about your preferences. For myself I do not want to go wider as 30mm on the S2. Even if a 24mm on the S2 is interesting. But if you like to have something wider. Wait for the 24. You could also get rid of the 35 and 70 to buy the 30-90mm.…[Read more]

Any further experience regarding 30 vs 35mm?
I now have 35-70-120-180. I never carry more than 3 lenses (in case of the S-system due to size/weight)
I do however like 21mm for on the M9 (=24mm on the S2)… so my theoretical ideal setup would be 24-35-70-180…but thats pretty heavy.
So maybe 30-70-180?
However 30 often feels like a…[Read more]

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]