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Some people don't want to spend all of their time in Photoshop to mimic the results of black and white film

To reduce the M-M to a camera that saves you just the time developping your b/w-pictures would be a real misunderstanding of this concept.

With the M-M you get (over a standard M9):

– Significant better ISO-performance (look…[Read more]

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Josh Lehrer;2083 wrote: Notice the slightly flared-out focusing scale …

Not the focusing scale is flared out but the depth-of-field scale. The difference, so I've been told, is purely mechanical. In the original version, you could block the focusing mechanism just by pressing the rear part of the barrel (where the DOF scale is) real hard with…[Read more]

Pete Walentin;2246 wrote: I am using the Ipad3 as well. When entering a SD Card with a DNG only I am able to import the file but whether Photo nor Iphoto is capable of resolving the file into something usefull. It stays as a pixelated image. Thinking about it, it is not about the hardware, it is about the software who would make it possible. Maybe…

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fotografz;2287 wrote: .

David, the key question I'd want insight on is how Leica will continue supporting S2 owners with firmware updates that refine performance?

The speculative chatter regarding a S3 is irritating to those that dropped $25K on the S2 and may not be ready for another $25-30K investment soon … at least not without an…

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FYI, the top sync speed with the H lenses adapted to the S2 is not 1/1000, it is 1/750.

David, the key question I'd want insight on is how Leica will continue supporting S2 owners with firmware updates that refine performance?

The speculative chatter regarding a S3 is irritating to those that dropped $25K on the S2 and may not be ready…[Read more]

Kurt,
The 100 is a nice compact size and a favorite focal length for shooting, it may be a consideration for me. The ability to use a 300 AF is a real plus and used pricing is “affordable” cough cough. Would be nice to see the Leica plans for that lens, price and roll out. The 50 II from what I have read is a great lens but the size is about…[Read more]

That brings back memories. I was an Ilford guy processing in Rodinol 1:75. Acutance you could cut with a knife. The smell of the acetic acid stop bath eventually destroyed most of my ability to smell certain scents. It was great fun and I don't miss it a bit!

The 50mm II and the 100/2.2 would be nice walking around lenses though. The 35-90 is an excellent lens, but you are right, it is a beast.

I used to shoot Panatomic-X developed in Microdol, 35 years ago.

The M9 is as close to using a classic film camera as any digital camera gets. The M9M is as close to using black and white film as any digital camera gets. Some people don't want to spend all of their time in Photoshop to mimic the results of black and white film. I never…[Read more]

Atanabe;2270 wrote: David,
With the new H lens adapter, I guess there are a lot of new “S/H” lenses. The CS lenses in October now??? I would like to hear what you think of the H lens AF and handling on the S in the coming weeks.

-Al

Al,

I just played with an S2 and HCD 35-90 earlier today. AF speed is pretty good, maybe a touch…[Read more]

David K;2278 wrote: I want a dual sensor S3…that can switch back and forth between B&W and color by rotating a dial. And I'd like royalties if they implement my idea… 🙂

They can add that BW mode with the CS switch, that way does not change the form factor or add any unnecessary buttons 😀

Talk about a niche product offering! Maybe the television manufacturers will take a hint from Leica 🙂 No offense intended towards Leica; just took delivery of my first M9, the 35 1.4 and the 75 2.5.

The system is everything I expected, and I am making money using it, which was my intent. I had agonized over the thought of waiting until 5-10…[Read more]

I want a dual sensor S3…that can switch back and forth between B&W and color by rotating a dial. And I'd like royalties if they implement my idea… 🙂

Yup, Waiting also the S3, because reading this and LFI, there seems to be too much problems with the S2. The investment for me is so expensive that I'd like to have the camera with less problems. – vintola –

stephan;2275 wrote: I don't think they spent a lot of money to implement this b/w sensor. The changes to the sensor itself is minimal (just replace the bayerpattern) and some programming and there you go. Probably they spent more on marketing than in the technical improvement. it is probably the last kick of the M9-line before comming out with a…

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I don't think they spent a lot of money to implement this b/w sensor. The changes to the sensor itself is minimal (just replace the bayerpattern) and some programming and there you go. Probably they spent more on marketing than in the technical improvement. it is probably the last kick of the M9-line before comming out with a M10.

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“Leica is all about unique products that are peerless, and I think the new Leica M Monochrom fits that perfectly. Of course they understand it won't be the volume seller so that puts the price point a bit higher.”

But this is precisely the reason why Leica was almost bankrupt a few years ago. This is not a smart business decision. Leica…[Read more]

David
Why are you meeting with him? He's old news … It's the M10 project manager you need to talk to 😉
Cheers
Peter