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Pete Walentin;2543 wrote: Is anyone of you guys are planning to visit Photokina this year? If so it would be nice to meet. I'm currently planning to be there on the 18th of September. Maybe we can arrange a Red Dot Forum lunch?

Cheers,
Pete

I should be there.

I think a Red Dot Forum meetup would be great!

I agree with Jack and David, I really like the bike shot. For some reason I don't know why, I also like the tilted shot with the shopping cart laying on its side. I didn't mean that comment in a derogatory manner, it's just very different than the normal types of photographs I like. So really, its a compliment.

I like the bike shot too and have thought about doing something like that for a while now. Unfortunately, I'm the one driving the bike 🙂 Maybe time for a second shooter…

Example image of H to S Adaptor and HC 300mm
small jpeg's unfortunately
brilliant on DNG's @ 72Mb

ski542002;2538 wrote: Hi: I'm seriously looking at this Zeiss Biogon lens for my M9 and have heard great things about it, especially at this price point. Anyone using this lens for architectural? I'm also considering the hood, to primarily reduce incidents of flare, but see the hood is very shallow. Is the hood beneficial/necessary for this…

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I have a mint M4-P in chrome. For sale? Perhaps, sometimes I would sell, sometimes I would keep. Send me a PM

Tonight, immediately go out and shoot many more from the bike. It could be a great series. Then do a kickstart project or a Blurb book on Miami at night. Of course it would be nice to get Don Johnson to go with you.

ciracrowell;2529 wrote: Thanks for posting this point of concern.
Just to clarify, if I do not use the rear AF button then this is not a concern?

Right.

David Farkas;2530 wrote: I'd also suggest not resting the camera on the front of the lens. With the 120, even when the camera wakes from sleep, the lens will do it's little…

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I store my S2 lens down in my camera bag all the time. However, I don't yet have a 120mm so maybe it's not a problem.

Pete,

Sorry to hear about your mishap.

The 120 lens is the only S lens that isn't an internally focusing design. We use (and recommend) the rear button for AF activation and have never had an issue updating firmware. Usually, we update firmware with the 70mm attached so it has never been an issue.

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Thanks for posting this point of concern.
Just to clarify, if I do not use the rear AF button then this is not a concern? :confused: I just updated firmware with lenses attached but have not been out shooting since to notice an issue.

Atanabe;2520 wrote: Got to handle the X2 today and the improvements over the X1 are apparent. Faster AF, control dials tighter, higher ISO are all positive improvements. The chrome finish really is nice and the new leatherette cover a lot grippier. With all of the new cameras on the market competing for your hard earned money, I would still…

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Very impressive use of artificial light. I say that because you can't tell artificial light was used. Well done.

I couldn't get accustomed to the slowness of the X1 and eventually sold mine although I loved the size and image quality. The X2 has apparently rectified the only issue I had the the X1 so now it is very tempting. I am looking forward to David's review.

LOL! David, I have my ways, after all you use a MS based computer!

Seriously, the local camera store, Glazers, had a two day camera fest where the manufacturers brought in speakers and showed all the gear. So I got a chance to handle all of the latest goodies including the M9M and X2. What I have to say is that while it is an incremental…[Read more]

I also use the split screen. I do like it however when shooting wide open with such high resolution the AF seems still more accurate than my eyes. However if there are subjects which are difficult for AF the split screen is nice.
I know many would disagree but besides my Nikons the S2 is the most accurate autofocusing camera I have used long…[Read more]

Atanabe;2520 wrote: Got to handle the X2 today and the improvements over the X1 are apparent. Faster AF, control dials tighter, higher ISO are all positive improvements. The chrome finish really is nice and the new leatherette cover a lot grippier. With all of the new cameras on the market competing for your hard earned money, I would still…

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Got to handle the X2 today and the improvements over the X1 are apparent. Faster AF, control dials tighter, higher ISO are all positive improvements. The chrome finish really is nice and the new leatherette cover a lot grippier. With all of the new cameras on the market competing for your hard earned money, I would still have to say that the X2…[Read more]

I had a request for some color pictures taken with the Collapsible Summicron.

These are on the Leica M8, straight exports from DNG to JPEG, no changes to the color rendition.

PERSONALLY: I think the UV treatment that I have this lens worked, and it is ready to go for Color. I have a later Collapsible Summicron, it gives a “colder” cast…[Read more]

Thank you for the feedback. I received the screen yesterday from Dale Photo and look forward to installing and using it today.