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Very nice series of images, Cam. I agree that the zoom would be nice. I only worry that I'd be not as fond of the variable aperture.

Nice job, Jack! I really like the way that the S2 renders desert light.

I have been there a few times and on my last visit Leonard was heading to the hospital – he looked very ill. I'm glad to see he is doing well! It's an amazing place to photograph as well as the rest of the Salton Sea. Nice job!

Thanks for the comments. A 30-90mm zoom would also be great then I could add the 120mm and I'm good. This would allow for long walks around a city without carrying a backpack. My current debate is whether I keep both my 30mm and my 35mm. Right now I'm thinking of selling the 35mm. Lugging both is too much extra poundage!

Cam,
Great shots, I like the one with the blue car in motion adds a lot to the image.

I sincerely hope that there is someone working on a high ISO solution for the S2. To have to decide on image quality or just getting the image is tough.

Cam the third one is super cool. I love the motion, the tonality and the colors. GREAT!

Very impressive photos. The images have a very good texture to them. I agree with you about wanting an extra stop of clean ISO. Your photo of the Harley gas cap at ISO 640 demonstrates just how good it can be when properly exposed. Too bad ISO 1250 isn't as good. Even with the relatively fast Leica S glass, sometimes you really need more low light…[Read more]

Thanks for the comments! I am not that brave at all, but I'd like to know what kind of options I've got . I don't need the case for scuba diving , and I wouln't want to take it deeper then 20 feed anyway …. it's more to use half/half in pools to capture some under water movements .

GMB;1967 wrote: Any suggestions for a backpack that can take the S2, 4 lenses, flash, and a bit of other stuff. Should also hold a tripod for hikes. thanks for any recommendations. Georg

Georg,

I use the Kata 222-UL Bumblebee ultralight backpack. It holds the S2 and 4 lenses in the bottom section and all my Schneider 4″ filters in the…[Read more]

You are a brave man to consider taking your S2 scuba diving. If I were still shooting underwater images I think I'd rather buy a dedicated DSLR and appropriate housing. I still have my Light and Motion housing with an early Olympus digital camera, lights, etc. Found it quite challenging to get good underwater images. But please keep us posted…[Read more]

Good catch Pete, 20 feet is not enough for scuba considerations. I see these cases used by most all of the surf photographers shooting while swimming in the waves.

Atanabe;1963 wrote: Here is a link to a custom builder in Hawaii. He has built some pretty impressive cases for the surf photographers in Hawaii. In fact most of the water footage that you have seen on the big screen have used his cases.

http://www.waterhousingshawaii.com/housings.php

At the About page it says: “depths less than 20…[Read more]

Here is a link to a custom builder in Hawaii. He has built some pretty impressive cases for the surf photographers in Hawaii. In fact most of the water footage that you have seen on the big screen have used his cases.

http://www.waterhousingshawaii.com/housings.php

The second shot posted isn't as sharp as I would have liked but I still liked it enough to consider a keeper. Kind of a grab shot as we were wrapping up and walking back towards the car. Funny how often something like that becomes a favorite…

Hey Stuart,

I am sure David or Josh will jump in and let you know what they have tried or are thinking of trying. They brought some sort of technical camera adapted to attach to an S2 with them on the New England fall foilage trip last fall. I used it with my S2 for a photo of a church to gain perspective control. It worked with no problem,…[Read more]

Thanks Pete. The great thing about getting out and shooting everyday is that it provides me with a convenient excuse to ignore the notion of self-editing … for better or worse.

David,

Thanks for the news. Okay, it's just a matter of time before I call you for a 120mm.

Leica Guy;1943 wrote: David,

Thanks for the quick answer. If it has to be sent in, is this something covered under warranty? (My first thought is no, but thought I'd ask.)

Not a big deal, but just like to know before I decide to buy. The camera still has 8 months of warranty left on it.

Dust in the prism or viewfinder assembly…[Read more]

Doug Herr;1938 wrote: Depends on the subject and the photographer. My wildlife lens is the Leica 280mm f/4. I'll use it with an extender as needed, but I sold my longer lenses. I've also used 100mm and 180mm lenses for wildlife. Good field technique can often substitute for many mm of focal length.

Absolutely. I shot an assignment in…[Read more]

David,

Thanks for the quick answer. If it has to be sent in, is this something covered under warranty? (My first thought is no, but thought I'd ask.)

Not a big deal, but just like to know before I decide to buy. The camera still has 8 months of warranty left on it.