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Thanks for taking the time to comment Pete, David, David and Jack.

The Philippines is a wonderful place to photograph. Beyond the wonderful climate and scenery (which I haven't had time to yet explore) the people are extraordinary. They are open, friendly and make the best of everything that is thrown at them … good or bad. In my short…[Read more]

The first shows the Leica bokah but all are quite nice. Time for a self portrait in the new landscape.
I think Kipper is correct on your B&W process question.
I'm off to a football game this weekend, too bad you are too far away for me to borrow your 180 again.

Very nice images Kurt…am I wrong in thinking you've changed your B&W conversion a bit? Either way, I like them. I've been remiss in not wishing you the very best of luck in your new endeavor and location. Hope this is a happy and productive new year for you.

The Leica 400mm f/4 Modular APO has been converted to S2 mount:

http://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/176-Testing-the-Leica-400mm-APO-Telyt-Modular-R-on-the-Leica-S2

andyc;1699 wrote: I have also replaced my other S2 with a microprism screen..no problems doing this..
however, does anyone know why there is a extra smaller tab on it compared to the other screens..probably a simple answer but I can't figure it out right now.

I'd like to know that as well … Btw the microprism screen is fantastic for macro

Eric,

Nice to see you here…loved your 3800 thread and the recent Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park images.

Bob

I have also replaced my other S2 with a microprism screen..no problems doing this..
however, does anyone know why there is a extra smaller tab on it compared to the other screens..probably a simple answer but I can't figure it out right now.

Great stuff Kurt!

Kurt, some really nice pictures. For some of them I needed a second look to get their story. Pretty cool. Cant decide which is my favorite, but I guess the first one.

Mark Gowin;1684 wrote: Hi Eric,

I had the same problem with my sensor and I pretty much just wrote off those images. Now that I know you have a software tool to correct the image I would like to go back through my affected images to see if if I have any I want to get you to fix for me if you don't mind.

No problem, Mark. Please email…[Read more]

Stuart,
Nice shot, I agree with Jack on the white balance for this scene.

I sometimes wonder if the battery indicator is working correctly after a day of shooting! I still carry a spare and have not had to use it even after a day shooting in the cold.

-Al

Stuart Richardson;334 wrote: . . . The 180mm Elmarit and 2x APO converter still performed spectacularly well, even wide open. Perhaps they fear that if they have a TC they won't sell as many lenses?

Still, for me I think a lens adapter and a longer Hasselblad lens will be my choice…I will not use it enough to make it worth buying either a…

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madmanchan;1682 wrote: Arif, I may also be able to help you regarding your current affected images (i.e., images that you've already shot that show the purple line). I have a software tool which I can use to patch bad (partial) columns/rows in the raw data. Let me know if you're interested.

Eric Chan
Camera Raw Engineer

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Hi,
I found you comment very relevant.

ka7197;426 wrote: The M body is a bit difficult to hold, in particular with a heavy lens … but the Thumbs Up doesn't appeal to me. I don't like the idea of putting constant torque on the hotshoe, and I also heard from users who have dented their camera's top cap where the Thumb Up's curved part…

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Stuart,
Your point about battery life is well taken. It is amazing. When one finally runs down, I always think something horrible has happened, as I see the camera so rarely down. Then I realize it's just the battery. This occurred once when shooting an event where i actually ran through a 64 Gig card before the battery ran down. I do have a…[Read more]

Hi Eric,

I had the same problem with my sensor and I pretty much just wrote off those images. Now that I know you have a software tool to correct the image I would like to go back through my affected images to see if if I have any I want to get you to fix for me if you don't mind.

Thanks very much Jack. I do prefer the white balance this way too, at least aesthetically, but I may change later. I would be interested to see your overpasses as well! You are right though about the S2 here — it works beautifully in Iceland. I was very impressed too, as I was outside for two hours and took 40 long exposure photos, and the…[Read more]

Arif, I may also be able to help you regarding your current affected images (i.e., images that you've already shot that show the purple line). I have a software tool which I can use to patch bad (partial) columns/rows in the raw data. Let me know if you're interested.

Eric Chan
Camera Raw Engineer

I prefer your white balance as you have it. I am shooting some overpasses from below and you are motivating me to do some night work on them. I can appreciate why you would like an S2 with the conditions you live in. Glad you are posting, not many of us get to your part of the world, and I like your eye.

Nice shot. Looks like it did well. How did you like New York? Any more shots from this series?