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Josh, I'll take you up on that Kindle:o !! Now if the HSS mode works at high shutter speeds, could I use the SF58 to trigger external strobes? Or does the HSS mode “strobe” short bursts during the exposure like HMI?

RGK, I think I am going to send you a Kindle loaded with ALL the Leica manuals for the holidays.

Mr. Farkas' response is brutal. The poor fellow just asked a question and Farkas instantly speared him with the hated manual. This could have been handled better. I'll never ask a question again.

David K;1264 wrote: …The sweatshirt shot and the running outfit were taken with the new 120mm…

Did I understand correctly…the others were taken with a 70 mm?

Thanks for posting these.

TTL-HSS is TTL on the S2. It just works at any and all shutter speeds up to 1/4000th. Set the camera to whatever exposure mode (M, P, A, or S) and settings you wish to shoot at, and the flash will adjust accordingly. Works remarkably well for me in both direct and bounce modes.

Not sure why you are not able to get your secondary small flash…[Read more]

sadly I quite agree!

my problem is that the flash seems to have a mind of its own and randomly flashes when it feels like it in what I would call “spasms” of flash.

would not mind it so much but;

1) sometimes the flash is recharging when I do want to take an image, and

2) someone will tell me, “…did you know your flash is…[Read more]

I just found that thread.
I kept my Nikon D700 and M9 when I got the S2. The D700 for fast AF and tele. However I really have used the D700 nearly zero for the last months.
The M9 I have usd occasionally (for example on vacation when I didnt want to carry the S2).
And then I use a smaller camera for bycicle tours, or for evenings/ parties…[Read more]

This lens has been sold!

I'm not surprised. The SU800 is a data transmission tool for iTTL, not just a simple IR-trigger. It probably needs some processing power or data input from the camera to work, even in manual mode.

I confirm what IceMan has found. I cannot get this same combination to fire.

Ed

Sorry: On the S2 with the 120 and the R1C1 ..

Hi There
I happen to have both and have tried. Doesn't seem to be working: can't get the flashes to fire. Neither in manual nor in TTL mode. Anything I'm missing?
Cheers
Peter

Does this Schneider Lens come with a Leica-Bajonett or with something else and an adapter?

As far as i know it is a 5.6 lens? http://www.directdigitalimaging.com/product/Phase%20One/Schneider%20Kreuznach%20PC-TS%20Apo-Digitar%20f5.6%20120%20mm%20HM%20/87

Doesnt this make the viewfinder a bit dark and the focus difficult? Anyone tried…[Read more]

Atanabe;1142 wrote: Cam,
The 120 focal length is ideal for table top product work it allows room between the front of the lens for lights and reflectors. In addition, the slightly longer focal length reduces perspective distortion.

The T/S market is limited as is and having one lens is big news and a big investment for whoever is…

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stephan;1313 wrote: is this really so relevant? I never understood why a wide aperture should be usefull in a studio with a white, black or neutral backround? And if so, why not reduce the lights then? Let's say with the 120 @ 5,6 and about 1/150th you should get decent images, or do I miss something there?

You're correct. It doesn't matter…[Read more]

Here's a question for those that have touched the real thing … are they bigger fatter longer? How much more do they weigh?

from the documents on the lenses, the CS-Version weights about 150 g more than the non-CS (for the 120 mm lens). The size should be the same

The advantage of CS lenses is only relevant when shooting with lights…you get a faster sync speed…1/500th vs 1/125th for non CS lenses. So if you're just shooting with available light stick with the non CS lenses. But if you shoot with lights the faster sync speed will allow the use of wider apertures with accompanying shallower DOF. David F…

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In my recent conversation with the S2 product managers, they outlined the CS firing sequence as follows: