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The Leica price of $849 is more than the cost of adapters from other makers, but it isn't as much as I thought they would be when announced. I expect the Leica branded adapters will be better build quality than other available adapters so the small premium in price is quite reasonable.

Marc, I am with you on the 1.4x extender for the 180mm. I want one bad. However, I don't know the limits of the S2's autofocus limits so I don't know if/how well it will autofocus at approx. f5.6.

Jack, good luck with your Air! With the solid state drive, that should have really impressive input/output performance. And I hope its other attributes will suit you well.

I'm considering a MacBook Pro to replace my little 12″ G4 PowerBook, which is convenient for travel, and that's about all I use it for. Doesn't have the horsepower to run…[Read more]

Thanks for the update David.

Rather have an Elpro than tubes anyway … like the R100/2.8

The Zeiss CF120 would be okay, but the S120, is a better lens IMO and direct experience, and I never did like the OOF highlights looking like Chrysler logos : -)

I did a very complete test in studio, and my HC120/4 macro was better than the…[Read more]

I like this shot too… the close-of-day feeling, and the way the light works on the different surfaces.

Good choice to wander Pike Place Market… one never knows what interesting things may be seen. 🙂 I particularly like your first (cropped) shot of the stringed-instrument player, a very nice contextual portrait, IMO.

Pete, enjoy seeing your landscapes at Arches! Interesting context for the first one, with the green hills and snowy mountains in the background, but I think it suffers somewhat from the frontal light. I had the same sort of problem at Grand Canyon recently…

The “wall” is interesting as I wonder how it was formed and the natural forces…[Read more]

Norman;271 wrote: Stunning shot, Arif!

Thank you Norman, good to see you here.

Pete Walentin;294 wrote: Hi Arif,

My feelings go up and down with this picture. I do love the composition, even if it is a little bit artifical. I do love the motive at all, but I would love to see the young monk a little bit more highlighted apart from…

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Sounds like your exhibition was a success… congrats. The process of selecting my best images has always been a challenge for me (and, I suspect, many others)… and that's in the absence of preparing for an exhibit. If either or both of you are in the mood to share your thoughts on this it would be of great interest to me.

Congratulations on the joint show! The film-strip-on-light-table graphic seems unusual for an M9 show. Especially mixed color and B&W positives on one strip. 🙂 It's been far too long since I've visited Glazers; I should make a point of making the trip to see your show there while it's up. I've admired Ashwin's photos posted elsewhere…

Decorative colors… and you were ready for it when it happened!

Norman, interesting shots, grouped into one big upload. I wish I could see what that central crowd were all looking at, but the lady feeding her daughter an ice cream cone is charming. Also the little girl all dressed up sitting on a rock in the stream; cute. And you caught a good moment with the kid at the fountain. The military group portrait…[Read more]

David K;47 wrote: Willing to sell my entire S2 kit for $100k…paypal and shipping included 😀

A bit scary to think that's probably a fair price for three S2 bodies, one each of the four lenses, supporting equipment and access to the models… 😀

I think it's an excellent capture… especially like the expression on the young monk's face. I think Pete's comment is valid… but a matter of personal taste. I'd like it better with a bit of a vignette but, again, that's personal. Nice work.

How about that for a first post. I am willing to sell mine for $99,999.99.:D

The best ideas seem obvious in retrospect. I'll try that! 🙂

Hi Arif,

My feelings go up and down with this picture. I do love the composition, even if it is a little bit artifical. I do love the motive at all, but I would love to see the young monk a little bit more highlighted apart from the background.

I took a look at the other pictures of your trip to Myanmar. Very nice. Especially the two…[Read more]

Hi Doug,

Thanks a lot for the work you did. I do think, keeping in mind the adapter, the lens you use, that the results are quite satisfying. At least they will work out for a good sized print.

When trying to judge those results I always caught myself looking for the “wow” which isn't something to expect by this combination. Or maybe it…[Read more]

Absolute strong image – full of life. My compliment. Axel