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David Farkas wrote a new post 9 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica has announced the 28mm Summaron-M f/5.6 lens for the Leica M system. The lens is more than just a throwback to a classic design from the mid 1950s. It is a lens from the 1950s, at least optically, […]
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Jim Fowler changed their profile picture 9 years, 9 months ago
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dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
A couple of street scenes, one a drawing on the side of an alley next to a door, easy to miss, looks like Val Kilmer (not sure). The actors were working on a commercial of some kind, moving down the street pretty quickly.
Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, f8.0, 1/60 sec. handheld, ISO 200.
Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, f5.6, 1/1000 handheld, ISO 200.
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dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
A couple of street scenes, one a drawing on the side of an alley next to a door, easy to miss, looks like Val Kilmer (not sure). The actors were working on a commercial of some kind, moving down the street pretty quickly.
Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, f8.0, 1/60 sec. handheld, ISO 200.
Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, f5.6, 1/1000 handheld, ISO 200.
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Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post 9 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica Camera is proud to announce the Leica M-P (Typ 240) ‘grip’ by Rolf Sachs Set which consists of a Leica M-P (Typ 240) with a rubber cladding with raised dot structures and a Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1 […]
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dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
Amazing how noise eats into moderate low-light shots that could probably be done just as well with an iPhone. And this camera's sensor is an APS-C.
Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, f2.8, 1/40 sec. handheld, ISO 800.
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dalethorn replied to the topic Leica X2 / X-E Portraits. in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
Amazing how noise eats into moderate low-light shots that could probably be done just as well with an iPhone. And this camera's sensor is an APS-C.
Leica X2 Paul Smith edition, f2.8, 1/40 sec. handheld, ISO 800.
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dalethorn replied to the topic Leica X2 / X-E Portraits. in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
I had a unique experience with Mahmood of the Charleston Center for Photography, in that he took my photo with a medium format film camera using a Polaroid back, with very old B&W film donated by an industry insider. So I snapped this one. The Leica X2 sensor must be a very old generation, as the noise and image quality at ISO 800 are much worse…[Read more]
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dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
I had a unique experience with Mahmood of the Charleston Center for Photography, in that he took my photo with a medium format film camera using a Polaroid back, with very old B&W film donated by an industry insider. So I snapped this one. The Leica X2 sensor must be a very old generation, as the noise and image quality at ISO 800 are much worse…[Read more]
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dalethorn replied to the topic Leica X2 / X-E Portraits. in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
Normally I would never consider shooting the X2 at 1/5 second handheld, given that the X2 does not have a true optical VR/IS. But when I'm in a hurry and snapping more-or-less spontaneously, I sometimes do that and just accept that I might lose the images to blur, if it's not critically important to get the shot. This image was selected from 2…[Read more]
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dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
Normally I would never consider shooting the X2 at 1/5 second handheld, given that the X2 does not have a true optical VR/IS. But when I'm in a hurry and snapping more-or-less spontaneously, I sometimes do that and just accept that I might lose the images to blur, if it's not critically important to get the shot. This image was selected from 2…[Read more]
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dalethorn replied to the topic Recent Shots in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
Hurricane evacuation from Charleston SC – this image was taken through a hotel window in Greensboro NC, 300 miles distant. It was grey, very wet, and the image quality suffered from the combination of effects.
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dalethorn replied to the topic First images with the Leica X-E (purch. Aug. 2016) in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 9 months ago
Hurricane evacuation from Charleston SC – this image was taken through a hotel window in Greensboro NC, 300 miles distant. It was grey, very wet, and the image quality suffered from the combination of effects.
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David Farkas wrote a new post 9 years, 9 months ago
With Leica's new focus on professional imaging and nothing new announced for the flagship medium format Leica S System, the Leica SL was the unofficial star of this past Photokina. The Leica S (Typ 007) launched […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 9 years, 10 months ago
Towards the end of Photokina, I sat down with Stephan Schulz, the global director of Leica's new Business Unit Professional. We talked about what this new professional business unit would mean for customers, […]
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Nunnzzzz posted an update 9 years, 10 months ago
The Leica S problems continue….so after my 70mm lens didn't work i put on the 30-90 zoom and went out to shoot. When I took my first photo i got this. Removed battery…-
so to circle the wagon on the 30-90 zoom. It seems the crazy “color” images I was getting with the 30-90 zoom is a firmware problem with the the 4.0. Thankfully John Kreidler with Leica walked me thru 3-4 software upgrades to finally get the 4.0 to work. It seems they are having issues with this lens when you update the software
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Nunnzzzz posted an update 9 years, 10 months ago
More Issues with S Lenses
Well, I just sent my S 180mm lens into Germany last week to fix the same focusing issue that everyone is having. This is my second lens that has had the issue. I woke up this morning to do some shooting and found my S 70mm lens has the SAME ISSUE so needs to be sent in for repair now. This is really crazy and would…[Read more]-
So I am scheduled to have a call with Leica Germany first thing in the morning to discuss the “permanent fix” on my S lenses
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Josh Lehrer wrote a new post 9 years, 10 months ago
Leica Camera has released the new Leica Leather Goods Collection, featuring a range of handmade accessories all designed and produced in Germany. The collection features cases for pens, phones, notebooks and a […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post 9 years, 10 months ago
When I showed up for my meeting with Steffen Skopp, the product manager of the SL System, he greeted me and said, “I hope you don't mind, but I invited Peter Karbe to join us for our discussion.” How could I […]
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Jack,
Thanks.
I can't say that the 75 APO SL is a favorite just yet. I haven't shot with it. I just said that the look reminds me of the 120 S, which you already know is a favorite of mine.
The S lenses are incredible for sure. There's no doubt about that. But…. it would seem that the SL lenses are the next step. If and when Leica increases resolution for either system, I think the lenses will be able to handle the added demand easily. Both the S and SL optics are able capable of more.
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Nope. The SL lenses are 35mm only.
For medium format, Leica has the S System, which has incredible lenses.
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D-Lux 109. I wish I had taken the extra time to grab the SL and the new 50 Lux, but Peter needed to go to his next appointment.
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The 50 Lux SL is somewhat large, but not especially heavy. It balances really nicely with the SL. The Summicron SL lenses at the show were just design mock-ups – no glass inside. But, they will certainly be smaller and lighter than either the zooms or the 50 Lux.
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Did he mention any “fix” for the S Lens focus issues?
Thank you for the excellent interview with Stephan Schulz. I'm pleased to see that Leica will continue to develop the S system. Based on this interview I'm adding another S lens. I'm especially happy to hear that Leica is truly listening to it's customer base and has created a professional services group. I'm sure many of us are now eager to hear the details – especially for markets outside of Germany.
Leica's lack of solution to fix the faulty part in S lenses is monumentally diabolical. It's a very, very, very bad reflection on the company and it is clear they are not interested in their customers, or the future of their company. RIP Leica.
I agree that the focus system failures on S lenses are troubling. Leica is actively working on a permanent fix for the issue. Keep in mind, though, that when a solution is implemented, Leica wants to be sure that the new part(s) will last in the long run. This is why high repetition QC testing is required to verify greater longevity and long-term reliability. And this kind of testing takes time. Clearly, Leica does care about its products and the customers who use them, which is why they are being so fastidious about testing before announcing the permanent solution.