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    peterv replied to the topic Pics with my new Leica S 24mm super-elmar-s in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks for sharing, two questions if I may:

    1 Why'd you take out the EXIF? To me that's the most interesting part of looking at pics on this forum.

    2 What's the purpose of showing the first picture that you called OOF?

    Congratulations and thanks!

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Pics with my new Leica S 24mm super-elmar-s in the forum Leica S (Typ 006) 12 years, 9 months ago

    Enjoy it. You have a lens that is still in short supply. Where did you get it?

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    mayya replied to the topic Stay Tuned for Full Coverage from Photokina 2012 and Leica's Das Wesentliche Event in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 12 years, 9 months ago

    I hope you're right Bob. There have been some really great kits on Ebay lately with no takers. I'll be happy once that supply of dealer S2 and S2-P's is gone.

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    chadlanc replied to the topic FS: Brand New Noctilux 0.95 in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 9 months ago

    open to offers

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    tinchohs replied to the topic M240 Screen Protection in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 12 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much David. Appreciate it. m.

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    dalethorn replied to the topic X Vario for sale in the forum Gear For Sale 12 years, 9 months ago

    The X Vario went to a new owner in Texas last week.

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    David Farkas replied to the topic M240 Screen Protection in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 12 years, 9 months ago

    tinchohs;5575 wrote: David, which ‘iphone like' protector do you recommend? Anything that comes pre-cut to the right size of the Leica M T240 screen? While you are at it, I would love the same for the Leica MM screen. Thanks so much. Martin.

    The Invisible Shield product is available for several different Leica models, but looking at…[Read more]

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    RVB replied to the topic S24mm in Amsterdam.. in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 9 months ago

    S and CS70mm

    Attached files

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    David K replied to the topic Cloud Reflections in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 9 months ago

    I like it Jack. We have a lot of clouds here in Florida and they often transform into formations that look like all kinds of things. I used to play a game with the kids when they were younger and we were all driving in the car. Anybody see the poodle…the elephant, etc. I see an alien face in your image..anybody else 🙂

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    tinchohs replied to the topic M240 Screen Protection in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 12 years, 9 months ago

    David Farkas;5545 wrote: Doug,

    This is good info for M (Typ 240) users. Thanks for posting.

    Just be aware that taking these screen protectors off can be problematic and could potentially damage the rear LCD. We usually recommend using a removable protective film like those used for iPhones as they pose no risk and afford the same level…

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    JerryY replied to the topic Sensor spots, or something else? in the forum M Monochrom 12 years, 9 months ago

    Thank-you David. I'll take advantage of that after my daughter's wedding in November.

    Jerry

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    David Farkas replied to the topic Sensor spots, or something else? in the forum M Monochrom 12 years, 9 months ago

    JerryY;5564 wrote: David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact?

    Jerry

    Yes, Leica NJ will clean your sensor at no charge, S included.

    The only drawback will be being without your camera for a while.

    To send directly to Leica:

    Leica…[Read more]

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    bps6162 replied to the topic At the Forbidden City in the forum Leica D-Lux 12 years, 9 months ago

    No, I didn't get to see that part of the Palace. I was playing hookey during for a few hours during a meeting I was attending and could only spend an afternoon taking the out-of-doors south to north route. I hope the next time I'm in Beijing I will have nore time to visit some of the sights I haven't seen.

    On a related note, I was surprised…[Read more]

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Leica C Typ 112 in the forum Announcements and Site Matters 12 years, 9 months ago

    My informal 100 percent positive review of this very nifty little camera. Ordinarily the various reviews list pros and cons, but until other cameras start coming on line that compete with this camera on size, quality, and features, I won't have anything on which to base that level of critique.

    http://youtu.be/nFDA3M6UcD4

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Sensor spots, or something else? in the forum M Monochrom 12 years, 9 months ago

    JerryY;5564 wrote: David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact? Jerry

    Just to note, I opened the shutter and used my new Giottos “rocket blower” on the sensor, or more precisely the glass covering the sensor. I took blank blue-sky photos before and…[Read more]

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    JerryY replied to the topic Sensor spots, or something else? in the forum M Monochrom 12 years, 9 months ago

    David Farkas;5544 wrote: If the spots ulitmately bother you, you can send the camera to Leica in NJ and they will clean the sensor for you at no charge.

    David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact?

    Jerry

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    Leica Store wrote a new post 12 years, 9 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a new firmware version for the Leica M (Typ 240), version 2.0.0.11. This firmware update brings a number of requested improvements including enhancing the auto white balance and improving live view stability. Here is the official list of changes from Leica:

    Improved performance of the white balance

    The accuracy of the white balance presets and the auto white balance function is higher with version 2.0.0.11. This results in better skin tones and better general colour rendering.

    Improved Video quality

    The visibility of compression artifacts is reduced due to lower video compression.

    Lens calibration

    For coded Leica lenses, the image homogeneity (color shift) has been improved.

    General fixes

    • Improved stability using Live View, both with and without EVF-2
    • Issue with display settings in combination with “Sharpness high” – fixed
    • Issue with exposures after switching the camera on – fixed
    • The “Auto Power Off” function showed unexpected behavior – fixed
    • The recording dates for video files have been incorrect occasionally – fixed
    • Issue with Copyright and Artist Information in EXIF Data – fixed
    • Improvement of general system stability
    • Several minor bug fixes

    The new firmware, along with updating instructions can be found here: Leica M Downloads. If you have an M and performed this update, let us know in the comments your thoughts on the changes!

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    David Farkas replied to the topic M240 Screen Protection in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 12 years, 9 months ago

    Doug;5551 wrote: I sold my M9 the other day… It had had a Giottos screen protector on it for 3 years, and in that time it collected some fine scratches. So I removed it for the sale, revealing an undamaged Leica LCD looking like new.

    I've heard of another brand of screen protector that reportedly damages some Leica screens, but I'm guessing…

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    dalethorn replied to the topic Cloud Reflections in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 9 months ago

    The random symmetries in nature are interesting. The center 4 rectangles taken together look a lot like images of the background radiation of the universe. Probably not unrelated, as heat radiation drives both over different time scales.

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    Rolophoto replied to the topic Freddie March Memorial Trophy in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 9 months ago

    Pete Walentin;5554 wrote: Hi Gary,
    Thanks for the info. Do you have any idea when they announce the dates for the next year? Cheers,s
    Pete

    I anticipate the dates will be available before the end of this year. It's bound to be Friday 12 September through 14th.

    Tickets are available for each day, or for the event which has a…[Read more]

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