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Iceman is correct. For example the Leica Data Sheet for the Vario-Elmar S 30-90mm gives the position of the entrance pupil (from apex of 1st lens element) for two zoom positions as WA: 72.8 mm / Tele: 65.9 mm. If the way this is quoted is similar to that of the M series lenses then the entrance pupil is measured back from the apex of the front…[Read more]

Thanks, but isn't it measured from the first lens surface in light direction? At least that's what they say for the M Lenses …

http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/lenses/5917.html

Actually, i think it's much easier. What one calls the nodal point is in fact the entry pupil. If you go on the leica wedsite you find for each S lens a data sheet which contains information on where the entry pupil is. For example, fo the 70 mm, it is at 26.7 cm from the bajonet.

melantye;4742 wrote: I also find this sometimes. In addition the self timer setting resets to single shot mode so easily that makes me mad whenever I'm using it…

Your right it does this too,another issue I have is that there is no option to keep the mirror up between shots,the S/S2 is a great camera but I would like to see Leica resolve…[Read more]

RVB;4731 wrote: Maybe I am mistaken but when I set the auto power down on the S it works great but every time I turn the camera off this resets to default which means the battery quickly drains to empty..

Leica need to add the option of making auto power off a default preference,it is ridculous to have to keep replacing the battery.

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I really like that last shot Jack. To my eye B&W is the way to go here. Great subject matter and one that I've often thought of shooting. There's a criss cross of overpasses near David F's store in Hollywood…close to the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. I actually pulled over on the shoulder once to shoot it but didn't have the right lens. Looking…[Read more]

Now that I have a 24mm, I went back to this location and shot again.

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stephan;4734 wrote: I think the HC100 is a great addition (and you get automaticall “CS” with it) to the S-Lenses, and as the sensor of the S is a bit smaller you get the best out of the lens.

HC 100/2.2 and S 180 with Elpro

Sorry for the strong postprocessing but I don't like to show my work without it (looks so unfinished)

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I think the HC100 is a great addition (and you get automaticall “CS” with it) to the S-Lenses, and as the sensor of the S is a bit smaller you get the best out of the lens.

HC 100/2.2 and S 180 with Elpro

Sorry for the strong postprocessing but I don't like to show my work without it (looks so unfinished)

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stephan;4730 wrote: I fully agree with you, the fact that Leica ommited to use a focus-limiter makes the 120 almost unusable for fashion and portrait (for me). Btw I wait for a “real” portrait lens like a Summicron 100 or so 🙂

This said, the 180 is much better for portrait, you get a faster AF, but due to the longer range you need a bit…

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Lovely portrait with great catchlights in the eyes,I have this lens on order,what is the AF speed like?I have the S120 but it hunts a little too much for fast portrait work…(pity Leica didn't add a focus limiter to it)

I fully agree with you, the fact that Leica ommited to use a focus-limiter makes the 120 almost unusable for fashion and…[Read more]

stephan;4722 wrote: I love to do portraits with the 180 and the Elpro, even if I think it's not that easy to use

Lovely portrait with great catchlights in the eyes,I have this lens on order,what is the AF speed like?I have the S120 but it hunts a little too much for fast portrait work…(pity Leica didn't add a focus limiter to it)

Rob

interesting thing about the sharpnes of the 70, as i always felt that it was less sharp than the other S-lenses. And I have probably one of the first lenses.

Correction….correct email: [email]rvfarm@sover.net[/email]

Or respond on this forum.

John

Thanks so much Jack. Your explanation was great and I'll certainly give it a try.

Best,
Derek

Easy to do if you have a nodel plate.

This is Moose Peterson's description of how to do it:
http://www.moosepeterson.com/digitaldarkroom/lessons/panoramas.html

To find the nodal point, we’re going to need a stick, branch or some straight line about 3-5 feet in front of the camera. Then we need something in the background, anything a…[Read more]

Thank you David. I thoroughly enjoy your model shoots and this model especially.

This is a passion flower. You did a good job of capturing its beauty.

Here is slightly shopped version with more black borders, I think it looks better 🙂

David K;4706 wrote: Here ya go Mark…glad someone enjoys these shots 🙂 First is the uncropped version of the Noct shot, the others are with the S2 and 70mm.

Superb shots David! Normally I would comment on how magical the Noct shot is. But then I think these 70mm shots are even more breathtaking!

I didn't find the 70mm CS to be…[Read more]