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Cam Garner replied to the topic DNG FILES in the forum S2 13 years, 2 months ago

I believe I figured this out with the help of Tim Grey. I imported the same image into LR4 once using Copy and then once using Copy as DNG – it was shot uncompressed. Sure enough the file sizes were different (72MB vs 39MB) yet both had the same pixel dimensions (7512 x 4992). Additionally, if you opened each image in PS6 the file size in PS6…[Read more]
Albert Knapp, MD replied to the topic Backpack for S2 and 4 lenses in the forum Bags and Cases 13 years, 2 months ago

I have been using the Gura Gear Kiboko 30L and most recently the Bataflae32L . They are sturdy, ingeniously designed and can fit two S2 bodies, four lenses and a lot of miscellaneous gear. They are by far and away the best backpacks I have ever used. Their website is http://www.guragear.com/
:D:D
Albert
Rolophoto replied to the topic Ugg! The dreaded thin red line : -( in the forum S2 13 years, 2 months ago

fotografz;4506 wrote: Fixed.

Thanks to Kelsey Fains of Leica USA, and the fast acting technical wizards in Germany.

Let the jobs begin!

-Marc

Excellent news. Thanks for the information. Never know when it might come in handy, but your sharing gives peace of mind to all of us.
Aforns replied to the topic Test shot with Leica M in the forum Leica M (Typ 240) 13 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for the posted images !!! Just waiting for my M !!!
Jack MacD replied to the topic QA with Stefan Daniel about mirrorless camera and R system in the forum General Leica Discussion 13 years, 2 months ago

My prediction for a Leica Mini M is an M 240 type without the rangefinder mechanism.
Why let all the other non rangefinder mirror less cameras keep taking Leica M lenses without an answer from Leica?

Another option is adding a path for auto-focus lenses if they could keep the lens size small. Not likely yet, but minituration will allow it…[Read more]
David Farkas replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

Nice result, Jack. Gotta love those “automagic” type buttons!
Pete Walentin replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

Pretty cool result. Have to play with this one in the next couple of days as well. Thanks Jack.
Jack MacD replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

I've been testing the “upright” button and found it pretty amazing.

The first shot is purposely shot on an angle. None of these are cropped.

The second shot is merely using the “upright” button I discussed earlier. It does the job.

OK, I adjusted the sky a bit too.

Yes, you can adjust using “vertical” in LR4 but that doesn't…[Read more]
Leica Store wrote a new post 13 years, 2 months ago

Leica just posted this teaser on their website for a new camera. The “Mini M” doesn't have an official name yet, but is shown sitting between the new M Typ 240 and the X2, which Leica apparently classifies as the Micro M. The announcement is set for June 11 and the only detail that is for certain is that the camera is made in Germnay, just like the X2 and M 240.

What could this camera be? We have a few guesses (and these are just guesses, trust us):

Leica's take on the Sony RX-1

Perhaps Leica will take the full frame 24MP MaxCMOS sensor from the M Typ 240 and put it into an LCD-only compact body with a fixed AF lens. This would effectively make it both a big brother to the X2 with a larger sensor but similar design sensibilities as well as a little sibling for the M, sharing the same sensor but without interchangeable lenses or an optical viewfinder.

A scaled-down M camera

Or, maybe the Mini M will be exactly that: a smaller M akin to the Leica CL with either a smaller rangefinder base or just live view and no optical finder. This camera might still take M lenses making it an effective second body or lower-end starter body for new entrants into the Leica world. If this is the direction Leica goes, it would be interesting to see if a cropped sensor would be used, or the same 24MP full frame chip.

An M camera without a rangefinder

And still another possibility is that Leica could come out with an MD version of the M Type 240. The cost could certainly be brought down without the complexity of an optical rangefinder/viewfinder system. In this case, an EVF could be put in its place. I'm not sure the “mini” moniker fits this approach as a camera like this wouldn't really be much smaller.

The reality is that these are all just guesses. We'll all find out for sure what the Mini M will be in less than three weeks. Expect full coverage and details here on Red Dot Forum.

In the meantime, Leica Store Miami is taking pre-orders for the new Mini M. Just email info@leicastoremiami.com to get on the list.
Pete Walentin replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

Jack MacD;4568 wrote: The upgrade from LR3 to LR4 was definitely a requirement for S2 users. The LR5 is not essential. I will be surprised if they price it more than $99 for an upgrade from LR4. Or they may make it a subscription like Photoshop?

Or you buy a new Leica. 🙂

The dust removal tool enhancement is pretty cool.
David Farkas replied to the topic Fun Images from Florida Keys Everglades Photo Adventure in the forum General Leica Discussion 13 years, 2 months ago

A few more fun images from the trip…
albireo_double replied to the topic S2 and mulitple SF 58 flashes? in the forum S2 13 years, 2 months ago

fotografz;4421 wrote: The only way a SF58 can provide TTL exposure is when it is set to TTL-HSS and mounted directly in the S2/S hot shoe.

You can use the Nikon SC28 or 29 cable to mount the SF58 off camera on the S2 and still retain the TTL-HSS capability (the contacts are in exactly the same positions on the S2 as on Nikon cameras). You…[Read more]
David K replied to the topic Water in Phoenix, The Arizona Falls in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

Jack, to my eye that shot lends itself to the triptych treatment very well. Nicely done!!!
fotografz replied to the topic Water in Phoenix, The Arizona Falls in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

Love the triptych Jack!

Would look great printed very large on a deserving wall.

-Marc
Jack MacD replied to the topic Water in Phoenix, The Arizona Falls in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

David didn't dare wonder when I would post the triptych.
Here it is, one of several, but one is enough

Attached files
Jack MacD replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

I agree with you David about betas normally. LR5 beta is a free stand-alone download which remains parallel to LR4. It allows you to try out the features for 6 weeks free to decide if you feel the upgrade is useful and worthwhile.

The upgrade from LR3 to LR4 was definitely a requirement for S2 users. The LR5 is not essential. I will be…[Read more]
David Farkas replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for the info on LR5b. Looks like this will be a nice upgrade.

Personally, I'm not one to transition to a Beta version. I'll wait for the RC to start playing.
fotografz replied to the topic S2 and mulitple SF 58 flashes? in the forum S2 13 years, 2 months ago

Very nice start.

You used 1/160 shutter, but could've used any shutter down to 1/1000 with the CS lens. How fast would depend on the brightness of the background and creatively how you would want the sky to look.

For example, 1/500 shutter would make the background go a bit darker, more saturated. Then you would adjust the key strobe…[Read more]
Jack MacD replied to the topic Fun in the Sun in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

Nice system
http://www.priolite.com/en/products/details-priolite/items/id-01-0500-02-priolite-mbx-500.html

But the question would be how much issue you have with power cords dragging through the sand? A mono bloc cures that, but if a mono bloc falls over you probably lose your mono bloc at $1,600 each.

However if that is not a worry,…[Read more]
David K replied to the topic Fun in the Sun in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 2 months ago

melantye,

I hadn't heard of the Priolites but I do like the concept. If I didn't already have a substantial investment in Broncolor lighting I'd certainly look at them more closely.
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