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55mm f/4.0 SMC Pentax 67 (later of the two versions)
These two JPEGs at 100% scale are in Ellensburg WA 100 mi east of Seattle. ISO = 320 Processed with Adobe Lightroom 3.5
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The old art deco Liberty Theatre was restored and became a Baptist…[Read more]

45mm f/4.0 SMC Pentax 67
I'll add a few JPEGs at the 100% scale; I didn't know I could do large files when I posted above. In order of focal length, starting with the 45mm, these two are in Oak Creek AZ just south of Sedona. ISO = 160 Processed with Adobe Lightroom 3.41
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David Farkas;3897 wrote: Have you tried Quickview in Image Shuttle? The 2MP preview JPG is pushed over the wire before the DNG and displays in about 1-1.5 seconds.

This function works great to check composition, expression, lighting, etc.

Thanks for the tip David.

Will try once my S2 will come back from Leica Portugal,…[Read more]

Jack MacD;3885 wrote: Always happy to save someone from having a $5-7000 lens hit the floor, much less a lake.
I'm curious what drew your attention to this post? I tried to make it attention getting but perhaps I could do better?

So now tell us your 35mm story please

Jack

Since I just bought a S2 ( I know, I know, not two years…[Read more]

Hahah yes the M is lovely if what you shoot can be captured by the manual focus or pre set focus.

I have access to an S2 at a no brainer price, not as no brainer as the D800E and that would certainly be a back up given I use Pentax lenses on the Nikon now. I was quite shocked at the lack of DR.

The Leaf and Phase seem to recover…[Read more]

RVB;3915 wrote: You haven't missed anything,the D800 sensor is extraordinary,huge DR..but its a next generation sensor.. shadow and highlight recovery is stunning.. (see how well it handles the highlights in the water)

But the big attraction to the S system is the S glass and I think that in the not too distance future Leica will add a…

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antonybphoto;3914 wrote: Thanks to RVB I just manipulated the NEF and DNG files in adobe RAW very quickly.

I don't understand how the D800 has more dynamic range ?

There is about 20% more detail on the S file, which when blowing big is great. But the highlights in the sky are all but gone in about 50% of the sky on the S. the Nikon…

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Thanks to RVB I just manipulated the NEF and DNG files in adobe RAW very quickly.

I don't understand how the D800 has more dynamic range ?

There is about 20% more detail on the S file, which when blowing big is great. But the highlights in the sky are all but gone in about 50% of the sky on the S. the Nikon recovers back ?

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This is a brilliant post and thanks to who started it. The findings have pretty much made me decide to go S2 as soon a s I can dump Nikon gear.

Have a large number of Pentax 67 lenses only missing the 200mm. F4

Question I have is in the field is this camera usable at ISO 320-640 ?

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RVB thanks for the offer I would love to get the files will try from the link enclosed.

I think I am hearing what I need to here and yes adaptors are expensive but if they work then it's better than missing the shot and as you say I have an inexpensive entry into the S world.

Thanks for all the support I am now wondering what the…[Read more]

David Farkas;3907 wrote: I'd love to see these samples posted here on Red Dot Forum. You can actually upload the full size images via Manage Attachments and the site will automatically generate a 550px wide thumbnail. When clicked on, the full size attachment will open in a new tab/window.

Another advantage of the S glass is the wide open…[Read more]

David Farkas;3907 wrote: I'd love to see these samples posted here on Red Dot Forum. You can actually upload the full size images via Manage Attachments and the site will automatically generate a 550px wide thumbnail. When clicked on, the full size attachment will open in a new tab/window.

I think this might be the best way David as you can…[Read more]

David Farkas;3897 wrote: Have you tried Quickview in Image Shuttle? The 2MP preview JPG is pushed over the wire before the DNG and displays in about 1-1.5 seconds.

This function works great to check composition, expression, lighting, etc.

Thanks David, that preview speed is not all that bad. The question is then how long before…[Read more]

Doug;3904 wrote: Thank you, Marc, for the clarifying info; pretty tricky technology there! This live video feed is from the camera viewfinder, then, not off the sensor? Or with a device used instead of the back?

Actually, it has nothing to do with the viewfinder Doug. It is the back tethered to a computer using Phocus software. This is why…[Read more]

RVB;3905 wrote: With the Leica S you are getting amazing glass and the sensor has room for much higher megapixel's,an S sensor using D800 size pixels will be around 70mp and the glass is up to the task of resolving this resolution…

If your interested I can send you a couple of files that I shot comparing a D8ooE to an S2. the nikon with a…

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Whether one will like using non-S lenses on the Leica S will probably depend heavily on one's predisposition to using adapters. The draw backs have been noted here – mostly related to speed. When it comes to focus speed, using the microprism (in the S2) is faster than the S2's auto-focus, so I find manual focus a non-issue. I have been very…[Read more]

antonybphoto;3895 wrote: Thanks for the input guys.

I guess the thing I keep reading is S is not MF it's just 35mm on steroids.

Will I see the quality difference from a D800?

I have the Pentax 67 45mm 100 macro 165 f2.8 and the 300mm so great news on the testing. Thanks for input keep it coming.

I guess that the form factor…

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Thank you, Marc, for the clarifying info; pretty tricky technology there! This live video feed is from the camera viewfinder, then, not off the sensor? Or with a device used instead of the back?

antonybphoto;3895 wrote: …I have the Pentax 67 45mm 100 macro 165 f2.8 and the 300mm so great news on the testing. Thanks for input keep it coming.
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Sounds like you will have a good economical start with the S2 while you save up for Leica lenses 😉

There's an earlier thread with some samples you might find interesting here: http://www.r…[Read more]

This is the most recent update. Just a minor one this time.