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  • Profile picture of David Farkas

    David Farkas replied to the topic Firmware update 1.0.4.2 in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    Doug;3879 wrote: And intriguingly (from the email): “Additionally, this latest update also optimises the shutter priority exposure mode (T) and includes an improved communication of white balance values from the camera to Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®.”

    Something more specific would be interesting…

    Doug,

    We covered the details he…[Read more]

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    Doug replied to the topic Firmware update 1.0.4.2 in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    And intriguingly (from the email): “Additionally, this latest update also optimises the shutter priority exposure mode (T) and includes an improved communication of white balance values from the camera to Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®.”

    Something more specific would be interesting…

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    Michael Zeleny replied to the topic Leica M with Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 35-70mm f2.8 ASPH at Photo Plus in NYC in the forum Leica M (Typ 240) 13 years, 8 months ago

    Josh Lehrer;3703 wrote: Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 35-70mm f2.8 ASPH we have here in the store.

    Is it for sale?

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    rsmphoto replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    Maybe he's referring to Live View.

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    Leica Store wrote a new post 13 years, 8 months ago

    Today, Leica has released a new firmware update for the S2 and S2-P, version 1.0.4.2. From Leica:

    Leica Camera has released a new firmware update (FW 1.0.4.2) for the Leica S medium-format system.

    The […]

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    Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    Leica's Image Shuttle software offers complete control over all the S2's settings including focus, not only can you activate the camera's auto focus, you can type in a physical distance and the lens will focus there. You can also fine-tune the focus in small or large increments. All without touching the camera.

    Could you clarify what you…[Read more]

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    proenca replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    tethered shooting with the S2 is a bit of a .. mehhhh feeling.

    after trying phocus and hasselblad, being able to see the focusing, adjust everything on the computer, Leica Image Shuttle is a bit of a joke. Same with Lightroom.

    Not that I much product and studio shoot, but it would be refreshing to see a nice solution where I could see…[Read more]

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    proenca replied to the topic Anyone Missing Their M? in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    I'll join what others said here.

    I've been a long, LONG, LONG LONG LONG time M user. M6, then M7, then MP, then M8 since its launch date then M9 since its launch date ( actually first M9 delivered in Portugal was mine – very early serial number, put a deposit once it was announced )

    As Marc said and he put it really well, they are…[Read more]

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    proenca replied to the topic Sensor Cleaning and battery charge in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    my heart stopped the first time I cleaned my M9 sensor : the exact same thing happened. battery was half charge, put it on cleaning mode, few swipes here, loupe there, swipe here and there and exactly on the millisecond that I was removing the swab, shutter closes.

    Nothing harmed, but really, 1 second later and I really dont know what would…[Read more]

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    rsmphoto replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    Sure. It was easy.

    Hope the fix happens quickly for you.

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    issa918 replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    rsmphoto;3867 wrote: Sorry, I wasn't clear.

    I generally rely on auto focus, but Yes, in testing with the 50-110 just now, I do get proper focus confirmation with a dot (and audible signal) on manual focus as well as with AFs (manual shows arrows and dot properly).

    Also, EXIF data is actually accurate for the fixed focal length lenses.…

    [Read more]

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    rsmphoto replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry, I wasn't clear.

    I generally rely on auto focus, but Yes, in testing with the 50-110 just now, I do get proper focus confirmation with a dot (and audible signal) on manual focus as well as with AFs (manual shows arrows and dot properly).

    Also, EXIF data is actually accurate for the fixed focal length lenses. 35 reads as 35mm, 28…[Read more]

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    issa918 replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    rsmphoto;3864 wrote: Yes, I've been shooting the last two days with a new S to H adapter, using 50-110 HC with no issues. In the last week I've also used the 28 HCD, the 35 HC, AND the HTS, all with no issue. Using current firmware 1.0.3.3

    Thanks for the input. I have no issue to use the 100/2.2 too. Just focus confirmation light not…[Read more]

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    gmpphotography replied to the topic Leica M2-250 in the forum Film M Cameras 13 years, 8 months ago

    Josh Lehrer;3863 wrote: That is very cool! Thank you for sharing. Of course now I can put a 32gb SD card in the M9 and get 1500 shots…

    Right you are. But at the time this was the best available. Too bad that Leitz didn't take Norm Goldberg up on his design as they did with the N-5 motor.

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    rsmphoto replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    Yes, I've been shooting the last two days with a new S to H adapter, using 50-110 HC with no issues. In the last week I've also used the 28 HCD, the 35 HC, AND the HTS, all with no issue. Using current firmware 1.0.3.3

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    Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Leica M2-250 in the forum Film M Cameras 13 years, 8 months ago

    That is very cool! Thank you for sharing. Of course now I can put a 32gb SD card in the M9 and get 1500 shots…

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    arminw replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 13 years, 8 months ago

    Hi Marc

    I am totally with you on what you've just said regarding shooting the S2 Tethered . Something has to change and I wished it would be sooner rather then later .

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    issa918 replied to the topic Hassi H to Leica S adaptor–Anyone using this in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    My lens has loud clicking sound when firing the leaf shutter too, and it has more obvious delay than focal plane shutter. 🙁

    BTW, may I ask if all of you have the same issue as I have experienced?
    http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/881-S2-S-to-H-adaptor-with-100-2.2-questions?p=3859#post3859

    Many thanks first!

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    issa918 replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    Update:

    I have visited the local Leica service centre with my S2 and S to H adaptor, there was a S2 and another adaptor, and the product manager and I have tried both adaptors on each S2.

    The focus confirmation issue were the same, only > appear no matter which direction we turned the focusing ring, and no dot lit up while focus was hit.…[Read more]

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    fotografz replied to the topic Hassi H to Leica S adaptor–Anyone using this in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 8 months ago

    Good to know that your lenses are “clicking” also … it works and that's all that counts.

    I can attest to the IQ of the newer HC-50-II … it is a great focal length field-of-view on the S camera and fills the gap between the S35 or 30 and S70.

    -Marc

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