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Thanks for continuing to post Michael. We all appreciate your photographic contribution to Red Dot Forum.

No need to apologize for the spots, scratches, etc. I think those “imperfections” help portray the reality of the moment. If they were completely sharp and clear, what would that say about the event? The dust & scratches, and especially…[Read more]

Nice set. Personally, I think the S2 really shines in desert light.

Very nice, Pete!

Correction – the Pano is a FIVE image stitch. 65 images? The sun would have set twice by the time I was finished.

aboudd;3032 wrote: A quick trip to Santa Fe and surrounding areas. A great place to run the S2.
First image on the road from Abiquiu to Ghost Ranch
Second is a 65 image stitch panorama of the Tent Rocks
Third is a plateau…

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PebblePlace;3037 wrote: Thank you for the info. Any word on price and general availability yet?

No idea on price, but I'm expecting Leica to show the lens along with the 24mm f/3.5 at Photokina in two weeks. We'll have a all the details then…. and yes, I will be attending and reporting.

Thank you for the info. Any word on price and general availability yet?

Hey. Thanks. 🙂

The drama is simple. A mistake will cost you several thousand dollars. The S2 sensor is designed with the cover glass glued onto the sensor. You can't just replace the cover glass, you have to replace the entire sensor if the cover glass gets scratched. Also, please note that is pretty easy to scratch the coating on the cover glass.

I had…[Read more]

Stunning, stunning, stunning shots.

PebblePlace;3031 wrote: Just curious, has Leica ever posted anything about the size and weight for the 30-90 zoom? I'm hoping the slower aperture translates into a lighter lens in the 2 pound range. Anyways, just curious if anybody has seen any details about the lens. Thanks.

I've been told that the 30-90mm is roughly the same size and…[Read more]

albertknappmd;3020 wrote: I have used the Visible Dust cleaning sticks with Ecclipse to good effect on several occasions when simple Giotto Rocket Blowing and Arctic Butterfly brushing failed. The wet clean was daunting at first but, if done carefully and calmly, is most efficacious. I agree that it is NOT for the faint of heart. You can practice…

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Really exceptional work ! Well deserved that its was published by Paris Match . Thank you for sharing this .

Very impressive photos. I'm glad you were safe. So much in life is about timing.

I like how you instinctively started photographing. In a situation like you described, photography is much more than just documenting what's in front of you. It's an opportunity to ask and to try to uncover the question ‘why?'

I can assure you that Lightroom 4 fully supports the S2. In fact, LR4 is included when you buy a S2. Leica and Adobe seem to have an excellent relationship. In fact, this link shows that the latest release candidate for LR4 includes profiles for S lens that haven't even been released yet.

I'm curious about this. Looking at Adobe's site about Camera Raw, I see that the S2 isn't listed: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/extend.html. (The MM is listed.)

Anyone know why that is? I'm upgrading software and saw this. Also, does anyone have any opinions about CS6/Lightroom 4.1 versus Capture 1? I haven't used Capture 1, but…[Read more]

Ok Albert ! many thanks 😉

I have used the Visible Dust cleaning sticks with Ecclipse to good effect on several occasions when simple Giotto Rocket Blowing and Arctic Butterfly brushing failed. The wet clean was daunting at first but, if done carefully and calmly, is most efficacious. I agree that it is NOT for the faint of heart. You can practice on a small piece of glass…[Read more]

Here are some thoughts on the Monochrom you might enjoy:

http://tulipfrenzy.com/2012/08/29/24-hours-with-the-leica-m-monochrom/

I already got my filters in order, 34mm, 39mm, 40.5mm, 43mm, 46mm, 49mm, and 52mm.

Slide1 by anachronist1, on Flickr

filters in monochrome by anachronist1, on Flickr