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    Leica Store wrote a new post 13 years, 11 months ago

    “OK, now I am going to remove the 35mm f/1.4 Summilux Aspherical and put on the 35mm f/1.4 Summilux FLE ASPH.” Not a sentence that I speak frequently, however thanks to the generosity of a few friends of ours, I w […]

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      Jim Fowler replied 11 years, 5 months ago

      I am loving my 35mm ‘Lux 1.4 FLE. I can't find anything wrong with it – no vignetting, no corner smearing, no chromatic aberration. Probably the best lens I've ever owned.

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    Iceandfire replied to the topic The best for clean S sensor please in the forum S2 13 years, 11 months ago

    Ok ! many thanks for your experience 😉 I waiting for that….

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic The best for clean S sensor please in the forum S2 13 years, 11 months ago

    Visible Dust makes sensor swabs sized for the S2 and they have good products for wet cleaning. However, wet cleaning should be a last resort. First try a blower, then light brush (Visible Dust makes good brushes as well). If it is oil on your sensor as you suspect, a wet clean will be necessary. However, it takes a brave person to do it yourself.…[Read more]

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    Albert Knapp, MD replied to the topic 180mm or 120mm First? in the forum S Lenses 13 years, 11 months ago

    I have both the 120 and the 180. The former is the direct descendant of the famous 100mm MACRO R lens and it is a stunner… the ultimate MACRO but also a superb portrait lens.

    Probably will be the overall best lens in the S2 universe. The 120mm is more vesatile but then again, the 180 is extraordinary as well.

    You will end up buying…[Read more]

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    Albert Knapp, MD replied to the topic S2 on water in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 11 months ago

    The S2 is perfectly suited for sailing and water borne photography.

    I have used it without any problems in the Antarctic: I accidentally dropped the camera while on a mountain on the Antarctic peninsula and it landed in a snow bank without any ill effects..

    In fact, this weekend, we leave for the ARCTIC and more photoraphic…[Read more]

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    Albert Knapp, MD replied to the topic Compressed or Uncompressed RAW files, any difference? in the forum Workflow and Processing 13 years, 11 months ago

    I have been using lossless compression for the past two years and have not noticed any detrimental changes. :):)

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    Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Any Monochrom deliveries yet? in the forum M Monochrom 13 years, 11 months ago

    Our first delivery arrives tomorrow (Tuesday)! I'll be posting a few photos on Red Dot so stay tuned.

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    Roger replied to the topic S2 on water in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 11 months ago

    David Just checking to see if you reading these . Roger

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    David Farkas replied to the topic S2 on water in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 11 months ago

    Sorry…. can't make any guarantees on submersion… 😉

    This shot really works as a triptych! Nice stuff, Jack.

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    Roger replied to the topic S2 on water in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 11 months ago

    Didn t David tell us that the S2 was good down to 10M ? After that you are on your own.

    Nice photographs . You probably know this but sailboat photographs especially of woodies are highly sought by interior decorators .

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    Crispsting replied to the topic Leica M9-P Sensor cleaning in the forum M9 13 years, 11 months ago

    Hi I went to Leica in Mayfair london and asked about dust on my M9-P sensor. I had only had it a few days and the dust was noticeable. They advised that the camera has a static charge which dissipates over time – about 1000 shots and the dust will be less of a problem. Since being told this I have also seen this referred to elsewhere and I can…[Read more]

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    Iceandfire replied to the topic The best for clean S sensor please in the forum S2 13 years, 11 months ago

    Ok Pete danke ! 😉
    I think is not dust but oils spots…
    maybe one day one trade create an nice tips for this !
    cheers,
    Seb

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    Crispsting replied to the topic Let's hear from the M4-P owners in the forum Film M Cameras 13 years, 11 months ago

    Just got a lovely example of a black M4-P from a guy in France . well pleased. http://www.ffordes.com had a red one for sale – loved it but prefer to remain akin in a crowd!!

  • Profile picture of Pete Walentin

    Pete Walentin replied to the topic The best for clean S sensor please in the forum S2 13 years, 11 months ago

    Best is to let Leica do the sensor cleaning or at least a Leica dealer who offers sensor cleaning.

    What I do regulary is to use Giottos Large Super Rocket-Air Blower to clean the sensor, holding the camera front down. This keeps the dust and dirt from getting stuck to the sensor and therefore beomce permanent and only removable by a propper…[Read more]

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    John Buckley replied to the topic How will the M Monochrom fit in with the rest of your gear? in the forum M Monochrom 13 years, 11 months ago

    The MM will become a specialty camera, a project camera, but it will be joined in the bag by its M9 cousin (and hopefully by its M10 cousin.) I can't wait to get my Monochrom, but in a given year, I expect it will get less than 50 percent of my attention. Love color too much. JB

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    blackapple27 replied to the topic For Sale Leica M9-P silver chrome in the forum Gear For Sale 13 years, 11 months ago

    Price is now $7000 + paypal fees OBO

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    stephan replied to the topic How will the M Monochrom fit in with the rest of your gear? in the forum M Monochrom 13 years, 11 months ago

    when the MM fullfills what I hope, then it will be a second body for traveling and for nude art photos.

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    Bob Moore replied to the topic Exposure Bracketing Auto is a bit lame…. in the forum S2 13 years, 11 months ago

    Bob Moore;2987 wrote:
    Mirror Up and 2 Second Delay…..

    With Auto in EB one gets a 2 second delay with the first exposure and then two rapid exposure without Mirror Up….

    Non auto allows one to get all three with the delay….

    Bob

    I should have written Auto in EB gets first exposure with the mirror up/2 second delay…[Read more]

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic photo from Thailand in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks for posting, I like it. Please post some more.
    Jack

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    David Farkas replied to the topic S3 — what new features would you like? in the forum S2 13 years, 11 months ago

    veerachai;2983 wrote:
    And this is the reason that I don't care much about S3 as I think I'm still not utilized S2 enough. However, it will make more sense if S3 can make some improvement in high ISO + a little high bursting. In addition, I'm really looking forward to wireless shutter provided by Leica.

    Veerachai,

    With regards…[Read more]

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