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Strange list. NEX-7 may be lusted… but it will disappoint some I'm sure.

Ordered one in Sept or so and of course was put on wait. Had planned to have my wife use the NEX and bought an A77 for myself. The idea of interchangeable bodies and common lenses was strong.

Alas, the A77, while “adequate” is no match for an M9, much less an S2!…[Read more]

No camera/lens combination I've used can match the depth and bokeh (ther's that stupid word again) of an S2.

However the M9 is second best and far better than almost anything else. If you didn't have the S2 to compare it to you'd think it The Best.

S2 is such a monster, and sadly I don't find its AF all that perfect, even when I set…[Read more]

Your assumptions are correct. According to Stephan Schulz (S2 product manager), there is no vibration advantage when using CS lenses as the focal plane shutter must fire immediately before the leaf shutter. The only advantage of the CS lenses is for faster flash sync speed, which in itself, is only an advantage when shooting with studio strobes…[Read more]

Nice link, Michael, and it's good to see the sequence is the same. Note that despite mirror up, the focal plane shutter still does its thing, opening and closing. Any slight jiggle from the focal plane shutter opening could be negated by a delay in the release of the leaf shutter… if possible?

Doug;1606 wrote: Hi Michael – I have a Pentax 67 and leaf shutter lens, and I guess the Leica may have the same sequence of actions. Cock the leaf shutter. Press camera shutter button. Mirror rises. Focal plane shutter first curtain opens. Leaf shutter clicks. Focal plane shutter second curtain closes. Mirror comes down. Lots of movement going on,…

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ahh..it looks like the answer has already been posted in another thread:
http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/340-is-the-120-CS-lens-worth-the-upgrade-to-shoot-macro?p=1311&viewfull=1#post1311

Hi Michael – I have a Pentax 67 and leaf shutter lens, and I guess the Leica may have the same sequence of actions. Cock the leaf shutter. Press camera shutter button. Mirror rises. Focal plane shutter first curtain opens. Leaf shutter clicks. Focal plane shutter second curtain closes. Mirror comes down. Lots of movement going on, unlikely the…[Read more]

Hi Dave, thanks very much

My next question would be to ask if there are any possible advantages for using the leaf shutter vs. the focal plane shutter at slower shutter speeds? Would the leaf shutter be a better choice when working with longer available light exposures or is the focal plane shutter soft enough that it shouldn't cause any…[Read more]

Michael Moss;1603 wrote: My understanding is that the CS lenses have a built-in leaf shutter that allows 1/500 flash sync, but what are the other speeds available to the leaf shutter? Can it do the full range of speeds slower than 1/500? …like 1/4 or 1/8 etc? Thanks for any info

Michael,

The leaf shutter in the CS lenses can operate…[Read more]

In my opinion, there is only one reason to have both. It is impossible to get ones significant other to carry an S2. So when one tires of humping an S2, one switches to his M9. The SO will carry an M9… briefly.

Interesting shots! Detail and colors are great. Should make a great book.

Doug;1596 wrote: Nice shots! I've not been there, but it appears there's quite a variety of life on South Beach! Now that guy in the late-40's Pontiac (?) coupe, what's the story… is he a street mime posing?

I think it was an old Pontiac. Inside the car was a maniquin all dressed up. It took a bit before I realized he was not real.

Nice shots! I've not been there, but it appears there's quite a variety of life on South Beach! Now that guy in the late-40's Pontiac (?) coupe, what's the story… is he a street mime posing?

I have the original Leica grip but dont use it any more.
Maybe my hands are different but I can hold the M9 pretty good without any additional things – specially since I need 2 hands anyways (for focusing). Different with the x1 where I now use the grip all the time since I can hold it one handed if I want.

The magnifier 1.25 I had used a…[Read more]

I like this accessory so much I wrote a review:

When I was 40 I developed cataracts. During the time that the cataracts developed, I gave up photography. After the surgeries, and all the various treatments were complete, my vision started to settle down, and I started to shoot again. At this point I felt my vision was pretty good, and…[Read more]

All–A belated thank you for the helpful advice I received. Not everything went as planned but I got many good shots and the couple was very happy with the results. In particular, I go a group shot of the 50+ guests with the sun coming from front right (so not ideal). It looked ok on the screen, but was quite spectacular when printed 60×25 cm.…[Read more]

Yes, the M9 is very versatile, and has its place even in the presence of the S2. I've also been using my M8, especially in high-IR environments.

I took only the M9 on a recent vacation trip… with less bulk, very easy to carry and pack. I had a UV/IR Cut filter on its 35 Summilux ASPH to suppress even more IR, and also to slightly cool the…[Read more]

Yes, the M9 is very versatile, and has its place even in the presence of the S2. I've also been using my M8, especially in high-IR environments.

I took only the M9 on a recent vacation trip… with less bulk, very easy to carry and pack. I had a UV/IR Cut filter on its 35 Summilux ASPH to suppress even more IR, and also to slightly cool the…[Read more]

You have perfectly described why you need both : -)

-Marc

B&H Joe,

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/605593-REG/Kirk_AG_1_AG_1_Action_Grip_for.html

You'll need a ARCA type quick release plate in the camera … or the dual lug ARCA version available on the Camadapter site.

-Marc