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  • Profile picture of David K

    David K replied to the topic Milkweed in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 9 months ago

    Beautiful image Kurt.

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    Kurt Kamka wrote a new post 14 years, 9 months ago

    (this time in color)

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    David K replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day Three in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 9 months ago

    The light on the dead trees at that moment in time was very special and it didn't last long. I think Joe might have missed the light by a minute or two…but he's a talented photographer and I'd be curious to see what he got from that vantage point.

    Your triptychs have captured my imagination and I am thinking about making some…[Read more]

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    madmanchan replied to the topic Dale Photo Digital in NYC for Photo Plus – Oct 24 – 29th in the forum S2 14 years, 9 months ago

    Hi David, I will be at Photo Plus and will likely drop by the S Studio sometime on Thurs afternoon. Hopefully we'll get a chance to catch up.

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Leica Vest in the forum Gear For Sale 14 years, 9 months ago

    The material is soft to the touch microfiber of some sort.
    Net it feels good and is quiet.

    I got my first M6 in the early 80's and preferred to use vests for photography back then.
    I bought this vest then as the perfect combination of usable pockets and style. I ended up not using it as I preferred to downplay the brand of whatever gear I…[Read more]

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day Three in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 9 months ago

    Kipper,
    So far your shot of the dead trees is one of my favorite images from that location.
    Both David and I posted wide-angle shots of the location, and Joe privately showed me some excellent work. The dead trees was the best subject for all three of you.

    However I did go back and of course try and convert one of my huge merges into a…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica Vest in the forum Gear For Sale 14 years, 9 months ago

    At 25 years, it would be a toss up whether to frame it as a item of art, and
    display it above my half century old Leica I inherited from my parents,
    or to actually use it in the field. (I have some business suits that are
    that old, still in great condition, that I enjoy wearing, so mere age is certainly
    not a reason to keep this “in the…[Read more]

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    GMB replied to the topic S2 Insurance in the forum S2 14 years, 9 months ago

    I have mine insured in Germany but that person does not offer for the UK. I found the insurance after I googled camera insurance. There are several insurance companies that offer special camera equipment insurance for items that are much more expensive than a S2 (Yes those do exist!).

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    Kurt Kamka wrote a new post 14 years, 9 months ago

    It's great seeing images from photographers like Marc who offer a deliberate style that is flawless. I, on the other hand, tend to like to shoot with a more casual/on-the-fly approach. What's impressive is how well the S2 can be utilized in a number of different ways to fit your own particular style of shooting.

    Here are a few from a recent wedding converted to black and white with Silver Efex Pro 2 …








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    fotophil replied to the topic S2 Insurance in the forum S2 14 years, 9 months ago

    I carry insurance offered through NANPA – expensive but full coverage

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    David K replied to the topic Vests? in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 14 years, 9 months ago

    That looks like the perfect vest for a Leica shooter. But having stood next to you on this trip I'm afraid it might come down to my knees šŸ™‚ My good friend Roger is about your size but he's out of the country right now. This might be right up his alley.

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    Doug replied to the topic S2 Insurance in the forum S2 14 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Andy – I assume you have a household policy for your residence? If they have a value/item limit, perhaps a separate rider could be drawn up. Cars often are valued more, of course, and are put to risk at least as much, so there should be a solution.

    Good reminder for me to again discuss this with my household agent… As I recall previously…[Read more]

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    Doug replied to the topic Vests? in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 14 years, 9 months ago

    Very thoughtful offer, Jack, thank you! I think I will pass, as there would be a orange vs red clash with my Leica ballcap. šŸ™‚ Actually something more subtle would be preferable. It has some notable features, with the removable document holder, unusual side pouches, epaulets etc. The fabric looks shiny in the pic… I’m sure someone will value t…[Read more]

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    Arif replied to the topic Vests? in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 14 years, 9 months ago

    For the past four years, I have used the Billingham in certain travel situations and could fit my whole bag in the vest which was great for air travel with restrictions. Best to use the Billingham in the fall season since it does get a bit warm.

    Good luck,
    Arif

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    David Farkas replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day Four in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 9 months ago

    David,

    Nice shots. You really nailed the tractor shot. Unfortunately, I must have moved my focus or just not paid attention to focus at all as I was chopping down weeds with a Swiss Army Knife in front of our camera position.

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    David K replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day Four in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 9 months ago

    My favs from Day Four

    Attached files

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    Jack MacD replied to the topic Vests? in the forum Miscellaneous Gear 14 years, 9 months ago

    Doug,
    As you might notice from my other postings, I too prefer pockets over bags. I wear a sport coat as my purse, and it is because it has many handy pockets. On the Fall trip I used a rain jacket and a hunting jacket which had large pockets.

    I had vests in the past. But I concluded they are clunky and the pockets are not big enough for S…[Read more]

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    Doug replied to the topic OLED display going, going… in the forum S2 14 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks for the useful example pics, Josh! Mine has distinctly green letters like the bottom example, indoors where I can see it. Outdoors if I cup my hand around it, then it's faintly visible.

    [Mine, shipped yesterday to NJ by UPS Next Day Air, didn't even make it out of town yet, so I think I'll be getting a refund on the shipping costs.]

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    David K replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day Three in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 9 months ago

    Can only get one of my two favorite shots from Day Three to upload…but there were other nice shots too. I'll try to get the second one up later.

    Attached files

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    IceMan replied to the topic Giottos screen protector for S2 in the forum S2 14 years, 9 months ago

    rgk;1006 wrote: Giottos 8302 is perfect.

    Thanks a lot! šŸ™‚

    Cheers
    Peter

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