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Stuart Richardson replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for the information David! That photo looks very well sharpened too. I will experiment with higher levels and see if I can't be won over. I will have to see how it works in big prints too, as that is my main criteria…I usually use photokit's output sharpener in tandem, so it may act differently if the capture sharpening technique is different…
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David Farkas replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Stuart Richardson;653 wrote: Thanks David,
I read that bit. I still think his advice probably applies more to standard cameras. Did he mention specifically that he was recommending high levels of detail for non-AA filtered cameras? Because if he is, I would still disagree with him! I certainly am not saying you cannot get decent results by… -
Stuart Richardson replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Thanks David,
I read that bit. I still think his advice probably applies more to standard cameras. Did he mention specifically that he was recommending high levels of detail for non-AA filtered cameras? Because if he is, I would still disagree with him! I certainly am not saying you cannot get decent results by using high levels on the detail…[Read more] -
David Farkas replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Stuart Richardson;650 wrote: And just another note — Eric Chan confirmed that the detail slider towards the higher side brings into play deconvolution sharpening — so that would mean that David has it right…
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/forum/index.php?topic=45038.0Also, it would seem to make sense to me anyway as to why the…
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David K replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
I'm far from a LR guru and still prefer a round trip to CS5 for most adjustments. But I'd be willing to bet a couple of bucks that Roger is NOT confused about anything in LR.
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Stuart Richardson replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
And just another note — Eric Chan confirmed that the detail slider towards the higher side brings into play deconvolution sharpening — so that would mean that David has it right…
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/forum/index.php?topic=45038.0Also, it would seem to make sense to me anyway as to why the detail slider is best used…[Read more]
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Stuart Richardson replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Regardless of how the sharpening in lightroom works, I have found that for the M9 at least, the detail slider is best used sparingly. I know this runs counter to most people here. This is primarily based on my experience as an exhibition printer. When printing M9 images large — i.e. 20×24″/50x60cm and over, you want to be very careful with…[Read more]
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ka7197 replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
David Farkas;643 wrote: I think you may be confusing Clarity with Detail.
Yes, I think that's what he did. His question about Clarity doesn't make any sense—until we swap Clarity for Detail.
David Farkas;643 wrote: The Detail slider under the sharpening settings acts in this way:
0 = 100 % USM
50 = 50/50 USM + d… -
fotografz replied to the topic ISO640 Image Example in the forum Images to Share 14 years, 11 months ago
I also agree with this whole concept. ISO 640 is nothing to fear with the S2 at all.
I use it quite frequently with all 4 lenses because it keeps the shutter speed up, and allows for spontaneous
selection of various apertures when working quickly with less worry about going to low for hand-held work.I also contend it isn't just good…[Read more]
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David Farkas replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Roger;641 wrote: Thanks Josh
I know as you build an archive overtime that there is an advantage to having some consistency in rendering. For example when the pros look back at their life s work ..its nice that everything they shot on kodachrome or tri x has a similar look. For example look at the Leica video on Steve McCurry ….the…
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fotografz replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Interesting thread. I currently do not use any presets on S2 images or M9 shots for that matter.
I almost always shoot the S2 and M9 together at weddings using the metadata filters to work on each camera group separately, and rely on visual adjustments to maximize the file quality … depending on the ambient conditions.
While I do use…[Read more]
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Roger replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Josh
I know as you build an archive overtime that there is an advantage to having some consistency in rendering. For example when the pros look back at their life s work ..its nice that everything they shot on kodachrome or tri x has a similar look. For example look at the Leica video on Steve McCurry ….the images that were…[Read more]
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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Using the S2 and the M9 together …LR presets? in the forum Workflow and Processing 14 years, 11 months ago
Roger:
I tend to add more shadow contrast to the S2 because the files tend to be a bit flatter out of camera due to the increased dynamic range that the files have compared to the M9, which I find has excellent contrast straight out of the camera. I always prefer slight overexposure when shooting with the S2, yet another reason for me to add…[Read more]
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Bobby Lee replied to the topic S2 CCD dynamic range in the forum S Lenses 14 years, 11 months ago
Sorry I think I have posted the thread in to the wrong topic! Should be S2 not S2 lenses. I will post it again.
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woodyspedden wrote a new post 14 years, 11 months ago
Shot this on a trip from Denver to Telluride. Didn't think much of it in color so did a bit of HDR application then converted to black and white. I would invite your C&C
Woody
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Arif replied to the topic First Look at the Leica S2 Microprism Focusing Screen in the forum S2 14 years, 11 months ago
I agree, it looks great. Looking forward to using it. Thanks for posting.
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Mark Gowin replied to the topic First Look at the Leica S2 Microprism Focusing Screen in the forum S2 14 years, 11 months ago
That looks awesome. I can't imagine a focusing screen that appears brighter than the current matte screen. Plus you get the microprisim. Sign me up. This should become the default screen that ships with new S2s.
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fotografz wrote a new post 14 years, 11 months ago
Thanks to Leica, I had a loaner S35 overnighted to me so I could shoot my wedding last Saturday while my 35mm takes a “spa vacation” in Germany for a stuck aperture (a known issue apparently). Otherwise … back to work for the rest of the kit!
Good thing too, because it was some pretty tight location stuff, so the 35 and 70 got the most play. I took three cameras and of 456 keepers, 301 were from the S2. For me, that is the first time ever that a medium format camera has absolutely dominated a wedding shoot. I should add that it didn't alter my approach or style at all (as some folks have speculated it would for them). I was just as spontaneous as usual and the camera was just as fast as I wanted it to be when doing that sort of shooting … and of course, it's great for the more posed stuff. Plus, and this is a BIG PLUS, the files were closer out of the camera than most other's I've used … even better than the Sony A900. This significantly shortens post time when dealing with so many files at once. One last post processing note … like any MFD file, the S2 images are much easier to work with for actions and special treatments because there is so much information going in.
It all took place in a relatively small backyard crammed with 60 or 70 people … but there were beautiful gardens, and with careful framing and choice of focal lengths, I managed to make it look more spacious. The other challenge was the nuclear sun … and that I creatively wanted to avoid using fill if at all possible. In fact, I used none. The dynamic range of the S2 files were helpful with this. This was true even though I used ISO 640 quite a bit that day to keep the shutter speeds up for spontaneous shots, and shots with the 120 and 180
Posed and candid example below: I set up the Bride with white umbrella crossing the bridge … as we were leaving I turned back to see what everyone was laughing at … it was her Uncle mocking the whole bridge shot … which I quickly grabbed a shot of : -) Both were with the 35mm @ ISO 320
The Pear picking shot was done with the S70 @ ISO 640 … I've read where some people have said they don't like the Bokeh of the 70 … what's not to like?
-Marc
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Leica Store wrote a new post 14 years, 11 months ago
At long last, we have finally received a Leica S-Camera Microprism Focusing Screen to evaluate, and it did not disappoint.
All Leica S2 bodies have come from the factory with the Universal Focusing Screen. While ideal for general use, the standard focusing screen sometimes left users who prefer manual focus wanting more. Leica later released the S-Camera Screen with Grid, which aided those with compositional perfection in mind. Soon, Leica will start shipping the last piece of the puzzle, the Leica S-Camera Microprism Focusing Screen.
Also known as a split-image focusing screen, it maintains full auto focus while allowing for extremely precise manual focus control. This is especially beneficial for those using alternative, manual-focus-only lenses with adapters on the S2. During the course of our testing, we observed that the microprism screen is actually brighter than the standard (and already extremely bright) Universal Screen.
The Leica S-Camera Microprism Screen, when the image is in focus. Click for larger view.
The Leica S-Camera Microprism Screen, when the image is out of focus. Click for larger view.
The area around the central prism transitions from semi-translucent to perfectly clear once the subject is in focus; the central prism itself is bright enough to allow manual focusing even when an alternative-mount lens is stopped down to f/11.This video demonstrates manual focusing with the Microprism Screen through the viewfinder of the Leica S2, shot with a Leica D-Lux 5:
Dale Photo & Digital is currently taking preorders for the Leica S2 Microprism Focusing Screen.
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David Farkas replied to the topic An M-Like Experience Shooting with the S2 and the Mamiya 80/1.9 Lens in the forum Alternative Lenses 14 years, 11 months ago
arminw;627 wrote: great review thanks for the link
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