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The Leica folks think that the wide angle lenses need to be calibrated to my S2-P body so everything is going to Germany next week, just as Al's did. If it comes back focusing properly, we know it is a defect or a design flaw.
I want to preface my next statement by telling readers that I do use my S2-P on manual focus most of the time. There are times however, when I am shooting more quickly, that AF is useful. Using a hyper focal technique should not be necessary with an AF camera.
Am I the only one who thinks that a Leica $23K camera with $7K lenses should focus on infinity as my Canon bodies with wide angles do? AND if calibration is an issue, why doesn't Leica have an AF adjustment feature like again, Canon. Finally if the AF point is an issue on the wide angle lenses, should not a sophisticated camera have a feature that adjusts the size of the focal point relative to the lens being used. How hard can that be?
Still loving' my Leica …
Aboud
Thanks Al, I actually had an email exchange with Kelsey, but she said AF on wides can be iffy. I was giving her the benefit of the doubt until I saw your reply. My 35MM just came back from Wetzlar in March after the AF on it died completely – they had it there two months for warranty service. If they didn't pick up on this focusing issue at infinity, I don't think I would have much faith in them now. I'd have to send my new 30 in, that would be two lenses at once hanging out in Germany. I'd have little use of my S2 kit.
I just sent a follow up to Kelsey, we will see what happens.
– Aboud
I've decided to keep the body and wait for the third generation.
Still going strong, now with a new 30MM lens. I shot this for my son, a real estate agent here in D.C.
I decided to travel light when visiting our son at college in Boston. I took only the X2 with me and I wasn't disappointed.
Price lowered to $9300.
aboudd;6152 wrote: Photos posted
Photos posted
aboudd;6149 wrote: I am upgrading my Leica system so I am selling my Leica S2-P in perfect condition. I took advantage of Leica's free shutter replacement program while it is under warranty, it is just back from Germany and has less than 50 frames on the new shutter. The original shutter had less than 5,000 frames on it. All boxes, papers, cables, etc are included.
Selling for $10,000 Payment by wire, ACH or check unless you want to pay the 3% paypal fee. Shipping FEDEX ground insured, $68.00.
Inquire to my email: [email]dweckphoto@gmail.com[/email]
Check my references on FM (aboudd) and auction site (abouddweck) you will not be disappointed. Pictures available by email.
katelara;5945 wrote: I finished a project a few weeks ago shooting iconic Washington venues from a helicopter. I used the Leica S2 with a 120MM and a gyro stabilizer for all of the daytime shots. I had to use a Canon 1Dx with the higher clean ISO for the evening photos. You can see the collection at my web site- use this link to get to the Above Washington gallery –
How did this posting I wrote end up here in this re: Forbes? Here is the link to the aerial images: http://dweckphoto.photoshelter.com/#!/index/C0000QP9IIMnKiUA/G0000shSglNqy0WM/1
Aboud Dweck
aboudd;4411 wrote: I've got a pristine S2 battery grip that I have used only twice. $590 net* to me gets it, that's more than half off.
If interested, please contact me at [email]dweckphoto@gmail.com[/email]
*shipping and paypal if used, extra
sold
Well, that's a nice bit of news. I have been setting the mirror lock-up and self-timer together since I got my S2. Did I miss this in the manual somewhere or is this an Easter egg?
The first shot of the bride with the kids at the railing is a stellar image. Congratulations.
Josh Lehrer;3109 wrote: The Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH will be priced at $9,950 and the Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm f3.5 ASPH is $7,450.
Put me on the list for the 24 and let me know the freight for the 120 T/S
aboudd;3049 wrote: I have my eye on a 30MM for my S2 so I would like to sell my 35 to fund it. The lens is as new, there is still about 6 months of transferable warranty on it. Complete with box, papers, caps, hood, etc.
$5300 net to me, that's over a grand off the new price.
Contact me at [email]dweckphoto@gmail.com[/email].
price lowered
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 at Ghost RanchStunning, stunning, stunning shots.
