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    Arif commented on the post, Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Lens Review: Telephoto Titan for the SL (Typ 601) 9 years ago

    In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Lens Review: Telephoto Titan for the SL (Typ 601) Developing an entirely new lens lineup is no easy task. For the recently released SL, Leica focused their initial efforts on quickly launching high quality zooms for the system, in an attempt to cover the largest […] View

    Great review David! Seems like a lens worth having.

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    Arif replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S 11 years ago

    RVB;8489 wrote: Arif,If the M240 sensor is a reference for the new sensor then I think ISO is going to be pretty good,I don't own an M but of the files I have seen it has great Dynamic Range and a decent iso3200,

    This is subscription only but great source of info and the ISO 3200 looks veery good,I expect the new S to be as good http://digll…

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    Arif replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S 11 years ago

    RVB;8486 wrote: I was also hoping the price would remain the same but I guess the new sensor and its R&D cost (which i'm guessing is stmicroelectronics) is pushing the price higher..

    Its also supposed to have a new Auto focus system which sounds interesting…

    Either way I'm happy enough with my S and have a 30-90 on order which is my…

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    Arif replied to the topic Leica 120 mm CS: AF not working in the forum S Lenses 11 years ago

    peterv;8446 wrote: Hi everyone, my 120 suddenly won't AF. It worked just fine the last time I used it. I did not change lenses and today when I turned on the camera it made a soft whirling sound for about 10 seconds, as if the camera was trying to connect or something, and then it stopped.

    Tried turning the camera on/off, taking the battery…

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    Arif replied to the topic Question about Auto Focus in the forum Leica S 11 years ago

    Similar to Jack and others, using the back button to set focus and recompose works well and fast (I use the same technique on my Nikon and it is faster than moving the focus cross hairs for me). Have not had any issues with the focus. Picking a good contrast area helps.

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    Arif replied to the topic Florenz with new LEICA S and ELMARIT S 30 2,8f ASPH in the forum S Lenses 11 years ago

    I like them as well. Good effort to try new things and a mix of the old.

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    Arif replied to the topic Next S sensor.. CCD or CMOS?? in the forum Leica S 11 years ago

    CCD, I like the S as is but would like a little higher ISO 🙂

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    Arif replied to the topic Aerial photos with the S2 in the forum S2 11 years ago

    Very nice, seems like a fun project. I used the S2/120 in Burma on a hot air balloon ride and was quite happy with the results. Thanks again for sharing.

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    Arif replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day One in the forum Images to Share 12 years ago

    Jack,
    The print looks really great and Joe is a real gentleman who is so humble about his vast printing knowledge.

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    Arif replied to the topic Ugg! The dreaded thin red line : -( in the forum S2 12 years ago

    Sorry to hear that Marc, I had a similar problem and Eric Chan helped me out. Please take a look to salvage the existing files.

    http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/410-Any-ideas-on-the-purple-line-in-the-following-images

    fotografz;4490 wrote: Murphy's Law says … if it can go wrong, it'll go wrong at the worse time.

    I…

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    Arif replied to the topic The S works in winter as well …. in the forum Images to Share 12 years ago

    Mark Gowin;4188 wrote: Unfortunately, I got to experience some winter weather too this weekend. I much preferred the warm south Florida climate from the weekend prior. At least I was out shooting so it isn't all bad.

    Sparks Lane, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Mark, a lovely image. Must be even great in a large print.

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    Arif replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago

    andyc;4084 wrote: Hi Tom
    I have not had the chance yet except the first test done on a dull day.. I love the feel of this Lens with smooth zoom, balance and weight.
    The results are superb and with 30mm just 1/2 stop over the fixed one the difference is not noticeable at full 100% on my Mac.
    I used 320 ISO f9.5/180. there is no sign of Moire…

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    Arif replied to the topic Leica 30-90mm Specs? in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago

    RVB;4019 wrote: Arif,I just had a look at your website,it's really good.I love the Samurai shot's..I am a big Mifune and Nakadai fan…

    Rob

    Thank you very much Rob for taking the time to visit. Great to meet another Mifune and Nakadai fan. Yabusame is thrilling to watch in person and the tension just goes higher and higher as the…[Read more]

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    Arif replied to the topic Leica 30-90mm Specs? in the forum S Lenses 12 years ago

    Thank you very much Alex. The file does look quite good and downsizing will help even more so quite workable. Please continue to advise of how you are finding the new S.
    Have a very happy holiday season,
    Arif

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    Arif replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years ago

    constable;3965 wrote: Hi Arif

    I'll post some that are “fair” to the camera. Most of what I have to date at ISO 1600 is with the Hassy 120 and I was a little too quick in stating that the adaptor worked better with the S. There is still an issue of recognising the lens.

    Attached are some comparisons with the 30 mm S. Not world shattering…

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    Arif replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years ago

    constable;3959 wrote: There are some very cool cables in the box. No more custom cables for Pocket Wizards and wireless remote. Hassy adaptor seems a bit more reliable too.

    The new menu system seems reasonably clean.

    ISO 1600 seems useable …. Maybe D800-like noise?

    Old peeve STILL here … I want to choose the priority CF/SD but…

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    Arif replied to the topic Cars anyone? in the forum Images to Share 13 years ago

    Very nice Pete, thanks for sharing. B&W works very well here.

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    Arif replied to the topic Images using S and H lenses on the S2. in the forum Images to Share 13 years ago

    fotografz;3367 wrote: Thanks Pete.

    The Hasselblad H lenses get along with the S2's sensor quite nicely.

    The HC50/3.5-II, 100/2.2, and 150/3.2N are a particularly nice set of lenses to use with the Leica … dual shutter capable, good handling size for the S2, and all use the same 77mm filter size.

    -Marc

    Hi Marc,
    Great to…[Read more]

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    Arif replied to the topic Hassi H to Leica S adaptor–Anyone using this in the forum S Lenses 13 years ago

    I am using with the 30-90 and the 100/2.2 with mixed results. Works well on the 30-90 but there are some misses on the 100 where I have to manually override.

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    Arif replied to the topic H to S adapter arrived! in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years ago

    David K;2852 wrote:

    Arif, if you can share any images taken with the zoom it would be appreciated. If I go down this road that one is on my short list.

    Hi David, A simple portrait with no retouching other than simple ACR but not sure if it really shows all what the lens can offer. Portrait with the 100.

    One with the…[Read more]

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