Member Bobby Lee

Hi David,

We have tried that too. But unfortunately, using the EVF equals to using LV and there is time delay between pressing the shutter and the shutter react. Not practical for fashion or baby photography!

Bobby

Hi guys,

Just get my M 240 MF handgrip. I plugged it with a USB cord I use normally for my card reader and start up the LR 5 with my two generation behind MacBook Pro. The tethering just work fine. The software recognised the M240 without any delay.

So it sounds perfect! No! Why?

Because the way you plug in the USB cable (on…[Read more]

Hi Guys,

Just another image with the M. Lots of details in the shadow area.

Enjoy!

Bobby

Hi all,

One more M Monochrom image.

Looking forward the M Monochrom brochure from Leica AG.

Bobby

Hi Stephan,

One thing for sure the D800E can make larger output (prints) because of its resolution.

Bobby

Hi all,

I think it is very difficult to compare the image quality of the two cameras. One use CCD and the other CMOS, one use the Bayer Filters technique and not the other.

I understand photographers always want to find out which camera is better or the best but we all know there is not such thing as the best camera for all…[Read more]

Hi guys,

Just would like to post another M Monochrom image.

This one is ‘almost’ perfect except some blow out highlight. It should be better if I make a under exposure image and adjust it with Camera Raw later!

Only wish I have a couple of days to try out the camera instead of 24 hours.

Bobby

Attached files

Hi Pete,

Well, I think the reason we have to follow the so called ‘expose to the right’ is base on the histogram generate from the Joel preview image file. There are lots of round up figures when calculating this low resolution jpeg file and some camera manufacturers deliberately add on a safety margine to this calculation so the…[Read more]

Hi Pete,

You are welcome.

There is no sharpening on the attached image. Just default pre-sharpen setting (25) on Camera Raw.

You should try the M Monochrom as if it is a camera loaded with Black and White (positive) film. I have found the ‘expose to the right’ theory cannot work with this camera, or at least this one with…[Read more]

Hi all,

Many thanks for the information. In fact I did not look at the file number when I first received my S2 (my S2 file number start from L100068x). It is because the trading business is base on trust. But in certain area, Asia for example, buying expensive items need to pay extra attention. There are lots of authorized dealers selling…[Read more]

Dear all,

I know it is a bit stupid to introduce a Chinese language web blog to you guys.

http://www.photo-society.hk/?p=214

However, ths is the test I have made on the 180mm.

Pls note the size of the target with reference to the SD card below.

Athe closeup shot was the average result (sharp).

I have positioned the…[Read more]

Hi David,

Thanks for the great news. Knowing that you will test this new lens. I really would like to see if there are any visible distortion. Also concern about lens flare!

Looking forward to see your test images.

Thanks.

Bobby

May I ask why Leica has to use OLED for the top display if it does not function that well under daylight?

Hi all,
I am a professional photographer working in the industrial and corporate area of photography.
I have a chance to work side by side a H4D 40 with my S2. I do not think there are much difference in the image quality for photographers who make a living with commercial clients since most of the clients do not notice the differences in…[Read more]

Hi all,
I have been using the Eye-Fi card with my Canon 1Ds Mk III setup for many months and althought no actual comparison but looks like the card uses very little power. I have tested it after firmware upgraded with my S2 + ipad 2 and it works ok!
I think it is good for outdoor photographers who do not want to carry the extra weight from…[Read more]

Hi,
Have you tried selecting different shutter speed?
Bobby

Dear all,

Sorry for my late reply! Just back from work. Yes, I have tried print from LR and it printed well! The paper I use is Epson’s Cold Press Natural in 17″x 22″ format. I have the printer dialog box at 17 x 22 (sheet).

Yes, I have re-generated a tiff file from the same DNG and this new tiff file printed well. So I tried another…[Read more]

Hi all,

Can we do a test with the same condition but Instead of focusing at infinity we deliberately make the shot out of focus (say turn the focus ring to it’s nearest focusing limit). If the result image still have the relatively sharp ‘white lines’ then it is the camera problem. If the lines are blur, soft or even not registered then…[Read more]

Hi all,
Just asking, has anyone tried using S2 / 180mm combination on a tripod focusing at infinity and experienced mirror vibration? With both mirror locked and unlocked!
Bobby

Hi Stuart,
I think the best we can do as a loyal Leica camera user is to tell the factory what we need.
No matter how small the number of any specific pool of users, Leica can only improve their product line by listening to those who buy their cameras.
Bobby