constable replied to the topic Metz Ring Flash on Leica S in the forum Leica S 11 years, 1 month ago
David Farkas;6211 wrote: Ed,
Cool stuff, indeed.
One note on the Leica 120mm APO: you are absolutely correct about the retraction of the lens at infinity. This can also pose an issue when using a 4″ filter carrier. Our workaround is a simple, inexpensive and low-tech one. We took a cheap 72mm UV filter and knocked the glass out of it,…
constable replied to the topic Question about Auto Focus in the forum Leica S 11 years, 1 month ago
I just do not understand why I missed this combination earlier. It is perfect for macro work (and is actually how I have my DSLRs set up). I really do not understand why I assumed that the back button would not override setting MF in camera — ddoooh!
Anyway, a smart sand lizard from today using this method.
Ed
constable replied to the topic Question about Auto Focus in the forum Leica S 11 years, 1 month ago
Jack MacD;6189 wrote: Welcome Paul,
Regarding autofocus, my initial procedure with primes has been to keep the camera on manual focus and have the rear button set for auto focus. That way, I push the rear button to bring it into focus and release it. Then I can recompose as I wish, with no seeking issues.
Since getting the Zoom, I have…constable replied to the topic Hasselblad 350 F4 Tele-Tessar in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 3 months ago
Al
Many thanks … I had started to come to the conclusion that longer glass really would need to be Hassy H or maybe Mamiya or Contax.
Thanks for the heads up
Ed
constable replied to the topic Where to buy Leica S-Adapter H in EU? in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 9 months ago
Hi Mark
I got mine here
http://www.fotopro.ch/index.cfm?name=fotopro-ganz-zuerich&fID=4&s=filiale
Ed
constable replied to the topic Leica S Adapter C won't fit to lens in the forum Alternative Lenses 11 years, 9 months ago
peterv;4909 wrote: Just a quick update: the second adapterI tried had exactly the same issues as menos describes. This made me reconsider my purchase. I've sent the adapter back for a refund, obviously there are adapters that work flawlessly, but you know, twice bitten … I cannot work with an adapter that is unreliable. I'll stick to S lenses…
constable replied to the topic Leica Vario-Elmar-S 30-90 mm in the forum S Lenses 11 years, 11 months ago
After seven months on order I finally collected the Vario today! looking forward to getting out this afternoon!
Ed
constable replied to the topic Cap for the ocular in the forum Leica S 12 years, 1 month ago
Alex AR;4382 wrote: Today I lost the cap that goes on top of the ocular. Yes, that little round thing with the magnet where I knew from the beginning that I would eventually lose it. 😡
Anybody found a smart way of attaching it to the camera so that it does not disappear? Yes, there is a solution called “pocket”, I know, but the problem…
constable replied to the topic Does the new Handgrip work with the S2 in the forum S2 12 years, 1 month ago
Hi Peter
What new grip? I can confirm that my old one works well on the S … So logic says that the opposite should be true.
Where are you in Switzerland? If close to Basel, you are welcome to try my old grip.
Edconstable replied to the topic The S works in winter as well …. in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 3 months ago
That is really cool Jack
Ed
constable replied to the topic A Few Images with the new S in the forum Leica S 12 years, 4 months ago
Josh Lehrer;4053 wrote: Here are links to some early versions of my Lightroom 4 Leica S presets, one for each ISO:
Dale_LR4_S_800_V1.lrtemplate
Dale_LR4_S_100_V1.lrtemplate
Dale_LR4_S_400_V1.lrtemplate
Dale_LR4_S_200_V1.lrtemplate
Dale_LR4_S_1600_V1.lrtemplateI am open to all suggestions of course so please download…
constable replied to the topic A Few Images with the new S in the forum Leica S 12 years, 4 months ago
Josh Lehrer;4043 wrote: Very nice Joe! I am glad you were able to make use of the +0.5 EV technique. While the S puts out a great file from the camera, there is a lot of “potential” in the files that can be brought out with a combination of tone adjustment, sharpening, and noise reduction (for higher ISOs) within Lightroom 4. I have found that the…
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Josh
Any idea about the pin mapping yet?
Ed
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 4 months ago
Josh
I am not sure if I am being exceptionally stupid here, but it seems to me that Leica have completely changed the LEMO connection so that the old remote release for the S2 (and the custom cables I have for wireless) simply do not fit. The change is from the old red dot five pin to a new six pin layout. Can you confirm this and also if you…[Read more]
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 4 months ago
Josh
Thanks for the heads-up on the UDMA7 1000x CF cards.
Ed
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 5 months ago
… and the GPS is the most accurate I have ever used. A great big plus to Solms here. Not sure about battery life yet
Ed
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 5 months ago
Arif;3960 wrote: Ed, Would love to see the higher ISO shots to be able to see if that will move me over. What is your thought on the AF?
Thank you!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…[Read more]
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 5 months ago
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 cannot.
Will…[Read more]
constable replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 5 months ago
I have a big black box with the letter S on it sitting beside me! And a battery charging ……
More later
Ed
constable replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years, 5 months ago
Hi Antony
Nice gallery. Your work looks ideal for MF and the S2 to me. Big animals that you would not be needing 600 mm + for on a 35 mm are what the S system is for. It will never be a platform for birding though …. it is surprisingly good for insect macro in the field.
Ed
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