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David Farkas replied to the topic Who plans on using 4K video? in the forum Leica S (Typ 007) 9 years, 9 months ago
Al, the S007 is already priced considerably less than the S006 was, for a lot more features and performance.
While I am solidly in the photos-only camp with you, I think that it does open the use of the camera to those that need high quality video some of the time, to augment still work.
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David Farkas replied to the topic Why the Leica SL in the forum Leica SL (Typ 601) 9 years, 9 months ago
Glad you are enjoying the new SL!
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Adobe Lightroom 6.4 and CC 2015.4 Updated to Support Leica X-U (Typ 113) and M (Typ 262) DNG 9 years, 9 months ago
In the latest updates from Adobe, Lightroom CC 2015.4 and v6.4 for those on standalone versions, official support for Leica X-U (Typ 113) and Leica M (Typ 262) DNG files have been added. Photoshop Camera Raw 9.4 […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Announces X-U (typ 113) Waterproof/Shockproof Adventure Camera 9 years, 9 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces X-U (typ 113) Waterproof/Shockproof Adventure Camera Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the X System: The X-U (Typ 113). This is Leica's first go at an underwater and shockproof adventure camera, and it looks to be quite the first effort. Based off of […]
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Girogo,
The X-U can be submerged to 15m for 60 minutes. 2m shouldn't be an issue whatsoever.
Leica Store Miami should have the cameras in stock very shortly, so you'd certainly be able to get one for your assignment.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL (Typ 601) Review: A Professional Mirrorless Camera 9 years, 9 months ago
I sat in my hotel room in Gießen, Germany staring at my laptop screen as night began to turn back to day. Earlier in the evening, I attended the launch event at Leitz Park for the new Leica SL (Typ 601) and was […]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces X-U (typ 113) Waterproof/Shockproof Adventure Camera 9 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica has announced a new addition to the X System: The X-U (Typ 113).
This is Leica's first go at an underwater and shockproof adventure camera, and it looks to be quite the first effort. Based off of […]
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Girogo,
The X-U can be submerged to 15m for 60 minutes. 2m shouldn't be an issue whatsoever.
Leica Store Miami should have the cameras in stock very shortly, so you'd certainly be able to get one for your assignment.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces Redesign of Three M Lenses: 28mm f/2, 28mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/2 9 years, 9 months ago
Today, Leica has announced the redesign of three M lenses: Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH, Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH and Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. The new designs bring these standard reportage lenses up to date w […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Q (Typ 116) Review: A Full-Frame Mini M 9 years, 10 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Q (Typ 116) Review: A Full-Frame Mini M Back when the X Vario was introduced and initially teased as a mini M, many were disappointed. The X Vario (Typ 107) ended up being a great camera, an X with a zoom, and a stellar zoom lens at that, but certainly […]
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Thank you for the nice feedback. I do basic edits to taste in Lightroom after applying a preset to my images upon import. I probably spend a minute or two per image.
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David Farkas commented on the post, How to Update the Firmware on the Leica T 9 years, 10 months ago
In reply to: Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, How to Update the Firmware on the Leica T Today, Leica Camera has announced a new firmware update for the Leica T (Typ 701) at Photokina: Version 1.4. The firmware includes many user-requested changes such as the ability to lock the dials and set auto re […]
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Don't worry. You can just update to the latest firmware without loading the interim versions.
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David Farkas commented on the post, New Leica TL Lenses Announced 9 years, 10 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, New Leica TL Lenses Announced At the SL Launch event in Wetzlar last week, many wondered why Leica showed a graphic promoting the use of 6 T/TL lenses when only four currently exist. While nothing was officially announced at the time, I saw T […]
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The published MTFs show data for 10, 20 and 40 lp/mm. Internally, Leica is now testing for 60 lp/mm as well.
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David Farkas commented on the post, B&W ISO Showdown: Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs. M Monochrom (M9) vs. M (Typ 240) 9 years, 11 months ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, B&W ISO Showdown: Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs. M Monochrom (M9) vs. M (Typ 240) During my testing of the new Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) in NYC and New Orleans, I was blown away by the camera's high ISO ability, so I wanted to see how it stacked up against the original M Monochrom based off o […]
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While controlled ISO testing like this doesn't directly impact “taking pictures” per se, it does let users or potential users understand the performance envelope of this camera vs. other cameras. I suppose the same argument could be made as to why car reviewers measure 0-60 times and lateral acceleration, among other benchmarks. They are a good…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Adobe Lightroom 6 and CC 2015 updated to support Leica SL (Typ 601) DNG files 9 years, 11 months ago
In the latest updates from Adobe, Lightroom CC 2015.3 and 6.3 for those on standalone versions, official support for Leica SL (Typ 601) DNG files has been added. Photoshop Camera Raw 9.3 is also available for u […]
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That is strange. What version of LR do you have installed?
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The only indications that the camera is fully supported are the proper display of camera metadata, showing there is an Adobe Standard camera profile and that the lens profile was automatically applied.
Are you seeing these in your Develop module with SL files loaded?
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Ah. Unfortunately, Lightroom doesn't yet support direct tethering in LR yet. In the meantime, you could use Leica Image Shuttle to put DNG files from the camera into a folder on your computer, then enable Auto Import in Lightroom, setting the watched folder to the same one you selected as output in Image Shuttle.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Announces New “0.95 Collection” Products 9 years, 11 months ago
In reply to: Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces New "0.95 Collection" Products Today, Leica Camera has announced a new sub-brand: 0.95, with a collection of new products and boutique items. The first batch of new 0.95 Collection items includes three unique pens, a key ring pendant and a […]
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Leica is continuing to develop and release truly excellent photographic tools. The M240, M246 Monochrom, S007, Q, and now the SL are all phenomenal.
Coming out with a line of lifestyle products doesn’t hurt this main goal any more than Porsche or BMW selling tote bags and golf shirts.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica Announces New “0.95 Collection” Products 9 years, 11 months ago
In reply to: Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces New "0.95 Collection" Products Today, Leica Camera has announced a new sub-brand: 0.95, with a collection of new products and boutique items. The first batch of new 0.95 Collection items includes three unique pens, a key ring pendant and a […] View
Leica is continuing to develop and release truly excellent photographic tools. The M240, M246 Monochrom, S007, Q, and now the SL are all phenomenal.
Coming out with a line of lifestyle products doesn't hurt this main goal any more than Porsche or BMW selling tote bags and golf shirts.
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Cameras 9 years, 11 months ago
In reply to: Kirsten Vignes wrote a new post, Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) Review: The Swiss Army Knife of Cameras
Leica Camera once again led the way at Photokina this past September with the announcement of several new, large-sensor compact cameras including: the Leica X (Typ 113), Leica X-E (Typ 112), Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) […] View
First, I'd suggest using Adobe Lightroom, not Apple Photos to process the RAWfiles from the V-Lux. Secondly, the Col Effects apply only to JPGs generated in camera, not to RAWfiles. If you are shooting RAW only, you wouldn't see the effects in the computer.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, New Leica TL Lenses Announced 10 years ago
At the SL Launch event in Wetzlar last week, many wondered why Leica showed a graphic promoting the use of 6 T/TL lenses when only four currently exist. While nothing was officially announced at the time, I saw T […]
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Hi David, thanks for the report. For what number of lines per mm are S lenses being calculated/produced? Thanks!
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The published MTFs show data for 10, 20 and 40 lp/mm. Internally, Leica is now testing for 60 lp/mm as well.
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To my knowledge, the TL lenses are not weather sealed. I would have no issue using it in a light drizzle though, same as I might with an M lens.
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Firmware Version 1.43 for Leica T (Typ 701) Now Available 10 years ago
Leica has released a new version of firmware for the T (Typ 701). This update focuses on two areas. The first is speed. The new firmware promises to deliver much faster autofocus with T lenses, displays live view […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica S (Typ 007) Review 10 years ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica S (Typ 007) Review It’s official. Leica has just started delivering the world’s fastest medium format digital camera, and perhaps the most advanced. When I met with the product managers for the new S (Typ 007) at Photokina, I was […]
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The LR4 worked out great for me. I'm 5'10” and had plenty of space. I was even able to keep my boots at the foot of my sleeping bag without bumping into them while I slept. I'd say you would be fine at 6′. My camera bag was on the rear seat on the passenger side and behind that I stacked my duffel bags with clothes and food. Water bottles and…[Read more]
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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica SL (Typ 601) Launch event in Wetzlar, Germany 10 years ago
When I received my invitation to the latest Das Wesentliche event to be held at the factory in Wetlzar, Germany a couple months ago, I had a fairly good idea what was coming. In fact, I think a lot of people did. […]
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David Farkas commented on the post, Leica S (Typ 007) Review 10 years, 1 month ago
In reply to: David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica S (Typ 007) Review It’s official. Leica has just started delivering the world’s fastest medium format digital camera, and perhaps the most advanced. When I met with the product managers for the new S (Typ 007) at Photokina, I was […] View
The times break down as follows:
ISO100: 60 Seconds
ISO200: 60 Seconds
ISO400: 32 Seconds
ISO800: 16 Seconds
ISO1600: 8 Seconds
ISO3200: 8 Seconds
ISO6400: 4 seconds
ISO12500: 2 SecondsJudging from this, I'd say that the best bet would be to use ISO 200, as it will be equivalent to ISO 100 @ 2 min, with very little trade-off in image quality.…[Read more]
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Congratulations!
Excellent report, beautiful pics. The cyclist riding in the yellow morning fog and the very last pic are my favorite ones.
I guess I'm a dyed-in-the-wool M user and will thus not get excited about the SL. But it nonetheless seems to be a fascinating piece of technology.
Greetings from Sao Paulo …
David,
Excellent review.
I am a S2 and M240 MP owner.
Im on the fence with the SL.
Still love my S and M system, yet as I get older it would sure be nice to have AF or a good EVF option for my M system.
Simon,
The SL can certainly be used in a studio environment. But you are correct that that you need to turn off exposure simulation so that you don't get a black frame with typical strobe settings. To disable Exposure Preview, just go to the second page of the camera menu and set Exp. Preview to Off. Hope this helps.