Member David Farkas

peterv;4510 wrote: Very nice images, David, thanks for sharing. I particularly like the colors in the long exposure after sunset on Smather's Beach. The blue sky is fantastic.

How many shots did you use for the focus-stacking?

Thanks.

The horizontal archway shot was 7 images, the vertical was 6 shots. I basically manually focused…[Read more]

Jack MacD;4479 wrote: RVB,
Yes .8 times 24 is indeed 19.2 not 18.6.
This was a test for Josh and David and either:
1. neither saw my error in reporting or
2. were too nice to think they should correct the error, or
3. starting to worry that I would want to return the lens to Solms to have them make it a 23.25 mm.
4. Too busy…

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erlingmm;4480 wrote: Just tried a CS lens for the first time on my S2. Is it possible to see from metadata whether I have used the CS or the normal shutter?
– ErlingM

I just tried shooting the 70 CS both ways on an S (Type 006) with latest firmware. I looked at the files with Opanda iEXIF viewer and in PS CS 6. There is no field for…[Read more]

aboudd;4410 wrote: 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?

I actually don't know if it is in the manual or not, but here is an excerpt from my S2 review (published November…[Read more]

Another thing to check is that in order for the camer to remember sticky settings like custom function assignments and focus mode, you should turn the camera off via the switch then turn back on. The memory card light should illuminate for a few seconds then turn off. If you change settings, but let the camera go to sleep before you manually power…[Read more]

Jack,

Great stuff. Thanks for posting.

We haven't had an opportunity to really test the lens in real-use scenarios. Your architectural shots speak volumes on the performance of this very wide S lens. We are expecting to have a 24mm on our Florida Keys and Everglades workshop in a couple weeks, along with the 30-90mm. Hopefully, Josh and…[Read more]

ddanois;4298 wrote: Josh,

I have only heard of the 70CS shipping. Are they shipping any other CS lenses?

Thanks,
Derek

Derek,

Yes, we've already received deliveries of the 35, 70, 120 and 180 lenses in CS versions.

Scott997;4287 wrote: I attended the Leica Store Miami S system demo today, and it was fantastic. Not just the camera, we know that's the holy grail of cameras.

The new store looks AMAZING! Once the store opens it's something you all have to see. Even if you need to travel and visit sunny Florida for the weekend it's worth the trip.…

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Great shot, Scott!

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,

This one is really special. Wow.

erlingmm;4155 wrote: I have a Mamiya APO 300mm F/4.5 IF on hand at a good price, it is supposed to work with the S2 via the L16025 adapter. Does anyone have experience with this lens on the S2? What will the actual FOV of lens be on the S2, given that it is made for a larger sensor?

I haven't tried this lens on the S2, but a 300mm is a…[Read more]

Alex,

I'd also suggest using a card reader to download your images, rather than the camera. The USB connection on the camera is really only meant to use for tethered shooting to a computer. In the case of tethering, the data mode is set to External and the camera won't go to sleep.

I use a Lexar USB 3.0 dual card reader with both SD and…[Read more]

antonybphoto;3928 wrote: in fairness the resolution is there and amazing even on these lenses, however the sharpness due to camera shake is a little worrying. I will be testing from friday – sunday to see if it can be hand held. I know its not the best and tripod is better but I have to try based upon my requirements.

As I've spent more time…[Read more]

RVB;3905 wrote: With the Leica S you are getting amazing glass and the sensor has room for much higher megapixel's,an S sensor using D800 size pixels will be around 70mp and the glass is up to the task of resolving this resolution…

If your interested I can send you a couple of files that I shot comparing a D8ooE to an S2. the nikon with a…

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antonybphoto;3895 wrote: Thanks for the input guys.

I guess the thing I keep reading is S is not MF it's just 35mm on steroids.

The S2 has a sensor size of 30x45mm, which is roughly 60% larger than a full frame 35 DSLR. For comparison of “real” MF, a Phase One IQ140 or Hasselblad H4D40 have a sensor size of 33x44mm. Here, the…[Read more]

Have you tried Quickview in Image Shuttle? The 2MP preview JPG is pushed over the wire before the DNG and displays in about 1-1.5 seconds.

This function works great to check composition, expression, lighting, etc.

Michael Zeleny;3878 wrote: Is it for sale?

Michael,

Sorry, this is my lens and not currently for sale. 😀

Doug;3879 wrote: And intriguingly (from the email): “Additionally, this latest update also optimises the shutter priority exposure mode (T) and includes an improved communication of white balance values from the camera to Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®.”

Something more specific would be interesting…

Doug,

We covered the details he…[Read more]

Al,

I've never seen this actually happen in practice. You must have had a pretty low battery level. Good thing no harm was done.

arminw;3815 wrote: First I have to say I love the camera for its size and image quality. However, what's it like on a shoot when you have magazine people and art directors in your neck ? I am using the laters edition of Lightroom and Apple's Retina MacBook Pro with 16 GB of memory and the highest processor Apple offers plus 750 Solit state hard…

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