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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic New Article – My Everyday Camera – The Leica S2 in the forum S2 13 years, 3 months ago

    Josh, your photos of the Palm Beach Cavallino are torture for me. I am glad you made up to the show, but I hate I missed it this year. It is a humbling experience for us mere mortals (financially challenged).

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Any ideas on the purple line in the following images? in the forum S2 13 years, 3 months ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this software. I have suffered the purple line and have many affected images that will benefit from your software.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Status update: long exposures, slow readouts in the forum S2 13 years, 3 months ago

    The longest possible exposure is at ISO 160. As the ISO increases, the maximum exposure time decreases. I don't think there is a way to get more light into sensor than 125 seconds at ISO 160 or the equivalent combination if time and ISO rating. Also, the resulting images look pretty much the same as far as noise goes – regardless whether it is…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day One in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 4 months ago

    David K;1773 wrote: … Perhaps a triptych 🙂

    I about spewed my drink when I read that. Good one David.

    I like the drama of the B&W. I know we were there to capture fall colors, but in this case the B&W looks best to my eye.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Omo valley – ethiopia in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 4 months ago

    This has to be the best “first post” I have ever seen in any forum. Your photos are exceptional. Each has their own feel and emotion and yet each are also technically excellent.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Cavallino Classic in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 4 months ago

    I am glad to see you finally made it to the Cavallino. It is an incredible event for those of us that appreciate exotic cars.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic S2 woes in the forum S2 13 years, 4 months ago

    Andy,

    Those are some serious woes. I hate to hear about your misfortune. In my opinion, your note to Leica is very reasonable considering the extent of your problems. I wish you the best in getting the problems sorted out.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Any ideas on the purple line in the following images? in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Eric,

    I had the same problem with my sensor and I pretty much just wrote off those images. Now that I know you have a software tool to correct the image I would like to go back through my affected images to see if if I have any I want to get you to fix for me if you don't mind.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Happy New Year! in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    David Farkas;1655 wrote: Thanks Pete!

    I hope everyone had a Happy New Year as well. I think 2012 is going to be a great year!

    It's a Photokina year and there will be all kinds of new photography goodies will be announced.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic I wish I would have had the S2 with me… in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    Your daughter is a cutie. She has such determination in her eyes in the first photo and pride shows in the last photo. Thank you for posting.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Happy New Year! in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    Pete,

    Congratulations on your early arrival into the new year. I second your sentiments in wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

    Mark

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Looking at a new laptop in the forum Computers and Technology 13 years, 5 months ago

    Mark Gowin;538 wrote: The Dell M4600 you spec'd out sounds awesome. However, I would probably consider a 13″ Macbook Air (very small) for on the road image review and new loaded desktop with large display for image processing and editing. I see value in your thinking to get a fast laptop with 100% RGB display so you can process images while on the…

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic I wish I would have had the S2 with me… in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    I would be interested in seeing photos from your skiing trip. Please post a few if you don't mind.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Sunburst in winter in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 5 months ago

    I like your sunburst. I have a similar photo from this past Fall. It is fun to catch this type of atmospheric condition in a photo.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Any ideas on the purple line in the following images? in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Arif,

    Unfortunately, I have seen this before except my line was green. I was able to show this problem on my camera to Stephan Shulz and Toni Felzner (S2 product managers) at the S2 studio event during PhotoPlus in NYC last October. They indicated that it can be fixed with a custom firmware. I choose to send my S2 back to Germany for…[Read more]

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic I research tilt shift for my s2 in the forum Alternative Lenses 13 years, 5 months ago

    David Farkas and Josh Leher brought along a Schneider 120mm tilt/shift lens on the S2 Fall Foliage trip. It was in Mamiya mount and attached to the S2 via adapter. I tried the lens a couple times. It is very well built, easy to use (once you learn how to use it), and it is a very good performer.

    I am sure David or Josh can provide additional info.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Stuck Battery twice. in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    Whew! I am glad you were able to update the firmware. Also, I am very impressed with your dealer taking care of you the way he did.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Christmas at the Marietta, GA National Cemetery in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 5 months ago

    I like it. Well done. The sun angle is great for backlighting the flag and stone building. However, it puts the wreaths leaning on the headstones in shadow. To bad you can't have it all.

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Back screen in the forum S2 13 years, 5 months ago

    Iceandfire;1515 wrote: Hello,
    I have a question about the back screen on my S2,
    it's bad when the light is dark…
    sometimes it's grey sometimes it's dark with special effect ! 🙂
    but when the light is good, the screen is normal…
    on the magnific S2 the screen must be all right and all the time I think !
    thanks for your ans…

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    Mark Gowin replied to the topic Leica Akamedie South Beach in the forum Images to Share 13 years, 6 months ago

    Al, it appears you are having a good time in South Florida. In my opinion, it is a sad commentary on our current culture to lable that very attractive lady as a plus-sized model. She doesn't appear to be skinny, but she certainly doesn't seem to be what I think of as plus-sized. Of course I am basing my comments on your photos and perhaps your…[Read more]

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