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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic LightRoom 5 beta uses in the forum Workflow and Processing 12 years, 1 month ago

    Jack MacD;4568 wrote: The upgrade from LR3 to LR4 was definitely a requirement for S2 users. The LR5 is not essential. I will be surprised if they price it more than $99 for an upgrade from LR4. Or they may make it a subscription like Photoshop?

    Or you buy a new Leica. 🙂

    The dust removal tool enhancement is pretty cool.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Images from Florida Keys and Everglades Photo Adventure in the forum General Leica Discussion 12 years, 1 month ago

    Really, really nice.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Images from Florida Keys and Everglades Photo Adventure in the forum General Leica Discussion 12 years, 1 month ago

    Really nice.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Pentax-67 lenses on the S2 in the forum Alternative Lenses 12 years, 2 months ago

    rootbeer;4415 wrote: I just received a 300 F4 today. A couple of quick shots at the office. F11, ISO 320 1/1000

    That looks pretty nice. I like the color rendition. But I'm going to wait until Leica will release the S350. 😀

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic 24mm in use in the forum S Lenses 12 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Jack,

    Thanks a lot. 🙂

    Looks pretty impressive. Are these out of camera (except of the last one) and if not, what have you done to the files in terms of sharpening and lens corrections?

    It looks to me that you already have at f/11 some diffraction, but the performance is still pretty nice.

    Looking forward to more pictures…[Read more]

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic 24mm in use in the forum S Lenses 12 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks for posting these Jack.

    I would love to see some made with a tripod.

    Cheers,
    Pete

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Himba people in Namibia in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 2 months ago

    peterv;4387 wrote: Hi Pete,

    thanks for sharing these images. They look fantastic, and I personally like seeing the S being used for reportage/documentary.
    I love the look of the 120 mm wide open and I think this approach gives the series a very distinctive look. Very interesting! I must say I find it very brave to use the lens like this, I…

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic S2 woes in the forum S2 12 years, 3 months ago

    GMB;4355 wrote: Well, seems it's my turn. My sensor glass cracked after over2 years in use. And that while on vacation….

    Very sad. Hope you had a second camera in your bag.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Test shot with Leica M in the forum Leica M 12 years, 3 months ago

    Nice capture.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Harvey Nichols in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 4 months ago

    Really nice. I like the tonality.

    Cheers,
    Pete

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Leica S 120mm or 180mm in the forum S Lenses 12 years, 5 months ago

    Very nice review. Thanks.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic S2@everywhere in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks.

    It is already a year ago since we have been there, but the colors are still amazing to look at.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Rolex 24 @ Daytona Practice in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 5 months ago

    I'm jealous. 🙂 More please!

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 6 months ago

    Josh Lehrer;3996 wrote:
    Pete, the button has a very nice feel to it. For focusing, I haven't had any problems. What I have noticed is I have to remember not to press it in while I am navigating a zoomed-in image, because that changes the playback mode.

    Thanks Josh.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Any Monochrom deliveries yet? in the forum M Monochrom 12 years, 6 months ago

    Brian that is a cool Christmas present. I am pretty sure Henry will make you very happy.

    Enjoy.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 6 months ago

    Josh,

    Please have a look how reliable the rear button is for focusing. The S2 the button has just one direction. So it works perfectly. How does this turns out now with a button having much more directions to use?

    Thanks,
    Pete

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Cars anyone? in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 7 months ago

    Yes, a silver one. 😉

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic Portland Head Light pano from this morning in the forum Images to Share 12 years, 9 months ago

    Nice.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic S2 Blues in the forum S2 12 years, 9 months ago

    What kind of Flash Trigger you are using?

    I am using Profoto Air and had never any issue.

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    Pete Walentin replied to the topic S2 Blues in the forum S2 12 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Jheroun,

    I am very sorry to hear that. The only problem I had when shooting tethered was an image which was broken, unreadable. But only one out of two hundred and I had not invested time to find out what the reasons might be.

    Everything else you have experienced is new to me. Maybe an exorcism in Solms will help. I would take care…[Read more]

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