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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 6 months ago
We have had our demo Leica S here for just a day or so and I have begun testing out every aspect of the camera. A full review will be posted in a few weeks! A few initial thoughts:
- The screen is GORGEOUS. So much clearer than the S2 screen. The menu system has had a minor cosmetic redesign but it's very similar, so I don't have to learn…
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Mark Gowin replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 6 months ago
Congratulations Constable and Rolophoto. I am still very happy with my S2, but I would love to get the new S. Leica did a great job with the improvements from the S2 to new S.
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David Farkas replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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]
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David Farkas replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Firmware update 1.0.4.2 in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
This is the most recent update. Just a minor one this time.
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David Farkas replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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]
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David Farkas replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Shall I buy an S2 for Wildlife in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
Per the Pentax lenses, I think this post on Red Dot Forum should answer a few of your questions:
In short, the Leica S lenses are far superior. Not only in quality, but you gain auto focus, electronic aperture control,…[Read more]
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David Farkas replied to the topic Leica M with Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 35-70mm f2.8 ASPH at Photo Plus in NYC in the forum Leica M 12 years, 7 months ago
Michael Zeleny;3878 wrote: Is it for sale?
Michael,
Sorry, this is my lens and not currently for sale. 😀
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David Farkas replied to the topic Firmware update 1.0.4.2 in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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]
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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
Leica's Image Shuttle software offers complete control over all the S2's settings including focus, not only can you activate the camera's auto focus, you can type in a physical distance and the lens will focus there. You can also fine-tune the focus in small or large increments. All without touching the camera.
Could you clarify what you…[Read more]
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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic Leica M2-250 in the forum Film M Cameras 12 years, 7 months ago
That is very cool! Thank you for sharing. Of course now I can put a 32gb SD card in the M9 and get 1500 shots…
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David Farkas replied to the topic Sensor Cleaning and battery charge in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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.
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Mark Gowin replied to the topic Sensor Cleaning and battery charge in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
Thank you for the heads up Al. I certainly don't need another sensor cleaning disaster.
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David Farkas replied to the topic Editorial shoot with the Leica S2 in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
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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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 12 years, 7 months ago
The new Leica S has an entirely new auto focus sensor which is not only faster, but more accurate, especially in lower light and low contrast situations. The focus is still center-point only for maximum accuracy, which would require you to focus and recompose on an off-center subject. Hasselblad has a feature called “True Focus” which is what you…[Read more]
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Josh Lehrer replied to the topic S2 + S to H adaptor with 100/2.2 questions in the forum Alternative Lenses 12 years, 7 months ago
I have seen a faulty adapter once that caused a similar problem, so I imagine that is most likely the case. I would have the adapter replaced, and see if you still are having trouble. Normally, the S-Adapter-H works with the S2 just like the S lenses, meaning you have focus confirmation and full functionality of exposure controls and readouts. I…[Read more]
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Mark Gowin replied to the topic Zoom and 24 mm in the forum S Lenses 12 years, 7 months ago
I had the pleasure of shooting a few frames with the zoom and 24mm at PhotoPlus. Unfortunately, I can't share my photos since the lens were prototypes. I have been wanting the 30-90mm zoom ever since the S system was announced. Needless to say, I had high expectations for that lens and it didn't disappoint. The images have the same S lens…[Read more]
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David Farkas replied to the topic Zoom and 24 mm in the forum S Lenses 12 years, 7 months ago
GMB;3828 wrote: Does anyone know when these two lenses will be available and, more importantly, have a link to a “test”. I thought they should have been delivered in November but may be wrong.
The two new lenses were/are slated to be released in December. With the Holidays coming up, I'm assuming that means early January.
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Mark Gowin replied to the topic S2 and mulitple SF 58 flashes? in the forum S2 12 years, 7 months ago
Marc, thank you so much for the detailed explanations. Very helpful.
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