Member Peter Dooling

Pete Walentin;2642 wrote: Thanks guys.

Jack, you got me. 😉

BTW are you seeing only a part of the image and have to scroll to see the rest? I thought linking to a picture will extend the post width? But it does not here. Next time I will upload them again.

Pete,

In order to properly display on iPads (yes even Retina iPads)…[Read more]

I also visited your blog and had the pleasure of seeing more of your photos.

I love the dreamy look the shallow depth of field gives these images. Well done.

I don't know what to say. David had a Leica R 400mm converted to S mount and it is a wonderful combo in good light (he let me demo it so I speak from first hand knowledge). The key here is good light (meaning very bright light). I desperately want a long telephoto for use with my S2, but the reality is that its use is limited by the need for high…[Read more]

fotografz;2597 wrote: Mark, the point wasn't to make a comparison in the literal sense of the word. I was shooting a job, not testing systems.

Marc,

I understand you were not testing systems. Nevertheless, with similar images from two different camera/lens combos I couldn't help but try to understand what I was seeing. My post was just…[Read more]

Atanabe;2607 wrote: David,
Any explanation on why the extender and extension tubes will not work? I can understand the TS adapter due to the extra software commands but the extender and extension tubes should just pass right through. Thoughts?

Al

Al,

I'm not entirely sure, but my guess is that the extra layer of communication…[Read more]

rgk;2599 wrote: Who is permitted to attend Photokina? Are rural denizens of the American Deep South allowed to attend and where is this event held? 😉

Anyone can attend Photokina (about 160,000 people attended last show). It is held in Cologne, Germany every other September (even years).

Beautiful lady and photographs. My first reaction was that I preferred background rendering of the Hasselblad HC210mm over the Leica S120mm and in general preferred the Hasselblad photo. However, upon closer inspection of the web sized images, I think the difference has more to do with the lighting than the lens rendering.

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I would love to go, but work schedule won't permit it. I will be doing go to make it to Photo Plus in NYC this year.

Thanks for all the feedback! I plan on going out on the bike again tonight in South Beach so hopefully I'll get some more worthwhile shots. I'll make sure to post them if I do.

(Jack – I had to look up who Don Johnson was – I'm that young. David and Josh gave me a lot of crap for that one. Also, I've heard of Blurb before and it's definitely…[Read more]

Pete Walentin;2543 wrote: Is anyone of you guys are planning to visit Photokina this year? If so it would be nice to meet. I'm currently planning to be there on the 18th of September. Maybe we can arrange a Red Dot Forum lunch?

Cheers,
Pete

I should be there.

I think a Red Dot Forum meetup would be great!

I agree with Jack and David, I really like the bike shot. For some reason I don't know why, I also like the tilted shot with the shopping cart laying on its side. I didn't mean that comment in a derogatory manner, it's just very different than the normal types of photographs I like. So really, its a compliment.

ski542002;2538 wrote: Hi: I'm seriously looking at this Zeiss Biogon lens for my M9 and have heard great things about it, especially at this price point. Anyone using this lens for architectural? I'm also considering the hood, to primarily reduce incidents of flare, but see the hood is very shallow. Is the hood beneficial/necessary for this…

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I store my S2 lens down in my camera bag all the time. However, I don't yet have a 120mm so maybe it's not a problem.

Pete,

Sorry to hear about your mishap.

The 120 lens is the only S lens that isn't an internally focusing design. We use (and recommend) the rear button for AF activation and have never had an issue updating firmware. Usually, we update firmware with the 70mm attached so it has never been an issue.

I'd also suggest not resting the…[Read more]

Very impressive use of artificial light. I say that because you can't tell artificial light was used. Well done.

I couldn't get accustomed to the slowness of the X1 and eventually sold mine although I loved the size and image quality. The X2 has apparently rectified the only issue I had the the X1 so now it is very tempting. I am looking forward to David's review.

Atanabe;2520 wrote: Got to handle the X2 today and the improvements over the X1 are apparent. Faster AF, control dials tighter, higher ISO are all positive improvements. The chrome finish really is nice and the new leatherette cover a lot grippier. With all of the new cameras on the market competing for your hard earned money, I would still…

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Thank you for the feedback. I received the screen yesterday from Dale Photo and look forward to installing and using it today.

pophoto;2509 wrote: Anyone, David?

Yes…. still working on my full review. 🙂