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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic New S (007) in the forum Leica S 8 years, 4 months ago

    I am very disappointed. First, and foremost , I expected and needed an increase in resolution. I often make 40×60 inch prints, and my “standard size” is
    20×30, so an increase in resolution is important to me.

    Second, I expected an improvement in the LCD. The resolution remains less than
    many inexpensive DSLRs, it doesn't tilt (so using live…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica 120 mm CS: AF not working in the forum S Lenses 8 years, 7 months ago

    Add my name to the list. My 120 is in Solms as well. Was at a shoot and suddenly
    it would not autofocus. Solms claims there was impact damage, but I do not recall
    such an event. They are charging me a lot for the repair and state it will take 6 weeks.
    It appears that there is an innate problem with the 120 that Leica needs to…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Lorton Prison in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 1 month ago

    alisjasp;5914 wrote: Some images looked cartoonist

    Thank you. That was the point of those images, to concentrate on the
    outline, the geometric shapes, patterns or symbolism and not necessarily on photo-realistic detail.
    Pre-visualized, so in some cases purposely over-exposed or under-exposed
    to prepare for the presentation.

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day One in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 5 months ago

    I apologize for the previous post– just noticed that you said canvas wrap.

    What I really meant to ask, is IF you had used fine art paper (which I agree would
    be nice), how would you have mounted the work such that a frame would not
    “interrupt” the flow of the image?

    thanks

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica S2 New England Fall Foliage Trip – Day One in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 5 months ago

    Would you kindly share how you have mounted the images?
    Thank you

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Old trucks in the forum Images to Share 9 years, 12 months ago

    Thanks for your kind compliment.

    Attached files

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic 30 mm or 35 mm (or waiting for the 24 mm and the 30-90 zoom) in the forum S Lenses 10 years, 4 months ago

    +2

    The price of the zoom is not justifiable considering it is neither fast, nor
    even fixed (it is variable). I am disappointed and will also stick to the 35
    and 70.

    The 24 would be equivalent of a 19 on 35mm so it is extremely wide.
    I would question whether it would be needed even for landscape– it might
    indeed be better to…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic And here we go. The NEW S2! in the forum Leica S 10 years, 4 months ago

    Some of the “improvements/upgrades” are clearly firmware that could be
    added to our S2s.

    David– will you ask Leica if they plan on offering these firmware upgrades
    preferably free, or perhaps at a small cost?

    In fact, they could even offer to replace our LCD with the new one for a
    reasonable cost and I would venture to say, many…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica S-Adapter-H – Use Hasselblad H Lenses on the S2 in the forum Alternative Lenses 10 years, 9 months ago

    Even given my reservations as noted in the reply above, I can see one potential benefit of
    the adapter —

    IF the adapter will allow the use of the H tilt-shift adapter, then S owners would finally have
    a Tilt-Shift lens capability.

    Do you know if the leica H adapter will accommodate the H tilt-shift mechanism?

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica S-Adapter-H – Use Hasselblad H Lenses on the S2 in the forum Alternative Lenses 10 years, 9 months ago

    As I understand the H literature, the H digital lenses are purposely designed NOT to
    be optically correct, but require correction in software. It would seem that this limits
    the true usability and desirability of these lenses on the S system (unless of course
    you just happen to already have the lenses). Why would I want a lens that is…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Meeting with S2 product manager Stephan Schulz tomorrow in the forum S2 10 years, 9 months ago

    Please ask Leica:

    (1) Please allow us to write a DNG raw file to BOTH cards at the same time.
    Having lost images when a CF card failed, I would like to make a backup
    automatically with each image. jpg is NOT the same!

    (2) They mentioned when you last met with them, that they might have
    “focus stacking” analogous to exposure…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic S2 display at the new D.C. Leica store in the forum S2 10 years, 9 months ago

    The opening was indeed enjoyable and the Leica staff is to be complimented for making
    each visitor feel welcome. The presentation was interesting and well received.

    Enjoyed seeing David and Josh who kindly introduced me to the leica staff.

    I encouraged the Leica executives to have more activities for the S2 owners. I pointed
    out…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Big Cypress Egret in the forum Images to Share 10 years, 11 months ago

    Very nice! I like the textures and the detail. The composition is excellent
    making the viewer “search” and “discover” the heron and then further explore
    the image trying to determine what is reflection and what is not.

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic New Article – My Everyday Camera – The Leica S2 in the forum S2 10 years, 11 months ago

    It must be exhilarating to see all those exotic cars in person!

    How far were you typically from the car that you appear to have
    achieved considerable DOF with a f/5.6 and 35 mm lens. I do not
    seem to achieve such. Also, my S2 does not seem to nail the autofocus
    as you imply yours does. I always have to tweek the focus…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic New York – Street in the forum Images to Share 11 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks!

    I enjoy Silver Efex as well. Interesting that you started with Low Key and yet there is so
    much terrific detail in the buildings, etc. A testament to the S2 and your skillful application
    in Silver Efex.

    Can you provide a “rule of thumb” for the amount of clarify, sharpness, etc. you typical
    find necessary when you make…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic New York – Street in the forum Images to Share 11 years, 3 months ago

    Fantastic images, and in particular the last one with the billboard.

    Would you kindly reveal your “secret”, i.e. which lens, and what were the
    settings? What post processing did you use to create the almost illustrative
    look (which is particularly striking and appreciated in this image).

    Thanks
    craig

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica Vest in the forum Gear For Sale 11 years, 3 months ago

    At 25 years, it would be a toss up whether to frame it as a item of art, and
    display it above my half century old Leica I inherited from my parents,
    or to actually use it in the field. (I have some business suits that are
    that old, still in great condition, that I enjoy wearing, so mere age is certainly
    not a reason to keep this “in the…[Read more]

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica vs. Hasselblaud vs. PhaseOne in the forum S2 11 years, 4 months ago

    Atanabe, thank you for your kind words regarding my images. I do use a tripod
    90% of the time. (10% of the time I am hanging off a cliff or in some equally
    ridiculous position where I cannot get my tripod!)

    It is indeed a difficult decision, solely because of the cost.

    I appreciate all the input and advice.

    craig

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    rudlinfineart replied to the topic Leica vs. Hasselblaud vs. PhaseOne in the forum S2 11 years, 4 months ago

    Thank you everyone for responding. Per your comments:
    (1) My images are predominately nature/landscape and abstract (http://www.rudlinfineart.com)
    (2) I am coming from Nikon 35 mm world

    (3) I totally agree about the Phase One. It was awkward to hold and use, and
    the inability to quickly over-ride autofocus with a manual “tweak” I found…[Read more]

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