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The 24 may be my new favorite lens. It's not too big… but the images it gets are tremendous. Just posted a sunset shot to my red-dot blog taken hand-held in last light. So yes, the 24 is a lovely addition. Highly recommended.
Thanks SO much for your detailed report Pete. Very helpful for this S-Girl!
Thanks SO much for your report Pete. Very helpful for this S-Girl!
I use the RRS L-bracket with a neoprene Leica Handstrap and Black Rapid R-Strap if I need to shoulder carry. The Black Rapid FastenR-T1 screws through the Handstrap plate into the tripod threads of the L-Bracket. This system has been a sturdy and easily adjustable solution. (Note: must widen the Handstrap plate hole for the Fastenr-T1)
Hey Pete,
The neoprene cover is a Lenscoat Bodyguard Pro CB. I use as an extra layer of protection from dust, etc. It fits very well and has stretched to fit better over time, even with the Leica handstrap and RRS L-Bracket attached, though I could have done a more tidy job putting it on the camera the day I snapped these photos.Correction to main compartment image: also holds a D-Lux 5, not Digilux.
Last but not least, the ThinkTank Urban Disguise 35 V2.0 with gear inside tucked into my carryon roller bag. Ready to go!
Two images of ThinkTank Urban Disguise 35 V2.0 with daypack attachments:
1. RU Thirsty bottle holder attached via short Attachment Strap clipped to side of bag. Could also hold a lens. (For storage I keep the strap zipped into the compartment at the bottom of the bottle holder so it is always there when I need it).
2. Backpack Harness attached via long Attachment Strap clipped over the top of the bag (Secures harness while allowing easy access into the main body, I like this so much I might stitch it permanently to the top of the bag).
Note: Attachment Straps, Backpack Harness and RU Thirsty Holder sold separately from the bag. There are plenty of loops to strap on a tripod, etc.Three images of the inside of ThinkTank Urban Disguise 35 V2.0:
1. Front pocket holds pens, pencils, maps, cleaning cloth, small sunscreen, etc.
2. Unbuckle and lift the front pocket flap for an additional pocket area that holds RRS flash bracket and rails, LED flash, bag rain cover and even a micro-windshirt.
3. Main compartment holds 2 extra S lenses and S2 body with lens attached (lens down), cable release, cards and a Digilux. The back pocket could hold an iPad but I use it to store a BlackRapid camera strap and the ThinkTank Backpack Harness.Two images of the ThinkTank Urban Disguise 35 V2.0:
1. Back of bag packed with gear and strap clipped to sling position.
2. Front of bag packed with gear and strap clipped to shoulder carry position.Thanks for posting this point of concern.
Just to clarify, if I do not use the rear AF button then this is not a concern? :confused: I just updated firmware with lenses attached but have not been out shooting since to notice an issue.LOVE the micro-focus screen. It makes the S2 a different camera by taking unnerving guesswork out of manual focus. Added plus… it makes the S2 handle like a classic Leica SL2. It's a must-have accessory. 😮
Still so impressed with this bag for an S2 kit… from city to trail. For a day hike I clipped the optional ThinkTank Shoulder Harness 2.0 (backpack straps) to a midsize ThinkTank Attachment Strap clipped over the top of the bag, which allows easy access to the interior. I also clipped a ThinkTank RUHot (water bottle holder) to the side via a short Attachment Strap, which could double as a wonderful lens holder. Discrete tabs all over the bag make customization a breeze and a tripod, etc could have been strapped on if needed. The bag felt completely stable with my S2 in or out. Could go all day.:DI have my grandfathers 560mm Telyt-S. Such a treasure.
I will third that observation. The S2 does prefer background focus to an annoying degree and tends to “search” for the correct focus too long. When the camera gets stuck “searching” I switch to manual focus (which means the photo could be gone by then). I find myself toggling between focus modes often on single shoot, which is a problem. However, if you have to switch to manual focus, the microprism focusing screen makes a tremendous improvement. It makes the S2 “feel” like the great old Leica film cameras (SL2, R3).
