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peterv;6001 wrote: Well, I got this flash last week and after doing some tests I can confirm that this flash works like charm on my S2.
The CS works in sync, up to 1/1000. Of course at that speed there's not much flash light left, but envirenmental portraits at ~ 2.5 meters shouldn't be a problem at 1/250 – 1/500
Like Josh mentioned, the amount of flash light is easily controlled with the exposure comp on the camera.
Exposure is quite good in A-mode on the flash, though the meter in the flash can be fooled, of course.
All in all I'm quite happy with the SF 24D. It weighs next to nothing and does not have a negative influence on the well balanced S body. It can give a nice little extra bit of light/punch when needed.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Peter,
Shutter speed should have no effect on flash exposure, only ambient. In fact, if you were using a hand-held meter, it would only give you the aperture reading, not shutter speed as the flash duration should be shorter than the exposure time and is irrelevant in the exposure calculation.
If you are getting darker images at higher shutter speeds, it is more likely that the ambient light is getting too dark.
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Leica Store MiamiRather than going with the same Sony 44×33 CMOS sensor, perhaps Leica will work with CMOSIS to develop their own in-house solution, as they did for the M240.
There hasn't been too much discussion around it, but the CMOSIS/Leica chip in the M is actually the most advanced CMOS sensor design to date. The pixel well depth is significantly thinner than anything from Sony or Canon, and has a newer conical microlens shape that is better suited to “catching” high angle of incidence light rays. This variance in design is clearly evident from the performance difference between the M240 and the Sony A7r when using the same wide angle M lenses.
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Leica Store MiamiAnd no loss of light, like you would with an extension tube.
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Leica Store MiamiThe 150mm CFi should be a fine lens for portraiture on the S. And, yes, your best bet is to use the S Adapter V.
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Leica Store Miamigm22;5947 wrote: Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the hasselblad 1.7x convert on the Leica S? I own the Hasselblad 300mm f4.5 and the Leica S Hasselblad adapter and when I connect the 1.7x converter it will not show the aperture for the 300mm lens and creates green lines in the picture. Just trying to find out if anyone else has any experience.
thanks
gage
Gage,
As listed on the Leica press release for the S-Adapter H, the HC 1.7x is not supported.
David Farkas
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Leica Store MiamiI'd love to see a CMOS with live view and video capability, but currently there are no medium format sized CMOS sensors. Imagine the sensor performance of the M 240 with the resolution and lenses of the S…
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Leica Store MiamiBobby,
You raise good points about plug placement. Another option for shooting would be to use the EVF, which is how I'd probably shoot the M240 in a studio environment. With the EVF you can use it in waist-level orientation and see the exact framing and effect of lighting.
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Leica Store MiamiNice. What building/floor were you in to get this perspective?
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Leica Store MiamiRVB;5731 wrote: 90-250 would be great,good for portrait's too as long as focus speed is fast,would probably be quite heavy but it wouldn't matter too much as landscape shooters would use it on a tripod and it would replace a few lenses in the bag.
I think the fast prime for portraiture is essential to the system,D.O.F would be thin at 1.8 but not as thin as the mamiya 1.8 on a full 645 sensor,buttery Bokeh is essential for such a lens,This shot I posted is the 120CS wide open at MFD and the Bokeh is very nice,caveat with this lens is the slow auto focus,too slow for fashion or portraits of dynamic subjects.
The 120 is an awesome portrait lens, but you're right. The focus throw is extremely long, which is what you'd expect from a macro lens. This is one reason why Leica released the Leica ELPRO-S 180mm Close Focus Adapter for the 180.
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Leica Store MiamiI think a 90-250mm zoom (70-200 equiv) would be a great companion to the 30-90. I don't think it needs to be a constant aperture. In fact, f/4-5.6 would be totally fine. A lens like this would be great for landscape, travel, or in studio.
I'd also welcome an f/2 or f/1.8 lens, although DOF would be crazy thin, especially on a short-to-medium telephoto.
It's pretty impressive that after just four years, Leica now has full range of lenses available: 24, 30, 35, 45, 70, 120, 180, 30-90 and 120 T/S. 9 S lenses. It took Hasselblad over a decade to get to this point with the H system. And, with the ability to use all HC, HCD, P67, CF, FE and C645 lenses, the selection is pretty broad.
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Leica Store Miamitinchohs;5575 wrote: David, which ‘iphone like' protector do you recommend? Anything that comes pre-cut to the right size of the Leica M T240 screen? While you are at it, I would love the same for the Leica MM screen. Thanks so much. Martin.
The Invisible Shield product is available for several different Leica models, but looking at their website, I don't see anything for the M (Typ 240). Perhaps you could contact them to see if they have plans to release one in that size.
The model for the M8 should be a perfect fit for your Monochrom:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/leica-m8-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields/2832
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Leica Store MiamiJerryY;5564 wrote: David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact?
Jerry
Yes, Leica NJ will clean your sensor at no charge, S included.
The only drawback will be being without your camera for a while.
To send directly to Leica:
Leica Camera
1 Pearl Ct
Unit A
Allendale, NJ 07401
Attn: Service DeptInclude a note that says you would like the sensor cleaned and the camera checked for good working order. Also, be sure to include your contact information and return address. Best to send just the camera body and remove any and all accessories.
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Leica Store MiamiDoug;5551 wrote: I sold my M9 the other day… It had had a Giottos screen protector on it for 3 years, and in that time it collected some fine scratches. So I removed it for the sale, revealing an undamaged Leica LCD looking like new.
I've heard of another brand of screen protector that reportedly damages some Leica screens, but I'm guessing it's a different adhesive that's at fault there.
I'm not saying that the screen protector will cause damage 100% of the time, but we have had multiple customers over the years who had problems with the Giottos and other brands. Most commonly, upon removing the Giottos screen protector, the entire LCD cover glass would come off with the protector. Of course, many users have had no problems whatsoever, so it really comes down to personal choice and if the benefit outweighs any potential risks.
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Leica Store MiamiDoug;5532 wrote: The Giottos SP83022 Schott Glass screen protector is a near-perfect fit on the LCD of the M typ240. This is marketed for Nikon 1 V1, J1, and V2 cameras.
The LCD measures 70mm x 49mm and has a narrow blank border that is not used for imaging, and similarly a wider unused bar at right.
The Giottos 3022 series measures 69mm x 49mm, has a narrow black border, and a wider black bar at the right, closely matching the Leica screen.
The first digit of the Giottos part number indicates variations with different numbers of anti-reflection coatings; 83022 has 12 coating layers.
I received a Giottos SP83022 today and applied it to the M screen, fitting beautifully. The adhesive on this item is only a thin stripe under the outside edges.
Doug
Doug,
This is good info for M (Typ 240) users. Thanks for posting.
Just be aware that taking these screen protectors off can be problematic and could potentially damage the rear LCD. We usually recommend using a removable protective film like those used for iPhones as they pose no risk and afford the same level of scratch protection.
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