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Hi Peter,
Leica S CS in Solm told me it would work. Cheers.
IceMan;4376 wrote: Hi Ed
Thanks for your post. Good to know. Leica CH says the new grip won't work on the S2, but can't (or won't) explain why. Fact is the new one is 730 CHF and the old one 1250 CHF. I will bring my S2 to the shop and will try here in Zurich. Nothing else to do. But thanks for your offer 🙂
Cheers
PeterHi all, just an update.
My H to S adaptor and S2-P were back from Solm, and Solm has replaced a new adaptor for me. Now the focus confirmation indicator works perfectly! I also found out the lens firmware has be updated. When mounting on my HC lenses, the lens firmware version is 1.34.xxxx. I remember the version wasn't so update before this.
Thanks again for everyone's input!
Just an update, my s2-p was back from Solm. Solm checked everything and found everything is perfect, but did a full cleaning, adjustment for me, for FREE! My warranty will be expired in May, so I am so happy for this, esp. cleaning the CCD for free. :p
I now 90% sure my issue was due to the Sandisk Extreme 45mb/s, after my friend and I change to normal class 10 cards, we never have issue so far. He is using Toshiba class 10, and I was using the Transcend wi-fi.
Wish this helps!
Josh Lehrer;4273 wrote: I have seen the Eye-Fi cards used successfully in the S2 so I don't see why the Transcend cards wouldn't work, but I would test it thoroughly before taking it out in the field.
Thanks, Josh!
I got the Transcend 16GB wifi SD tonight and everything works perfect. It's able to use with my ipad and iphone. Just the original app can't do too much zoom in to check details. I ‘m wondering if shuttersnitch can do this better.
Josh Lehrer;4243 wrote: In the Leica S2, the fastest SD card you can use is a class 10 SDHC card. It is not compatible with anything faster. Per a CF card, it is compatible with a UDMA6 card but not the newer UDMA7 cards. That's one of the advantages that the new Leica S has, full compatibility with the latest 1000x UDMA7 CF cards. I'm getting write speeds 50-60% faster than I was with the S2 and UDMA6 CF cards.
To reiterate, Class 10 SDHC and UMDA6 CF are the fastest cards that you can use in the S2 or the S2-P. Anything newer (SDXC, UHS, UMDA7, etc) will not function properly in the camera.
Thanks a lot, Josh! Do you have experience with Transcend wi-fi SD? I found that it has class10 32GB capacity. It sounds very nice if I can connect my iphone or ipad to check focus during outdoor shooting section . 🙂
Josh Lehrer;4239 wrote: The Leica S2 does not support SDXC or UHS memory cards, this is most likely your problem. You need to use an SDHC card, which comes in sizes of 32GB or smaller. You cannot use an SD card larger than 32GB in the S2 or S2-P. I would recommend Transcend Class 10 32gb SDHC cards, that is what I have used for a number of years in the S2 without any problems at all.
Thanks millions, Josh!!!
I will get the card you recommend. 🙂 I also sent my H to S adaptor to Leica Solm to examine. Wish it will solve the focus indication issue soon.
Cheers!
rsmphoto;3867 wrote: Sorry, I wasn't clear.
I generally rely on auto focus, but Yes, in testing with the 50-110 just now, I do get proper focus confirmation with a dot (and audible signal) on manual focus as well as with AFs (manual shows arrows and dot properly).
Also, EXIF data is actually accurate for the fixed focal length lenses. 35 reads as 35mm, 28 reads as 28mm, 80 reads as 80mm, but 50-110 zoom reads the 110mm as 114mm focal length.
No issues here at all….yet.
Thanks a lot for the test!!!
Leica Germany has just emailed that suggesting me to send the adaptor to them, also they advise the local service centre to send them the demo adaptor. I think there's something wrong in these. I'm not sure if this is not an uncommon issue.
I'm still thinking when to send, because it is about Christmas.
Again, thanks a lot!
This is the photo that I have shot last night with HC100/2.2. 🙂
R.C. i by issa…., on Flickrrsmphoto;3864 wrote: Yes, I've been shooting the last two days with a new S to H adapter, using 50-110 HC with no issues. In the last week I've also used the 28 HCD, the 35 HC, AND the HTS, all with no issue. Using current firmware 1.0.3.3
Thanks for the input. I have no issue to use the 100/2.2 too. Just focus confirmation light not working correctly when using manual mode, also the display not showing the lens focal length correctly, like 100mm becomes 101mm and 150mm becomes 152mm, this happen on EXIF too.
Are these all working on your combo? Thanks!
My lens has loud clicking sound when firing the leaf shutter too, and it has more obvious delay than focal plane shutter. 🙁
BTW, may I ask if all of you have the same issue as I have experienced?
http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/881-S2-S-to-H-adaptor-with-100-2.2-questions?p=3859#post3859Many thanks first!
Update:
I have visited the local Leica service centre with my S2 and S to H adaptor, there was a S2 and another adaptor, and the product manager and I have tried both adaptors on each S2.
The focus confirmation issue were the same, only > appear no matter which direction we turned the focusing ring, and no dot lit up while focus was hit. Or another situation was, the dot kept lit up no matter how you adjust.
We thought it was the software bug in Leica S2 1.0.3.3 firmware.
If you have the adaptor and H lens on hand, you can try this and please tell me your result too.
Many thanks!
I didn't pick up my M6 for a few months too. I actually sold almost all lenses, only keep the 40/2 and a vintage Sonnar 5cm f1.5 LTM. Mainly because I was mainly using my Pentax 67ii 99% of time.
However, after I got my S2, I sold my 67ii in 2 weeks. I finally found a digital camera I can trust and produce the result I want. (I was and still am a film lover, I do my development and printing) 😀
I really wish there will be an adaptor for Contax 645 to S. I just sold my Contax 645 again (twice in 3 years…too heavy and bulky to me..), but I love the 80/2 a lot. The dim focusing screen was hard to use manual lenses, I almost bought a DB for it, but after tried my friend's Leaf Aptus 75 on it, I gave it up, the battery was also an main issue. I did bring out the camera for some outdoor shots after around 70 shots in studio, then it was dead after 3 shots…Luckily I had a Leica MM with me. 😡
Now I'm very happy with the S2, but I kind of miss the 80/2. Wish this will be happened so soon!
Josh Lehrer;3838 wrote: 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 have found that the auto focus speed on the H lenses is slower than the S lenses. Should the camera continue to have problems it might need a trip to Leica for service. Keep us posted!
Thanks a lot, Josh. Today I tried the adaptor with a HC150 in a shop, the display showed the lens was a 152mm, so i guess it's normal?
But for the focus confirmation issue, it's still the same, only showed > no matter how I turn the lens' ring. And of course no spot light to confirm the focus.
Then I tried the lens and adaptor on my friend's S2, it was the same. And I put his S70/2.5 on my camera, everything works perfectly. 🙁
Leica Germany has suggested me to post them the adaptor and will check for me. The shop I bought the adaptor has helped to ask Leica, but they suspect it maybe the firmware, which I don't agree because it's 1.0.3.3 on my S2-P and my friend's S2. I will go to Leica repair centre in my city and try my lens and adaptor on their S2, and also try their adaptor with my lens on my camera.
I don't really wish to post to Germany because it is close to Christmas, I will do some projects during the holiday..So I will post to the shop and get an exchange this week. 🙁 Wish things will be sorted out very soon.
Just an upate, I have just discovered another issue.
It has happened twice today that my S2 won't fire suddenly, but it was working again when I unmount the lens and release the shutter, or with other manual lenses. Also restart the camera won't help, I had to unmount the lens and remount again to make it working.
I think the adaptor is faulty. Had sent a mail to Leica and the shop I got the adaptor from. Will update when Leica has any replies for this issue.
issa918;3836 wrote: Hello members, i'm new to S2. Reading all these threads made me deciding to go for an used S2-P and my friend also got him a S2 + 70 after try my camera. :-p
My H to S adaptor and 100/2.2 were arrived today, and I couldn't wait to try a few test at home. I have several manual lenses in V mount, but after awhile I felt I need an AF lens and leaf shutter for fast flash sync speed, I skipped S lenses because of the lack of the focal length I normally use (80-100mm, I do portraits 90% of time). I have a few questions and wish for your help.
More information, my S2-P is updated with current firmware.
1. The display shows my lens is 101mm and maximum aperture value is f2.3
2. I had a contax 645, and I love the AF button on thumb a lot. I set the S2 in MF mode, and assigned the rear button beside the VF as AFs. The focusing was a bit slow and hunt sometimes, but maybe due to the insufficient light (f2.3, 1/60s, iso640), I guess. Is it the case?
3. When I was using the manual lenses, I half press the shutter release, there's a focusing indicator, >• while I'm using HC100. Or if i have hit the focus, the dot will be lit no matter how I turn the focusing ring. But if I mount my manual lenses again, it works perfectly.
Are these only my camera or lens issue? Or it's normal?
Please share with your experience and will be very thankful!
cheers!
