Member Jack MacD

Personally I wouldn't hold my breath regarding a Leica shift lens for the S2. There was never one for the R series either … just an R mount Schneider 28mm which was okay, but not a stellar performer.

One could use a V adapter and the Hasselblad PC Mutar shift adapter with a Zeiss 40IF CFE, which I've used on other focal plane cameras ……[Read more]

I would first get your hands on a different Hasselblad HC or HCD lens. Preferably a new or newer one.

Some HC300mm occasionally can act up even on some H bodies … mine would sometimes just not AF at all, or the H camera would read no lens attached. I would reattach the lens and it would work, then later wouldn't. I found that it was just…[Read more]

I think you may have missed my point. The H system is ubiquitous at rental houses, therefore provides access to both back-up, and special application lens use on the S2. For example, I recently sold my HC300/4.5 due to limited use, and will simply rent it when needed.

The other aspect of dumb adapters verses one like this is more than just…[Read more]

I think Leica just made it easier to decide on any dual system considerations.

The Hasselblad H and S2 became a no brainer the minute Leica announced the fully functional H to S adapter … be it a Hasselblad H systems camera, or a H1/H2/H2X with a Phase One back.

In effect, any pro or serious enthusiasts now has access to a back-up…[Read more]

Be quick about it David … we are on the edge of our seats! 😀

Thanks for all your efforts!

-Marc

FYI, the top sync speed with the H lenses adapted to the S2 is not 1/1000, it is 1/750.

David, the key question I'd want insight on is how Leica will continue supporting S2 owners with firmware updates that refine performance?

The speculative chatter regarding a S3 is irritating to those that dropped $25K on the S2 and may not be ready…[Read more]

🙂

-Marc

One wonders how all the wonderful photography was taken before the advent of automation … LOL!

Practice perhaps?

One thing of value when shooting wedding photography, is that it forces a relationship with any given camera. If you use a S2 for it's strengths, then you must practice techniques that mitigate any weaknesses. Same for any…[Read more]

RE: AF on a subject walking toward you at a normal pace:

Here is a technique you may want to try. I use it at every wedding where the Bride is being escorted down the aisle toward me. Oddly, this slow “processional” is one of the harder shots to get right every time, but it is a critical shot at every wedding. I often would get marginal…[Read more]

There is a third option depending on the subject matter … use some flash.

I just finished a blog article on this subject, specifically referencing the S2.

It seems Leica users are inordinately against flash, and fear that “flashy” look. However, it really isn't that hard to employ the S2 for low light photography without an obvious…[Read more]

Thanks Josh!

What a great treat for me to look at your sunny pictures, bright colors and very cool cars while huddled indoors here in dull, cold Motown Michigan … where all I do now is fiddle around with studio lighting techniques and … of course … the S2.

Next year I will trek out to our big car shows here with the S2 … notably,…[Read more]

To be honest, if it is a debate in your mind, then just get the Nikon.

Either you get what the S2 is about, know how it fits your needs, and what it can or cannot do, or you don't. Upwards of $40,000. for a basic S2 kit is a major commitment to be making if you “aren't sure”.

I waited over a year after first testing the S2 … waited for…[Read more]

Are you fellows using the rear button to AF with?

-Marc

You have perfectly described why you need both : -)

-Marc

B&H Joe,

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/605593-REG/Kirk_AG_1_AG_1_Action_Grip_for.html

You'll need a ARCA type quick release plate in the camera … or the dual lug ARCA version available on the Camadapter site.

-Marc

Personally moving shot for me. Thank you for posting this.

Not long ago, my Father was buried in a similar place with full military honors … the Great Lakes National Memorial Cemetery. When we were driving through this massive place to the point of ceremony, every single military person along the way snapped to attention and saluted as we…[Read more]

Oops! Sorry.

I posted the wrong link for the Really Right Stuff solution, here's the correct one.

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=B87-QR

-Marc

Just curious, why a little ring-light?

Ring-lights produce flat results, flat as a pancake.

Big Ring-light strobes produce a shadowless effect often used for fashion, but for macro I've never understood the concept of dead-on flat light (except maybe for scientific recording where art, or modeling the shape of the subject, isn't the…[Read more]

stephan;1500 wrote: what i really need is a more intuitive way to select the ISO-setting

and another suggestion (even if probably complicated to implement):

I need a limitiation of the focus-range for the 120 macro. As the lens don't have such a limitiation, it screws all the way through the focal range, which takes much time. So a…

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