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Last September I promised I would report actual data regarding the framing and shipping cost of the large 60″x40″ Mirror Lake print. It was shipped to a client in Las Vegas a couple months back. The framing was just over $700 using museum glass. For shipping I had it couriered to USP for $50 to then have UPS pack it and it shipped by rail (rather than truck because of the size). The shipping was thankfully less than I had earlier estimated. It was about $800 to pack and ship. I arrived unbroken and thankfully in perfect shape.
About two years ago (Feb 6, 2012), earlier in this thread, David K joked that I should somehow redo the large 60″ by 40″ scene as a triptych. He made that joke since I do so many triptychs. Perhaps the joke is on him, since Joe D is printing the triptych version this week which will be framed next week and shipped to a client in NYC.
The triptych version is represented here, but once I get it actually framed, I will update this thread and show the actual framed version. Thanks for the suggestion Kipper.
This forum is proven to allow fellow photographers to enhance each other's creativity.
It's also fun that a photo taken three years ago is still evolving.Jack
JackJim,
Regarding full frame,
The T never need be full frame as the sensor size as is allows for great quality and smaller lenses.
But what if a future M goes autofocus? This could be the lens mount for that future. Pretty obvious.JackDavid
I hope Leica brings out a 350 this fall
And while we are wishing, I want a T like interface on the next S.
Joe D cleverly suggests using the touch focus to allow for automated sequential focus stacking, but that would also require T like focus sensing or focus reposition.
Mark who uses focus stacking very effectively can comment on how he might like carefully choosing his focus and then watching the camera fire off five shots in 3 seconds adjusting focus by memory!Great photos by the way. Tell us more about your challenges.
JackI was chatting with fellow Leica photographer Gary today, and got some good advice on handling:
We were doing the usual game of photographers photographing each other with a given piece of equipment and I was hand holding the Vario at 90mm and a low shutter speed. Low being 1/30th after being on auto and dialing in compensation. He could get sharp no-camera movement shots better than I could. He commented that I was too used to shooting prime lenses and my balance was off. He noted that the extension of the lens when zoomed to 90mm had substantially shifted the balance enough that I should shift where I held the lens. He was right, I simply moved my hand further out on the lens and was able to equal his steady results.For those of you using or just trying this lens, pay attention to where you are holding the lens. I had been placing my hand on the focus dial as usual even though I was on auto focus. Switching it to the zoom dial allowed better balance when the zoom is extended. Makes sense when one is on auto focus anyway. there is value in having a fellow photographer watch how you shoot. I might add that the autofocus on this lens is amazingly handy and accurate.
When saying it was hand held, understand that I did have my elbow on a chair arm.
JackWelcome Paul,
Regarding autofocus, my initial procedure with primes has been to keep the camera on manual focus and have the rear button set for auto focus. That way, I push the rear button to bring it into focus and release it. Then I can recompose as I wish, with no seeking issues.
Since getting the Zoom, I have switched to AF but not the continuous AF (unless shooting action) and am happy with the result.
I think once you spend more than a few minutes with the camera, you will be comfortable. I used to shoot with a multi spot AF and still preferred to use the center spot with a focus and recompose technique.
Let's see what others suggest.
JackJackI haven't had any vibration issues with my S2 that need to be solved, but I suspect that the issue of using CS to close off the light before the image is captured is not how it will be done. I bet the focal plane shutter will still be used first during the required “refresh”. Someone else can correct me if a “refresh” is not needed, but I thought that when actually taking the picture, light has to be closed off, the sensor “refreshed” and then a shutter is used to take the picture. Then the shutter be it FP or CS reopened to bring back the live view. Perhaps the FP shutter need never be closed but the CS shutter would be closed first before a picture could be started. Given that not everyone will be using CS lenses all the time, I suspect that the camera would be designed to rely on FP shutter for the refresh in all instances, but we shall see.
I see live view being useful for those using focus stacking for getting critical focus. I have an acquaintance who left medium format back to full frame CMOS just to get this ability. In that situation he was on a tripod anyway, and mirror vibration would not be a factor even if there was any.
JackDavid or Roger,
Any update on this retina issue? We are now over a year since the last post.I am about to update my computer ( 3 years old ) and was
leaning toward a rMBP to drive a 4K display.
Seems smarter than a Mac Pro which for photos seems like overkill.Thoughts from others are welcome.
JackDavid,
There are no Contax 350mm for sale that I can find.
But according to this blog from Sept. 2008 the Leica S 350 will be available years ago.
I will wait.
Interesting that the list was pretty accurate on what was coming, just not when. The 45mm S was never promised.
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Photokina 2008: Leica VIP Launch Event for S2
by David Farkas on 09-22-2008 at 07:13 PMSummarit-S 70mm f/2.5 CS ASPH
Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 CS ASPH
APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm f/2.5 CS
APO-Elmar-S 180mm f/3.5 CSThese four lenses will be the first to launch, simultaneously with the camera. The next grouping of lenses will come a few months later.
Elmarit-S 24mm f/2.8 ASPH
APO-Tele-Elmar-S 350mm f/3.5
Vario-Elmar-S 30-90mm f/3.5 ASPH
Elmar-S 30mm f/3.5 Tilt-Shift
Elmarit-S 100mm f/3.5 ASPHJackDavid
Your answer on the S vs S2 thread reminded me that I still have that Pentax 6×7 400 mm with some strange outer flanges that won't fit your adaptor. If I sent you the 400 and the body, perhaps your machinist can invent an adaptor that can do the job. My alternative is to buy a Contax 350 used and a Contax to S adaptor, or wait for the eventual Leica 350S for $$$$$.
Are you up for the assignment?JackTime to read David's fine comparison of S to S2 again.
When I first read this review years ago, I didn't want to like the new S as my S2 was only two years old, and I didn't want to spend another huge amount of money. Reading the review now makes it more enticing, but especially so if you never want to leave CCDhttp://www.reddotforum.com/content.php/279-Photokina-2012-Day-2-The-Leica-S-(Part-1)?page=2
With your preference for CCD you can easily justify the S with this trade in. However, if I were to to this I would trade in my old Pentax 6×7 not my S2.
I would try and sell my S2 on my own. Or use it as a backup. In 4 years of pretty hard use, I never had a glitch with my S2, other than the dimming top display they fixed for free and kindly provided a loaner. So I never lost a shoot. Net I really never needed a backup camera. So if it were me I'd sell. You may feel differently.Am I helping you here? After your tough winter, you deserve a nice fresh S.
Jack
JackJoel Meyerowitz loves his too, and says it has replaced his 8×10 view camera in this video:
JackI was reading the strobist today and saw a comment about the usefulness of three faster primes, and one slightly slower zoom:
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/12/without-reservation-recommended-gear.html“If you date cameras, you most certainly marry your lenses. Buy them as if you plan to keep them for 10-20 years or more, as that is exactly what can happen if you choose wisely. I still have and use some wonderful lenses that I purchased in college in the mid-1980s.
In the past, I was a lens speed freak and was willing to spend great sums of money to have very fast glass. I now realize that lust was misplaced. If I had it to do over again (and I do, and have) I would lean more on reasonably fast primes and here's why.
Moderately fast primes are (much) lighter, (much) cheaper and often just as sharp (or sharper) than their speedy siblings. For instance, the Nikon 28, 50 and 85 f/1.8 trio of lenses are great examples of this. They weigh next to nothing in my bag and offer great performance. Also, I have moved away from primarily using fast zooms. Rather than a fast 24-70/2.8, I'd now opt for a trio of fast-ish primes and a decent, slower zoom to back them up.
This way, you get a stop (plus) faster at each focal length, backups throughout the 24-70mm range and you lose the most daunting aspect of the speed zoom: an expensive single point of failure.”
Good view, and anyway, a fast S zoom would be too huge. David Hobby, the Strobist is not a Leica shooter, but if you set aside his good desire for buying at low cost, not cheap, he gives interesting advice. Marrying your lenses is good advice.
JackMarc,
Two points:
The Sony sensor is so close to the size of the S I assume they asked Leica if they would buy some. I suspect that the sensor is actually 45mm not 44. ( Worse case Leica does a 2% crop ) So then the issue is frame ratio. Leica stays 3×2 and the others closer to 4×5. The fact that the competition has gone with a crop factor to a sensor size right on where the Leica S is shows that Leica was correct in selecting a sensor 50% larger than full frame. Going forward, Leica lenses are set for this size and the competition has lenses bigger than needed. Going forward, in a sense, Leica chose the right size sensor, and if all medium format cameras use the same sensor, we are back to the days of all Medium Format cameras use the same “film”. If this sensor is used by all makers, that gives huge economy of scale in a tiny market. Good for all of us. Then you choose a camera's form and handling, as well as lenses. Leica wins.The second point is do you and I need this? You are shooting strobes so higher ISO may not be necessary. A 14 stop dynamic range catches my attention. Do I need live view? For focus stacking it would be handy. I don't need such an upgrade, but need is different than want. Leica does need this sensor. If the completion has it, they will need to match it. A next Leica S is not necessary for existing owners, it's a requirement to attract new users to the system. However I would expect the old sensor to be sold too. Hey, one can still buy the S2 now.
I traditionally skip to every other model improvements. I expect I will go for this depending on price. In the meantime, I buy desired lenses. I sure hope the price isn't as much as the Phase price!
Jack
Jack:eek:There are other subjects in the cold.
30-90 zoom, abstract of metal and snowJack
