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I was able to tap on the image (incomplete preview shown) and save to Photo App on my iPad and then I could see the whole image.
Very well done Pete. I doubt that a 24 mm could capture the whole scene considering the image y posted is a 4 image stitch from a 35 mm.
Jack MacD;246 wrote: … I initially viewed this on an iPhone, and it improperly cropped the shot. Sort of a joke to view on an iPhone, but the elements of design are always visible, unless it gives one an unintended crop. Then I looked at it on my iPad and it cropped it again differently. Only after a copied it to a viewer did I see the full shot. Then I said wow. I encourage others to make sure you see the full image
I agree Jack. I saw this image through sleepy eyes last night on my laptop and was impressed. Today, I tried to view it on my iPad and I was let down that I couldn't see all of the image. Bummer!
Pete Walentin;232 wrote: +1
Haha. Good to know that I'am not the only one. I ALWAYS turn into the wrong directions. It would be so easy to add.
That makes at least three of us – You, Jack, and myself. Hopefully, there are more so Leica will seriously consider this firmware change.
Stuart, there are a lot of S2 owners anxiously awaiting arrival of the split prism focus screen. I expect that it will beneficial even when using autofocus lenses to help confirm the precise area of focus is where you want it. For example, when shooting flowers or something else at near minimum focus distance, I often make manual adjustments to the focus point even when using S autofocus lenses.
Hey Doug, It is good to see you over here. I know you are into shooting birds and have a need for a telephoto lens. I have been been trying out a Pentax 400mm on the S2 and will make a blog post about the experience soon. Previously, I tried a Hasselblad 350mm CF on the S2 (thanks to Al Tanabe) down in the Everglades. Suffice it to say I too am in search of a telephoto lens for the S2 and can't wait for Leica to finally deliver the S 350mm.
Pardon me for getting off topic.
Al, I would have loved to come see your exhibit.
Kurt, I have Silver Efex 2.0 and find the choices and options within the choices daunting. I can't settle on a particular look because I keep trying out the other combinations. I just need to spend more time with it I guess.
David Farkas;190 wrote: Okay, here is a big one I left off that I've written about before…
That is a big one and one I would love to see implemented.
David, your post made me rembember another nuisance I would like corrected in future firmware. Allow the camera to remember the last drive mode when switching the camera off and back on. Currently the drive mode reverts to “single” when powered off and then back on
Kurt, your B&W conversions are very nice. What is your method?
Good suggestions David. I recall asking for a quick delete method back during my first demo of the S2 in the Fall of 2009. The true simultaneous write of DNG to both CF card and SD card is another feature which would be welcome.
I have one other suggestion which may seem trivial, but it's something I would find helpful.
* Provide an user option to change the direction of the thumbwheel for changing aperture value. Currently, the wheel direction necessary to stop down the aperture is in the opposite direction of my Canon dSLRs. This makes it confusing to switch from one camera to the other.
David Farkas;52 wrote: Hi Guys,
I find the AF on the S2 to be very accurate and repeatable, much more so than a Nikon or Canon pro body. I think the biggest stumbling block is understanding how the AF system on the S2 works. Once that is understood, life becomes much easier. For instance, the AF isn't a single point in the crosshairs, it is more an average of what is in the central circle. So, if a high-contrast object is in the circle, but outside of where you want focus to fall, you will be disappointed. Also, because the DOF is so narrow on the larger sensor, you will find that it is better to err on the side of focusing to the front of an object/subject rather than just behind it. DOF will fall behind, but will be non-existent going forward…
David, An explanation of how the S2 autofocus works would make a great addition to your S2 “how to” video series.
These photos are great. How did you manage to get the generous depth of field? My experience has been too shallow depth of field even with the 70mm at closest focus distance.
I like it. The light and clouds are great.
I am surprised you stopped driving long enough to make a photograph.:D
Thank you for the tip David. I will remember that one. I'm sure it was a huge relief for you to have lost only a few photos instead of an entire 16gb card.
