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Josh Lehrer;4037 wrote: That is exciting news! I am looking forward to seeing some of your first images from the new S once your camera arrives.
Here is a few from the S2… I did'nt get a chance yo use it that much due to health problems.. (Motorcycle crash.. )
Josh Lehrer;4032 wrote: That would be very cool, but in the case of the S it would not work. The camera only has a GPS receiver, not a transmitter, so there would be no way to track it.
I hope Leica will consider it for the future Josh,I just had my 1DX stolen,it's a nasty feeling..
I am collecting my new S in a few days.. I am really looking forward to getting my hands on it..the 70mm CS arrived with it.. 120MM CS is on that way too..Just wondering if the GPS could be used to track the camera if it was stolen??
Arif;4010 wrote: Thank you very much Alex. The file does look quite good and downsizing will help even more so quite workable. Please continue to advise of how you are finding the new S.
Have a very happy holiday season,
ArifArif,I just had a look at your website,it's really good.I love the Samurai shot's..I am a big Mifune and Nakadai fan…
Rob
Arca Swiss cube with Arca Swiss universal L plate on a RRS verso tripod or a Gitzo 5 series tripod is hard to beat…
Alex AR;4008 wrote: Here is the DNG to the “Hi-Liter” picture. Hope it works.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uupt0dxfo5qqp04/Leica%20S%2030-90%20Test-1000008.DNGThat works like a charm Alex,the file was downloaded in 2 seconds,as for the file itself it's very good for iso1600,a fine film like grain.. and Like the S2 the files don't need much sharpening..
Alex AR;4003 wrote: As I thought speed is more important than posting “nice” pictures: Here is one of the first pictures taken by me with the “new S” and the 30-90. Thought people will be interested in noise behavior. ISO 1600, 1/30s, f5.6@90mm, just anything I found on my desk after sticking the lense for the first time to the body… no editing, nothing, just the lense profiles from Leica. Of course, awful subject, 1/30s too slow (actually wanted to see how it behaves…).
Second picture is the same as first, just ran through Dfine 2.0. Never used it before for my D4, but I guess this will become more handy now…
Sorry for only posting JPGs, but need to figure out how to post DNGs in this forum. Does this work at all?
If time and weather permits, I will post more useful pictures next time, sorry.:o
Use a service like yousend it, dropbox or sugar sync to share DNG files..
According to leica technical data the 35mm is approx. 930 / 1080 g (without / with central shutter) and the 30-90 is approx. 1275 / 1345 g
I have an S30mm here so i weighed it ..I'm keenly waiting on your review, I feel my resistance slowly slipping away, there may be the possibility of a new ‘S' in my life very soon
Its a short life,treat yourself…. 😉Roger;3962 wrote: So what happened to the promised upgrade program ?
I just asked my dealer the same question,and they still don't know,the leica rep (UK) is calling in in a week or so and that question will be top of the agenda,his best guess now is that they replace the non-CS lens with a CS lens and you pay the price difference.. but we will know soon enough..
When I sold my S2 I sold it with a couple of non CS lenses but I kept my 30mm and am keen to add CS to it.
As soon as I get a definite answer from him I will post the info here..
antonybphoto;3914 wrote: Thanks to RVB I just manipulated the NEF and DNG files in adobe RAW very quickly.
I don't understand how the D800 has more dynamic range ?
There is about 20% more detail on the S file, which when blowing big is great. But the highlights in the sky are all but gone in about 50% of the sky on the S. the Nikon recovers back ?
Given they were shot within seconds of each other, there may be variation, but the MF communi goes on about 16bit files etc etc and 12 stop dynamic range that 35 mm cannot achieve ?
Tell me I have missed something. A little disappointed given my work is always typically a brighter sky than I want. And yes I do use LEE filters but I want to start with a strong base.
You haven't missed anything,the D800 sensor is extraordinary,huge DR..but its a next generation sensor.. shadow and highlight recovery is stunning.. (see how well it handles the highlights in the water)
But the big attraction to the S system is the S glass and I think that in the not too distance future Leica will add a completely new (probably CMOS) sensor to the S body..
The other consideration is that the D800 is so competitively priced that one can buy one to compliment a MF kit..
David Farkas;3907 wrote: I'd love to see these samples posted here on Red Dot Forum. You can actually upload the full size images via Manage Attachments and the site will automatically generate a 550px wide thumbnail. When clicked on, the full size attachment will open in a new tab/window.
Another advantage of the S glass is the wide open performance,the 1.4G Nikkors are not bad wide open but can't match the S glass..
David Farkas;3907 wrote: I'd love to see these samples posted here on Red Dot Forum. You can actually upload the full size images via Manage Attachments and the site will automatically generate a 550px wide thumbnail. When clicked on, the full size attachment will open in a new tab/window.
I think this might be the best way David as you can process the raws your self and have more control over the variables.. let me know if you have any problem downloading them..
Rob
antonybphoto;3895 wrote: Thanks for the input guys.
I guess the thing I keep reading is S is not MF it's just 35mm on steroids.
Will I see the quality difference from a D800?
I have the Pentax 67 45mm 100 macro 165 f2.8 and the 300mm so great news on the testing. Thanks for input keep it coming.
I guess that the form factor and style of the S makes it perfect for my work. But so far all I have seen is some photographer called florian riding around on horse back taking silhouette pictures that are worthy of a compact camera.
Leica really not selling the camera benefits in my mind hence the confusion and concern in my mind.
With the Leica S you are getting amazing glass and the sensor has room for much higher megapixel's,an S sensor using D800 size pixels will be around 70mp and the glass is up to the task of resolving this resolution…
If your interested I can send you a couple of files that I shot comparing a D8ooE to an S2. the nikon with a 24mm 1.4G and the S with a 30mm WA.. both taken 1 minutes apart on a gitzo tripod with arcs swiss cube,MLU and cable release etc..
“… especially the 120 macro which is the fastest production macro I know of. Plus, like many Leica lenses, they are stellar performers even when shot wide open.”
There is a faster macro,The Zeiss 100mm F2 ,of course this is not in medium format but both are similar in that they have 1:2 magnification…although the S lenses has the big advantage of A.F and hopefully soon leaf shutters..
