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Tom--Seems you have as much fun as myself . I got the 180 on Saturday and now wait for the 120.SO far the S2 fully meets my expectations. It works so well for me that I use it for many occasions were one could say MF is overkill and my DSLR(s) and the M9 collect dust.
The downside is once being used to the IQ of the S2 the results from my other cams are judged with a diferent expectation level now.
once being used to the IQ of the S2 the results from my other cams are judged with a diferent expectation level now.
The burden of carrying our children for a season is lightened by their smiles and the knowledge that one day they must carry us.
by the way....I recommend to carry a backpack with a praglider and equipment (15-20kg)....afterwards the S2 feels really light
Bob,It has more than I expected...giving up the removable back and changing systems was a bit of a concern. Now that I have had a chance to work with the camera some of those concerns were alleviated.
It is a camera that seems to succeed at both grand and small scale visions...
I think that the AF is a bit underrated here...I was impressed with speed and the ability to fine tune your shots once I gained some facility with the AF lock
button.
I need to read up on A versus P modes ... camera seems to change without input on my part. I am sure that I am doing something I shouldn't with regards to this.
I think you would find it to be an ideal companion to the D3s...all of my shots at 640 appear very clean. When things get very fast or too dark the D3s will catch the light.
Bob
Hi BobThese are post processed a bit with Nik SEfex 2:
Texas Skis:
David,Hope this helps.
David
Seriously?Lloyd . . . . when does yours arrive?
BobDavid,
More than help...invaluable time savers.
My H3D II was set for AF with button and MF otherwise...preferred way to focus.
I doubt I would have uncovered the short press difference quickly....
I did see your video on Custom Functions this weekend. I need to followup with the others, they all are very good.
I have followed your blog since the intro in Germany....Savannah and the 35 segment are just stunning. One of the main motivators in my change. The 35 is the next lens on my "short-list."
I hope to contact you tomorrow concerning the adapter.
Thanks again for all the information and support that you have provided on the S2.
Bob
Woody,The S2 just seems to get better and better as you use it more and more.
Congrats
Woody
Yes Georg,Tom--Seems you have as much fun as myself . I got the 180 on Saturday and now wait for the 120.
Georg
I am still quite happy with the Sling-o-matic from think-tank.Tom--I only used the 180 for a day at the beach in Holland. I like it a lot, but have to get used to the focal length, as for the past 5 years I shot almost exclusively Ms and seldomely used something longer than a 75. One thing I noticed that when I took shots of my wife (full body) from about 8 m, her front shoulder was in focus and the face already slightly out of focus (at f 6.8). Depth of field is so thin that you have to be spot on with your focus. I also tried to shoot our dog running into and out of the sea but this showed the limites of the autofocus, which is too slow for such an excercise. As others have noticed, this is clearly 35mm territory.
I also try to "learn" all lenses and sometimes go out with the intention to shoot one lens (eventhough the others are in the bag). I did the same with the M9, where I also went out with maximum 3 lenses.
One thing I need to work on is my lens changing technique. Still takes too long. I also need a proper bag but have not found the ideal solution yet.
Georg