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Hi everyone. Please visit this link on Flickr where I have posted a few comparison shots taken with the Leica S2 (just received) and the Hasselblad H4D-31. This is not a very scientific comparison. All shots were taken handheld using aperture priority. For some odd reason the S2 showed f9.5 rather than f11 when processing. ISO settings could not completely match, but I set them close. The lenses used were the standard Summarit S 2.5/70 for the Leica and the HC80/2.8 for the Hasselblad. The S2's size and weather-proofing seemed like an advantage for outdoor handling, but the H4D-31 did not seem that much heavier. During processing I found the Leica shots sharper and with slightly more contrast, while the Hasselblad colors were rendered warmer. I also had to go with EV -1 on the Leica for most of the shots; it seemed to slightly over expose. Earlier I had tried some portrait shots and found the S2 auto focus slightly off. I am not sure why that is the case. I checked body and lens firmware for the S2 and both seemed up to date. Any advice from experienced users of the S2?
Enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54211292@N05/sets/72157626813349023/
Enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54211292@N05/sets/72157626813349023/