Guy Mancuso
Administrator, Instructor
Exactly my thinking . The S can do high enough res for any commercial project. Good enough in my book. I would happily retire with a M and a S. heck I could actively work with them now. Lol
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Indeed, as a location only photographer, that's where I'm headed now. Moving from Hasselblad to S & M (!) as my two systems, using H glass because of the HTS, but will add some S lenses in time. Really no need for more Mpx for what I do, but would be happy to see an S with 50mp some day.Exactly my thinking . The S can do high enough res for any commercial project. Good enough in my book. I would happily retire with a M and a S. heck I could actively work with them now. Lol
Compared to a H4D/40 there is little difference, I tested it, along with a HCD35-90. On a H4D/60 you can see a difference in the characteristics I mentioned above (depth, roundness, etc.).Hi Marc,
How is the performance of the Hasselblad lenses on the S2?
Would there be a lot of difference between the 100mm/f2.2 on a H4D-40 and the same lens on the S2 plus adapter?
Thanks, Joris.
Full disclosure -- I had to let go of my IQ180 and DF kit last Fall because of TWO college tuition payments simultaneously this year. I kept my Arca tech cam and rent a back as needed. It's not an ideal situation for me as I don't have the MF kit at hand for every single occasion I want it, but it is a workable one for the occasions I need it . The rest of the time I make do with my Nikon kit, but it is NOT a replacement for MF precisely because of the image characteristics you mention. So a bit of a sour pill to swallow I'm afraid. Know that you are not alone in this...My hat is off to those who also see the difference, and have the purpose and means to continue on.
I agree, the Leica S is MFD ... in a 35mm DSLR form ... which is its attraction. I've used the S quite a bit now for pre-planed conceptual portrait work using diagramed lighting and all that (some of which I've posted in the "Lighting" section here ... but it doesn't pay well enough to consider it Pro level activity (break-even at best, with little to no profit). I will continue that as more of the personal creative endeavor it really is. The S should be, and has been, enough for that sort of work especially now that the CS lenses are becoming available. However, it is NOT Leica M type stuff IMHO.Hi Marc,
if the S is no subsitute for MF in your mind (In my mind the S is a MF camera) -then why mess with the S2?
Then why not sell the S2 and keep the Hassy set for MF work and a Leica M for more spontanious work or if you need a smaller camera.
My recommendation would be to decide for either the S or the Hassy.
For what would you want to use a multishot back???
For my private photography I even find the "S" 36MP to be a luxury overkill, I really cant see for which personal application one needs/wants more than that.
Kind regards, Tom