Knorp
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Read it here ... An Alliance by: Leica Camera, Panasonic and Sigma
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L-Mount Alliance
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rickgrainger
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I really hope that Leica and Panasonic have been working with Profoto to come out with a TTL version of the Air Remote for their flash systems.
Knorp
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Panasonic: Through The Eyes Of Professionals
ptomsu
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Knorp
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Many thanks for all the links ....
are you getting one
Hey Peter, I don't think so. It's a fine camera no doubt, but I'm quite happy and content with my Fuji gear (and Sony and µ43 ...
).But above all I'd like to know what the other alliance members, Leica (SL2 ?) and let's not forget Sigma (Foveon ?), will announce hopefully any time soon.
I'm not in a hurry ...
k-hawinkler
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Hey Peter, I don't think so. It's a fine camera no doubt, but I'm quite happy and content with my Fuji gear (and Sony and µ43 ...
But above all I'd like to know what the other alliance members, Leica (SL2 ?) and let's not forget Sigma (Foveon ?), will announce hopefully any time soon.
I'm not in a hurry ...
Interesting take on cameras Bart. Fuji, Sony, Olympus for me. :thumbs: :thumbup: :grin:
But which non-Leica camera would be best for my Leica M and R lenses? :facesmack:
bensonga
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But above all I'd like to know what the other alliance members, Leica (SL2 ?) and let's not forget Sigma (Foveon ?), will announce hopefully any time soon.
I'm not in a hurry ...
It is a FF Sigma Foveon L-mount camera that could tempt me. Add a few Sigma Art primes. :thumbs:
Just yesterday I made a few more 13x19 inch prints from my DP1, DP2 and DP3 Merrill Death Valley images to show some friends who were not familiar with the Foveon sensor. Re image quality, those little cameras definitely punch above their weight.
Hmmm...an opportunity to use my Leica R lenses on a FF Foveon camera. Didn’t think I would ever see that day coming.
Gary
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bensonga
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I don't know how I missed this interview with the CEO of Sigma re their plans for the L-mount alliance. Very good news for those of us who like the Foveon sensor (Sigma will develop a FF Foveon L-mount camera) and those who like Sigma lenses. Sigma will offer many of their DSLR lenses in a L-mount and develop a line of native L-mount lenses with the shorter flange distance possible with mirrorless cameras.
Gary
https://www.imaging-resource.com/ne...-ceo-kazuto-yamaki-give-peek-l-mount-alliance
Gary
https://www.imaging-resource.com/ne...-ceo-kazuto-yamaki-give-peek-l-mount-alliance
ptomsu
Workshop Member
Interesting take on cameras Bart. Fuji, Sony, Olympus for me. :thumbs: :thumbup: :grin:
But which non-Leica camera would be best for my Leica M and R lenses? :facesmack:
Why not go with a used Leica camera for your M lenses - a used M240 or M10 or even better a used SL, which should become pretty cheap as soon as the SL2 is announced.
k-hawinkler
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Peter I still have an M9.
ptomsu
Workshop Member
But then you already have one of the best cameras for your M lenses.
Could use a more recent model that would have better noise and high ISO capabilities though
bensonga
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faberryman
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These are not new lenses. They are the old lenses with a built-in extenders so they work with L-mount cameras. Not saying they are not good. But why buy an L-mount body to use them? There are already available in a variety of mounts for your existing cameras.
iiiNelson
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Maybe he’s buying the body he wants and has the option of native lenses to use on them.
bensonga
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Why buy them? For those of us who like the Sigma ART primes and have or plan to buy a L-mount camera, these are a great option. Excellent quality L-mount lenses at very attractive prices. Ultimately Sigma will be releasing native L-mount lenses specifically designed for the mirrorless bodies.
Gary
iiiNelson
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One of the more overlooked, and potentially exciting things, is that Sigma is developing at least 3 additional L-mount lenses that’ll be exclusive (for now at least) to the L-Mount system. These lenses are supposed to be out within the next year or so. I wonder if Sigma will go with a premium lens line that is structured above the Art series that’s also “Leica Certified” and all-metal housed versus the polycarbonate lenses they have now.
https://www.l-rumors.com/sigma-ceo-...l-mount-lenses-will-be-announced-within-2019/
https://www.l-rumors.com/sigma-ceo-...l-mount-lenses-will-be-announced-within-2019/
iiiNelson
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Not my picture but one I saw on the internet of size comparison between the S1 and the 5DmkIV. Doesn't seem quite as large as some have described it IMO.
Untitled by Tre Nelson, on Flickr
Untitled by Tre Nelson, on Flickr