Abstract: I am a nature photographer. To be more specific, my primary work is that of an African wildlife photographer, and I also photograph landscapes on different continents. I adopted digital cameras as my primary shooting platform b...
Abstract: This Review of the Leica S2 is a guest Post by Justin de Deney from Camera Advice.Invitation to LeicaA Lamborghini speeds by as I cross Berkley Square, on my way to the Leica showroom in the heart of Mayfair, central London. I have received an invite ...
Tough, lightweight, and comfortable design; fast speed for studio work; astounding image quality especially when it comes to sharpness and depth of color.
Slower than most DSLRs; some autofocus lens hunting in low contrast subjects; noisy at higher ISOs.
Photographers and manufacturers interested at all in the future of medium-format cameras would be wise to seriously consider the Leica S2, both as a camera and a concept. Though this hybrid DSLR/Medium Format model is tough to categorize, the end resu...
Abstract: WOW! – But... For three quarters of a century Leica has been a brand and company associated with the 35mm format. Now, with the S2 system, Leica breaks the mold and creates a new larger-than-35mm digital format as well as well as a completely new cam...
Abstract: Leica’s recent show-stopping announcement of its new S photographic system has sent figurative buzz waves through the professional photography industry. The S-System’s first compatible camera is the Leica S2, which has a 56% larger sensor than those us...
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Published: 2014-04-10, Author: Adam , review by: uk.askmen.com
Abstract: The Leica S-System is comprised of nine expertly designed lenses, each of which were built with the needs of professionals in mind. With 37.5 megapixels, this is clearly a heavy-duty gadget. Some of the lenses have leaf shutters that enable rapid shooting...
Leica lenses deliver fantastic sharpness, contrast and colours, DSLR-like handling allows fast, fuss-free shooting, Relatively compact design allows medium-format shooting in the field, DNG workflow gives multiple software options, Choice of shutter op...
Limited ISO range compared with conventional DSLRs, Some gaps in existing lens range, USB connectivity too slow, Styling is too minimalist in some areas
ForLeica lenses deliver fantastic sharpness, contrast and coloursDSLR-like handling allows fast, fuss-free shootingRelatively compact design allows medium-format shooting in the fieldDNG workflow gives multiple software optionsChoice of shutter options fo...
The Nikon D3x or the Canon EOS 5D MK II still have advantages over the S2 in some field applications and it is my guess that the threefold price difference will not win over many current DSLR pro users. With DSLRs reaching for ever higher resolutions,...