Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The S2 was the first camera to be smaller than a pro FF - compared to my R9/DMR http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/386216-2/R9DMR-S2_side.jpg john -----Original Message----- >From what I read and saw, I believe the new fuji aims at bringing more >acreage into a body that can actually be carried and used on the field like >a FF. I don't know its specs but the ergonomics speak volumes. Not much larger than a Nikon, and features the wheels of an XT-1/2. Trying to compare it with a 500CC equipped with a digital back is questionable; different cameras for different uses I guess. Amities Philippe Le 22 sept. 2016 ? 22:31, Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net> a ?crit : > You are most likely right, but there are (at least) 2 important questions > to ask.... can I justify/afford a completely new system to achieve better > technical results (an expense of $35+++k). And does my personal style and > output NEED these better results > > In my case, and, of course, YMMV, the much considered answer is no. > > I use a Hasselblad 500c with various lenses, and a Leaf Aptus 65 back.... > the MFDB dates from about 2006. The resultant setup is still more precise > than I need. > > Frank Filippone Red735i at verizon.net > On Thursday, September 22, 2016, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr> wrote: > > I am afraid to say that Hasselblad V lenses show their limitations on an > S, native lenses are far better.... > > john > > -----Original Message----- > > A really nice nteresting visual comparison shows the 2 cameras to be quite > similar in styling, when viewed head-on. > > Placement of user buttons is almost identical. More interesting is that > the SL is actually larger than the GFX, but has the smaller sensor. > > If I were in the MF market, the Leica S family might be higher on my short > list. Hard to beat Leica glass.... > > Hassy V glass is pretty good too! (And I own it....) > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail was checked for spam by the freeware edition of CleanMail. The freeware edition is restricted to personal and non-commercial use. You can remove this notice by purchasing a commercial license: http://antispam.byteplant.com/products/cleanmail/index.html