[Leica] S2 release dates and prices

[frank.dernie at btinternet.com (FRANK DERNIE)]

I sort of know what you mean but my point was that even if Leica believe 
that their system matches a 50 megapixel system with conventional AA filter 
that this is a moot point since such a thing does not exist AFAIK, all the 
MF backs have no AA filter. When I get home I will look into the sensor 
stuff from Kodak to see how different their sensor for Leica may be to those 
for their other clients. I only know of Dalsa and Kodak making these large 
sensors. I also believe they are all CCD types. Perhaps other people can 
correct this if not true.
Anyway, my Leica experience leads me to?expect the S2 to be better than the 
competition, but not cheaper. I will not be able to afford one though.
cheers,
Frank



----- Original Message ----
From: Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com>
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
Sent: Thursday, 30 July, 2009 12:01:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 release dates and prices

Frank D, I have no experience with medium format digital at all. "clip in"
anti-aliasing filters sounds horrendous. In any event I'm just passing
information as expressed by Leica of course. As I understand it, the sensor
design is new and unique. Those of engineering bent may care to look at the
Kodak specifications.
US dollar prices now released for anyone that cares to see them. It
certainly will generate some interest once production camera output becomes
available. The lens data published thus far indicates a superb quality
starting point.

2009/7/30 FRANK DERNIE <frank.dernie at btinternet.com>

>
> FWIW I believe none of the MF backs have an anti-aliasing filter, or it is
> a clip in option, so this benefit, enjoyed by DMR and M8 will not be one
> compared to the competition for the S2.
> Frank
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Sent: Thursday, 30 July, 2009 9:21:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] S2 release dates and prices
>
> Frank, Leica does not expect you to be their market for the S2 system. It
> is
> aimed at a portion of the market that now buys or leases Hasselblad, for
> example.
> As the sensor does not have the anti aliasing function, Leica considers
> that
> its image quality will be competitive with 50MP designs. As far as I know,
> there are no publicly available files from production models yet. Let's see
> what it actually does when it gets into service.
> No point pining for the R10 as we all now know. As for a 24x36 sensor M9,
> if
> and when it arrives,? I think you might have to save a little longer.
> Doesn't seem likely to come to market priced lower than the M8.2?
>
> 2009/7/30 Frank Filippone <red735i at earthlink.net>
>
> > Reality, or lack thereof, still reigns supreme at Leica.....
> >
> > Get me my full frame M9 and R10.
> >
> > Frank Filippone
> > red735i at earthlink.net
> >
> > If I am making real money with my photos, I will so jump on this.
> > Heck, for $32K+ for a body and lens, may be I would buy two :-)
> >
> >
> >
> >
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>
> --
> Cheers
> Geoff
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Geoff
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