Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On May 7, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> wrote: > Steve you understand why it is physically impossible for an R lens to work > with the RF system? > One small fix that may assist is that I know of some people who have > attached a small 'bump' (a stick-on plastic hemispherical dot) to the > activation button. That evidently makes it much more convenient to actuate. That sounds like a useful improvement that will make it easier, I will look for one, but first I will ask you if you know where this is obtained? s > George, to address your question, I have no knowledge at all of what the > next generation of Leica cameras may bring but I would guess that the T > system may be a precursor. The track record is for newer > capabilities/technology to be progressively implemented. For example the > Maestro processor from the S incorporated into the M. > Since this is entirely speculative discussion, I think that the M system > will continue optimised for the M lenses above all else for as long as it > is their most successful line. I don't think that there will ever be > another based on manual focus lenses at all (but can't see why the lenses > won't be usable with adapters). I will be unsurprised if the S System does > not evolve to use one of the newest generation of CMOS sensors. I don't > believe that there is any prospect of an R11 or 12 or whatever. > > That is more than enough idle speculation and chitchat on the subject from > me. I have 500 new frames from yesterday's shoot, another shoot in a few > days, another competition one in 10 days, a remaining (unpaid) corporate > job which has grown in complexity and demanding nature after the last two I > just did and I haven't even finished editing some previous shoots from last > September forward! > > > > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > On 8 May 2014 06:55, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> On May 7, 2014, at 1:38 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Steve, so in that mode, you shouldn't need to start focus peaking working >>> by pressing the button every time. >>> An adapted lens is one where there is no helical movement to operate the >>> roller/cam RF system. For example if you used an R adapter. I should have >>> been clearer though. I mean that it won't work automatically. You will >> need >>> to press the button to start it. >> >> exactly, M lenses will work as you say, but R lenses require the button be >> pushed each time.... >> >> ***it is rather sad that R lenses even with Leica's own adapter, R to M, >> will not operate like M lenses, and the fine Oly VF4 EVF apparantly will >> not be functional like the Oly VF2. >> >> Steve >> >> >> >>> As far as I know the VF4 won't work due to bandwidth limitations (how >> much >>> data can be processed). That is only a guess though. >>> >>> >>> Cheers >>> Geoff >>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>> >>> >>> On 8 May 2014 06:31, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> On May 7, 2014, at 1:25 PM, Geoff Hopkinson <hopsternew at gmail.com> >> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I shall have to have a play as I have very seldom used focus peaking >>>> since >>>>> initially experimenting. Off the top of my head when set to automatic >> it >>>>> should start working as soon as you move the focus ring. >>>> >>>> >>>> yes >>>> >>>> >>>>> That will not work >>>>> on adapted lenses though. >>>> >>>> >>>> what is an adapted lens? >>>> >>>> >>>>> As far as I am aware the VF4 is not going to be compatible when we get >>>> the >>>>> next firmware. The very impressive Visoflex unit for the T definitely >>>>> cannot be used on the M. In that instance there is no alternative >>>> Olympus >>>>> branded version either of course. >>>> >>>> The VF2 works, why not get the VF4 working as well, as it's a much >> better >>>> viewfinder? >>>> >>>> thank you, >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Cheers >>>>> Geoff >>>>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 8 May 2014 05:56, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Not sure what the issue is? If (you and) the subject has not moved it >>>> will >>>>>> still be in focus, if not then you need to re-focus in which case the >>>>>> magnification will cut in.... >>>>>> >>>>>> john >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> >>>>>> I am using the M240 in advanced mode (EVF 4) with focus peaking in >> red. >>>>>> Coming to terms with the controls and the menu, for the shooting I >> want >>>> to >>>>>> do, I have a question remaining re the focus peaking setup. It seems >>>> that I >>>>>> must reset the camera controls for each photo, which begins with >>>> depressing >>>>>> the button upper right front. Is there some way to program the camera >>>> to >>>>>> repetitively shoot in this way, ie avoiding a reset for each shot ? >>>>>> >>>>>> The images I obtain are terrific, well focussed, with almost a perfect >>>> hit >>>>>> rate, even with the lens wide open, but too much time is required to >>>> reset >>>>>> the camera, for each and every shot. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Many thanks for your ongoing assistance. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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