Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I thought I was reading that should the Maestro processor from the S incorporated into the M then that would be the next incremental thing. Sorry! I get it right half the time! On 5/7/14 11:14 PM, "Geoff Hopkinson" <hopsternew at gmail.com> wrote: > Yes it is Mark. Was I unclear? The issue as I understand it is the design > decisions in the electronics as far as how much information can be > processed in how much time for movie functions. > > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman > > > On 8 May 2014 13:06, Mark Rabiner <mark at rabinergroup.com> wrote: > >> This article seems to be saying the Maestro processor is already in the M. >> Unless my dyslexia is getting the better of me again. >> http://www.the.me/the-leica-m-max-sensor-explained/ >> >> >> On 5/7/14 5:48 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. >>> 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 >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Mark William Rabiner >> Photographer >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 -- Mark William Rabiner Photographer http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/