Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >