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Quote from: Ralf on May 17, 2024, 07:32:44 PMThe only alternatives with a leaf shutter are PhaseOne, Leica Q (1, 2, 3) and the Fuji X100 (something).

The Leica S system has some lenses with central shutter (named "CS"), too.

OK, that's right. But unfortunately the Leica S system has been discontinued.

I really liked the concept of the S3.

No it hasn't. There's confirmation from Leica that a S4 will come. We just don't know if it'll be a mirrorless camera that takes the same lenses or needs an adaptor for the current glass. It's likely a couple of years away though.

Gordon

The only confirmation I have seen so far was a question from CEO Kaufmann asking "what comes after 3?". not sure if this a confirmation. Do you have other official statements?

Besides, it was my impression that they already had quite some internal dispute over the S3. which led the camera to be heavily delayed, and that is no wonder, since the S system was not financially successful, at least when I look at the tiny number of members of the Facebook group. And wasn't there another rumour of only 300 S3 sold?  We will see if we ever see an S4.

Quote from: nemophoto on May 08, 2024, 01:00:16 PMI found and bought a thicker and larger product that I bought from Ali.

It fits well with the x battery.

ordered it ! Thanks

I Did you look at interval timer?

I managed to purchase a XCD 25v f/2.5 lens last week and have taken a few test shots with it (although haven't yet used it for a photo session).  Some initial impressions with respect to sharpness are that it is very sharp in the centre, with just a tiny bit of fall-off towards the edges, and a little bit less sharpness in the corners, but overall, with my copy at least, it seems to be very sharp (better than my 28p, although I thought that was quite sharp as well, but the 25v seems better at the edges).  I also compared some shots at f/2.5 with the same at f/8, and I was surprised how little difference there is in sharpness when wide open.

Not a comprehensive review (there are a few articles on the internet that definitely go into more detail), but I was happy with the lens and happy to confirm that I did not receive a "soft" copy.

The lens is beautifully made, but (as one would expect from the pictures), it is considerably larger than the 28p.  The shutter also makes a more noticeable click than my other Hasselblad lenses (28p, 45p and 38v), but still not what I would call loud.

Overall, I'm happy with this lens and looking forward to using it for some "proper" photos soon :-)

My email is bbeall70@gmail.com. 

And of course my email is pgopinath AT Comcast DOT NET

Certainly. Would you care to take this to email and I will provide my mailing address?
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Prabha

Was wondering if it's possible to continuously shoot long exposure photos (~5s each) without gaps in between?

I've always found that taking multiple shorter (e.g. 5s) shots produce better results than a longer shingle short (e.g. 30s) & using ND or stopping down further when taking long exposure car trails. I recently tried to do this on the X2D, but found there's a gap between finishing one exposure and starting the next. This creates gaps in my car trails.

Can I avoid these gaps?

Hasselblad 907x 50Cii with 90mm XCD and 20mm Fotodiox extension tube processed in Phocus

If you still have this available, I am interested.  I just closed my PayPal account 2 months ago.  Would you accept a check?  I am willing to wait for it to clear before you ship.  Thanks.