geetee1972 Posted July 18, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys, It's time to move on. The SL has been replaced by a bigger (though ironically not newer) model in the guise of an S (007) that local dealer, whom I have spent a lot with over the years, gave me an offer on I couldn't say no to. Engaging with you has been a truly rewarding experience. I made some mistakes, got rightly called out, reflected and learned and made some friends. Thank you, sincerely thank you. I hope to still see some of you over on the S forum and perhaps when funds allow the S will get an SL sister and I will be back. Edited July 18, 2018 by geetee1972 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ropo54 Posted July 18, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2018 Congratulations! I’ll Look forward to more of your creative excellence with the 007. Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoySmith Posted July 18, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 18, 2018 Geetee I have enjoyed your photos -and your participation in forum debates. New equipment renews ones interest in photography. Best wishes Roy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 18, 2018 ☛ S (007) ☚ Always wish for strong muscles to carry the S-stuff - and maybe a little Leica D for "lighter" moments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 18, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 18, 2018 Ongoing ownership of gear isn’t a prerequisite for continued forum participation, sharing your learnings with others, etc. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillavoider Posted July 18, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 18, 2018 see ya, but if possible, update this tread time to time, with your thoughts and experience on how different the S is, would be an interesting read?? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 18, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 18, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good shooting and you will get a good workout as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommydom Posted July 18, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 18, 2018 Congratulations on the new gear! I look forward to seeing your new work. Tommy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted July 18, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Wow... just when you were getting along so well the 50 SL Stick around though... I like to see your work... Edited July 18, 2018 by Donzo98 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roofus Posted July 18, 2018 Share #10 Posted July 18, 2018 Hi guys, It's time to move on. The SL has been replaced by a bigger (though ironically not newer) model in the guise of an S (007) that local dealer, whom I have spent a lot with over the years, gave me an offer on I couldn't say no to. Engaging with you has been a truly rewarding experience. I made some mistakes, got rightly called out, reflected and learned and made some friends. Thank you, sincerely thank you. I hope to still see some of you over on the S forum and perhaps when funds allow the S will get an SL sister and I will be back. We're not snobs! Even though you have downgraded to the S . . . we will still talk to you, and allow you to post on our sub-forum! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoreserve Posted July 19, 2018 Share #11 Posted July 19, 2018 Hi guys, It's time to move on. The SL has been replaced by a bigger (though ironically not newer) model in the guise of an S (007) that local dealer, whom I have spent a lot with over the years, gave me an offer on I couldn't say no to. Engaging with you has been a truly rewarding experience. I made some mistakes, got rightly called out, reflected and learned and made some friends. Thank you, sincerely thank you. I hope to still see some of you over on the S forum and perhaps when funds allow the S will get an SL sister and I will be back. Well, each to his own...So the S's advantages in terms of IQ have to be apparently essential for your needs...I'm sure you have (hopefully) enough considered that you will be loosing some huge benefits the mirrorless SL offers, e.g. no more focus-calibration issues (contrary to any DSLR or Rangefinder) or the availability of face/eye detection...? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted July 19, 2018 Share #12 Posted July 19, 2018 Too bad. Nothing is more annoying than a converted disbeliever disbeliever. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted July 19, 2018 Share #13 Posted July 19, 2018 Ciao, Greg. I’ve enjoyed your photography very much. I hope the S delivers further challenges for you - share your photos sometime. I’ll miss your contributions. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted July 20, 2018 Share #14 Posted July 20, 2018 Best of luck. I presume it was the deal that seduced you ...... I'd have thought a Hassy X1D would have been a better option if you are after the benefits of a >FF sensor. I'm not sure I would be contemplating anything other than mirrorless in future ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee1972 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted July 20, 2018 Best of luck. I presume it was the deal that seduced you ...... I'd have thought a Hassy X1D would have been a better option if you are after the benefits of a >FF sensor. I'm not sure I would be contemplating anything other than mirrorless in future ..... It was less that than the form factor of the S. I tested the second hand (006) they had in the store for about a week and just fell in love with it. I ididn't like the X1D because the view finder is horrible (everything other than an OVF is terrible after the SL) and the lens selection is very limited (the 70mm summarit is perfect for me). The lenses also being leaf shutter only is also a big limiting factor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 23, 2018 Share #16 Posted July 23, 2018 I've enjoyed and admired your portraiture and your particular approach/style/technique with your subjects brings out their characters so well. Look forward to seeing more of your portrait 'results' on the S forum. Good luck dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee1972 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted July 24, 2018 I've enjoyed and admired your portraiture and your particular approach/style/technique with your subjects brings out their characters so well. Look forward to seeing more of your portrait 'results' on the S forum. Good luck dunk You've always been very kind in your compliments Dunk, thank you for that. Just for your interest, here are a few with the S. The tonal transition is simply stunning in my view. Bob - Brighton Beach, Sunrise Sunday by Greg Turner, on Flickr Abandoned car made beautiful by light, leaves and tree sap by Greg Turner, on Flickr Isaac - in a rare moment of stillness by Greg Turner, on Flickr 10622 by Greg Turner, on Flickr 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lx1713 Posted July 24, 2018 Share #18 Posted July 24, 2018 A valid proof for your decision. Beautiful work, Greg! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuckley Posted July 31, 2018 Share #19 Posted July 31, 2018 Your work is really lovely, worthy of moving to the top camera on the heap. Though I suspect you'd put many of us to shame with your iPhone. Good luck, and we will follow you over in the S Forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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