verwackelt Posted January 2, 2019 Share #141 Posted January 2, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Am 1.1.2019 um 16:15 schrieb Brian C in Az: It's a shame that Leica won't consider a 4:3 or 5:4 sensor in the SL. I find that I crop almost every image from 3:2 to one of those formats. We would end up with a more usable sensor size with less waste. There really is no reason or need to stay with 35mm film dimensions in a digital product. The image circle is round, why waste so much of it by using a long rectangular sensor? A square sensor or 4:3 /5:4 sensor makes much more sense. Printing paper is closer to those dimensions than they are to 35mm. Most people find the 4:3/5:4 formats more pleasing to the eye than 35mm. Sometimes, German engineers can be so stubborn... I think it is a matter of taste and historical habits. Me and most people that i know like the 2:3 more than 4:3 or 4:5. Our Printing papers in Filmtime were closer to 2:3 than to 3:4. Although other formats could be ordered That is and was here in Germany. I do not know how it was in contries with imperial measurements and other paperformats. In Film times i liked the 6x9cm and 24x36mm more then the 6x7 or 6x6. They are too squarish for my taste. And the human field of view seems more horizontal than square. I think it is more a matter of taste and historical grown habits what one likes. If Leica would make a 36x28mm SL, me and a lot of friends will have to crop the short side 4mm to have a format that pleases. At the end of the day no engineer can design a camera that all photographers will like.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocalHero1953 Posted January 2, 2019 Share #142 Posted January 2, 2019 I want a camera that frames in 16:9 in landscape and 10:8 in portrait. I'm sure the Leica engineers can do it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 2, 2019 Share #143 Posted January 2, 2019 9 hours ago, tgdinamo said: What is most surprising to me is how much GFX 50R (my first Fuji) actually resembles Leica experience. It has the same physical controls as my Q (including ISO access via button rather then dial), and while it does have all those buttons people have mentioned, what is nice is that most of them are not labeled and can be completely turned off. I actually first set up my new camera that way (to avoid feeling that I'm using one of Sony computer cameras), but then decided that there is nothing wrong to assign few of those buttons to get physical access to essential photography functions like spot metering and focusing options. 50R actually makes it easier to get access to these functions then even my Leica Q (where I have to go into menu to make those types of changes). nice guide for the menus..https://www.prophotonut.com/2018/10/24/fujifilm-gfx50s-and-gfx50r-settings-and-30000-frame-review/ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted January 2, 2019 Share #144 Posted January 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, frame-it said: nice guide for the menus..https://www.prophotonut.com/2018/10/24/fujifilm-gfx50s-and-gfx50r-settings-and-30000-frame-review/ I never shot Fuji but interface, both physical and menu looks straight forward. I notice Fuji has, under Image quality Setting page 2/3, Long Exposure NR [noise reduction] control in the menu, good luck getting that one from Leica. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 2, 2019 Share #145 Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) well, just like the T or TL, once its setup and the favorite menu is setup, one rarely needs to go into the menus. Edited January 3, 2019 by frame-it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgdinamo Posted January 3, 2019 Share #146 Posted January 3, 2019 55 minutes ago, frame-it said: nice guide for the menus..https://www.prophotonut.com/2018/10/24/fujifilm-gfx50s-and-gfx50r-settings-and-30000-frame-review/ Thanks! Here is another article that provides simple settings that made sense to me to get started. http://www.maximesiegler.com/blog/2018/12/18/very-first-impressions 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_w Posted January 3, 2019 Share #147 Posted January 3, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just wondering, is there an adapter for using M lenses on the GFX and if so, how do they perform? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted January 3, 2019 Share #148 Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, rob_w said: Just wondering, is there an adapter for using M lenses on the GFX and if so, how do they perform? There are some tests at Kim Kasson's site, see https://blog.kasson.com/?s=gfx+leica, or at various sites (4 links), or 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Succisa75 Posted January 3, 2019 Share #149 Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, rob_w said: Just wondering, is there an adapter for using M lenses on the GFX and if so, how do they perform? Using the Kipon adapter with the Voigtlander 50 1.2 currently to test. Some vignetting at 1.2, stunning bokeh but slight front focusing issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #150 Posted January 4, 2019 the quality and dynamic range of the GFX files is incredible. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGA Posted January 4, 2019 Share #151 Posted January 4, 2019 2 hours ago, frame-it said: the quality and dynamic range of the GFX files is incredible. Post a link if you are posting somewhere....I've been enjoying my S for months...-:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #152 Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, PeterGA said: Post a link if you are posting somewhere....I've been enjoying my S for months...-:) getdpi/medium-format threads 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterGA Posted January 4, 2019 Share #153 Posted January 4, 2019 👍 1 hour ago, frame-it said: getdpi/medium-format threads Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #154 Posted January 4, 2019 GFX50r + G63mm night/ISO 2000 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/292141-fuji-gfx-vs-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3658317'>More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #155 Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) GFX50r + G63mm night/ISO 8000 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 4, 2019 by frame-it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/292141-fuji-gfx-vs-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3658318'>More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #156 Posted January 4, 2019 GFX50r + G63mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/292141-fuji-gfx-vs-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3658320'>More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #157 Posted January 4, 2019 GFX50r + G63mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/292141-fuji-gfx-vs-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3658322'>More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #158 Posted January 4, 2019 GFX50r + G63mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/292141-fuji-gfx-vs-sl/?do=findComment&comment=3658323'>More sharing options...
PeterGA Posted January 4, 2019 Share #159 Posted January 4, 2019 @frame-it FYI: The 45mm is as good as the 23mm - love that first shot. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 4, 2019 Share #160 Posted January 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, PeterGA said: @frame-it FYI: The 45mm is as good as the 23mm - love that first shot. thanks..i usually re-visit locations when i get new cameras [for comparisons]...that window looks into the kitchen of a tiny Japanese restaurant..its my M5/800ASA favorite 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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