dedmonds
Established
morgan
Well-known
Here's an article on gizmodo restating what was in that one...
http://gizmodo.com/5048115/leicas-1...lens-is-a-nightvision-owl-eye-for-your-camera
http://gizmodo.com/5048115/leicas-1...lens-is-a-nightvision-owl-eye-for-your-camera
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
I'm no expert in the French language (c'est certain), but the grammar gives me pause. "Leica nous annonce . . ." bothers me. I don't think "nous" belongs there, does it? And I didn't like "une Photokina" If they meant "at Photokina," would it not be "a (with accent mark) Photokina?" Or maybe "pour Photokina?"
It all suggests that either the person who wrote the article doesn't know French; or else I don't!
Anybody?
It all suggests that either the person who wrote the article doesn't know French; or else I don't!
Anybody?
meven
Well-known
There is nothing wrong with the grammar here, it is perfect French no mistakes. They used the word photokina as a femal name ("une photokina...") and they said "Leica annouced us..." (Leica nous annonce...).
peter_n
Veteran
It is apparently real yes. Because this, and the other fast lenses they've announced puts them back at the top of the pile in optics.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Thanks, Meven, I'm OK now with "Leica nous annonce." But given that Photokina is a female name, and also is a specific thing, would one not use the definite article "la Photokina?"
Pardon, for turning the forum into a French lesson!
Pardon, for turning the forum into a French lesson!
Ken Shipman
Well-known
Let me take a stab at the first two sentences: "Leica brings us a 2008 Photokina particularly rich in novelties. The Leica M8.2 does not arrive alone!"
Does that help?
Does that help?
meven
Well-known
I can't really find the words to explain, this is one of the many subtilities of the French language. The way I see it is, replace the word Photokina by Exhibition and the word "une" will make sense.
To the others, sorry for the lesson!
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Mon Dieu! Leica announces a $11000 lens and we start discussing french grammer! I think it is an ostrich syndrome - we just dont want to accept that a/we dont want to spend that kind of money and b/we still want one!
On the other hand, this has been the only sensible discussion about the "New" Noctilux so far!
On the other hand, this has been the only sensible discussion about the "New" Noctilux so far!
Ken Shipman
Well-known
Hehe...well, anything to keep from getting depressed about the price tag.
Spyderman
Well-known
I though it was for both body (M8) and lens...
cam
the need for speed
has anybody actually announced any specific specs on this lens -- like how close it focuses? or are we still just in the foreplay phase?
(i'm off to sulk re the snide remark about R-D1 users -- sheesh! but i'm pleased they brought up the Kubrick lens... whenever my boyfriend rags me about my lust for fast lens, i just claim it's genetic
)
(i'm off to sulk re the snide remark about R-D1 users -- sheesh! but i'm pleased they brought up the Kubrick lens... whenever my boyfriend rags me about my lust for fast lens, i just claim it's genetic
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icebear
Veteran
The first wall shot ...
The first wall shot ...
So let's wait for someone posting the first shot of a brick wall and start discussing the differences of the 0.95 vs the 1.0 pre-asph wide open based on 300kb screen posts.
The first wall shot ...
So let's wait for someone posting the first shot of a brick wall and start discussing the differences of the 0.95 vs the 1.0 pre-asph wide open based on 300kb screen posts
.kevin m
Veteran
That's dated lens testing methodology. The modern method to test five-figure superspeed lenses is to shoot family pets at full aperture safe in the confines of your own house.
If you should actually take your lens outdoors and shoot interesting pics in all weather conditions, then post pics of your lens covered with snow, you'll be banned from the forum. The shock of seeing a lens "investment" like that exposed to the elements is simply too great for the forum to bear.
cam
the need for speed
So let's wait for someone posting the first shot of a brick wall and start discussing the differences of the 0.95 vs the 1.0 pre-asph wide open based on 300kb screen posts
That's dated lens testing methodology. The modern method to test five-figure superspeed lenses is to shoot family pets at full aperture safe in the confines of your own house.
If you should actually take your lens outdoors and shoot interesting pics in all weather conditions, then post pics of your lens covered with snow, you'll be banned from the forum. The shock of seeing a lens "investment" like that exposed to the elements is simply too great for the forum to bear.
i just spit tea all over my computer screen!
Paul C. Perkins MD
Perk11350
You can buy a brand new Focke Wulf Fw190 too. Announcements about objects I could never justify buying are of no interest to me whatsoever.
morgan
Well-known
Can you really buy a new Fw190? That would make for an awesome commute.
Toby
On the alert
Shame they can't come up with a sensor with D3 levels of low light performance, as it is the chip gives away 2 stops so nikon users can shoot in the same conditions as noctilux users with an F2 lens. In fact you could buy a D3 and fast prime for the price of this lens have better low light performance and go on a carribean holiday with the change. Madness
marke
Well-known
If you should actually take your lens outdoors and shoot interesting pics in all weather conditions, then post pics of your lens covered with snow, you'll be banned from the forum. The shock of seeing a lens "investment" like that exposed to the elements is simply too great for the forum to bear.
If Leica builds it, Ned will give it the snow job it deserves.
kevin m
Veteran
I hope so. He's one of the shooters who put the lens to good use.