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Leica S2

ISO 80 - Push 80
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Leica S2

ISO 160
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Leica S2

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Leica S2

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Leica S2

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7% smaller?

Given that the smallest common medium format film frames are 6cm by 4.5cm (okay, minus a couple of mm for a slide mount), and a lot of people think of proper medium format as 6cm by 6cm to 6x17cm, I think calling 45mm x 30mm "7% smaller" is pushing it a bit. "Half medium format", maybe.

The S2's an interesting (and nice) bit of kit, but looks pretty poor value compared with a Pentax 645D or the low end 'Blad back. On the other hand, compared to the going rate for the 60 to 80 MP medium format backs (that are much closer to true 645 frame size), it's a bargain. Every now and then Calumet send me a brochure proclaiming "now you too can afford a digital medium format back". Oddly, I doubt my bank manager would agree.

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Nice reviews

It's nice to see such well considered camera reviews on The Register, especially for things like this which are probably well out of most of the readership's league, if only because it adds depth to the site and makes sure that not all reviews are of the latest iGadget. Please keep them coming!

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Oh my

I want this so badly. And a complete studio setup, too. Anyone interested in a low-mileage kidney?

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Hang on must ask?

Does Panasonic do the exact same camera just with Lumix written on it for £1700?

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I want one...

with all the lenses.

That looks amazing. Now to just rustle up a small mortgage and we're away.

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