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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED Tilt-Shift announced! | |
Mark_L wrote:
For movements, I think the pseudo tech-cam approach is preferable with bellows and using good medium format lenses.
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Can't argue with the additional flexibility, but I also expect very few people are willing to cart that stuff around. And the cost of medium-format digital is outrageous, or, one could use film at a much lower cost, but with all its disadvantages.
Mark_L wrote:
Everyone has their own way of working but I'd disagree. We've had dof stacking software (eg. helicon focus) for over 10 years.
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Tilt can still have it's place (usually landscapes with moving grass/waves and without tall tress)
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It just looks odd.
a) I've used helicon a lot, stacking macro and some product. I'd much rather get it done in-camera, for most things, but stacking can do things that a t/s can't, and that stopping-down can't.
b) photographing doors along a hallway, a row of buildings, etc., are purpose-made for tilt. There's a great example at http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/using_tilt.html , way down the page at the words "partition installers wanted a picture showing the glass doors." - and of course landscapes, as you mention.
c) well, I see your position, but: the subject was the boardroom table/chairs, and they're sharp; I got exactly what I wanted; and the client expressed great satisfaction. It wasn't supposed to look like standard architecture, which is why I showed it, and it could only have been done with a t/s or a bellows etc.
Different tools for different jobs.
Having said all of that, the Nikon 19mm is really interesting, but really too expensive for me. My inexpensive (bought it used) Hartblei will continue to take care of business, warts and all.
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