James Markus wrote:
Welcome to Club Markus where an old man with the 50mm f1.2 ais, and a modified TC-16A shot almost 400 images in about 20-30 minutes this last Easter (Barb wasn't feeling well to stay longer) I posted one image earlier of two grandsons really hyped up. I like capturing the soul if possible, but in situations like this I used the machine gun approach - get as many images as possible and sort it out later
These are great shots James!
Did you shoot it at f2?
James Markus wrote:
Brad, Wonderful set. The idea of sitting in such an intimate setting taking photos is really really appealing to me. First, it looks peaceful, and an inviting atmosphere.
Thanks, James, and great photos of your "jazz club!" Truth be told, this concert was held in an opera rehearsal room in the basement of a building at McGill University, but the students did a good job warming it up with a bit of decor and lighting. In general, though, I only take concert photos in small, intimate settings. We have a big jazz festival here in my city every summer and I've never been, because most of the concerts are held on big stages and theaters and I just don't like experiencing music that way.
Thanks Grant, probably the lack of sleep, coffee not kicking in yet, and screaming through here before work can lead to a jump in thinking it was black and white, not IR. Went back to work last week after 10 weeks off, and they're pushing me over the limit already. I'm sooooooooooooo tired.
grantgoodes wrote:
I think you will find that this is just an effect of shooting infrared: It highlights veins close to the skin surface.
AlexCruise wrote:
These are great shots James!
Did you shoot it at f2?
Alex,
There are three clicks between f1.2 and f2. I usually back off one to two clicks for a few reasons - DOF, sharpness, and contrast, but I hate giving up bokeh. These were all shot at f1.4 to f1.6 - next click is f2 which I didn't use. The EXIF and IPTC metadata are messed up because of the TC, and the teleconverter steals 1.5 stops of light, but doesn't change the bokeh. Somehow the camera recorded most at f5.6 and a handful at f8, which I think the camera guesses at using some alchemy involving the non-cpu lens data entered through the menu, but no communication with that lens due to the TC, and the light meter. (that's my guess)
The short answer is f1.4 or f1.6, but because of light fall off etc - I have no idea
Jim
Rafael,
Thanks for the kind comment on the Weigele stack.
More importantly, I vaguely recall you having posted some years ago your findings on field curvature of Nikkor wide and super-wide angle lenses. Do you still have access to that info? If so, could you give us all a brief refresher on how the various lenses behave -- or should I say misbehave? It's always better to work with the lenses' constraints rather than against them.
Congrats Brad, a lovely flower shot.
Excellent pics of the "new" Vette Rafael, best looking version even if it's not so great to drive IMO
Love the grandkids pics Jim, I'm sure they will love to look back at them and your kids must love them too. Can we see them in B&W too please ?
cadman342001 wrote:
Congrats Brad, a lovely flower shot.
Excellent pics of the "new" Vette Rafael, best looking version even if it's not so great to drive IMO
Love the grandkids pics Jim, I'm sure they will love to look back at them and your kids must love them too. Can we see them in B&W too please ?
cadman342001 wrote:
Congrats Brad, a lovely flower shot.
Excellent pics of the "new" Vette Rafael, best looking version even if it's not so great to drive IMO
Love the grandkids pics Jim, I'm sure they will love to look back at them and your kids must love them too. Can we see them in B&W too please ?
Andy, Barb wonders which beach? She is telling me about "Hastings" caves. Is that the one you took the tree fern photo? Here are some grayscales of different images from the same Easter 20-30 minute get-to-gether. Same 50mm f1.2 ais
Jim
Ballard wrote:
Rafael,
Thanks for the kind comment on the Weigele stack.
More importantly, I vaguely recall you having posted some years ago your findings on field curvature of Nikkor wide and super-wide angle lenses. Do you still have access to that info? If so, could you give us all a brief refresher on how the various lenses behave -- or should I say misbehave? It's always better to work with the lenses' constraints rather than against them.
Thanks.
OK - will do Ken, give me a day or two to find the samples.
The C1 Corvettes are meant to not have tops. The prior photos were with the top up, these are in its true form.
I have replaced all fluids, the ignition trigger and coil, reassembled the clutch levers, remounted various pieces that fell off including seat belts, fixed a fuel pump leak, realigned doors, adjusted latches that did not latch, and plenty of rub on rub off. The fuel gauge and turn signals still do not work, everything else is now working well, even the clock.
Today I truly drove it for the first time since bought two months ago, meaning in some distance and for pleasure. The engine does not like it below 2000 RPM, it runs OK at low RPM but it starts singing above 2000, My C3 is smooth at any RPM but the C1 327 has more power. Car is very fun to drive, a little scary as the steering, suspension and brakes are very crude.
I went to Del Mar, where the rich folks live to take these photos.
rafaelcasd wrote:
The C1 Corvettes are meant to not have tops. The prior photos were with the top up, these are in its true form.
I have replaced all fluids, the ignition trigger and coil, reassembled the clutch levers, remounted various pieces that fell off including seat belts, fixed a fuel pump leak, realigned doors, adjusted latches that did not latch, and plenty of rub on rub off. The fuel gauge and turn signals still do not work, everything else is now working well, even the clock.
Today I truly drove it for the first time since bought two months ago, meaning in some distance and for pleasure. The engine does not like it below 2000 RPM, it runs OK at low RPM but it starts singing above 2000, My C3 is smooth at any RPM but the C1 327 has more power. Car is very fun to drive, a little scary as the steering, suspension and brakes are very crude.
I went to Del Mar, where the rich folks live to take these photos.
Rafael,
That car is incredible. It looks like a true sports car with more refined lines and a European inspired body shape. I particularly like the front with all the chrome. Even the chrome bars on the hood. It looks like the trim around the headlights - which is painted to match the body - may have had the option to be chromed at the time of purchase. Those early 1960s cars sure loved to chrome metal - both inside the cabin, and body trim.
Jim
For 1962 the chrome around the headlights and some accent chrome was deleted. Until 1961 these cars had even more chrome, including chrome teeth in the grill, and a more shapely rear end.
James Markus wrote:
Rafael,
That car is incredible. It looks like a true sports car with more refined lines and a European inspired body shape. I particularly like the front with all the chrome. Even the chrome bars on the hood. It looks like the trim around the headlights - which is painted to match the body - may have had the option to be chromed at the time of purchase. Those early 1960s cars sure loved to chrome metal - both inside the cabin, and body trim.
Jim
