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leighton w wrote:
CGrindahl wrote:
I love the blog Leighton, but frankly it is a pain in the ass trying to post comments. When it isn't "wigging out" as you put it, you need to go through a security process and then await approval for comments to be posted. My latest attempt is lost in cyberspace somewhere. I know this isn't your fault. In fact, you've done an amazing job with the blog, but I understand why there are so few comments. It is not worth the effort...

Actually Curtis, I was forced to make the security changes with the comments. I was getting spammed a couple of times a day before I made the changes. I try to check for comments on a regular basis and publish them just as soon as I can. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Love to see the Patriarch showing up with His grace

Leighton, I'm not familiar with blogspot but these blogs usually let you set that only the first comment from a user to need approval, then the other comments to be published instant. This is the most elegant way to fight against the spam... without to transform commenting in a PITA. Please check if blogspot has this feature.



Jan 23, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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Mishu01 wrote:
leighton w wrote:
CGrindahl wrote:
I love the blog Leighton, but frankly it is a pain in the ass trying to post comments. When it isn't "wigging out" as you put it, you need to go through a security process and then await approval for comments to be posted. My latest attempt is lost in cyberspace somewhere. I know this isn't your fault. In fact, you've done an amazing job with the blog, but I understand why there are so few comments. It is not worth the effort...

Actually Curtis, I was forced to make the security changes with the comments. I was getting spammed a couple of times a day before I made the changes. I try to check for comments on a regular basis and publish them just as soon as I can. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Love to see the Patriarch showing up with His grace

Leighton, I'm not familiar with blogspot but these blogs usually let you set that only the first comment from a user to need approval, then the other comments to be published instant. This is the most elegant way to fight against the spam... without to transform commenting in a PITA. Please check if blogspot has this feature.


Unfortunately, Blogger doesn't allow this.
Jan 23, 2013 at 10:25 PM
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Kevin, I have never tried Silver Efex, but have used the convert to B&W function in PSE. There's some custom presets as well as slider tweaking you can do. You can get beyond simply taking color away and ending up with drab grayscale with PSE. Of course Silver Efex must have a lot more options to try out.

Ray, super pictures of your hometown. That's as far as I got on your Nikki blog.

Did Curtis really use the word "abated" for his contagious disease that he passed on to too many on this thread?

Samy

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kwoodard wrote:
I have a question for the B&W artists here. It seems that many of you use Silver Effects Pro with your images. What other ways do you use? Simply desaturating images is Ok, but they tend to look flat and boring. I want my images to look alive and have the potential to illicit an emotional responce. Anyone willing to share some of their tips/tricks? I have PS5.1 and get to play with PS6 sometimes. I hope to get Lightroom, but don't know if I need it with PS and Bridge.

Thoughts? If you all think its too far from the scope of this thread, I would love a PM on the subject. I bring this up as I am thinking of doing a 365 day project, strictly in B&W.

Kevin, SilverEfex is a powerful tool - with almost endless ways to process a given image. I'm a lazy fella and usually start with one of my favorite presets ("push +1.5" for instance) and go from there. Starting from a scratch is possible too - and probably the best way if the final look of an image is already in your mind.
If you have a specific question please let me know.
Jan 23, 2013 at 10:33 PM
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Peter, interesting species!

Georg, nice use of the 135 f2, converting to b&w takes care of the CA. Recent acquisition? On another topic, I looked online for the Heinkel book you mentioned has been recently authored, but didn't see it. Must be only available over there.



Jan 23, 2013 at 10:43 PM
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It was 13 deg F early this morning. The winter sky is clear these nights, the moon is up and the stars are many, but no way am I stepping out into that Artic weather

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Thanks Scott, Monty, and Georg.

It's pretty cold today but I am inspired

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I think it's about time for me to start developing my camera holding techniques. I don't think my images from tele lenses come up sharp enough for me.

It's hard to keep them steady when your teeth are chattering!! Brrrr.
Jan 23, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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leighton w wrote:
George, I like the B&W version better too. Is that amount of CA normal for this lens?

Leighton, the conditions (harsh sunlight and water/ice/snow) are challenging for every lens. Under normal conditions the longitudinal CA's of Nikon's fast 135 are not that much pronounced, but still visible.
I have just two longer lenses who are completely free of LoCA's - the fat and expensive 200/2 AF-S and an old Leica Apo-Telyt-R 3.4/180 (lens mount changed to Nikon).
The 70-200/2.8 VR1 is already pretty good when it comes to this kind of aberrations, I still have to check out the 180/2.8ED.
Here's the same image re-processed. ACR can remove a lot of CA's:
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Jan 23, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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saph wrote:
Peter, interesting species!

Georg, nice use of the 135 f2, converting to b&w takes care of the CA. Recent acquisition? On another topic, I looked online for the Heinkel book you mentioned has been recently authored, but didn't see it. Must be only available over there.


Samy, the book (a paperback or a brochure, don't have it yet) is just available over here in a small bookshop. The second print/ issue should arrive this week.
As far as I know there are just two "industrial" buildings (or their remains) belonging to the "Heinkel-Werke" here - but I was surprised that many residential houses belonged to Heinkel too.
For more informations I have to read the book.
I'll keep you informed.
Btw, that 135/2 was one of my first MF-Nikkors - I got it used in the late 1990's.
Jan 23, 2013 at 11:05 PM
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Thanks Jeff!

Welcome back Curtis!

Georg, have you tried Capture NX2 or even the free ViewNX2 for fixing CA?


Jan 24, 2013 at 12:48 AM
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I know, I know this would be blasphemy for many 16/3.5 owners, but it is just me:
I made a "rectilinearized" 3-shot pano with this lens + D7000.
As I am not a B&W expert, I used in camera B&W mode + built in red filter of my old 16/3.5 F ai'd.

An ordinary view from my kitchen window.

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3-shot pano with Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 F ai'd by labecoaves, on Flickr

The 3-shot pano was "rectilinearized".
Taken with in camera B&W mode + lens built in RED filter (R60) to darken sky and bring contrasty clouds.
D7000 + 16mm f/3.5 F ai'd supported on the windowsill, ISO 100, f/8 at 1/40s.


Jan 24, 2013 at 12:55 AM
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CGrindahl wrote:
I see that John continues to take good care of us all with his information about the glorious 16 f/3.5 fisheye lens that comes in various flavors. As he notes above, I'm am that happy recipient of his largesse since he was willing to actually sell his first copy to me, the K version with the Nikion AI conversion kit installed. It is one sweet lens...

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Hi Curtis! Good to see you posting. I like what you have done with the fisheye here. Looks like a beautiful old library.
Scott


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asiostygius wrote:
I know, I know this would be blasphemy for many 16/3.5 owners, but it is just me:
I made a "rectilinearized" 3-shot pano with this lens + D7000.
As I am not a B&W expert, I used in camera B&W mode + built in red filter of my old 16/3.5 F ai'd.

An ordinary view from my kitchen window.

This image is copyrighted by the owner
3-shot pano with Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 F ai'd by labecoaves, on Flickr

The 3-shot pano was "rectilinearized".
Taken with in camera B&W mode + lens built in RED filter (R60) to darken sky and bring contrasty clouds.
D7000 + 16mm f/3.5 F ai'd supported on the windowsill, ISO 100, f/8 at 1/40s.

Wow Jose! Neat pano with an unusual lens. Well done.
Scott


Jan 24, 2013 at 01:34 AM
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mp356 wrote:
asiostygius wrote:
I know, I know this would be blasphemy for many 16/3.5 owners, but it is just me:
I made a "rectilinearized" 3-shot pano with this lens + D7000.
As I am not a B&W expert, I used in camera B&W mode + built in red filter of my old 16/3.5 F ai'd.

An ordinary view from my kitchen window.

This image is copyrighted by the owner
3-shot pano with Nikkor 16mm f/3.5 F ai'd by labecoaves, on Flickr

The 3-shot pano was "rectilinearized".
Taken with in camera B&W mode + lens built in RED filter (R60) to darken sky and bring contrasty clouds.
D7000 + 16mm f/3.5 F ai'd supported on the windowsill, ISO 100, f/8 at 1/40s.

Wow Jose! Neat pano with an unusual lens. Well done.
Scott
+1!

Tony


Jan 24, 2013 at 02:01 AM
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Luna Bleu, my beautiful black cat!
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Jan 24, 2013 at 03:37 AM
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jhinkey wrote:
Hey Chin - got an unexpected package from Singapore in the mail tonight. Caused quite the stir until we figured out from whom it came from.

My girls say thanks!

Photos to follow sometime tomorrow . . . .


And here are my lovely models showing off their international presents. They both wore them to school today . . .

135/2 AIS wide open at ISO 1600









Gotta Keep That Hair Under Control!

  NIKON D800    135 mm    f/2.0    1/200 sec    1600 ISO    0.0 EV  











A Happy Camper

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Jan 24, 2013 at 03:50 AM
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Jan 24, 2013 at 04:08 AM
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Jan 24, 2013 at 04:33 AM
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p.2488 #17 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


I don't get to make it in to check in very often these days. I am still shooting when I get the chance. I broke out my all of my lenses longer than 50mm a couple days ago as I started fearing that I'd be tempted to get rid of them due to my general lack of use. On the positive, my extensive Leica and 35mm shooting has reminded me of just how little grain there is on a D700 at ISO 6400. Makes me think that I could easily get away with 12,800 for nice useable images in the right scenarios. So here is a high iso, telephoto sampler of some quiet times getting ready for bed:

180/2.8 ED AI-S, D700, ISO 6400
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300/2.8 ED AI-S, D700, ISO 6400
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Jan 24, 2013 at 05:17 AM
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p.2488 #18 · Manual Focus Nikon Glass


Curtis, it's great to see you drop by.

Larry, also good to see you back in action here (and suffering from more NMFAS), I became concerned that we might not see you back for reasons entirely unrelated to photography.

Georg, that wooden tripod looks rather dapper. I feel like if I ever used a tripod with a Leica, it would need to be just like that one.

There are so many great images coming onto the thread. Good job everyone in enjoying the great lenses and photography in general, I'm always glad to see the wonderful work and the thread remaining active in my general absence.


Jan 24, 2013 at 05:21 AM
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After I was done with an earlier road shot, a semi-truck was coming toward me. Since it was a single lane road, I decided to get out of his way. I drove up a little to make a u-turn and came across this small herd of buffalo! I had no idea that any of the local farms had them, so it was a pleasant surprise. Unfortunately, the longest lens I had was my 55mm, so I decided on a 6 shot panorama.

–Tony

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Oh give me a hoooome... by T&J Photography, on Flickr


Jan 24, 2013 at 06:58 AM
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jhinkey wrote:
jhinkey wrote:
Hey Chin - got an unexpected package from Singapore in the mail tonight. Caused quite the stir until we figured out from whom it came from.

My girls say thanks!

Photos to follow sometime tomorrow . . . .


And here are my lovely models showing off their international presents. They both wore them to school today . . .

135/2 AIS wide open at ISO 1600
Cute shots of your girls, John! What a nice present from Chin.

–Tony


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