Medium Format Digital Images Thread
p.8 #1Medium Format Digital Images Thread
One more, from dusk, just as people were starting to turn on their inside lights. Unfortunately that day was mostly very overcast with little detail in the clouds. Same combination, 2.5s @ f/11:
Dec 19, 2014 at 03:36 AM
p.8 #2Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Sellin, Ostsee, Germany. Sinar Hy6, eMotion 75LV, Zeiss 80/2.8 @ 1/5s, f/5.7:
I am finding this an interesting experience so far.
The eMotion 75LV back delivers files which are very unlike my A7 files. The A7 files are good, but somehow feel blunt, and resistant to changes. I have to be quite brutal with slider movement to get different looks, I find. The e75 files are completely different. Large changes destroy them, and I find myself meditating for minutes over single click changes. The white balance reaches values never ever seen with my A7. I just saw a blue-yellow balance of 12000 with the above file, when auto-white balancing on one of the white shells! I ended up significantly more blue and a touch less green though, because it was dusk, and rainy, and the world was blue.
All in all it has been a bit eye-opening for me. In the beginning I found the files frustrating, but in hindsight it was a learning experience, and my touch has become gentler, which rewards me. White balance and colours are so much better than Nikon D800 and A7, once nailed, but it is hard work to get there.
It is still a lot more work to set up, focus and process than the A7, but it then gets me further. And one thing which I hadn't fully anticipated is what a relief it is to work with a camera which feels like a real camera, and not an electronic gadget. Sony has a lot to learn in that field. They have come far, but have much further to go, although the EVF is still awesome.
I need to work a bit more with the Rolleiflex lenses, nay, a lot more, to find out what may be holding me back, and in some cases, if I need a tune-up. Once I have this system fully set up and debugged, I am really looking forward to putting it through its paces.
Edited on Dec 23, 2014 at 05:02 PM · View previous versions
I am finding this an interesting experience so far.
The eMotion 75LV back delivers files which are very unlike my A7 files. The A7 files are good, but somehow feel blunt, and resistant to changes. I have to be quite brutal with slider movement to get different looks, I find. The e75 files are completely different. Large changes destroy them, and I find myself meditating for minutes over single click changes. The white balance reaches values never ever seen with my A7. I just saw a blue-yellow balance of 12000 with the above file, when auto-white balancing on one of the white shells! I ended up significantly more blue and a touch less green though, because it was dusk, and rainy, and the world was blue.
All in all it has been a bit eye-opening for me. In the beginning I found the files frustrating, but in hindsight it was a learning experience, and my touch has become gentler, which rewards me. White balance and colours are so much better than Nikon D800 and A7, once nailed, but it is hard work to get there.
It is still a lot more work to set up, focus and process than the A7, but it then gets me further. And one thing which I hadn't fully anticipated is what a relief it is to work with a camera which feels like a real camera, and not an electronic gadget. Sony has a lot to learn in that field. They have come far, but have much further to go, although the EVF is still awesome.
I need to work a bit more with the Rolleiflex lenses, nay, a lot more, to find out what may be holding me back, and in some cases, if I need a tune-up. Once I have this system fully set up and debugged, I am really looking forward to putting it through its paces.
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Dec 23, 2014 at 04:13 PM
p.8 #3Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Same camera with Schneider 40/3.5, same location (Sellin, Rügen, Germany), 0.4s @ f/5.7, ISO 100:
Dec 23, 2014 at 04:51 PM
p.8 #4Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Being in Guangzhou, but it's hazy, no weather for photography. Trying to get some night-cityscape. Despite the 645Z being an excellent long exposure camera, this the only I got:
P645Z, FA300/5.6@f8, 2x extender, 30s, ISO400
Cheers.
P645Z, FA300/5.6@f8, 2x extender, 30s, ISO400
Cheers.
Dec 25, 2014 at 08:38 PM
p.8 #5Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Lost place in Cambodia: Bokor Hill Station. Today decorated for a wedding.
P645Z, DA-25/4@f5, ISO100, 1/125s
Cheers,
Stefan
P645Z, DA-25/4@f5, ISO100, 1/125s
Cheers,
Stefan
Dec 29, 2014 at 07:36 AM
p.8 #6Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Beautiful light and color Stefan!
Wondering on a shot like this how different the colors would be if shot with a D800E?
Wondering on a shot like this how different the colors would be if shot with a D800E?
Dec 29, 2014 at 10:47 PM
p.8 #7Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Good question, Wayne. Maybe Carsten can say something to this?
Dec 29, 2014 at 10:51 PM
p.8 #8Medium Format Digital Images Thread
The Nikon generally has wonderful colours, with two exceptions: skin tones are a bit dead, and reds under the sun are often a touch on the orange side. Medium format cameras generally handle those two cases with excellence. In the above photo, I expect the reds would be a bit shifted towards orange, but it would otherwise look similar, colour-wise. The greens might be a touch brighter, but it is hard for me to say since I don't know the greens in Cambodia. Apparently Asian greens are often a bit brownish, due to excess sun.
In general, medium format cameras have very nice colours, and a beautiful relaxed look to the rendering, which is hard to describe, or show in a single photo, but when looking at many photos, the impression builds up. Side-by-side single photo tests invariably fail to demonstrate it, but look at any body of work, and you start to see the difference.
In general, medium format cameras have very nice colours, and a beautiful relaxed look to the rendering, which is hard to describe, or show in a single photo, but when looking at many photos, the impression builds up. Side-by-side single photo tests invariably fail to demonstrate it, but look at any body of work, and you start to see the difference.
Dec 30, 2014 at 04:10 AM
p.8 #9Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Still Bokor Hill.
P645Z, DA-25/4@f8, ISO100, 1/60s
Cheers,
Stefan
P645Z, DA-25/4@f8, ISO100, 1/60s
Cheers,
Stefan
Dec 30, 2014 at 06:08 AM
p.8 #10Medium Format Digital Images Thread
carstenw wrote:
The Nikon generally has wonderful colours, with two exceptions: skin tones are a bit dead, and reds under the sun are often a touch on the orange side. Medium format cameras generally handle those two cases with excellence. In the above photo, I expect the reds would be a bit shifted towards orange, but it would otherwise look similar, colour-wise. The greens might be a touch brighter, but it is hard for me to say since I don't know the greens in Cambodia. Apparently Asian greens are often a bit brownish, due to excess sun.
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I can say that skin tones are excellent on any medium format cam I tried. And the greens in Cambodia are indeed yellow.
The pics I take with the Pentax look different from what I did with full frame Canon.One reason maybe because I work differently with the Pentax. And I can tweak the files more heavily in post. And one big reason is, I like the camera better in every way, such as handling, noise, color, dynamic range. I am also pleased with the lenses.
The Nikon generally has wonderful colours, with two exceptions: skin tones are a bit dead, and reds under the sun are often a touch on the orange side. Medium format cameras generally handle those two cases with excellence. In the above photo, I expect the reds would be a bit shifted towards orange, but it would otherwise look similar, colour-wise. The greens might be a touch brighter, but it is hard for me to say since I don't know the greens in Cambodia. Apparently Asian greens are often a bit brownish, due to excess sun.
In general, medium format cameras have...Show more →
I can say that skin tones are excellent on any medium format cam I tried. And the greens in Cambodia are indeed yellow.
The pics I take with the Pentax look different from what I did with full frame Canon.One reason maybe because I work differently with the Pentax. And I can tweak the files more heavily in post. And one big reason is, I like the camera better in every way, such as handling, noise, color, dynamic range. I am also pleased with the lenses.
Dec 30, 2014 at 11:36 AM
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p.8 #11Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Today Singapore.
P645Z, D-FA55/2.8@f10, ISO100, 30s
Happy 2015,
Stefan
Edited on Jan 01, 2015 at 06:14 PM · View previous versions
P645Z, D-FA55/2.8@f10, ISO100, 30s
Happy 2015,
Stefan
Edited on Jan 01, 2015 at 06:14 PM · View previous versions
Jan 01, 2015 at 10:13 AM
p.8 #12Medium Format Digital Images Thread
H.Lux wrote:
Today Singapore.
P645Z, D-FA25/2.8@f10, ISO100, 30s
http://www.hawlitschka.de/EastAsia2015/SingaporeHawi-3360-2.jpg
Happy 2015,
Stefan
Very nice
Today Singapore.
P645Z, D-FA25/2.8@f10, ISO100, 30s
http://www.hawlitschka.de/EastAsia2015/SingaporeHawi-3360-2.jpg
Happy 2015,
Stefan
Very nice
Jan 01, 2015 at 02:50 PM
p.8 #14Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Good morning.
P645Z, D-FA90/2.8@f11, ISO100, 1/320s
Enjoy,
Stefan
P645Z, D-FA90/2.8@f11, ISO100, 1/320s
Enjoy,
Stefan
Jan 02, 2015 at 01:32 AM
p.8 #15Medium Format Digital Images Thread
City view.
P645Z, D-FA55/2.8@f11, ISO100, 20s
Enjoy,
Stefan
P645Z, D-FA55/2.8@f11, ISO100, 20s
Enjoy,
Stefan
Jan 02, 2015 at 08:29 AM
p.8 #16Medium Format Digital Images Thread
City snake.
P645Z, FA300/[email protected], ISO100, 30s
Enjoy,
Stefan
P645Z, FA300/[email protected], ISO100, 30s
Enjoy,
Stefan
Jan 02, 2015 at 11:32 PM
p.8 #17Medium Format Digital Images Thread
City cat. High ISO.
P645Z, FA150/2.8@f8, ISO2500, 1/250s
Enjoy,
Stefan
P645Z, FA150/2.8@f8, ISO2500, 1/250s
Enjoy,
Stefan
Jan 03, 2015 at 07:33 AM
p.8 #18Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Exellent images Stefan! I need that camera 
Jan 03, 2015 at 10:35 AM
p.8 #19Medium Format Digital Images Thread
sculptormic wrote:
Exellent images Stefan! I need that camera
Go for it! It's an excellent tool and lots of fun.
P645Z, FA150/[email protected], 1/1000, ISO200
Enjoy,
Stefan
Exellent images Stefan! I need that camera
Go for it! It's an excellent tool and lots of fun.
P645Z, FA150/[email protected], 1/1000, ISO200
Enjoy,
Stefan
Jan 03, 2015 at 12:40 PM
p.8 #20Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Went out for a few pics tonight, wind was blowing pretty good and the temp was getting cold. This is the Government Docks in Sarnia Ontario.
Pentax 645Z
Pentax 645Z
Jan 04, 2015 at 10:06 PM