I'll post a few more later when I have time. The SF street art in the Mission is amazing.
+1000
the alleys in particular are fantastic.
i don't think i have much street art from SF with the a7 (always seemed to use my rx1 for it), but here's a little portland mural with the rokkor MD 24/2.8 wide open:
Here are some comparative shots taken during the recent lunar eclipse with the A7r and the CV 40mm 1.4, Rokkor 58mm 1.2, CYZ 100-300 VS and Cannon 500 f/4. Location was the Painted Hills, Oregon.
Dave
Taken with CV 40mm f/1.4 probably at f/1.7. PP was unable to take out all the vignetting.
Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2 probably at f/1.7
CYZ 100-300 VS probably around 135 - most likely wide open
Cannon 500mm f/4 + 1.4x at f/5.6 using manual focus
millsart wrote:
No images to post in this message but just wanted to make 2 quick comments.
Charles, those images of your Father-in-law are simply amazing. You truly captured the spirit of your subject in a way that pretty much every "street" and portrait photographer strives to do, yet rarely comes close to do. Images such as those transcend normal appreciation of things we normally focus on in this forum such as how a lens renders, how the tonality is et al., and leave us with a far greater appreciation for what appears to be a very remarkable man with a real passion for life. Thanks for sharing. Its nice to be reminded why we all picked up a camera in the first place.
Second, the A7r II is simply fantastic and well worth the upgrade price. I got mine for the BuyDig deal this past week and it was "open box" in name, yet completely new as far as I can tell.
The camera isn't without some quirks still, but wow, the larger EVF is just lovely and a fine update over the already good A7ii EVF. The AF speed (at least for single shot as I typically shoot) is noticeably faster, especially indoors. The new auto-ISO with minimum shutter speed is also fantastic. I happily worked out this going to M mode as needed with all my previous A series cameras, but being able to stick with Av and a proper auto ISO is great as I can use it outdoors in bright sun and indoors in low light without having to switch modes. Last but not least, the silent shutter mode, which I did have on my A7s, is again a pleasure to use. Not always ideal for all subjects, and the new shutter sound is already pretty quiet, but true silent shooting is pretty useful and another great option.
If anyone is still on the fence about this camera, I'd say without the slightest reservation "buy it", especially if you can find it for another $2699 deal. It simply takes the overall shooting experience of cameras like the A7ii or A7r to a far more enjoyable experience and essentially "getting out of the way" more with less worry about things like AF speed/accuracy, adjusting settings for ISO etc. Very pleased with my purchase....Show more →
Millsart, I am blown away by your kind comments. Thank you very much as it was special day for all
Rene, Philippe, Gregg, Charlie, Pierre and all for the kind words and likes
Some impressions from the 25th anniversary celebrations of the German reunifícation in Frankfurt.
#1 shows a display of sculptures created by the artist Ottmar Hörl on the Römer square in the middle of Frankfurt. The sculptures are called "Unity man" ("Einheitsmännchen") and are (at least in my interpretation) a cross of the "Ampelmännchen" (i.e. the East German walk sign for pedestrain signals) and a Garden Goblin (a symbol for "square" West German people, whose minds don't "walk").
#2 was taken after a small (IMHO disappointing) display of fireworks but the smoke of it created a nice separation between the Kaiserdom (the Cathedral) and the skyscrapers of the financial district.
#1 is taken with A7 and Pentax-M 20mm f4 @ f11
#2 is taken with A7 and Minolta MD 35-70mm f3.5 Macro @ 70mm and f8
With rocks...though it's close. The rocks add a nice foreground element, but they don't really lead the eye to the background mountains (so the without version actually lets me focus more on the background). Still, with rocks +1.
