Archive 2024 · Saguaro National Park
p.1 #1Saguaro National Park
I headed out to Saguaro National Park (East) to catch the tail end of some winter storms that have been passing through Tucson. There are great views of the Catalina Mountains from the park.
#1:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345127.oTon12Xe.Catalina_Winter_Mood.jpg
#2: The sun setting just to the south of Kitt Peak. You can see the observatories at the top (which is over 60 miles away).
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345132.jUMMlyyJ.Heavenly_Perch.jpg
#3:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345133.P486DRY4.Last_Glow.jpg
#4:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345139.C5scJBYu.Winters_Layers.jpg
I also got to play round with the new pixel-shift capability that came with the firmware update for my camera. It's pretty impressive. I'm starting to get a feel for when it's viable. As always, CC are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
#1:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345127.oTon12Xe.Catalina_Winter_Mood.jpg
#2: The sun setting just to the south of Kitt Peak. You can see the observatories at the top (which is over 60 miles away).
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345132.jUMMlyyJ.Heavenly_Perch.jpg
#3:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345133.P486DRY4.Last_Glow.jpg
#4:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345139.C5scJBYu.Winters_Layers.jpg
I also got to play round with the new pixel-shift capability that came with the firmware update for my camera. It's pretty impressive. I'm starting to get a feel for when it's viable. As always, CC are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
Feb 13, 2024 at 02:08 PM
p.1 #2Saguaro National Park
Great shots! I really like the soft light in the third one.
What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.
What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.
Feb 13, 2024 at 02:29 PM
p.1 #3Saguaro National Park
The Rat wrote:
Great shots! I really like the soft light in the third one.
What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.
Thanks! I'm shooting the Nikon Z8. They just rolled out pixel-shift. It seems to work pretty well. If you pixel peep you can see some checker-boarding, but only way over-zoomed and also, only on very low ISO shots (at least that's what I've seen so far). At slightly higher ISOs it seems to go away.
Dave
Great shots! I really like the soft light in the third one.
What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.
Thanks! I'm shooting the Nikon Z8. They just rolled out pixel-shift. It seems to work pretty well. If you pixel peep you can see some checker-boarding, but only way over-zoomed and also, only on very low ISO shots (at least that's what I've seen so far). At slightly higher ISOs it seems to go away.
Dave
Feb 13, 2024 at 02:32 PM
p.1 #4Saguaro National Park
manzico_lost wrote:
What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.Thanks! I'm shooting the Nikon Z8. They just rolled out pixel-shift. It seems to work pretty well. If you pixel peep you can see some checker-boarding, but only way over-zoomed and also, only on very low ISO shots (at least that's what I've seen so far). At slightly higher ISOs it seems to go away.
Dave
Nice! Seems worth keeping on with. I know with mine, I have to turn the sharpening up a fair degree in post processing, but other than that I'm happy with it.
The Rat wrote
Great shots! I really like the soft light in the third one.What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.
Dave
Nice! Seems worth keeping on with. I know with mine, I have to turn the sharpening up a fair degree in post processing, but other than that I'm happy with it.
Feb 13, 2024 at 02:38 PM
p.1 #6Saguaro National Park
The Rat wrote:
What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.Thanks! I'm shooting the Nikon Z8. They just rolled out pixel-shift. It seems to work pretty well. If you pixel peep you can see some checker-boarding, but only way over-zoomed and also, only on very low ISO shots (at least that's what I've seen so far). At slightly higher ISOs it seems to go away.
DaveNice! Seems worth keeping on with. I know with mine, I have to turn the sharpening up a fair degree in post processing, but other than that I'm happy with it.
It's definitely interesting. I find I actually have to use less sharpening, but change the radius of the effect slightly. I'm going to keep playing with it and also do a bunch of test images just to feed my nerdy side.
Thanks,
Dave
manzico_lost wrote
The Rat wrote
Great shots! I really like the soft light in the third one.What camera are you using the pixel shift with? I've been using it in the EM1 Mk2 for 5ish years now, and I thought I was the only oddball here to use it regularly.
Dave
It's definitely interesting. I find I actually have to use less sharpening, but change the radius of the effect slightly. I'm going to keep playing with it and also do a bunch of test images just to feed my nerdy side.
Thanks,
Dave
Feb 16, 2024 at 01:39 AM
p.1 #7Saguaro National Park
Aren't we lucky to live in a country with such diverse landscapes! Great pictures, I love Saguro.
Feb 16, 2024 at 06:19 AM
p.1 #10Saguaro National Park
manzico_lost wrote:
I headed out to Saguaro National Park (East) to catch the tail end of some winter storms that have been passing through Tucson. There are great views of the Catalina Mountains from the park.
#1:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345127.oTon12Xe.Catalina_Winter_Mood.jpg
#2: The sun setting just to the south of Kitt Peak. You can see the observatories at the top (which is over 60 miles away).
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345132.jUMMlyyJ.Heavenly_Perch.jpg
#3:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345133.P486DRY4.Last_Glow.jpg
#4:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345139.C5scJBYu.Winters_Layers.jpg
I also got to play round with the new pixel-shift capability that came with the firmware update for my camera. It's pretty impressive. I'm starting to get a feel for when it's viable. As always, CC are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
Ok Dave, you got me. Someone finally actually made me homesick after 34 years. Beautifully done! TFS
Mary
I headed out to Saguaro National Park (East) to catch the tail end of some winter storms that have been passing through Tucson. There are great views of the Catalina Mountains from the park.
#1:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345127.oTon12Xe.Catalina_Winter_Mood.jpg
#2: The sun setting just to the south of Kitt Peak. You can see the observatories at the top (which is over 60 miles away).
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345132.jUMMlyyJ.Heavenly_Perch.jpg
#3:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345133.P486DRY4.Last_Glow.jpg
#4:
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/81/354081/1/174345139.C5scJBYu.Winters_Layers.jpg
I also got to play round with the new pixel-shift capability that came with the firmware update for my camera. It's pretty impressive. I'm starting to get a feel for when it's viable. As always, CC are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave
Ok Dave, you got me. Someone finally actually made me homesick after 34 years. Beautifully done! TFS
Mary
Apr 04, 2024 at 08:44 AM
p.1 #11Saguaro National Park
Beautiful scene, and love the light in #2 and #3!
Apr 04, 2024 at 10:56 AM
