I know the GF 100-200 has many mixed reviews on it. I have used it occasionally over the past 2 years and mostly like it. A couple of days ago I was using it for some 15 second long exposure night work, tripod-mounted, and OIS off. However, I had set my 100S II on mechanical shutter. In reviewing the images through the LCD, I noticed pronounced blurring. I kept trying to make sure my settings were right and that OIS was turned off. It finally occurred to me to switch to electronic shutter instead of mechanical. WOW - even with a 15 second exposure, I saw the sharpest images I've ever gotten from the 100-200. Super fast SS and good hand holding technique has given me decent results in the past, but never as good as seen with this 15 second exposure. I'll test this out with my GF 500 soon, since that lens has shown a slight softness. The 100-200 will definitely be getting more attention from me, especially now that I know this trick! The image below has no sharpening applied. Shot in raw, processed in DxO, and B&W conversion in Silver Efex Pro.
Nice to see a photographer learning new tricks with their gear and achieving consequently better results.
I'm hard pressed to think of when I Iast used a mechanical first curtain for exposure, for any camera that features both mechanical and electronic first and second curtains.
aae991 wrote:
I know the GF 100-200 has many mixed reviews on it. I have used it occasionally over the past 2 years and mostly like it. A couple of days ago I was using it for some 15 second long exposure night work, tripod-mounted, and OIS off. However, I had set my 100S II on mechanical shutter. In reviewing the images through the LCD, I noticed pronounced blurring. I kept trying to make sure my settings were right and that OIS was turned off. It finally occurred to me to switch to electronic shutter instead of mechanical. WOW - even with a 15 second exposure, I saw the sharpest images I've ever gotten from the 100-200. Super fast SS and good hand holding technique has given me decent results in the past, but never as good as seen with this 15 second exposure. I'll test this out with my GF 500 soon, since that lens has shown a slight softness. The 100-200 will definitely be getting more attention from me, especially now that I know this trick! The image below has no sharpening applied. Shot in raw, processed in DxO, and B&W conversion in Silver Efex Pro....Show more →
I have this lens also Stuart. I have been using the "mechanical" shutter with no observable problems. But your info about ms v. es has me reviewing my settings and contemplating issues I have incurred with my 100sii and 100-200 combo.
This is an excellent image and your pp treatment is superb Stuart!
Dan
Danpbphoto wrote:
I have this lens also Stuart. I have been using the "mechanical" shutter with no observable problems. But your info about ms v. es has me reviewing my settings and contemplating issues I have incurred with my 100sii and 100-200 combo.
This is an excellent image and your pp treatment is superb Stuart!
Dan
I just changed my shutter setting to "ES"..I also went to "M" v. "Av"...My "Fn" dials are not working the way "I" want.
Now, if the frickin' heat and humidity would stop for a few daze, I could get out and shoot!
Dan
