p.1 #1 · The Alt and Mirrorless Monthly Competition #170
Welcome to the Alt and Mirrorless Monthly Competition #170
Thanks to everyone for submitting entries.
Results are in for Competition #168 June 2026
In first place with a commanding 17 points was AustinSchutz followed by me on 9 points and in 3rd place Ross Martin on 6 points
Congratulations to all winners.
1st Place: AustinSchutz (17 points)
2nd Place: johnahill (9 points):
3rd Place: Ross Martin (6 Points):
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Now on to Competition #170 - August
Please post your shots taken in August 2026
Now on to this month's competition, can I ask new entrants to PLEASE read the rules below ? You MUST vote and MUST include the EXIF with your shot .
1. Your entry must have been photographed using alt or mirrorless lens or gear.
Canon DSLR using Canon EF mount lens is NOT alt.
Nikon DSLR using Nikon F mount lens is NOT alt.
Anything else IS alt, including all mirrorless systems.
2. Your entry must have been photographed during August 2026 for this event.
3. Your submission must be posted by 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 30th September 2026 to be eligible.
4. One entry per user per month.
5. Your entry must contain your top 3 picks from the last competition. You may not vote for your own photo. The top vote gets 3 points, the runner-up gets 2 points, and the last vote gets 1 point. Please include a short explanation of the reasons for your top pick.
Please leave the EXIF intact, and copy the following below, adding your info & votes to your entry.
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Camera body:
Lens:
Aperture:
Filters:
Short note on PP:
Top vote (3p) + reason:
Runner-up vote (2p):
Last vote (1p):
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p.1 #2 · The Alt and Mirrorless Monthly Competition #170
Congrats to the winners, great shots all!
Top vote (3p) + reason: johnahill - the colors and sky are a real standout eye catcher.
Runner-up vote (2p): tsdevine
Last vote (1p): mitesh
Mine for last month:
Camera body: Olympus EM1 Mk2
Lens: 7-14 Pro
Aperture: f8
Filters: None, but using tripod 80mp hi-res mode.
Short note on PP: Basic processing done in DxO Photolab 9.
p.1 #3 · The Alt and Mirrorless Monthly Competition #170
Congratulations to the winners!
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Camera body: Olympus OM-1 Mark I
Lens: OM Systems 150-400
Aperture: 4.5
Filters: none
Short note on PP: Just basic exposure adjustment
Top vote (3p) + reason: mitesh, just a stunning shot!
Runner-up vote (2p): The Rat
Last vote (1p): johnahill
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OM-1OM 150-400mm F4.5 lens306mmf/4.51/2500s640 ISO0.0 EV
p.1 #5 · The Alt and Mirrorless Monthly Competition #170
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Camera body: Pentax 645Z
Lens: smc Pentax-A 645 120mm f4 Macro
Aperture: f4
Filters:none
Short note on PP: Raw in Lr then finished in Ps
Top vote (3p) + reason: mitesh: This reminds me of Santana's debut 1969 album cover - beautiful!
Runner-up vote (2p): Ross Martin
Last vote (1p): johnahill
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Query: Are manual focus Nikkors on Canon EF dslr bodies ok?
