Hey everyone. Here's to a weekly drive-by. I did not get to use MFNG this weekend but did check the thread out a bit. Fantastic shots by all.
Serge, I see the 28mm is back in action again. Besides the lens being stellar(or is that your photography skills), I do think 28mm provides a great angle of view on DX. Of late, I have been trying to shoot wider instead of closer and it seems perfect. Why? Because I discovered after eleven years of moving into our home and so much work by my finest in the garden, I have no pictures of how it looked in 2009 but plenty of what flowers we've had over the years. Bad me.
Great orchid picture, Samy. Reminds me a lot of Peter (Ballard) whom we don't see a lot of these days.
Buddy, wonderful pictures of your furry friends and family. The white stuff would make the kids happy. I think I've only had two encounters with snow and both of them were before I turned 20, which means, a looooooong time ago.
Cats are so cool, James. I can hear purring.
Colin, impressive art on the Ivy. I saw a tribute to the 55mm f/2.8 AI-s at the other popular photography forum. I am so glad I have that lens. Just need to up my skill level to match what it is capable of.
Thanks for the impressively lit sky/tree picture, George. Just about the only good thing about Winter, impressive sunrise/sunsets.
What a portrait there, Philipe. Wondering if this is from your archives or you are back to using the D700 again. For the longest time you were on a Sony diet.
One of the coolest things about this thread is the absence of endless speculation about what/what Nikon is not going to do and how dead/alive Nikon is. Phew, so refreshing.
Rafael, From memory your collection of Nikkors is the most complete, and in the best condition of any collection I have ever seen. So, I thought of you when I came across this ebay auction for a "holy grail" Nikon lens cap. I assume you have the lens, and probably a better condition cap. It's just that 4K for a rare lens cap was fascinating to see. Thought you night appreciate it. LINK HERE
rafaelcasd wrote:
The 35mm 3.5 Rangefinder lens is very sharp in the center with the Z6, not so much elsewhere unless closed down.
Never the less it is a little beauty that gets you in the mood to photograph.
rafaelcasd wrote:
There are two 13.5 cm rangefinder lenses, one is f/3.5 with a helicoid for general use, the other an f/4 with no focusing for use with bellows.
A stroll through the neighborhood with my oldest lenses, all about 60 years (+/- a few).
NKJ 2.8/3.5 -> 1-3
NKJ 10.5/2.5 -> 4-5
NKJ 5.8/1.4 -> 6-7
Forgot to change the CPU-lens numbers. 😬
I am curious whether that mailbox has a tub inside to catch the mail or if they have to extract it by the handfuls. Here, our mailboxes also get parcels dumped in them.
slugly wrote:
A couple of lab scans from a roll of Kodak Portra 400 in the FM2N.
The weather here has been terrible the last month and nothing but rain forecasted for the next 5 - 6 days.
Have been spending "photography time" cleaning some lenses and trying out some new apps/programs. I think I am almost ready to move over to Capture One. Have been on the fence and still have about 10 days on the trial, but I think I am going to go with it. The Luma range function and LCC (Lens Cast Calibration) feature is what is pushing me over the top. LCC in Capture One works so much better than Flat Field Correction in Lightroom. At least for me it does.
Question for you folks. What tools are you using other than Photoshop for stitching and stacking? I have read good things about PTGUI but has been years since I have tried that. Is Helicon still the go to software for stacking?
I am also using an iPhone/iPad app called Cadrage Director's Viewfinder (I think it is only for iOS but not 100% sure). It is just what it says, a virtual viewfinder for just about any camera/lens combination you can think of and you can add custom cameras and custom lenses for anything that is not already listed.
Great for scouting out a location for coming back later to shoot. Not a big deal if you are carrying a SLR/DSLR but if you are planning on lugging a large format rig or technical camera set up, you can take your iPhone/iPad in advance and see what gear you really need. I think it is pretty cool. I went out on a short hike on a new trail the other day and used the app to plan a few shots with the 4x5 and Cambo rig. Was able to simulate the view for each camera/lens combo and know what will work best.
I have configurations set in the app for 35mm, digital medium format, film medium format and 4x5 film. Able to see what the actual field of view would be for each. Can take simulated shots and export a shot list complete with FOV information, location information, etc.
If you are shooting multiple formats and especially the big stuff (looking at you Samy), you may want to check it out. (I am not affiliated with them)
Edit: George, just read your whole post, B&W is my go to with weather like this, at least if you can find a break in the rain. Fog rolling off the ocean helps though.
Pulled out the 35-O today. Couple mono shots on a drab day.
Yup - include me in the photo funk category.
I would like to upgrade the D610 but cannot even decide what to replace it with.
The D610 will most likely receive a 850nm IR conversion once I overcome my indecision.
Colin
gbohannon wrote:
Hey gang,
Anyone else in a photography funk?
The weather here has been terrible the last month and nothing but rain forecasted for the next 5 - 6 days.
Have been spending "photography time" cleaning some lenses and trying out some new apps/programs. I think I am almost ready to move over to Capture One. Have been on the fence and still have about 10 days on the trial, but I think I am going to go with it. The Luma range function and LCC (Lens Cast Calibration) feature is what is pushing me over the top. LCC in Capture One works so much better than Flat Field Correction in Lightroom. At least for me it does.
Question for you folks. What tools are you using other than Photoshop for stitching and stacking? I have read good things about PTGUI but has been years since I have tried that. Is Helicon still the go to software for stacking?
I am also using an iPhone/iPad app called Cadrage Director's Viewfinder (I think it is only for iOS but not 100% sure). It is just what it says, a virtual viewfinder for just about any camera/lens combination you can think of and you can add custom cameras and custom lenses for anything that is not already listed.
Great for scouting out a location for coming back later to shoot. Not a big deal if you are carrying a SLR/DSLR but if you are planning on lugging a large format rig or technical camera set up, you can take your iPhone/iPad in advance and see what gear you really need. I think it is pretty cool. I went out on a short hike on a new trail the other day and used the app to plan a few shots with the 4x5 and Cambo rig. Was able to simulate the view for each camera/lens combo and know what will work best.
I have configurations set in the app for 35mm, digital medium format, film medium format and 4x5 film. Able to see what the actual field of view would be for each. Can take simulated shots and export a shot list complete with FOV information, location information, etc.
If you are shooting multiple formats and especially the big stuff (looking at you Samy), you may want to check it out. (I am not affiliated with them)
The weather here has been terrible the last month and nothing but rain forecasted for the next 5 - 6 days.
Have been spending "photography time" cleaning some lenses and trying out some new apps/programs. I think I am almost ready to move over to Capture One. Have been on the fence and still have about 10 days on the trial, but I think I am going to go with it. The Luma range function and LCC (Lens Cast Calibration) feature is what is pushing me over the top. LCC in Capture One works so much better than Flat Field Correction in Lightroom. At least for me it does.
Question for you folks. What tools are you using other than Photoshop for stitching and stacking? I have read good things about PTGUI but has been years since I have tried that. Is Helicon still the go to software for stacking?
I am also using an iPhone/iPad app called Cadrage Director's Viewfinder (I think it is only for iOS but not 100% sure). It is just what it says, a virtual viewfinder for just about any camera/lens combination you can think of and you can add custom cameras and custom lenses for anything that is not already listed.
Great for scouting out a location for coming back later to shoot. Not a big deal if you are carrying a SLR/DSLR but if you are planning on lugging a large format rig or technical camera set up, you can take your iPhone/iPad in advance and see what gear you really need. I think it is pretty cool. I went out on a short hike on a new trail the other day and used the app to plan a few shots with the 4x5 and Cambo rig. Was able to simulate the view for each camera/lens combo and know what will work best.
I have configurations set in the app for 35mm, digital medium format, film medium format and 4x5 film. Able to see what the actual field of view would be for each. Can take simulated shots and export a shot list complete with FOV information, location information, etc.
If you are shooting multiple formats and especially the big stuff (looking at you Samy), you may want to check it out. (I am not affiliated with them)
NightOwl Cat wrote:
I am curious whether that mailbox has a tub inside to catch the mail or if they have to extract it by the handfuls. Here, our mailboxes also get parcels dumped in them.
It is no longer a functioning mailbox, although it has been repainted as it is located in a somewhat gentrified tourist area. There are others around in less salubrious condition, this one below is just up the road from me.
The plaque on it reads: This posting box was in service until 1988.
Because of its historical nature it will remain at this site.
The nearest posting box is situated 120 meters east.
The 105 1.8 Ai-S arrived today I took it for a little walk in the park this afternoon.
I took it for a little walk in the park this afternoon.
