leighton w wrote:
We finally get to meet Samy! He and Ken, along with Ken's wife Robin, visited Barbara and I at the market. Thanks guys for coming, it was great to meet you.
CGrindahl wrote:
I've reconciled myself Leighton, to the fact we have a slew of polymorphously perverse camera aficionados on this thread. Since we made the decision to open this thread to other cameras, I can hardly complain when people actually BUY other cameras. I know your intentions were pure when you suggested we entertain that idea, though I was a bit worried when you jettisoned most of your Nikon lenses and effectively disappeared from the thread. But you didn't completely disappear, no doubt because like me you've made so many good friends here. And now you've actually added a second Nikkor and are talking like someone who might actually buy more when the time is right. I have to say though that I'm surprised Ken could be led astray. He and Reagan were the two regulars most disturbed by the decision to accept other cameras. But since Reagan has wandered himself, there is little reason for Ken to stand alone in his resistance. I likely won't join you but I am impressed with Fuji offerings. I'm simply happy enough with my Df to let that be my camera for the foreseeable future. ...Show more →
I bought my first Fuji back in 2014 with a X100s
and I am still against it on this thread
Reagan wrote:
I bought my first Fuji back in 2014 with a X100s
and I am still against it on this thread
R
yeah me too......ban Fuji......but keep Sony
oh, and allow Leica too. I really want a Leica SL. It will take my Leicas and my nikons. Can you imagine how beautiful the nikons would look on the Leica. (I can't afford it so I probably wont buy it.....but I keep staring at them with 'polymorphous lust')
So yeah, I'm with Reagan - ban everything !!! except Sony and Leica
ramkumar999 wrote:
Had to take the 20mm f2.8 out and decided on a 1 hour drive to the mountains for some night sky shot. Came back with a couple. Here is the first one I have processed.
The tchotchkes came out to play today. Bad thing is, it was so hot I couldn't see what with the sweat rolling off my forehead and into my eyes. Had thunderstorms in the area off and on all day, finally had an opportunity at 2PM to shoot without rain, and by 3:30, the rain was back.
Chris Dees wrote:
Some images of the picturesque town Hindeloopen.
Hindeloopen received in 1225 city rights and is one of the Friesian eleven cities. Hindeloopen was a major trading place for a long time. The Hindelooper Captains carry in their ships to the Baltic Sea to trade. They sold many Dutch products like jenever and woolen in the Baltic Sea countries. On the return journey to Hindeloopen, timber was always transported to Amsterdam and the Zaan region. From this period, the special life culture, Hindelooper painting and the beautiful, colorful costume.
The town's great flowering period was between 1650 and 1790, when Hindeloopen owned a large fleet of over eighty ships. There're now less than 900 inhabitants....Show more →
lsds wrote:
Thanks Ben! Nope, nothing in particular. Import RAW into Capture NX, tweak exposure and contrast by least bit. That's all.
Lestor, it must be Capture NX. I'm so used to looking at pics processed by Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop that the differences with other processors is striking. Those colours are great - you've got me thinking.....
CGrindahl wrote:
I'd like to participate in this conversation... but I'm OLD.
yeah, well, I didn't like to point it out but, yeah, Curtis you are. Mind you Reagan's no spring chicken either. And the less said about Leighton ......
I love all this talk about exclusion.......ban everyone and keep the thread really pure.
Todd wrote:
I am on my way to a local camera store where they have a used but pristine 85 mm F/1.4 manual focus AIS lens. For those of you on this forum that have used or have that particular lens, what do you think about it? How well does it work on a Nikon D810? Do you feel a sharp enough for portrait work etc.?
Hi Todd,
I think the 85f1/4AIS is a really nice lens. I don't have a D810, but use it on my Df. I don't do much portrait work with it as I prefer using my Zeiss APO 135f2 and Nikon 200f2VRII. However, the 85f1.4 has a great reputation for portrait work. I think it does well for landscape and still life too. Here are a few examples mounted on my Df...
This image was taken in a very dimly lit jazz club at f2.8 and iso 8000, so sharpness is compromised.
I don't think the Nikon 85f1.4 AIS will be as sharp as the recent Sigma 85 Art and definitely not as sharp as the Otus 85, but it's still a very nice lens. Built like a tank and have been very happy with it's performance and the price is extremely affordable. The bonus factor is that it allows you to play in this awesome thread
Hope this has been helpful.
Wishing you all the best,
Don
We're on our way back to Florida. With regards to today's "historic" meeting in scenic Staunton. First things first.
Curtis, Lakeland is the winter home of the Detroit Tigers. Started "rooting" for the Tigers 25 years ago when we moved there. Also the minor league team the Flying Tigers. I'm with Laura in rooting for anyone playing the Yankees. I am NOT with her regarding the cubs.
Laura we went to the USAF Museum and COULD NOT FIND A PLACE TO PARK. It was that busy so we didn't go!
George sorry you missed the day. By the way we voted unanimously that you'll buy lunch at the next meeting!!!
Leighton .... yes you can say I am interested in that $200 camera. 😍😍😍. When Reagan sells I might bid!! Got to say these old eyes enjoyed the focus peaking! I don't like the 1.5 crop though.
Samy it was a pleasure meeting you and learning more of your keen interest in film cameras.
The hero of the day was Barbara who did most of the work (at least what I saw.) Truly a remarkable woman Leighton!
James Markus wrote:
Thanks for the comments and likes, and sharing your photographic talents! So many contributions, street scenes, IR, dogs, cars, trains, and old lenses. (sure I missed some) but I appreciate them all.
Been sticking close to home, more backyard finds...
Reagan wrote:
Glenn its time you started posting on the Fuji thread with that new XT-2
Chin has been posting over there now
Reagan
Thanks for the invitation, and I may eventually take you up on it. But for now it's still all about the lenses for me, which is to say that my joy in using the X-T2 stems from how nicely it works with my manual focus Nikkors. However, I will definitely never say never about this, because my wife likes the idea of using the little X-E2 for its light weight and small size, and she prefers using AF lenses (I humour the poor dear, because I love her ). So there's a strong chance some Fuji lenses will find their way into my life in the near future, and I will want to join the conversation over in Fujiland.
And, while we're on the subject of the X-T2, here are a few of my shots from yesterday at nearby Ammonite Falls. The first one was taken with the 35 f/1.4 N, and the other two come courtesy of the 85 f/1.8 HC.
). So there's a strong chance some Fuji lenses will find their way into my life in the near future, and I will want to join the conversation over in Fujiland.
