She is beautiful and knows it - Phoebe at 3 months circa 2013. She became such a pest at my light table - I had to lock her out of my studio to prevent her from always jumping up and getting between me and what I was shooting.
D800 and 35mm f1.4 ais
Oh no - that's a scary moment and a much more expensive setup compared to my D610 + 18-35 falling only 2 feet out of a security locker. I watched that happen in slow motion too! When I dangle a camera on my shoulder it is always across my body.
Colin
Ken Hill wrote:
Hello everyone and great shots from the last few pages.
Raphael, thank you for the kind offer to house the C8 but I must decline, as to the NOCT !!!!
On the road trip to the UP we stopped at Tequanamon Falls, (I think that is how it is spelled) and after several hours in the car it was time to visits the gents. I asked Robin to hold the Z6 with the NOCT while I went inside. She put the camera strap on her shoulder and waited in the outer area. Out from the ladies burst forth Tammy Tourist obviously in a hurry to get to the Falls that have been there for a million years. She bumped into Robin knocking the camera off her shoulder and in slow motion Robin watched it hit the ground.
Oblivious to her misdeed she went on, not stopping to say sorry... Indeed, had no idea as to what she just did. I approached her and told her that her that her actions just knocked a $2000 camera with a $3000 lens off my wife's shoulder and she said nothing at all.
I surveyed the camera and lens for damage and it was saved by the HS-7 lens hood which took a direct hit bending it in quite a bit. The pics here are the result of using the lens just shortly after the fall. So here they are and you might notice the wild swings in focus and exposure.. It seems that it did not sustain any internal damage are the result of running the gamut of exposure and focus settings. Thankful the hood was there.
One comment to make. I've observed people on vacation that are trying to escape their million mile an hour daily routine only to do a million miles an hour when supposedly relaxing on a trip. Enuf said!!!
Ken Hill wrote:
Hello everyone and great shots from the last few pages.
Raphael, thank you for the kind offer to house the C8 but I must decline, as to the NOCT !!!!
On the road trip to the UP we stopped at Tequanamon Falls, (I think that is how it is spelled) and after several hours in the car it was time to visits the gents. I asked Robin to hold the Z6 with the NOCT while I went inside. She put the camera strap on her shoulder and waited in the outer area. Out from the ladies burst forth Tammy Tourist obviously in a hurry to get to the Falls that have been there for a million years. She bumped into Robin knocking the camera off her shoulder and in slow motion Robin watched it hit the ground.
Oblivious to her misdeed she went on, not stopping to say sorry... Indeed, had no idea as to what she just did. I approached her and told her that her that her actions just knocked a $2000 camera with a $3000 lens off my wife's shoulder and she said nothing at all.
I surveyed the camera and lens for damage and it was saved by the HS-7 lens hood which took a direct hit bending it in quite a bit. The pics here are the result of using the lens just shortly after the fall. So here they are and you might notice the wild swings in focus and exposure.. It seems that it did not sustain any internal damage are the result of running the gamut of exposure and focus settings. Thankful the hood was there.
One comment to make. I've observed people on vacation that are trying to escape their million mile an hour daily routine only to do a million miles an hour when supposedly relaxing on a trip. Enuf said!!!
DeltaSigma wrote:
Love these Jay.
At some point these old buildings will get repurposed or demolished.
Colin
Thanks Colin! I admire the individuality of these structures, unlike modern buildings that seem to have been hatched by the same MBAs.
Unfortunately for the owners they have slim chance of successful repurposing, that gas station turned hobbie shop or the drive thru turned state office. I've illustrated a potential concept for the latter just in case.
I'll bet these building are not demolished, but will erode and crumble naturally like Anasazi dwellings.
Laura, I don't have the proper credentials to look in that mailbox, so I was content to see that the red flag was not up.
Jay, I'm really enjoying the photo of the old buildings. Keep'em coming.
I had been on the fence about tracking down a 25-50mm f4 until I saw some photos that Ray posted recently. That pushed me over the edge and I tracked one down. Why is it that I can receive a lens quicker from Japan than from California. It just doesn't make sense. Anyway, here are a couple of test shots taken with the Z5 and 25-50mm f4. So far, I'm loving this lens.
Normally I don't do this type of thing, but I wanted to see how well ON1 Photo Raw does at sky replacement. There wasn't a cloud anywhere to be found yesterday, so I thought I would give sky replacement a try. I think it did a pretty good job. 22Eufaula-Providence Canyon_Z05_0815_Print by Scott Poupard
Colin I do likewise with a strap, in addition. a handstrap is on all my cameras and my hand is gently in that strap at every move.
My right thumb was completely dislocated in a bike accident in '99 and I don't trust the grip of the right hand in an emergency.
Impending camera/lens doom is an emergency IMO.
Agree with others Jay. Love the series. Color, composition, exposure, all great!
George
HCE HCE wrote:
Thanks Colin! I admire the individuality of these structures, unlike modern buildings that seem to have been hatched by the same MBAs.
Unfortunately for the owners they have slim chance of successful repurposing, that gas station turned hobbie shop or the drive thru turned state office. I've illustrated a potential concept for the latter just in case.
I'll bet these building are not demolished, but will erode and crumble naturally like Anasazi dwellings.
Laura, I don't have the proper credentials to look in that mailbox, so I was content to see that the red flag was not up.
Congrats on the new acquisition it is a great lens and I like your "test" shots
I agree about buying lenses from Japan. It is crazy sometimes. I just got a 35mm/2.8 PC lens in Mint +++ condition. I had an eye on one but wanted to check the local shop first but didn't find one there. So as soon as I got home I ordered the one from Japan hoping to have it before I head back to the mountains in a couple weeks. It was shipped FedEx and was at my door in 2 days!!
spoupard wrote:
Jay, I'm really enjoying the photo of the old buildings. Keep'em coming.
I had been on the fence about tracking down a 25-50mm f4 until I saw some photos that Ray posted recently. That pushed me over the edge and I tracked one down. Why is it that I can receive a lens quicker from Japan than from California. It just doesn't make sense. Anyway, here are a couple of test shots taken with the Z5 and 25-50mm f4. So far, I'm loving this lens.
mjgphotoz wrote:
Colin I do likewise with a strap, in addition. a handstrap is on all my cameras and my had is gently in that strap at every move.
My right thumb was completely dislocated in a bike accident in '99 and I don't trust the grip of the right hand in an emergency.
Impending camera/lens doom is an emergency IMO.
Mary
I moved over to Peak Design shoulder straps and wrist-cuff about a year ago.
When walking about with the Z6 permanently in hand, I have the security of the wrist strap.
I wasn't sure I would like the PD system but ithe modularity has grown on me.
Same here. I converted over to Peak Design too and have not looked back. Even for binoculars. Use the same couple straps for everything.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I moved over to Peak Design shoulder straps and wrist-cuff about a year ago.
When walking about with the Z6 permanently in hand, I have the security of the wrist strap.
I wasn't sure I would like the PD system but ithe modularity has grown on me.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I moved over to Peak Design shoulder straps and wrist-cuff about a year ago.
When walking about with the Z6 permanently in hand, I have the security of the wrist strap.
I wasn't sure I would like the PD system but ithe modularity has grown on me.
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GeorgeBo wrote:
Same here. I converted over to Peak Design too and have not looked back. Even for binoculars. Use the same couple straps for everything.
Count me as a PD shoulder and wrist strap user, too. I love being able to easily swap out straps in just a few seconds.
GeorgeBo wrote:
Congrats on the new acquisition it is a great lens and I like your "test" shots
I agree about buying lenses from Japan. It is crazy sometimes. I just got a 35mm/2.8 PC lens in Mint +++ condition. I had an eye on one but wanted to check the local shop first but didn't find one there. So as soon as I got home I ordered the one from Japan hoping to have it before I head back to the mountains in a couple weeks. It was shipped FedEx and was at my door in 2 days!!
Thanks, George. I couldn't believe when I opened the lens and it is in almost mint condition. It has a couple of very small marks on the body, but it's otherwise pristine. The little bit of testing I did shows that this is a very sharp lens with plenty of character. It's no lightweight, though.
Ken, I would still ship them off for a check-up by APS, just to be on the safe side. I bet Robin was beside herself as she watched it go flying.
Ken Hill wrote:
Hello everyone and great shots from the last few pages.
Raphael, thank you for the kind offer to house the C8 but I must decline, as to the NOCT !!!!
On the road trip to the UP we stopped at Tequanamon Falls, (I think that is how it is spelled) and after several hours in the car it was time to visits the gents. I asked Robin to hold the Z6 with the NOCT while I went inside. She put the camera strap on her shoulder and waited in the outer area. Out from the ladies burst forth Tammy Tourist obviously in a hurry to get to the Falls that have been there for a million years. She bumped into Robin knocking the camera off her shoulder and in slow motion Robin watched it hit the ground.
Oblivious to her misdeed she went on, not stopping to say sorry... Indeed, had no idea as to what she just did. I approached her and told her that her that her actions just knocked a $2000 camera with a $3000 lens off my wife's shoulder and she said nothing at all.
I surveyed the camera and lens for damage and it was saved by the HS-7 lens hood which took a direct hit bending it in quite a bit. The pics here are the result of using the lens just shortly after the fall. So here they are and you might notice the wild swings in focus and exposure.. It seems that it did not sustain any internal damage are the result of running the gamut of exposure and focus settings. Thankful the hood was there.
One comment to make. I've observed people on vacation that are trying to escape their million mile an hour daily routine only to do a million miles an hour when supposedly relaxing on a trip. Enuf said!!!
condition. I had an eye on one but wanted to check the local shop first but didn't find one there. So as soon as I got home I ordered the one from Japan hoping to have it before I head back to the mountains in a couple weeks. It was shipped FedEx and was at my door in 2 days!!
