GeorgeBo wrote:
I dug out my old black leather field bag that has literally been around the world. Passing this on to my son when we visit this weekend so he can hopefully use it for his field work and get another career out of it.
I set my first Nikon FM camera that I got back in 1981 on top. It sort of fit
Shot with 50mm/1.8 Ais lens (rubber focus ring version)
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
pbraymond wrote:
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
A tough choice Ray. I am leaning towards the single frame version. In the single frame the center of the flower appears sharper to my eye because the surrounding petal detail is softer. It is subtle but for me it makes the flower pop more. Very nice!
Scott
Focus stack is my preference. Pretty flower - like a small snap dragon or orchid.
pbraymond wrote:
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
I think I prefer the 2nd one Ray. I am viewing from an iPad tonight and will look again when back in front of my big monitor tomorrow.
pbraymond wrote:
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
Samy, are you taking over from Curtis as the "kit building is forever" instigator? Look at the effect you had on George!
pbraymond wrote:
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
I prefer the single frame because the blur around the peripheral petals integrates the flower into the background and helps the centre of the flower to "pop." In the stacked image, the flower looks to my eye almost as if it could have come from a different photo.
Here are a few more shots from Cathedral Grove, all courtesy of the 20 f/3.5 UD on the X-T4.
GeorgeBo wrote:
I dug out my old black leather field bag that has literally been around the world. Passing this on to my son when we visit this weekend so he can hopefully use it for his field work and get another career worth of use out of it.
I set my first Nikon FM camera that I got back in 1981 on top. It sort of fit with the history of the bag
Shot with 50mm/1.8 Ais lens (rubber focus ring version)
Reeve Aleutian Airways, cool.
What's cooler is the Z8 that shot it. I didn't even notice until Colin mentioned it (good eye Colin). Are you liking it better than the Z7?
pbraymond wrote:
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
Tough call. I can't make up my mind because I like them both for different reasons.
Yeah, I used to fly Reeve Aleutian quite a bit in the 90s when going out to Dutch Harbor and Adak. Also spent time in and out of Anchorage airport because the flights were canceled due to weather. One trip took us 4 days of checking in and out lugging gear around before there was a break in the weather to get out there.
So far with only a few days with the Z8 I love the form factor. Personal preference. I felt the Z7 was just too small with larger primes. Native lenses not a problem but never felt right with adapters. The Z8 has that "D700" feel it you know it you know it and being able to articulate the LCD while shooting vertical was what did it for me. Also the sensor protector covering the sensor while changing lenses it definitely a plus (no shutter). Hoping the weather cooperates next week, taking a few days off around the 4th holiday.
It really was not planned, but I went to my local shop to drop off some film for developing and they had one in the display case and one on the shelf. I made the mistake of handling it. I was able to resist that day. Came back a couple days later and one was still there. Was still able to resist. Came home and someone I know was looking for a Z7. So I felt obligated to sell him mine
Here is one photo with the little boat I worked on
leighton w wrote:
Reeve Aleutian Airways, cool.
What's cooler is the Z8 that shot it. I didn't even notice until Colin mentioned it (good eye Colin). Are you liking it better than the Z7?
GeorgeBo wrote:
Yeah, I used to fly Reeve Aleutian quite a bit in the 90s when going out to Dutch Harbor and Adak. Also spent time in and out of Anchorage airport because the flights were canceled due to weather. One trip took us 4 days of checking in and out lugging gear around before there was a break in the weather to get out there.
So far with only a few days with the Z8 I love the form factor. Personal preference. I felt the Z7 was just too small with larger primes. Native lenses not a problem but never felt right with adapters. The Z8 has that "D700" feel it you know it you know it and being able to articulate the LCD while shooting vertical was what did it for me. Also the sensor protector covering the sensor while changing lenses it definitely a plus (no shutter). Hoping the weather cooperates next week, taking a few days off around the 4th holiday.
It really was not planned, but I went to my local shop to drop off some film for developing and they had one in the display case and one on the shelf. I made the mistake of handling it. I was able to resist that day. Came back a couple days later and one was still there. Was still able to resist. Came home and someone I know was looking for a Z7. So I felt obligated to sell him mine
Here is one photo with the little boat I worked on
pbraymond wrote:
A stacking focused poll. Which is preferred, the focus stacked one or the single frame? I tend to go back and forth a little myself, perhaps I'm too used to emulsion days when the field in focus was what you got, period. 105mm f2.5 AIS with 3T diopter.
Another vote for single frame. I like how there is a gradual change from in-focus to out of focus. In the focus stacked version, the change from sharp to blurred is too drastic for my taste...at least in this instance.
Thanks Samy, I am sure NOW they WILL do it. I JUST sprung for the Z8. Come on Nikon, am I going to have to un-retire at this late stage of life just to maintain my GAS?
mjgphotoz wrote:
Thanks Samy, I am sure NOW they WILL do it. I JUST sprung for the Z8. Come on Nikon, am I going to have to un-retire at this late stage of life just to maintain my GAS?
Old Fart Fotos will be the new studio name.
Mary
Congrats on the Z8 Mary. I like the new name to your studio!
and being able to articulate the LCD while shooting vertical was what did it for me. Also the sensor protector covering the sensor while changing lenses it definitely a plus (no shutter). Hoping the weather cooperates next week, taking a few days off around the 4th holiday.
