James Markus wrote:
Thanks to Raphael for the trip to shiny Rayfact land, Scott for the visit to Williamsburg Trades, and
Colin for the vistas from Helvellyn, and Grasmere. The local news claimed at 9am that Grand Rapids Michigan had the worst air quality in the United States today. They said I should stay indoors so I worked on a defishing plugin problem that is partially solved. It was worth it - IMO - YMMV.
saph wrote:
Well it has been turning into a review and I have been enjoying the posts on it.
Talking about fooling around with lenses, no one's gotten hold of the 58 0.95 mirrorless yet? I think Nikon specifically had this thread in mind when they were coming up with that concept Ken, you need an upgrade from your classic Noct?
Not me, trying to stay away from the poorhouse! Ken should buy one.
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)
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.
Very unique and pleasing rendition from this lens combination Ray, keeps more of the flower in focus while melting away the background. The stacked version is better for me.
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
George, I did not realize you had a marine background! is that a cable laying little boat? what did you do aboard?
I just bought a nice used Z7 a couple of months ago, let me know if there is a image quality difference with a Z8. All I do is aperture priority manual focus, so I will appreciate but resist the Z8.
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?
Congrats George, I hope you could sell your Z7II well.
I just sold my Z7II and have to wait a few weeks until the next batch of Z8’s arrive in Europe. 😁
Last month I handled the Z8 for a short time and I was sold. For me much better than the Z6/7. 😁
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
100% agree about the handling. Warning notice to others, if you want to avoid the temptation, do not pick one up
Chris Dees wrote:
Congrats George, I hope you could sell your Z7II well.
I just sold my Z7II and have to wait a few weeks until the next batch of Z8’s arrive in Europe. 😁
Last month I handled the Z8 for a short time and I was sold. For me much better than the Z6/7. 😁
I tried tried the Z8 with more than 10 lenses from 14 till 400mm and although heavier it balanced much better.
This camera feels just right to me (or is it just GAS )
GeorgeBo wrote:
100% agree about the handling. Warning notice to others, if you want to avoid the temptation, do not pick one up
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.
Ray,
Tricky one - since they are both well executed - but the focus stacked version just tips the decision for me.
The FPP 120 ISO100 is made from medical X-ray film. I also have a 4X5 box of FPP X-ray film which must be a different grade film altogether since the rated ISO is a lot lower.
What Samy said! Incredible views devoid of trees. On the mountain trails around here, unless you are on a summit or overlook the view is the same. Tree trunks and leaves
DeltaSigma wrote:
On the slopes of Dollywaggon Pike looking back towards Grisedale Tarn and Fairfield Peak.
The FPP 120 ISO100 is made from medical X-ray film. I also have a 4X5 box of FPP X-ray film which must be a different grade film altogether since the rated ISO is a lot lower.
The 4X5 is interesting, it's double sided so no edge grooves that I am so used to for getting the right side in front. Mentally I expect I will feel like something is off when I can't find the grooves by feel inside the dark bag.
The 120 100ISO film comes out very grainy and very glowy (from the lab). I am going to post a picture of white flowers on that same roll that looks interesting. Wonder if the 4X5 ISO10 will come out totally different.
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.
