jhinkey wrote:
Here's one with the 400/5.6 ED-AI - ignore the EXIF as I forgot to change the focal length.
About 16 stops of high quality ND filtration.
When I first mounted the 400/5.6 ED-AI on the tripod w/o the camera I was aligning the lens w/o the ND filters by looking at the shadow projected on the ground - but I couldn't find any sun. Then I realized the mounting cap was on and when I took it off the plastic was melting inside . . . very dangerous to camera gear!
I'm planning on the 600/5.6 ED-IF + 1.4TC being the camera to grab the pre- and post-totality images.
The 400ED-AI the corona during totality....Show more →
Here is wishing clear skies for you since you are in the path of totality. Missing it by a hundred miles here. My work schedule is preventing me from traveling. But I am taking a half day on Monday so I can catch our partial here.
I have to go to a party right now. I'll be tomorrow with some samples. Thanks Ben!!!
Brings back old times Leighton. Well done Ben.
You just have to promise us Leighton that you won't do anything silly again and sell this lens. It really needs to remain in the "family..."
I don't imagine its on anyone else's mind, but next Tuesday will be the SEVENTH anniversary of the beginning of this thread. It gives me great pleasure to view the photos and read the conversations happening at this point in time. Folks here are demonstrating the truth of my earlier comment, that though I started the thread, it really belongs to everyone who spends time here. As I've been attending to summer in the Bay area, all of you have been keeping the conversation going and tantalizing us with some wonderful, evocative photos.
Congratulations on your new/OLD lens Leighton. As we all know it is a beauty...
gbohannon wrote:
Here is wishing clear skies for you since you are in the path of totality. Missing it by a hundred miles here. My work schedule is preventing me from traveling. But I am taking a half day on Monday so I can catch our partial here.
G
Actually, I'm going to be one of those clogging the roads of Eastern Oregon around Baker City. 7-8 hour drive tomorrow, sleep in the car at a rest stop. Extra food, water, tent, gasoline in the car. Not expecting to make it back until late late Monday or early Tuesday.
jhinkey wrote:
Actually, I'm going to be one of those clogging the roads of Eastern Oregon around Baker City. 7-8 hour drive tomorrow, sleep in the car at a rest stop. Extra food, water, tent, gasoline in the car. Not expecting to make it back until late late Monday or early Tuesday.
Great! I just ran out of vacation time, otherwise I'd be in Wyoming on Monday. My dentist also wants to see me Tuesday morning (after I missed my last appointment, I figured better take this one)
bruni wrote:
Leighton - that lens seems to be bringing something out in you. Those market shots have a different quality than your usual market shots. Jim's portrait is great with only the onion in focus and I love that last B&W and the busy bokeh is perfect for that shot - it emphasises what he's looking at. The 55 f1.2SC has the same nervous bokeh - it can be so effective when used appropriately.
Rafael - your lenses are so perfect - makes my mouth water.
Ronny - amazing, almost otherworldly landscape, as always.
Ken - great capture, especially that last shot. The D500 rapid fire is very impressive.
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Ben, takes years to find in that condition, usually keep the perfect lens as a garage queen and use a second copy for photography.
CGrindahl wrote:
Brings back old times Leighton. Well done Ben.
You just have to promise us Leighton that you won't do anything silly again and sell this lens. It really needs to remain in the "family..."
I don't imagine its on anyone else's mind, but next Tuesday will be the SEVENTH anniversary of the beginning of this thread. It gives me great pleasure to view the photos and read the conversations happening at this point in time. Folks here are demonstrating the truth of my earlier comment, that though I started the thread, it really belongs to everyone who spends time here. As I've been attending to summer in the Bay area, all of you have been keeping the conversation going and tantalizing us with some wonderful, evocative photos.
Congratulations on your new/OLD lens Leighton. As we all know it is a beauty...
It's great to shoot with her again. Don't worry, she has permanent bag status like the 50-135mm, plus I couldn't do that after Ben was so generous in giving her to me.
I can't believe it's been 7 years! Can you imagine a newbie trying to read through it?
bruni wrote:
Leighton - that lens seems to be bringing something out in you. Those market shots have a different quality than your usual market shots. Jim's portrait is great with only the onion in focus and I love that last B&W and the busy bokeh is perfect for that shot - it emphasises what he's looking at. The 55 f1.2SC has the same nervous bokeh - it can be so effective when used appropriately.
Rafael - your lenses are so perfect - makes my mouth water.
Ronny - amazing, almost otherworldly landscape, as always.
Ken - great capture, especially that last shot. The D500 rapid fire is very impressive.
ben...Show more →
Thanks Ben. I like to isolate subjects quite a bit, especially at the market. That's one reason I haven't done a lot with really wide angle lenses. With wide angle lenses, I have a hard time deciding on what to have in the frame. To much data overload.
I think it was Kevin who asked for a few pics from my D7100 IR conversion.
Taken with 50mm f/2 or 55mm micro on D610. Documenting this wasn't high on my agenda.
So here we go with the surgery. This is my third conversion and was the most difficult so far. The D70 and D80, being older tech, did not have as many ribbon cables to contend with.
Here is the camera stripped down and sensor module out. Anti-static mat is a must.
Close up of the back of the camera showing the shutter.
A lot of technology is crammed into the form factor and unlike Apple products no sign of double sided sticky tape holding electronic components together.
Dust is your enemy during the filter swap. However an air blower (not compressed air in a can due to propellants also being ejected) and a magnifying glass to inspect the filter surface being presented to the sensor allows for a clean install.
I am extremely pleased with the results. No trapped dust particles and the camera is working perfectly. Focus shift shims seem to get me to the correct ball park which will make using MF lenses much easier using the viewfinder and green dot.
The weather forecast is for fair sunny weather so hopefully I get a few shots and share later.
The ones I have taken so far are boring test shots.
Good work on IR converting that D7100 ! Can you tell me does the camera sole plate remove easily and without having to detach any cables/ribbons ? Looking to replace my D800 one (you can get replacements on ebay for < $30 or $100 for genuine one). I was going to paint mine but if it's easy to remove/replace then I might do that.
It's only because the paint has worn off but it bugs me !
Lieutenant Z wrote:
My daughter Mathilde
#1 with 50/1.8 ais #2 with 105/2.5 ais
Philippe - you have a lovely daughter and well photographed. However, these pictures bring home to me how I have aged on this thread!! She was a "little" girl and suddenly she is a beautiful young woman.
John Hinkey, please don't post pics of your girls. I already know how I've aged
Oosty wrote:
Philippe - you have a lovely daughter and well photographed. However, these pictures bring home to me how I have aged on this thread!! She was a "little" girl and suddenly she is a beautiful young woman.
John Hinkey, please don't post pics of your girls. I already know how I've aged
Peter
I was in my mid 50's when this thread started, not I'm going on 62.
