DeltaSigma wrote:
Jim,
Nice! Is that a colorful album cover in the background? If so what were you listening to?
I have a belt-driven DUAL-504 turntable in the attic. Purchased it circa 1980.
On my project list.....
Don't get me started on turntables. I bought a quality stereo system in the 1970's including a MacIntosh receiver, Thorens turntable and JBL speakers. I spent more than I could afford at the time but I definitely enjoyed the experience. Fifteen years later someone broke into my first floor apartment. I came home for lunch that day and wondered at the open door. When I got to the living room I saw the empty spaces where the Thorens, the MacIntosh and a tape deck I can't recall sat empty. Only the speakers remained. I didn't have renters insurance. I decided I'd make a minimal investment for Onkyo components... which have served me well. I"m still happy with the setup but I seldom listen to my stereo any longer. Back in the dayI bought Harmon Kardon soundsticks with a subwoofer for use on my Apple Cube. They're now connected to my 27" iMac. I listen mostly to classical music and am delighted with offerings on YouTube. I know one can dive deeply into the world of high end music gear, but my budget won't let me play that game. Have fun guys!
I visited the library and then drove a bit around town. We have fir trees, redwoods, live oak... a great deal of green... but I found a few trees with colorful leaves. None of them were maple trees. Of the photos I took only one was worthy of being posted here. This was shot with the 55 f/1.2 S.C. AI. Because I began buying pre-AI lenses while I was still shooting with the D700, I needed to buy lenses with the Nikon AI conversion kit installed. Yes, I could have cut the aperture ring but that wasn't going to happen. I know Jose did an excellent job of making that modification but I really don't have space to maintain tools and do such work. When I bought the Df I purchased a few pre-AI lenses without the kit, including a pristine 85 f/1.8 H.C. and a 28 f/2 N.C. It is pretty sweet finding such gorgeous lenses at bargain prices. But with three converted 55 S.C. lenses I didn't need another one...
DeltaSigma wrote:
Jim,
Nice! Is that a colorful album cover in the background? If so what were you listening to?
I have a belt-driven DUAL-504 turntable in the attic. Purchased it circa 1980.
On my project list.....
Colin
Yeah I was listening while I shot. Santana, Stones, Pink Floyd, Debussy, Mozart, jazz, 80s pop,
CSN, even got stuck into the Crowded House: intro to "Don't Dream it's Over" where each musician
joins one at a time into a beautiful climax of sound. (played it a few too many times for my wife)
I'm not sure which album I used, because all I wanted was a splash of color.
Couple of snaps with Nikon FM2/T (what a fantastic lightweight camera!!) and 25-50 f4 Ai-S lens. The first one is Fuji 200 and the second is Portra 400.
CGrindahl wrote:
I visited the library and then drove a bit around town. We have fir trees, redwoods, live oak... a great deal of green... but I found a few trees with colorful leaves. None of them were maple trees. Of the photos I took only one was worthy of being posted here. This was shot with the 55 f/1.2 S.C. AI. Because I began buying pre-AI lenses while I was still shooting with the D700, I needed to buy lenses with the Nikon AI conversion kit installed. Yes, I could have cut the aperture ring but that wasn't going to happen. I know Jose did an excellent job of making that modification but I really don't have space to maintain tools and do such work. When I bought the Df I purchased a few pre-AI lenses without the kit, including a pristine 85 f/1.8 H.C. and a 28 f/2 N.C. It is pretty sweet finding such gorgeous lenses at bargain prices. But with three converted 55 S.C. lenses I didn't need another one...
saph wrote:
Curtis beautiful bokeh! I think that's how I fell in love with Nikon glass. My earliest bokeh shots were with the 10.5cm f2.5 F-mount lens.
Thanks Samy. Yes, I've been delighted by the performance of these lenses when shooting toward the wide end of the aperture ring. This was shot at f/2. It is a rather windy day so I stopped down a bit. We're having fun, right?
The variety in chicken markings continue to amaze me Jim, thanks for sharing! Maybe I should take to birding with chickens - don't need the long lenses then.
