James Markus wrote:
I'm sorry Kevin. I never got on the mirror-less train. I went the other way - film. Latest two camera bodies I finished restoring are Agfa Isolette II's - though one has a non-standard red window in it's back. Aren't they pretty? Loaded, collimated, completely cleaned, lubricated and ready to go.
So lovely Jim! I have a collection of older cameras somewhere in the basement. None of that quality and sheen. Perhaps one day they will come out and be serve as interesting decor again; pretty sure none of them work.
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serge07 wrote:
Hi, everyone:
Leighton, good to see you and nice capture.
Kevin, congratulations on the ZF, a great looking camera.
The ticket to the unfinished areas of Siena Cathedral also includes access to the museum. There are many Medieval era works by top artists but this is the eye catcher,
Great moment Leighton. Part of the tree trunk looks like an owl looking back at me.
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GeorgeBo wrote:
An icy ride this morning. Got the fat bike out, perfect weather for it and the reason I built it
Jealous!, Beautiful bike and beautiful shot!
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spoupard wrote:
I was given a 200/4 Ai whose focus ring was impossible to turn. It had sat on a shelf for so long that the grease had harden to the point that the lens was useless. I took it apart and cleaned/lubed it and these are my test shots just to make sure it still functions properly. You can't tell it from these photos, but I'm going to have to take it partially apart again and adjust the infinity focus. Otherwise, it works pretty well. I will say, though, that the pre-Ai 200/4 with the scalloped focus ring is a much better lens in my opinion. This one is not very sharp until stopped down to at least f/8. It has quit a bit of glow at f/4. It performs much better for close subjects than at a distance greater than about 100'.
I have a 55mm micro where the focus ring has become ridiculously difficult to turn. Toyed with trying to service it myself then thought of all the tools (and trial and error) I would need, and then stopped. Wondering if I'm better off just getting another 55 micro. I may eventually give self-servicing a shot, the lens is not worth too much on the used market.
rafaelcasd wrote:
This is from the Balboa park museum of man, these sculptures are Mayan and impressive, excellent replicas I think as I have seen the real ones and these are not the right stone.
Rafael, really liked your museum shots. Interesting sculptures and great colors.
pbraymond wrote:
I have a 55mm micro where the focus ring has become ridiculously difficult to turn. Toyed with trying to service it myself then thought of all the tools (and trial and error) I would need, and then stopped. Wondering if I'm better off just getting another 55 micro. I may eventually give self-servicing a shot, the lens is not worth too much on the used market.
I've repaired several lenses. I wouldn't say it's easy, but I follow Richard Haw's instructions. He breaks down each step and tells you how to do everything. He even warns of any potential pitfalls of each step. Excellent tutorials.
GeorgeBo wrote:
I agree with your assessment about it being better at close focus distances. I find the same with my copy. But it is good wide open for half body and 1/4 portraits.
George, does your copy give images a glow wide open? I was so focused on cleaning and lubing the helicoids that I didn't take the time to clean the optics while I was in there. I gave them a cursory glance and they looked good. Perhaps I need to open the lens up again and clean the glass like I should have done to begin with.
I wouldn’t call it a veil glow like some of the older fast primes wide open, but depending on the lighting it does glow some (complementary for some portraits in my opinion). I do not shoot it very often. I will give it a try tomorrow in daylight and see what I get.
spoupard wrote:
George, does your copy give images a glow wide open? I was so focused on cleaning and lubing the helicoids that I didn't take the time to clean the optics while I was in there. I gave them a cursory glance and they looked good. Perhaps I need to open the lens up again and clean the glass like I should have done to begin with.
kwoodard wrote:
Thanks Serge! I look forward to using the Zf. I get along better with mirrorless than I do (now) with a SLR. My eyes are bad in that my vision changes throughout the day.
The wide shot is spectacular! Having seen this hall a long time ago, you did an excellent job capturing it. You really can get the absolute most out of your XE1! Do you use one of those Speedboosters or Lens Turbos?
Thanks, Kevin.
I only use a Fotiodox plain adapter flocked with adhesive telescope paper.
Have fun with the ZF, I have been tempted on several occasions.
Thanks to all for the comments and likes. It is very much appreciated.
The interior of Siena Cathedral is an incredible work of art from floor to ceiling.
The dome, I used a bench to help keep things steady.
The marble floor in covered with 56 panels completed between the 14th-16th centuries. Many of the panels had a protective covering which is the norm unless one visits during the 6-10 weeks when the coverings are removed. It is amazing old world craftsmanship, hard to take the eyes off the floor.
I have only used the 16/3.5 to photograph the panels in the past, these were taken with the 28/2.8 AIs.
serge07 wrote:
Thanks to all for the comments and likes. It is very much appreciated.
The interior of Siena Cathedral is an incredible work of art from floor to ceiling.
The dome, I used a bench to help keep things steady. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54262051293_ea9ed96cfe_h.jpg
The marble floor in covered with 56 panels completed between the 14th-16th centuries. Many of the panels had a protective covering which is the norm unless one visits during the 6-10 weeks when the coverings are removed. It is amazing old world craftsmanship, hard to take the eyes off the floor.
Incredible views with your last series Serge! Thanks for sharing something I will never see in person
serge07 wrote:
Thanks to all for the comments and likes. It is very much appreciated.
The interior of Siena Cathedral is an incredible work of art from floor to ceiling.
The dome, I used a bench to help keep things steady. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54262051293_ea9ed96cfe_h.jpg
The marble floor in covered with 56 panels completed between the 14th-16th centuries. Many of the panels had a protective covering which is the norm unless one visits during the 6-10 weeks when the coverings are removed. It is amazing old world craftsmanship, hard to take the eyes off the floor.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Ross, great framing and eye on that shot.
Couple more form the S mount 5cm, B&W this time.
Thanks Matt! Great looking black & white conversions you have done.
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serge07 wrote:
Thanks to all for the comments and likes. It is very much appreciated.
The interior of Siena Cathedral is an incredible work of art from floor to ceiling.
The dome, I used a bench to help keep things steady. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54262051293_ea9ed96cfe_h.jpg
The marble floor in covered with 56 panels completed between the 14th-16th centuries. Many of the panels had a protective covering which is the norm unless one visits during the 6-10 weeks when the coverings are removed. It is amazing old world craftsmanship, hard to take the eyes off the floor.
Yesterday we went out on a snowy day. I did bring a camera, and the 55 f1,2 and Sigma 105 f1,4 as my only lenses for the day. Lumi greatly enjoyed the snow (all photos here obviously taken with the 55m)
