Oh I love these images, Raymond. Definitely start warming up for Spring, the sun is starting to move away from us, though it is still the hottest part of the season.
An errand took me past a botanical garden I haven't been to since May last year. I intended to go back in Spring as it was a bit dead then. It didn't happen. Now there's an uprooted tree in the little pond that I'm hoping will be removed in winter when the pond has its annual clearing. The Sacred Ibis and Grey Herron have made it their chilling spot, though I thought the Herron wasn't coping well with the heat. Tree used to be a nesting zone. I only had an hour. Views from two sides of the tree.
Mark, S2 is probably the optimal option. You will find enough good choices. Look carefully at pictures and the description that its a well functioning camera before hitting buy. There's also the S, which are generally older and more likely to be in poorer shape. The S only goes up to 1/500s while the later ones are all 1/1000 for max shutter speed. The frame for the S is slightly shorter, I think 34X24mm. Nikon was trying to squeeze out more frames per roll as a selling point back then. Also the S viewfinder is more primitive.
The S3 there are fewer options, and you don't get much more in that camera vs. the S2 (slightly better finder may be the main one, I am forgetting what else), it will generally be more expensive for the same condition.
The SP is a fantastic and very capable camera, with a finder that covers all the focal lengths for Nikon rangefinder lenses you may get hold off. Its a bit more (close to double) expensive vs. the S2 though.
All the best in your S body hunt!!!
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Let me know when you want to part with a TLR, I miss using big 6x6 ground glass and just got a Lab Box to burn a bunch of 120 film.
On another note I’m tempted to get a S body for the Nikkor rangefinders. Any recommendations for a good budget option? Not sure the differences between the models.
Couple 3.5cm S shots to move the thread topic along. Stopped down I like the rendering and I think it’s about the most compact Nikkor you could run.
SiMuMe wrote:
An errand took me past a botanical garden I haven't been to since May last year. I intended to go back in Spring as it was a bit dead then. It didn't happen. Now there's an uprooted tree in the little pond that I'm hoping will be removed in winter when the pond has its annual clearing. The Sacred Ibis and Grey Herron have made it their chilling spot, though I thought the Herron wasn't coping well with the heat. Tree used to be a nesting zone. I only had an hour. Views from two sides of the tree.
grantgoodes wrote:
Nice! I always love Equipment Glamour shots. Then I see the beer (being Friday, beer is on my mind) and notice the word "Øl" on the label, and only then noticed you are in Denmark. I lived there 15 years, alas in the 80's/90's before the microbrewery revolution swept Scandinavia, so sadly I know very little about the current offerings aside from Mikkeller. Unfortunately I never get to use my Danish anymore, except as a "secret" code-language between my Wife and I.
MVH!
Many thanks. That's funny Where in Denmark did you live?
Ha ha - cool with a code language
Siphiwe, that is the church and many thanks for your help. There are times that I photograph historical structures that I am not familiar with and research them afterwards. It is an educational process that I enjoy.
Nice colors with the DF. I would love to squeeze that sensor into the X-E1.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
You should play with the original 10.5cm f/2.5!
135mm f/2.8 AI.
I’ve been eyeing the 10.5cm that’s on the B&S… Never shot one of those before.
So, I’m done shooting my daughter’s dress rehearsal and two performances. Was really fun! One thing that was interesting to me (and it’s something we all know) was how well the battery did. On a full charge, no AF lenses used, I got 1277 shots. With no AF lens to drive, the electronics getting more efficient, batteries can really last. I ended up using my 8-200/4.5 2/3 of the time. For the performances…only lens I used. It was nice to be reminded that this lens was a pro lens at one time. Once I figured out how to hold the Zf comfortably and how to balance it with the 80-200 and all of its glorious zoom-creep…was a good time. I’m hoping to download and do a quick culling this evening.
serge07 wrote:
Siphiwe, that is the church and many thanks for your help. There are times that I photograph historical structures that I am not familiar with and research them afterwards. It is an educational process that I enjoy.
Nice colors with the DF. I would love to squeeze that sensor into the X-E1.
Serge
Awesome about the church. I also enjoy the background information that accompanies your images, so I couldn't help but look for this one.
Re-Df sensor. I think it does the best greens of any of my Nikons, like it was biased towards landscape photography. I think having both will not hurt, Serge. You could take it out occasionally like you do the S5 Pro.
Countering Raymond's white stuff. Hang in there, folks. Your green scenery time is coming.
Df + AI Zoom NIKKOR 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8S | F8 ISO 800
These lotuses now take over half or more of the pond in summer. Hence the need for annual tiding up exercise in winter. They provide a great habitat for the resident cardinals though but mean we only get to see the turtles that live on this side of the pond in winter. Makes for fun photography though.
Where in Denmark did you live?
