SmugMug bought Flickr, so they may have better customer service than Yahoo and Verizon.
bobbelbob wrote:
Yes Kevin, I've thought about that. Perhaps that's the best way to go. I tried to upload directly from my Google Photo cloud, but couldn't manage to get the right type of URL. I guess it's not doable to go through Google Photo..
So I guess I'm leaning towards a new Flickr account.
I have 3 - 35mm f2s - a non-AI O (like yours), An O-C (on loan) and an AI-S. Love them all!
A lot of people "poo-poo" the 35mm focal length, but I am a fan. There are just some scenes that require somewhat of a wide-ish angle, but one that does not distort perception - i.e., ants in the foreground that look like dinosaurs, while mtns in the background look like ant hills. For those times, 35 fits the bill!
Thanks all for your Likes on my recent image posts. Here are a few more photos from the Southern Gulf Islands, all shot with the 50-135 f/3.5 Ai-s "Leighton Lens."
graytrekker wrote:
I have 3 - 35mm f2s - a non-AI O (like yours), An O-C (on loan) and an AI-S. Love them all!
A lot of people "poo-poo" the 35mm focal length, but I am a fan. There are just some scenes that require somewhat of a wide-ish angle, but one that does not distort perception - i.e., ants in the foreground that look like dinosaurs, while mtns in the background look like ant hills. For those times, 35 fits the bill!
graytrekker wrote:
I have 3 - 35mm f2s - a non-AI O (like yours), An O-C (on loan) and an AI-S. Love them all!
A lot of people "poo-poo" the 35mm focal length, but I am a fan. There are just some scenes that require somewhat of a wide-ish angle, but one that does not distort perception - i.e., ants in the foreground that look like dinosaurs, while mtns in the background look like ant hills. For those times, 35 fits the bill!
Actually have 2 Nikkor-O's . FWIW, I shot it briefly against the Loxia 35 the other day on a Z6. The Loxia wasn't THAT far ahead... especially with the jump in contrast at 2.8 on the O.
DeltaSigma wrote:
I sense another lens review is on the way?
Maybe - it does seem to be what I do.. First, I wanted to check my 28mm f2 against those star shots from the 24s that I posted, especially after Jay's earlier comment:
The 28mm f/2 AI gives similar results, severe distortion and vignetting. It might be interesting to see which among these excels in these areas.
I was going to do that last night but, it was too cloudy after some t-storms.
I do actually now have 4 35s. The f2s: O, O-C and AI-S, plus one of my originals from the late 70s that I have not used in decades - a K f2.8. The K and the O are in serious need of a clean, and my O-C is out on loan - so it will be awhile.
Enjoyed the 24 shootout Doug. I have the 24 2.8N and it is pretty nice. From my experience he 35 f2 OC is a pretty nice, very sharp across the frame. I liked your dinosaur, ant and anthill analogy!
Trial with a large format telephoto Nikkor. This is the 360 f8 T lens on the Wista 45, with Ilford FP4+ 125 film. An annoying light leak at the top right edge that crops up I believe in sunny scenes. I wonder if there's a hairline crack in the bellows. Will need to troubleshoot it.
FYI - I was not in the area of Dayton where they had the mass shooting tonight. I was home in bed, have to work this morning sorting packages. Early reports are 7 dead so far.
I meant as compared to Yahoo's non-existent CS (Yahoo now owned by Verizon)
Me, I pay $50 a year for Zenfolio, no ads, and I've not had any downtime. I know there's been times when SmugMug will take things offline for maintenance.. (probably what last Flickr outage was)
bobbelbob wrote:
Thanks Laura, I'll go check out SmugMug as well
saph wrote:
Trial with a large format telephoto Nikkor. This is the 360 f8 T lens on the Wista 45, with Ilford FP4+ 125 film. An annoying light leak at the top right edge that crops up I believe in sunny scenes. I wonder if there's a hairline crack in the bellows. Will need to troubleshoot it.
Thanks Scott. I have tried changing film holders around and the light leak still persists so that's why I am suspecting the bellows (or how its attached), it was a lot worse in a beach scene. I am going to do the light inside the bellows check in the dark.
These are from the awesome MET exhibit, "Play it Loud" which is a vast and comprehensive display of the instruments of the rock era. It is very popular and will run through October, 1.
If possible, this is a must visit event and lots of fun to photograph specially if one likes shooting through crowds. The stabilized Zs would be fantastic, not so easy with the little Fuji.
The entrance:
Closer peek at Chuck Berry's Gibson:
Fuji X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs @ f/2.8
Next up, The Fab Four.
Thanks to all for the likes.
Regards,
Serge
For sure, Samy. I can't imagine the anguish the shooter's parents are going through; the shooter also shot and killed his sister and her boyfriend during that less than 60 seconds of mayhem, then to have the police going through your house looking at evidence, knowing that you've lost both your children that night..
saph wrote:
Laura, distressing news but good to hear you are okay.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
FYI - I was not in the area of Dayton where they had the mass shooting tonight. I was home in bed, have to work this morning sorting packages. Early reports are 7 dead so far.
@Laura : Glad to know you are OK, Stay safe!
Condolences go out to the victims & souls lost to another mundane thoughtless act of violence following the Texas incident.
With the world getting crazier as days go by, sanity and tolerance is all we can sadly pray and hope for...
Grape macro(handheld) with the Z6 & Nikkor 55 3.5 PC pre-AI + TC 200
. FWIW, I shot it briefly against the Loxia 35 the other day on a Z6. The Loxia wasn't THAT far ahead... especially with the jump in contrast at 2.8 on the O. 
