I know what you mean. I took an IR camera, with 85/1.8 HC attached, when I went into the office/town a few days ago and returned with zilch.
I had high hopes since it was a crisp blue sky day but in the end I didn't even take the card out of the camera to look at the few crappy images I managed to shoot. Win some, lose some.
I have a birthday coming up soon so have asked my family to club together and buy me an FTZ II.
Ergonomics should be better than the original with tripod mount.
I chickened out at asking for a Z9
Colin
saph wrote:
Good to hear from you around these parts Ray! Hope you find that inspiration to take and post pics too, soon. Glad all is good.
Slowly dipping in, way too much to try to comment on, but wanted to at least acknowledge the two posts above from quite a while ago now. Thanks for the encouragement. It's good to catch up on some conversation and pictures.
Sorry to hear about the diagnosis Leighton. Prayers for the best outcome possible.
For everyone else, keep up the wonderful sharing of pictures. From memory,
*Some really compelling ice storm shots from Leighton and Scott for sure, apologies if I missed anyone.
*Serge, enjoying the Toledo shots. That is a wonderful city to visit, and Colin, I can highly recommend it. An easy day trip from Madrid for sure, get some comfy shoes.
*So Colin, did you get the Z9 to go with the FTZ II?
*George, your outstanding Cannondale shot reminds me it's been way too long since I've been on the saddle of my Cervelo. So long, in fact, I'm dreading the spring first rides if you know what I mean.
*Nice collection of planes Rafael, the USAFM in Dayton is great in that they allow tripods, but I do miss the variability of lighting that one may get outside, and the blue skies (though it seems like blue skies are not exactly common in Ohio, especially when I have the camera out).
Speaking of getting the camera out, the last couple of outings with the camera and MF lenses showed me that I am still not particularly inspired, and most definitely out of practice, as most of the shots were badly focused; add to that the seeming lack of ability to hold the camera steady (just lack of practice, I hope) made for disappointing results.
