James Markus wrote: kwoodard wrote:
I’ve been slowly getting over my funk and not wanting to shoot much. Been talking with a few of you about it via PMs and I decided to go ahead and pick up a Zf. I love the classic styling of the Fujis, but I need IBIS now and after trying a Fuji XT5 with my adapted lenses, I wasn’t able to get a really workable solution for me. I had bought one outright that was DOA, but I got to borrow one for a few days. It was a very frustrating experience. The Z5 is a great little camera that I might hang onto for a little while, but I don’t like diving into the menu or “i” menu as often as I have been. So, the Zf it is! I hope Nikons version of film simulations take off as I prefer to edit as little as possible.
This time it wasn’t the usual GAS devils… I blame this on James and AdaptedLenses (Matt)…
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 the'll come and be serve a 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,
The stained glass Rose Window, 20ft in diameter completed 1n 1290.
X-E1 + 28/2.8 AIs
Serge
That wide view with the statues is terrific.
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leighton w wrote:
The cardinal is looking on in discuss. 50-135mm.
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!, Beutiful 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.
