A Hasselblad, more than 40 years after first looking.

This is where digital shines. Multiple images can be combined to make one that is in focus for any depth you want. Take them a second or so apart, use software to combine them and presto! a marvelous image. The Swiss mathphotogra[her covers this very well in this clip:



I think I will try this with the software to combine the focus bracketing shots. Be prepared for a small onslaught of images if I ever get around to it.
 
Vince Lupo said:
Many thanks for your comments Richard. Yes I think that is definitely a challenge, particularly when mostly one is using these closeup devices to photograph nature of one kind or another. So merely showing what something looks like up-close is fine, but as you say it usually doesn't necessarily lead to creating an 'artistic whole'. That's my challenge and I suppose for everyone else who uses these devices.

I think probably the first two bellows shots I posted here are of the 'here's what this looks like up-close' variety (Mid May Raindrops and Backyard Wander 2024-1). The other three may be approaching something a bit more, not too sure. One thing I do like is what happens to the colours in the out-of-focus areas, particularly in the third shot (Backyard Wander 2024-2). Almost like the plant portions in the background are being consumed by the surrounding colour -- ha maybe I'm reading too much into it! Not so sure about the two raindrop shots.

One thing I am restricted by at the moment is the use of the 80mm lens. My 135mm lenses are in storage at the moment (we're in the midst of moving) and I think the 135's would allow me to pull back some and give more flexibility.
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I agree regarding the longer lens giving more control. My next one up from 80 is 150. With my extension tube I think me going shorter than 60 would require the subject to be closer than the lip of the lens barrel. Some of your kitchen shots are terrific close ups, the mojitos in my memory of that shot, and many others - the onion skin.
 
I’m currently in early discussions on a new position with a new employer. I’ve promised myself a Hasselblad V series, likely a 500 c/m or 503 cx if I land the job. Only 32 odd years after handling a Hasselblad for the first time. I live in hope.
 
Mute-on said:
I’m currently in early discussions on a new position with a new employer. I’ve promised myself a Hasselblad V series, likely a 500 c/m or 503 cx if I land the job. Only 32 odd years after handling a Hasselblad for the first time. I live in hope.
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Good luck! :D

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Richard G said:
I agree regarding the longer lens giving more control. My next one up from 80 is 150. With my extension tube I think me going shorter than 60 would require the subject to be closer than the lip of the lens barrel. Some of your kitchen shots are terrific close ups, the mojitos in my memory of that shot, and many others - the onion skin.
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I have Distagon 50/4, Planar 80/2.8, Makro-Planar 120/4, Sonnar 150/4, and Sonnar 180/4 lenses. And four extension tubes...
The Makro-Planar 120/4 is probably my most used V-system lens. It plus a 32mm extension tube proves a delightfully versatile and useful setup.

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Mute-on said:
I’m currently in early discussions on a new position with a new employer. I’ve promised myself a Hasselblad V series, likely a 500 c/m or 503 cx if I land the job. Only 32 odd years after handling a Hasselblad for the first time. I live in hope.
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I hope they bring you on at a better wage than expected. In that case you are obligated to get the lens, maybe two.
 
Indeed!

One lens is a given, since V series are most often offered as a kit with 80mm at my local second hand dealer (the only one likely to have any V series on offer). I’d almost certainly be chasing a 50mm immediately. Tempted by a 120 Macro too … yes I’ve been planning this for some time.
 
Darthfeeble said:
Econo kit: Used 907X, 50II, new LOWA 85mm f.5.6 lens.

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Interesting kit. I do see a fair amount of vignetting; I wonder whether someone considering such an econo setup (and the term is so relative here!) might do well with an inexpensive tilt/shift lens for full frame. Those lenses have a larger image circle to accommodate the movements, and might avoid the corner fall-off. I see one from AstrHori, an 85/f2.8, for about the same price at B&H.
 
I've learned to live with the vignette, I've never been real good at framing properly anyway. I have a CV35 in that kit as well as the Lowa 85 and a Canon LTM 50/1.4. When the piggy bank is fattened back up I plan on getting the 28mm f4 XCD to go with the 40 I have already. Any of the other Hasselblad lenses will require a Lotto payoff.
 
Testing CFV16 50mm Dist EI 100 Watering by Nokton48, on Flickr

Just got the CFV16 Digital Back, with the 50mm F4 Zeiss black CT* lens, metering with the olde CDS Finder, reads out in EV's. Fun to use this combo. I like Hasselblad Digital, this back is the original one from 2007, was marketed for the "V" cameras by Hasselblad. Very user friendly and straight forward.

Soon we will be watering like this again!
 
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