First R-D1 pics, and thank you Tuolumne!

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Tuolumne sold me his extra R-D1 body, and since it wasn't through a classified (I'd been whining about wanting one in a thread here), I don't think I can give him feedback. But it's in great shape, it came quick, and he was friendly and informative in his messages. So thanks!

I went around the yard taking test pictures. I think I'm going to love this thing--I can't believe I can take photos with my favorite lenses and get to look at the results five minutes later...amazing!

With the Jupiter-9 (having trouble focusing it...I'm going to need to find the right thickness of shim):

With the Canon 35/1.8 (my favorite on this camera, so far):

With the CV 21/4 wide open:

Minimal messing in Lightroom--mostly the clarity slider, which I'm addicted to. I really like the neutral colors I'm getting with this sensor...there is lots to work with.

Thanks to everyone for your advice!

 

[kshapero]

Looks good. Still plenty of life in the R-D1.

 

[capitalK]

Looks great, show us more once you leave the backyard! That 35mm f/1.8 looks like a great match.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I'll definitely be doing some "real" shooting over the next week, with the Canon 35, and the Zeiss 28 I ordered. Will report!

 

[bennyng]

You are going to have a blast with the R-D1!

Cheers,

 

[Tuolumne]

Glad you like it! Those are nice off-the-cuff pix. If that's your backyard, you're lucky to be surrounded by nature. And a clothesline with clothespins - Wow - haven't seen that in deca-years. How'd you ever talk your wife into using one of those !? 😉

/T

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

Glad you like it! Those are nice off-the-cuff pix. If that's your backyard, you're lucky to be surrounded by nature. And a clothesline with clothespins - Wow - haven't seen that in deca-years. How'd you ever talk your wife into using one of those !? 😉

/T

Are you kidding? She had to talk ME into installing the damned thing. She also spins wool and raises chickens. It's like 1890 at our place. Except for the internet.

 

[Tuolumne]

Are you kidding? She had to talk ME into installing the damned thing. She also spins wool and raises chickens. It's like 1890 at our place. Except for the internet.

...and the camera. 😉

/T