Range-rover
Veteran
Great Christian I'm glad.
Christian... the aperture goes the wrong way on Olympus lenses though...
Particular
a.k.a. CNNY, disassembler
You don't need to change that do you? Just set it to 8 and let the camera figure it out.
I just don't photograph that way I guess.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Christian,
In 35mm and faster lenses (F1.4-F2.0) I use F5.6 to limit diffraction. Only on slower lenses (F2.8-F4.0) do I use F8.0.
Cal
I'm worse than both of you... I'll use any aperture.
robert blu
quiet photographer
if I wouldn't live on the other side of the ocean I would really like to join your meeting. For what I read in RFF you all seem to be ..."interesting people" to meet!
robert
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Robert,
Interesting characters I say, but typical New Yorkers I will also say. If you ever jump the pond please let us know so we can schedule a Meet-Up that you can attend.
We will be meeting up for over six years this fall. The world is really not that big.
There are many serious shooters and crazy gear whores.
Cal
Range-rover
Veteran
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
John,
Using all aperatures for me is too much work. I have a reputation as a lazy/clever slacker to maintain, and thoughtfully I only use a few apertures.
I shoot mostly F5.6 for DOF unless I'm shooting slow glass (F2.8-F4.0) where I'll stop down to F8.0 to be on the good side of maximum DOF without diffraction. (Lens speed effects diffraction.) I only shoot wide open when I have to, and on fast glass I tend to shoot at F2.8 which on a F1.4 or F2.0 lens often is the sweet spot for both contrast and sharpness.
The slackers advantage to me is mucho control due to less variation and also consistency in my exposure. This is a lazy man's way of easily getting consistent great results without trying. I also am using the rules of physics and optics to my advantage to give me a clear edge.
Of course I sometimes break all the rules to get a good shot, but most of the time I follow the above as guidelines.
Cal
I think we can both agree with this. Try to maximize your combinations if available, but if not...do anything you can to get the shot.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Update:
While y'all are freezing and trying to dig yourselves out of snow, ice, possible garbage, et al, Bethanne and I have been out in New Mexico (where it's been merely chilly) shooting a ton. Here's Bethanne using the Busch-Pressman at Laguna Del Perros dry lakes out in east-central New Mexico, not too far from Corona, where the 1947 "alien spacecraft" crashed.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/406092-2/DryLakes_BF_E.jpg
Here's a view north from one of the high points at the complex of dry lakes:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/406096-2/DryLakes_RC_E.jpg
Have fun! We'll be back in the rat race next week.
Phil Forrest
While y'all are freezing and trying to dig yourselves out of snow, ice, possible garbage, et al, Bethanne and I have been out in New Mexico (where it's been merely chilly) shooting a ton. Here's Bethanne using the Busch-Pressman at Laguna Del Perros dry lakes out in east-central New Mexico, not too far from Corona, where the 1947 "alien spacecraft" crashed.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/406092-2/DryLakes_BF_E.jpg
Here's a view north from one of the high points at the complex of dry lakes:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/406096-2/DryLakes_RC_E.jpg
Have fun! We'll be back in the rat race next week.
Phil Forrest
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Update:
While y'all are freezing and trying to dig yourselves out of snow, ice, possible garbage, et al, Bethanne and I have been out in New Mexico (where it's been merely chilly) shooting a ton. Here's Bethanne using the Busch-Pressman at Laguna Del Perros dry lakes out in east-central New Mexico, not too far from Corona, where the 1947 "alien spacecraft" crashed.
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/406092-2/DryLakes_BF_E.jpg
Here's a view north from one of the high points at the complex of dry lakes:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/406096-2/DryLakes_RC_E.jpg
Have fun! We'll be back in the rat race next week.
Phil Forrest
Phil,
New Mexico and a larger format seem to go together to capture the scale and texture in the landscapes there. Great to see the Pressman being used and cherished.
See you soon.
Cal
Man, looks fun Phil.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
John,
New Mexico is a wild place and very sculptual. I miss "the land of manana." The natural beauty is on a large scale.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Doing something every day. Last night sent Digital Silver Imaging another file, and I made two more prints. Monday I snail mailed a reference print to DSI. Tuesday I ordered more paper and ink. Expected delivery Friday. I expect to modify my inkset shortly.
I should be printing larger some of my images that look good as work prints. Will be interesting to see how they hold up to enlargement. Researched the paper feed issues, and being a lazy slacker if I stick to Jon Cone papers I have no difficulties and also get premium results.
Cal
I should be printing larger some of my images that look good as work prints. Will be interesting to see how they hold up to enlargement. Researched the paper feed issues, and being a lazy slacker if I stick to Jon Cone papers I have no difficulties and also get premium results.
Cal
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
She's loving the camera. In the interest of getting it shooting quickly, we got a bunch of 2x3 sheet film holders and they have been working out really well.
When not using the Pressman, Bethanne has been shooting with my F3 and a bunch of different lenses. Mostly the 50 f/1.2 and the 28 f/2.8 Ais.
I've been shooting my pair of Mamiya 6's and I'm really wishing I brought the 150mm lens for a little bit more reach in shooting landscapes. Next time I guess.
I'm going to try to have the sheet film processed and scanned by mid-March so we can share photos from it.
I brought the X100 and my D70IR as well but just haven't been using them much since we've been concentrating on shooting film. It gives us the flexibility of scanning or wet printing which is really perfect I think. No need for the creation of digital internegatives for wet printing as there would be had I not brought my Mamiyas.
Phil Forrest.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil,
A pair of Mamiya 6's sounds like a very cool kit. I can see a 150 coming in handy to compress the space.
The F3 with a 50 and 28 is another thoughtful kit.
The Pressman seems like it loves it new home. Where are you getting the processing done?
Cal
A pair of Mamiya 6's sounds like a very cool kit. I can see a 150 coming in handy to compress the space.
The F3 with a 50 and 28 is another thoughtful kit.
The Pressman seems like it loves it new home. Where are you getting the processing done?
Cal
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Looks like we're going to have to develop the negs from the Pressman ourselves using one of the cut film adapters for a steel Nikor tank. I called Philadelphia Photographics and the smallest shet film they develop is 4x5.
The F3 with 28 f/2.8 and 50 f/1.2 is killer. I'm hoping to get an F3 modified to take the 2.1cm Nikkor O lens then I'll be the only guy out there shooting that lens with an aperture priority body an an MD-4 drive.
Phil Forrest
The F3 with 28 f/2.8 and 50 f/1.2 is killer. I'm hoping to get an F3 modified to take the 2.1cm Nikkor O lens then I'll be the only guy out there shooting that lens with an aperture priority body an an MD-4 drive.
Phil Forrest
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phil,
I'm really happy with my Olympus 24/3.5 shift lens on my F3P. The camera is a true "Monster." LOL. One day I want to get another Noct-Nikkor.
I can see how shooting an ultra-wide with a MD-4 makes for a very fast shooter. I'm surprised that the last time I saw your F3HP that it did not feature a DK-17 to optimize the VF'er.
Cal
DISASTER ALERT: So my monster printing required me to come up with a print storage solution. Yesterday I went to AI Friedman and bought this portfolio that is the largest they had. I consider it tractor trailer class, and I rudely learned that somehow they don't make museum boxes or protective envelopes 20x30 or 24x36. I ended up having to buy oversized print envelopes. Anyways had forced spending of $250.00 to store my Monster Prints. The portfolio features a third handle so that you can tuck about half under your armpit with your hand holding the third handle extended. Kinda awkward negociating subway stairs and a turnstyle. It is supersized and one kinda fears anyone carry such a large portfolio as being a bit crazy. On the subway (luckily not jammed packed) the portfolio is the width of the subway doors. At Grand Central luckily I was not mobbed, as my new portfolio presented itself almost as a Jersey Barrier blocking the doors, as I headed uptown.