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Focus Problems
Funny, just ran into this just the other day when trying to take a photo of some text with very small DOF (not quite Macro distances, but still close to the lense). The slight change in angle while trying to focus and recompose just made it impossible to get a sharp image. Took me a couple of ...
Posted by amoringello on 21/07/2007 - 22:02
Focus Problems
In practical terms, this is an erroneous argument. I understand what is being suggested, but at normal distances it isn't relevant IMHO. The use of the central focus point followed by recomposing works just fine even for the most critical applications. For macro work, on a tripod, manual focu...
Posted by johnriley on 21/07/2007 - 22:39
Focus Problems
Unfortunately it is difficult at times for me to correctly determine the exact point of focus with the tiny view finder. I need to rely on the camera to do the work. For me, and possibly for others, it is an important issue to keep in mind when certain conditions exist. For those with perfect ...
Posted by amoringello on 21/07/2007 - 22:47
Focus Problems
In theory, a guy with my looks, wit, intelligence, and charm should be rich and famous....in theory..... javascript:emoticon(':evil:') In reality, I can only speak for hands on results with thousands of portraits under my belt and say I wouldn't recomend something that didn't work for me. focus, ...
Posted by Don on 21/07/2007 - 23:04
Focus Problems
I focus, re-compose, and shoot. And it works. But in fairness, I try to focus on something that's a similar distance away from me as the bit that I want to be in focus. Focussing on a bollard, then composing on a mountain, is unlikely to work very well. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 21/07/2007 - 23:16
Focus Problems
Yeah, depending on the distance, aperture and the lens, the difference is not noticeable. I don't remember if the lens and distance were mentioned in the article linked above, but I would have to guess that for most portrait work this is not an issue. In fact I'd be hard pressed to believe there ...
Posted by amoringello on 21/07/2007 - 23:20
Focus Problems
In practical terms, this is an erroneous argument. I understand what is being suggested, but at normal distances it isn't relevant IMHO. Thanks, my old bridge camera did not have any other focus points so had to do this and I hoped it didnt make much difference but it didnt allways produce sharp ...
Posted by confused on 22/07/2007 - 11:31
Focus Problems
you got me thinking with this subject.... I noticed that when I shoot and recompose, I do not tilt or swing my camera around at all....I tend to move my body by stepping side to side, and bend at the kneees when recomosing. It would seem that I've been instinctually keeping my camera parallel and l...
Posted by Don on 22/07/2007 - 15:43
RAW of PEF?
Re PEF vs DNG. I swapped tp PEF recently and only by chance found out that PEF is 8 bit, whereas DNG is 16 bit. The reason I believe this to be true is that I use PS Elements 4, using the Adobe RAW processor and quite a lot of the features of Elements 4 can't cope with 16 bit. It was only when I ...
Posted by Snadalholme on 13/08/2007 - 17:02
RAW of PEF?
Re PEF vs DNG. I swapped tp PEF recently and only by chance found out that PEF is 8 bit, whereas DNG is 16 bit. The reason I believe this to be true is that I use PS Elements 4, using the Adobe RAW processor and quite a lot of the features of Elements 4 can't cope with 16 bit. It was only when I ...
Posted by photog 73 on 03/09/2007 - 10:26
Portraits
in addition, it helps to know what you like in a portrait. I use the m 50mm 1.4, the 85 soft focus, and various others including the 50mm macro. in general, longer focal lengths for big noses, wider apertures for shallow dof, all the usual tips. my belief is that ALL modern lenses are too sharp f...
Posted by Don on 21/07/2007 - 19:41
Portraits
Hello Everyone Recently joined the Forum and I feel like I'me back at school, in fact the first day at school. SO MUCH INFORMATION it makes me realise how little I know! Will now play a low profile and listen, read and learn. My thanks to all for the fantastic knowledge base. Peter
Posted by peter whipp on 23/07/2007 - 17:48
Portraits
One question that is bothering me is actually almost then one that started this thread: What do you think is the best portrait lens: FA 50mm 1.4 or FA 77mm 1.8? I know the price difference between them is absurd (the 77mm is 2-3 times more expensive), but what is the best focal length? I have ...
Posted by Flink on 30/07/2007 - 11:12
Portraits
One question that is bothering me is actually almost then one that started this thread: What do you think is the best portrait lens: FA 50mm 1.4 or FA 77mm 1.8? I know the price difference between them is absurd (the 77mm is 2-3 times more expensive), but what is the best focal length? I have ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 30/07/2007 - 11:47
Waterfall problem
tripod? manual exposure? manual focus? slow (100-200) iso? slow shutter? raw capture? nd filter if needed? (some will question this one....but...if you have a brightlight city, and want any detail in the sky...an upside down graduated nd filter will work). Bracket exposures by using various t...
Posted by Don on 22/07/2007 - 13:14
Lens question
Hi folks,it's a while since I last posted on here but here goes with my question. I have the K100D,but i'm thinking of getting the K10D now.Are the lenses I have for the K100D compatable with the K10D,or will I need to get new lenses to use the K10D? I'm asking this question,due to specs on camera...
Posted by George Lazarette on 22/07/2007 - 14:04
Argh!! Expensive day in the studio....
Repair, repair, repair. Send it back to where you bought it. Any modern electronic equipment ought to be designed to withstand an impact from 1 metre onto concrete. Clearly the AF360FGZ can't. Sue them for every penny . . . :lol
Posted by Mannesty on 22/07/2007 - 20:59
Argh!! Expensive day in the studio....
Repair, repair, repair. Send it back to where you bought it. Any modern electronic equipment ought to be designed to withstand an impact from 1 metre onto concrete. Clearly the AF360FGZ can't. Sue them for every penny . . . :lol Hi Peter Ha! maybe on its own I'd get away with it but not when it ...
Posted by McBrian on 22/07/2007 - 21:07
Argh!! Expensive day in the studio....
Before you make a claim Brian check out what they will charge as premiums next year! Insurance companies take the long view and will always get their money back. I never insure what I can afford to replace, I'm with G on this one. Chris
Posted by screwdriver on 23/07/2007 - 21:05
Getting a first Pentax camera
Hi I have been using Canon for years but as the number of my M42 lenses is growing I am planning to purchase a Pentax camera. The reason is fairly simple, I heard that Pentax offer better support for older manual lens expecially when it come to view finder. I have no experience with Pentax vie...
Posted by fleetwoodjazz on 23/07/2007 - 13:49
