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Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 20/11/2019 - 14:03
For these two subjects, I'm personally preferring the B&W versions. They've got a little more 'pop' to them, though subdued colours are 'up my street' too, so to speak.
I think the added contrast gives better separation between 'patterned' shots like these, and helps the wood stand out in the 2nd shot against the darker background in that example.
Regardless, I'm absolutely inexperienced so my word means absolutely nothing from a technical standpoint. Lovely in all instances, J.
I think the added contrast gives better separation between 'patterned' shots like these, and helps the wood stand out in the 2nd shot against the darker background in that example.
Regardless, I'm absolutely inexperienced so my word means absolutely nothing from a technical standpoint. Lovely in all instances, J.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Colour or B&W (again).... at 20/11/2019 - 09:45
cardiffgareth wrote:
Haven't not shot anything in a while I decided just to get out and shoot something so the local beach it was then. It was a good time to try out my new DFA 24-70mm as well as a new filter.
1. Exposure blended
Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
Seeing a few YouTubers using a dark CPL filter so I did a bit of research and found that Rollei made one that's significantly cheaper than the other brands so I ordered one off eBay as they seem to be discontinued now. They came in various strengths but the one I bought was a 10 stop ND C-PL. The Rollei filters are pretty neutral, this is a shot I took and have done nothing to it in LR other than hit the export key:
Unedited RAW file by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
Lush as always, boio.Haven't not shot anything in a while I decided just to get out and shoot something so the local beach it was then. It was a good time to try out my new DFA 24-70mm as well as a new filter.
1. Exposure blended
Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
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Rhoose Seascape by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
Seeing a few YouTubers using a dark CPL filter so I did a bit of research and found that Rollei made one that's significantly cheaper than the other brands so I ordered one off eBay as they seem to be discontinued now. They came in various strengths but the one I bought was a 10 stop ND C-PL. The Rollei filters are pretty neutral, this is a shot I took and have done nothing to it in LR other than hit the export key:
Unedited RAW file by Gareth Williams, on Flickr
Comment by Benz3ne posted on My local beach again at 19/11/2019 - 20:26
HarisF1 wrote:
Enjoy it!
Unfortunately the seller seems to have misplaced it! Whoops! Enjoy it!
£25 on Amazon, I’ll probably plumb for it tomorrow.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 18/11/2019 - 20:00
HarisF1 wrote:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm...
£20 posted on eBay.
And purchased! Thanks Haris. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm...
£20 posted on eBay.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 15/11/2019 - 18:03
AndrewH wrote:
SRS have them at £24.99 and you'll get free postage if you give them your username from the forum
https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/pentax-o-me53-magnifying-eyecup.html
Ooh la la! Well good to know about the free postage situation if I need to call on them! Will continue to deliberate a short while longer until the thrill of buying gets the better of me. Thanks for this!SRS have them at £24.99 and you'll get free postage if you give them your username from the forum
https://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/pentax-o-me53-magnifying-eyecup.html
Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 14/11/2019 - 13:17
smc wrote:
Bristol Cameras have them on their website at £20 - seems a good price.
That they do! I thought £6 for something that would fit into a large letter was a little steep! I’ll probably plumb for that anyway to be fair. Thanks for this!Bristol Cameras have them on their website at £20 - seems a good price.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 13/11/2019 - 20:30
AlJones2402 wrote:
Hi Benz3ne,
I have searched high and low today and located the box but not the contents sadly. Sorry to disappoint. I must have the Item somewhere and if I do come across it I'll be in touch.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Al
No inconvenience, thank you for taking the time to look! Hugely appreciated. Hi Benz3ne,
I have searched high and low today and located the box but not the contents sadly. Sorry to disappoint. I must have the Item somewhere and if I do come across it I'll be in touch.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Al
Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 13/11/2019 - 18:40
AlJones2402 wrote:
Think I have one somewhere. Will take a look and get back to you.
That’d be great! No pressure, I’m in no rush. Thanks.Think I have one somewhere. Will take a look and get back to you.
Comment by Benz3ne posted on WTB: O-ME53 Viewfinder Magnifier. at 12/11/2019 - 21:42
jeallen01 wrote:
I've got a really early (well pre-zebra) M42 f2.4 (yes, not f2.8!) Flektagon that focuses very close (fills the frame with a credit card on 35mm FF!) and was, IIRC, very sharp on film.
It also has a very small spring-loaded "protusion" to provide depth-of-field preview on the early M42 bodies that did not have a dedicated button for that function - unfortunately that makes it almost "impossible" to use on any K-mount body because, AFAIK, none of the M42-K adaptors have the facility to transmit the "push" from the body actuator to the stop-down pin on the rear of the lens!
OTOH, if anyone does know of an adapter that does have the "Push pin" facility then I'd be really pleased to know about it.
If I’m not mistaken the 2.4 came after the 2.8... I could be massively incorrect here though. I've got a really early (well pre-zebra) M42 f2.4 (yes, not f2.8!) Flektagon that focuses very close (fills the frame with a credit card on 35mm FF!) and was, IIRC, very sharp on film.
It also has a very small spring-loaded "protusion" to provide depth-of-field preview on the early M42 bodies that did not have a dedicated button for that function - unfortunately that makes it almost "impossible" to use on any K-mount body because, AFAIK, none of the M42-K adaptors have the facility to transmit the "push" from the body actuator to the stop-down pin on the rear of the lens!
OTOH, if anyone does know of an adapter that does have the "Push pin" facility then I'd be really pleased to know about it.
There are k mount adapters for ones with pins but the brands fail me right now sorry!
Comment by Benz3ne posted on Guess the lens used... at 12/11/2019 - 19:11
Found this today, I think I've only used it once. There is a spec on the glass near the rim which I assume will clean off, as there's no reason for it to be damaged.
£15 posted, if you want it. Cheers.