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Hi guys! But are you going to bring the equipment?
Comment by max11 posted on TeleConverters fro Tamron 70-300? at 05/08/2009 - 23:16
Mannesty wrote:
For that shot I would have used f8 or f11, focussed on the nearest building on the left hand shoreline (which is a pub or hotel IIRC),
thanks!For that shot I would have used f8 or f11, focussed on the nearest building on the left hand shoreline (which is a pub or hotel IIRC),
why? because it is on 1/3? because not recommended to focus on the water? Both?
PS:thanks I have contacted that seller
Comment by max11 posted on newbie question: DOF in landscapes at 05/08/2009 - 08:08
casperdog wrote:
Hello,
I'd been looking around for a silver FA77mm F1.8 ltd but most shops seem to be approx £780 plus so I was most surprised to see Amazon uk selling it at £640 including delivery. Anyway it arrived today and was indeed silver. Lets hope it lives up to it's reputation.
Regards
probably the 77mm would be better for my portraits, but the price...Hello,
I'd been looking around for a silver FA77mm F1.8 ltd but most shops seem to be approx £780 plus so I was most surprised to see Amazon uk selling it at £640 including delivery. Anyway it arrived today and was indeed silver. Lets hope it lives up to it's reputation.
Regards
Comment by max11 posted on Fa77mm F1.8 ltd from Amazon at 05/08/2009 - 08:03
simonkit wrote:
A while ago I was fortunate for someone to lend me a 1.4 TC to try with my Pentax 55-300 (the best consumer zoom available in Pentax mount imho), it was the "legendary" Tamron 1.4 PZ AF.
After quite a few tests I quickly decided that a TC wasn't a good idea - image sharpness was noticeably affected at 240mm+ but even more significant was the loss of light and it's effect on autofocus performance. Personally I think TC use is best limited to faster glass
Simon
I was about to ask about this. the 55-300 is a good lens but suffers if light is not good or if the subject moves, also slowly, so I reckon a TC is not a good idea, isn' it?A while ago I was fortunate for someone to lend me a 1.4 TC to try with my Pentax 55-300 (the best consumer zoom available in Pentax mount imho), it was the "legendary" Tamron 1.4 PZ AF.
After quite a few tests I quickly decided that a TC wasn't a good idea - image sharpness was noticeably affected at 240mm+ but even more significant was the loss of light and it's effect on autofocus performance. Personally I think TC use is best limited to faster glass
Simon
What if I cannot afford a Bigma? any other possibilties in between them?
Comment by max11 posted on TeleConverters fro Tamron 70-300? at 04/08/2009 - 07:56
Thanks! I appreciate that,I think I am ok in some conditions but there are still situations,especially in landscapes, where I have some difficulties.Maybe I am hard to understand on this matter!
FOr example, what about this?
1-Do I need reduced aperture to increase the DOF and so to have the most on focus?
2-on which point shall I focus?
thanks, I promise this is the last question
FOr example, what about this?
1-Do I need reduced aperture to increase the DOF and so to have the most on focus?
2-on which point shall I focus?
thanks, I promise this is the last question
Comment by max11 posted on newbie question: DOF in landscapes at 03/08/2009 - 22:30
Molto bravo con l'italiano e scusa il ritardo!Come mai parli così bene?
Thanks for the advice but I had ordered them already, except for the ND actually,
I quite agree with your idea but as some people (not all but quite a few) after the Cokin bought the Formatt or Lee as "unsatisfied" and so I did like an investment...not to having to spend twice.
I am still waiting for them...I will let you know
Thanks for the advice but I had ordered them already, except for the ND actually,
I quite agree with your idea but as some people (not all but quite a few) after the Cokin bought the Formatt or Lee as "unsatisfied" and so I did like an investment...not to having to spend twice.
I am still waiting for them...I will let you know
Comment by max11 posted on About filters system at 01/08/2009 - 11:27
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If a subject is near infinite then it's very easy to get it sharp so it's up to you to consider what else you want to have sharp as well.
That is right. So if the subject is at infinite and nothing in foreground, it is enough to stay for example with f/5,6If a subject is near infinite then it's very easy to get it sharp so it's up to you to consider what else you want to have sharp as well.
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Max you've the K20D it has a preview button
I tried, not with this aim, but couldn't appreciate the difference. I will try again. Thnaks!Max you've the K20D it has a preview button
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A lot of professional landscape photographers use large format view cameras so check the equipment he's using and allow for the fact you don't need quite as small an aperture to get the same effect.
I didn't think to that, thanks!A lot of professional landscape photographers use large format view cameras so check the equipment he's using and allow for the fact you don't need quite as small an aperture to get the same effect.
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Take three pictures of every scene, using different points of focus - one in front of centre, centre, and one behind.
You'll soon get a feel for what works.
Experimentation is the watchword.
That is clear, thank you. Where I am a little bit stuck is when the subject are roughly on the same distance from me, on the same plane (Let's say 5 persons side by side or 3 buildings). I assume it is better ti use an increased aperture, but where should I focus if the "interest" is in all of them?Take three pictures of every scene, using different points of focus - one in front of centre, centre, and one behind.
You'll soon get a feel for what works.
Experimentation is the watchword.
Thank you
Comment by max11 posted on newbie question: DOF in landscapes at 01/08/2009 - 11:23
Comment by max11 posted on Calling all Devon PUs! at 01/08/2009 - 11:07
Looks fine to me!
Comment by max11 posted on Calling all Devon PUs! at 31/07/2009 - 21:59
What about this? from Russel Crowe to my goatee...
Comment by max11 posted on Why Not Upload Your Avatar? at 31/07/2009 - 21:07
