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Nov 13, 2023 22:46:47 #
Horseart wrote:
We may have. A decade ago, I still lived there (SF). You still remember a decade ago??? LOL!
I forget.
Nov 13, 2023 17:28:13 #
Horseart wrote:
!st, did you ever eat Brundige Sausage? Next, do I know you? LOL!
No on the sausage. I believe we exchanged remarks when I first joined this forum a decade ago.
Nov 13, 2023 14:01:40 #
Horseart wrote:
Wouldn't that be fantastc?!!! BTW, I lived in your county for many years.
Glad to hear from you again.
Nov 13, 2023 09:08:20 #
At first glance, all the volumes of his photography textbooks seem irrelevant with digital photography, but the foundations of the art remain sound--visualize what you want and blend technical skill with your artistic aspiration. He was spokesman for Polaroid (presumably for a good fee), which obviously meant approaching zone theory a different way--a way somewhat like our digital controls of light levels carried over from life to photo.
I have yet to see a print from digital imagery, even in black and white, that approaches the rich blacks and delicate highlights of a fine art film print such as Moonrise. The first time I saw one of those made by Adams, I did not know about him or the picture, but stood mesmerized for 5 or 10 minutes in a gallery.
Of course, often all we see from digital photography are pictures on a screen, and screens do not come near to the affect of the finest paper prints from large negatives.
I have yet to see a print from digital imagery, even in black and white, that approaches the rich blacks and delicate highlights of a fine art film print such as Moonrise. The first time I saw one of those made by Adams, I did not know about him or the picture, but stood mesmerized for 5 or 10 minutes in a gallery.
Of course, often all we see from digital photography are pictures on a screen, and screens do not come near to the affect of the finest paper prints from large negatives.
Nov 12, 2023 19:17:16 #
revhen wrote:
AA "made" his photos. Take Hernandez. ... (show quote)
At long last someone has discovered that Scripture is really a photography handbook--a prophecy of an art yet to come. Too bad Paul did not have a camera when the Lord appeared, and then for all his travels. Moses could have got some good pictures too.
Oct 20, 2023 15:08:12 #
Peteso wrote:
Who cares what the Pope think about photography? Yikes! 🤦🤷♂️
Yes--tell us which cameras the Devil prefers.
Oct 20, 2023 14:59:41 #
But what about Presbyterians? We don't want anything too easy or comfortable. And nothing on charge cards-- Calvin said charging over 5% interest was the work of the Devil.
Sep 20, 2023 20:46:37 #
Darrell78 wrote:
So it's been years since I have been on this site ... (show quote)
My first suggestion (just my advice)--check the lenses you have and want to have, then you can use those on the better or newer model you choose. Canon EF lenses are often as good as the mirrorless RF lenses. Not long ago I broke down and got a mirrorless full-frame Canon R5--your candidates are more expensive and offer more options. I did first get lenses at the top of the line. I got EF lenses "L" in in a moderate wide angle zoom and a pretty long tele zoom. I had some good ones already, and a number of promo beginner lenses I will probably not be using. Some of the EF and RF lenses are as highly esteemed as "L" lenses--such as my new RF 85mm macro mirrorless (very reasonable price) and my EF-S 65mm macro (cropped), both very sharp. The "L"s are heavier construction for pro use--not necessarily sharper.
I am glad I finally got full frame digital, but I first got a very-wide angle lens, the two zooms mentioned, the medium/portrait/macro, and I have some old Pentax Takumar primes that are still hard to beat for quality, but manual focus and somewhat manual exposure.
You may be able to rent the more expensive models before deciding. The advantage to buying some of the lenses first is that you can use them on current cameras, then seamlessly on the new.
Aug 7, 2023 11:55:28 #
oops--I forgot to suggest trying a polarizing filter.
Aug 7, 2023 10:42:31 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
View camer operat is no "old technology"... (show quote)
E.L., you should have no trouble selling that beauty (Linhof) on eBay. I sold off all my LF stuff except a couple of them, and some of them brought a profit over what I paid long ago. I donated an 8x10 Linhof with lenses, etc., to my alma mater and they were excited to get it in the art department (for instruction, experimental work, and yes--taking pictures).
But back to the first question, if I recall it, which was about unwanted reflections in photos.
First, consider whether the reflection can be used to your advantage. It is a common device (still often effective) to feature reflections in a picture, such as a mountain reflected in a lake, or a person looking out a window in which the mirror image of the person is part of the picture.
Second, consider whether the image (if small) can be PhotoShopped out, or perhaps something else Photoshopped in, in its place.
Third, consider altering the light--diffuse light does not reflect as specular light does. This may also rely on moving around or waiting until the light source is right. If the light is from above and does not light the reflected elements, the reflection goes away.)
Fourth, a view camera with adapter really can center a subject from a different angle, in which the reflection is avoided or changed.
Fifth, the reflective surface might be covered or changed so as not to be reflective. It might be as simple as wiping the surface with a piece of Ivory soap, or oil, or covering up the unwelcome thing with something appropriate
such as a cloth or curtain.
Aug 6, 2023 09:16:32 #
User ID wrote:
Ever more pedantic schpeiling of your resume while (as always) neglecting the OPs actual situation. Over and over and over again. Gets sooooo tiresome :-(
Why dont you just assemble your digital illustrated autobiography and simply post a link to that in answer to every technical query on UHH. You could easily assemble it almost entirely by cut and paste from your archive of repetitive posts on UHH.
Why dont you just assemble your digital illustrated autobiography and simply post a link to that in answer to every technical query on UHH. You could easily assemble it almost entirely by cut and paste from your archive of repetitive posts on UHH.
Thanks for your kind words. I do try to talk about photography rather than personalities.
Aug 5, 2023 14:51:20 #
Wallen, I have not used a T/S lens on my Canon, but I have used the Canon attached to the back of a 4x5 camera--which gives even more control for plane of focus and for shape of the subject, with far more tilt and shift. If a large format lens is used, the huge image allows radical tilt and shift, plus rise and fall.
Your question interests me and I will follow the answers, because I have not tried the 4x5 on my new mirrorless full frame Canon, which ought to be even better than my previous attempts with the Ti4 cropped image. This method also works well for stitching side-by-side images for panoramas (it moves the lens rather than the sensor...) When I did it before, I really liked being able to move the image all around on the sensor for framing as well as corrections.
Your question interests me and I will follow the answers, because I have not tried the 4x5 on my new mirrorless full frame Canon, which ought to be even better than my previous attempts with the Ti4 cropped image. This method also works well for stitching side-by-side images for panoramas (it moves the lens rather than the sensor...) When I did it before, I really liked being able to move the image all around on the sensor for framing as well as corrections.
Jul 30, 2023 19:03:17 #
Architect1776 wrote:
While wandering Nay Aug Park looking for random th... (show quote)
I use center point focus usually, and lock it where I want it by touching the release, then composing and releasing--an ancient habit. This, of course, is not fully automatic focus--if I want that just in case, set it for central area. This works for me because ordinary city shooting usually has the main subject in that area, and I favor deeper focus with smaller apertures (typically f11 or f16).
As you say, shooting small animals with long lens might be more particular, but distance alone increases depth of field accordingly. I never knew people wanted to photograph birds until I joined this site.
Note: if you have to change the focusing program for each picture type, the whole advantage for auto focus is lost or diminished, yes? If you manually set the focusing system to shoot, then why not just manually focus? We can rely on autofocus in general if we understand how aperture and distances affect focus. With wide-angle lenses I know that the hyperfocal distance is forgiving with even a little care.
On the other hand, I have a wide-angle eye, and I tend to frame the things that hold still, like trees and buildings that make a scene. So if I miss a shot of a small animal, I would never know it--I wasn't looking for it. If you are looking for them, you will take another path. Your starting place should be set for what pictures you want.
Jun 27, 2023 19:57:04 #
SeaCastle wrote:
Well first I would offer the age old "art is ... (show quote)
There is one objective criterion for art vs. snapshots. Would an art collector or art museum buy it? If other people buy it, such as magazines, most people would call that professional, but not necessarily art. If you are the only one calling your pictures art, you are within your rights, but you just might be before your time.
Jun 27, 2023 19:46:43 #
PHRubin wrote:
????? I'm using the same flash (550EX) I used on my XT, T2i, and then 80D. It still has all the functionality it always had.
As far as the R7 goes, the only thing I don't like is that the viewfinder turns off after a minute or so and if you are waiting for the perfect moment to shoot, you have to re-touch the focus/shoot button to get it back on. They do this because unlike on a DSLR, the viewfinder uses batteries. Otherwise, it is a great camera.
As far as the R7 goes, the only thing I don't like is that the viewfinder turns off after a minute or so and if you are waiting for the perfect moment to shoot, you have to re-touch the focus/shoot button to get it back on. They do this because unlike on a DSLR, the viewfinder uses batteries. Otherwise, it is a great camera.