Posts for: rydabyk
Apr 11, 2019 12:49:54 #
That is one issue that I have been having with my EOS R. The button just does not line up for me. I also have the 6D and that button is directly under my thumb every time but with the EOS R I am sometimes feeling around for it. I'm tempted to just put the focus back on the shutter button for now.
Apr 11, 2019 11:53:11 #
Apr 10, 2019 10:55:42 #
camerapapi wrote:
It is a beautiful image. I would suggest to incorporate a little more of the foreground next time. I was not there but if the foreground is mainly rocks that will add more interest to this beautiful shot.
Thanks, I agree but unfortunately the rocks were more like big boulders and I didn’t feel comfortable backing up into the creek. Next time I’m going to try a few different angles and also bring along my 70-200 and try some things. I appreciate the feedback
Apr 10, 2019 10:49:00 #
lev29 wrote:
Ya know, I saw your post a couple of weeks ago but didn’t respond because I didn’t think I had much to write. Frankly, I still don’t, but here’s my two cents: I bought the 500 GB model, it works as promised, and I still don’t have any regrets. It serves as yet another means of backing up what is mostly photos. I might convert its use to being an offsite storage depot that I'd leave at a friend's house in the same town.
Thanks! I also got the 500 GB to take with me whenever we go on short trips. So far, so good
Apr 9, 2019 17:15:33 #
Apr 9, 2019 17:13:47 #
Apr 9, 2019 17:11:25 #
We went up to Cheaha State Park in Alabama and took a little hike to Cheaha Falls. We really do like it up there.
Apr 4, 2019 09:37:06 #
Great pics and congrats on your retirement, I too spent over 30 years on the bus starting back in 1990, boy how times have changed.
Mar 28, 2019 12:21:08 #
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most (all?) of the above 14 and 15mm lenses have convex front elements that preclude using standard filters. There may be custom filter holders available to allow oversize square filters to be used on them, but those are bulky and difficult to shade very effectively.
The 15mm Irix uses a 95mm screw on filter and also has a slot for the gel filters. To my eye the IQ is pretty darn good to excellent with very little to no coma on my astro shots. I have the cheaper Firefly because the optics are the same as the Blackstone and it also has the rubber gasket on the rear to help with weather sealing and I use the 95mm clear filter on the front. Here is the review by Ken Rockwell https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/irix/15mm.htm
Mar 28, 2019 10:42:04 #
windshoppe wrote:
The stacked image was a composite of 6 shots. I used Photoshop to process, as it's really easy to use and takes very little time.
Thanks!
Mar 28, 2019 10:29:57 #
I was thinking about getting that lens but after watching and reading lot of reviews I ended up getting the Irix 15mm 2.4. I'm real happy with it, plus, I saved a bunch of money
Mar 28, 2019 10:24:12 #
Mar 23, 2019 20:32:56 #
Larry Swearingen wrote:
I've mostly been hiking/backpacking with small, ea... (show quote)
Larry,
I use the Boss sling strap over my right shoulder so the camera rests in my left hand. I put it on first and I use an Osprey backpack with a lens insert in the large compartment. The tripod goes in the side compression strap. Snacks go in the waist band of the backpack. Yes, Starbucks Via is good coffee but sometimes I use my coffee press with the jetboil 🙂.
Mar 23, 2019 18:55:16 #
robertjerl wrote:
If you can do 8-11 miles than crazy or not you are... (show quote)
Yes daylight hiking, I may start in the early dawn but I at least try to finish in daylight
. As for the camera, I was using a 6D but recently switched to the EOS R Mirrorless. I am looking for something lighter to have on the camera mostly. The additional lenses are in my backpack along with the tripod, filters, wireless remote, batteries, etc. Oh yea, along with water, my jetboil stove, freeze dried lunch and snacks. Yea....I gotta be a bit goofy, but nice good hot coffee on the trail is heaven Mar 23, 2019 18:21:47 #
I've had what I consider really good results with the NiSi system and their ND's but as I replace my filters I'm strictly Breakthrough, their 100mm ND's and GND's are made with tempered glass and are fantastic. Customer service is great too.