Was astonished today! Hardly any used Fuji RF or APS-C XF lenses available from from B&H, Adorama, KEH, Samy’s in LA, Hunt’s Camera in NH. A very small scattering of high end cine-lenses available.
So what sort of lens does your Smartphone use?
Ralph
I have an RRS BH-30 and am pleased whenever using it. Classic precision technology and engineering can’t be beat! Pricy yes, but well worth every dime. Looked at the BH-40, but did not select it due to the design issues. UHH Member, “MagPix” is quite correct, however, when he notes all you really have to is adapt and position the BH around the camera. If you all will allow me a little blasphemy however, I also like the Acratech line of precision BH’s. Great customer service from both companies.
Biggest PLEASANT surprise when arriving at a photo destination ... free film and flashbulbs.📸
I continue to be happy with Fuji’s interchangeable APS-C X system, their terrific XF lenses and Fuji’s lightweight, versatile and highly creative compact cameras.
Nicely done shot of the flower, Gene!
Just a suggestion, you might try posting your question in the UHH Members Buy/Sell/Trade Classified section. That is where most buyers and sellers interact. Good luck!
Exceptionally nice, Edward.
frankraney wrote:
There is a neat place, Cold Spring Tavern, on Stagecoach Road in Santa Barbara. This is an old road that makes a loop off San Marcos Pass Road (hwy 154), in the hills above Santo Barbara.
Below is Copied from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Spring_TavernPhotos are mine, taken with Nikon D7200 and 18-140 lens.
Cold Spring Tavern was established as a stagecoach stop in 1865. Originally known as the "Cold Spring Relay Station", it was a horse changeover and meals break station. The tavern is located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, California in Cold Spring Canyon, which is about a mile off Highway 154 along Stagecoach Road (in the San Marcos Pass area).
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Frank,
I like the “looking up the creek” shot. I like the way the fence curves into the light and then leads the viewer’s eye into the background.
Ralph
CO wrote:
I have that lens and use it mostly on my Nikon D750. It has a metal lens barrel and is fully weather sealed. The vibration compensation really helps when hand holding the camera. I like to use it for full length portrait shots. That focal length on a full frame camera gives a perspective close to what the human eye sees.
That is a beautiful portrait, CO! Kudos for the pose and composition.
Bought from them when my family lived on Long Island. Quality merchandise, no issues.
The Olympus E-M5 iii seems the better deal right now, but you will need lenses. Oly pro-level primes are very nice, but typically not cheap. Look for USED Oly primes at KEH, B&H Photo, Adorama and Cameta.
The UHH forum has a separate “Photo Analysis” section where experienced members will make specific suggestions about any issues regarding a particular photo. You can temporarily subscribe to that section as you would any other.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-20-1.html
Great composition and color rendering! A first class image.
Looking at the B&H Photo listing for the Leica Q2, it does not appear there is a lens cap. It would be easy to call their Sales Department to confirm that. The camera comes with a lens hood and and a cap for that lens hood. There is no USB cable provided, so removal of the card to download images would be the primary method. There is built-in WiFi to facilitate transfer of images to a mobile device.