Free lensing -- anyone tried it?
Jan 17, 2013 10:57:06 #
Ok, this is pretty far out there, but for what its worth: has anyone experimented with "free lensing". It's the photographic equivalent of free climbing, you disconnect the lens from your SLR and manually position it at angles
here's a video:
How to Shoot Freelensing Photos ("Stuck at Home" Photos Idea #3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WerEA1BZRYA
here's a video:
How to Shoot Freelensing Photos ("Stuck at Home" Photos Idea #3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WerEA1BZRYA
Jan 17, 2013 11:13:49 #
I know what it is but why would any sane photographer want to introduce another way to let carp into the camera body
Jan 17, 2013 11:33:13 #
JR1 wrote:
I know what it is but why would any sane photographer want to introduce another way to let carp into the camera body
Agree. :thumbup:
Jan 17, 2013 11:56:28 #
I've tried this with some great results but with a protective twist... I took the rails off of a set of macro bellows, and attached the bellows and lens to the cam. This way there are no light leaks, much less possibility of dust on the sensor, and you can't drop the lens.
You can get these bellows on ebay for a Canon around $40, or $60 for the Nikon.
Even if you don't want to disassemble the contraption for free-lensing, its a great accessory to have around.
You can get these bellows on ebay for a Canon around $40, or $60 for the Nikon.
Even if you don't want to disassemble the contraption for free-lensing, its a great accessory to have around.
macro bellows on ebay
Jan 17, 2013 13:08:07 #
I've played around with it for personal projects. it's not something i would do for every session, but its a nice trick when you want to try something different.
and yes i am relatively sane and take wonderful care of all my equipment, not sure what jr1 is spouting off about, sometimes i think he posts, just to see his name in writing.
and yes i am relatively sane and take wonderful care of all my equipment, not sure what jr1 is spouting off about, sometimes i think he posts, just to see his name in writing.
Jan 17, 2013 14:27:27 #
JR1 wrote:
another way to let carp into the camera body
I'm not sure a carp would even fit in there... :-)
Jan 17, 2013 14:31:24 #
JR1 wrote:
...why would any sane photographer want to introduce another way to let carp into the camera body
The only way this could happen is with a very large camera underwater. :D
Jan 17, 2013 14:34:33 #
I remember Nikon used to make a bellows attachment (PB-4, I think) that allowed for tilt and shift movements. Very expensive!
It is a cool experimental type thing that could lead to some very interesting images! I hope you'll post some examples as you go along!
It is a cool experimental type thing that could lead to some very interesting images! I hope you'll post some examples as you go along!
Jan 18, 2013 05:37:36 #
I think that you are being too literal in you interpretation, a more reasonable aproach would be to include other smaller fresh water fish, some of which could easily enter an unguarded opening. However if a fine mesh were to be employed then this problem maybe avoided completely, I hope this helps.
chrome98 wrote:
I'm not sure a carp would even fit in there... :-)
JR1 wrote:
another way to let carp into the camera body
I'm not sure a carp would even fit in there... :-)
Jan 18, 2013 05:38:07 #
I would't want to keep the lens off my D90 for any time longer than need be, I used to subscribe to the above youtube member but found him far too crude,,he swears and often relates to sex in his vids... So I unsubscribed.
Jimmy.
Jimmy.
Jan 18, 2013 06:12:54 #
Danilo wrote:
I remember Nikon used to make a bellows attachment (PB-4, I think) that allowed for tilt and shift movements. Very expensive!
It is a cool experimental type thing that could lead to some very interesting images! I hope you'll post some examples as you go along!
It is a cool experimental type thing that could lead to some very interesting images! I hope you'll post some examples as you go along!
PB-6, have one and use it all the time for Macro, They may have made a PB-4 (not sure) and if the lens was tilt-able on the PB6 it must be with a special attachments, mine alone doesn't do it...that I'm aware of. Even if it did, the DOF is so shallow I'm not sure if you would even notice the effect... although it would be vertical or horizontal...I guess I know what I'll be trying today. :)
Jan 18, 2013 06:28:04 #
JR1 wrote:
I know what it is but why would any sane photographer want to introduce another way to let carp into the camera body
How do the carp get from the fishpond into the camera?
:-D
Jan 18, 2013 07:02:42 #
I must admit I've never heard of it until now, so I googled it and found a demo on youtube.
Why on earth would you take such risks with a decent DSLR, or any DSLR, like permanently damaging the lens contacts, sensor, mirror etc, when it would be cheaper to get a few lens babies, or Nikon/Canon perspective control lenses. Bloomin Crazy if you ask me!!!!!!!!!!!
And I don't equate it to Free Climbing in any way shape or fashion. Any free climbers out there with any opinions on that????????
Why on earth would you take such risks with a decent DSLR, or any DSLR, like permanently damaging the lens contacts, sensor, mirror etc, when it would be cheaper to get a few lens babies, or Nikon/Canon perspective control lenses. Bloomin Crazy if you ask me!!!!!!!!!!!
And I don't equate it to Free Climbing in any way shape or fashion. Any free climbers out there with any opinions on that????????
Jan 18, 2013 07:08:28 #
If everyone had "OMG" attitudes about everything, we'd still be in the stone age, I don't think it's meant as a do it every day or to do at all, but those with imagination and the b%^&s to try something new or different seem to get ahead, or at the very least seem to get things accomplished, good or bad...if it ain't for you...don't do it!
Jan 18, 2013 09:18:29 #
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