One lens...one camera challenge....
Oct 29, 2013 11:38:06 #
Ok,this contest idea is very appealing to me. Will be looking for the announcement in UHH. I'm sure this has been mentioned also, but what about the image coming straight from the camera with zero edits?
Oct 29, 2013 11:38:29 #
mwsilvers
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rpavich wrote:
Not slamming anyone so if anyone wants to defend a... (show quote)
I already do this quite often. While my "normal" walk around lens is a Canon 15-85 mm, depending on my mood and where I'm going, I often use my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 for a whole day's shooting. It does change my perspective and what I shoot considerably. I also find I take fewer pictures and spend more time on composition.
Oct 29, 2013 11:40:28 #
Blue Spark wrote:
Ok,this contest idea is very appealing to me. Will be looking for the announcement in UHH. I'm sure this has been mentioned also, but what about the image coming straight from the camera with zero edits?
No...this isn't a contest...it's just a suggestion for those who are used to zoom lenses to try using one focal length for a week or more to get used to using the other tools at their disposal rather than zooming...framing, composition, light, etc...
It's just for fun..edit your images however you want...I'm just interested in hearing what you thought of going from zoom to prime...and how it affected your shooting.
Oct 29, 2013 11:43:13 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
JR1 wrote:
I supported you saying great contest, what is your problem
He was trying to be funny and supportive since there are some folks here that don't seem to care for you.
Oct 29, 2013 12:08:18 #
rpavich wrote:
No...this isn't a contest...it's just a suggestion for those who are used to zoom lenses to try using one focal length for a week or more to get used to using the other tools at their disposal rather than zooming...framing, composition, light, etc...
It's just for fun..edit your images however you want...I'm just interested in hearing what you thought of going from zoom to prime...and how it affected your shooting.
It's just for fun..edit your images however you want...I'm just interested in hearing what you thought of going from zoom to prime...and how it affected your shooting.
ahhhh.... Thanks for the clarification. I still think it would be a good contest :) I have come to enjoy shooting primes over zooms for all the reasons stated. About to go on a photo walk at the river with an old 200 mm nikkor prime. Having no autofocus makes it even more of a special outing.
Oct 29, 2013 12:10:24 #
Blue Spark wrote:
ahhhh.... Thanks for the clarification. I still think it would be a good contest :) I have come to enjoy shooting primes over zooms for all the reasons stated. About to go on a photo walk at the river with an old 200 mm nikkor prime. Having no autofocus makes it even more of a special outing.
Well...then you're already a convert...lol...I'm targeting this at those who use zooms and have never broken out of their comfort zone...:)
Oct 29, 2013 12:12:56 #
Oct 29, 2013 12:17:02 #
I shoot med format and 4x5 film so I'll stay out because there's no way to tell if I cheat. I do this all the time,but I will check back because this has peaked my interest. Good Shooting to All
Oct 29, 2013 12:20:04 #
smcaleer wrote:
I'm a zoomer! I'll see what I can do!
Good....tape that thing down to one focal length and get to shooting!
Oct 29, 2013 12:41:28 #
I realise that this isn't what you had in mind, but I've spent the day in town with only my 8mm lens. Obviously this type of lens has its limitations. One of the advantages however is that you can get close enough to your subject, without having a load of people in the way. This comes in handy when in an urban environment and a telephoto zoom just won't help in that situation. Would I want to restrict myself to this one lens? No. Would I want to restrict myself to any one prime lens? No. Would I want to restrict myself to a collection of prime lenses? No, not even for a week, I'd be forever changing.
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Oct 29, 2013 12:43:22 #
rpavich wrote:
I am....how long do we have? Do you have a final date in mind? Thought the JR1 post was hilarious, LOL!! I've got a 50mm prime, so that's my go to.So of those who've commented...who's up to actually do it?
Anyone? :)
Anyone? :)
Oct 29, 2013 12:58:44 #
rpavich wrote:
Not slamming anyone so if anyone wants to defend a... (show quote)
I've done this before and continue to do this from time to time. It's a very good exercise both photographically, as well as physical. Sometimes one has to walk/hike to the best vantage point for the photo one wants to take.
Add to that, the final image has to be the full frame, no cropping. Mentally, this is also challenging, as it forces one to think and compose in the camera.
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Oct 29, 2013 13:01:40 #
We are talking about discipline here. You will see me often using my 1963 Nikon F with a prime lens, in this case an old 50mm f1.4 and a hand held exposure meter. When I do that I "zoom" with my feet and I do what I used to when film was more prevalent, select my subjects very carefully.
This view of the Miami buildings was made late in the evening, when there were still light colors in the sky. I used my Nikon F loaded with Fujifilm 200 set to ISO 160 on my Manfrotto tripod with a Linhof ballhead. I used my Minolta meter for the exposure, which I regret I cannot remember what it was.
This view of the Miami buildings was made late in the evening, when there were still light colors in the sky. I used my Nikon F loaded with Fujifilm 200 set to ISO 160 on my Manfrotto tripod with a Linhof ballhead. I used my Minolta meter for the exposure, which I regret I cannot remember what it was.
Oct 29, 2013 13:02:14 #
scootersurfs wrote:
I am....how long do we have? Do you have a final date in mind? Thought the JR1 post was hilarious, LOL!! I've got a 50mm prime, so that's my go to.
Well, originally I had a week in mind.
the idea is that you use one focal length instead of reaching for the zoom knob....you are forced to make all your shots more creatively because a huge part of your "arsenal is now taken away."
You can take a few extra days if you want...there are really no rules...just come back in a week or so with your top 5 shots and some thoughts about how it made you shoot/think differently.
Oct 29, 2013 13:07:27 #
rmalarz wrote:
I've done this before and continue to do this from time to time. It's a very good exercise both photographically, as well as physical. Sometimes one has to walk/hike to the best vantage point for the photo one wants to take.
Add to that, the final image has to be the full frame, no cropping. Mentally, this is also challenging, as it forces one to think and compose in the camera.
--Bob
Add to that, the final image has to be the full frame, no cropping. Mentally, this is also challenging, as it forces one to think and compose in the camera.
--Bob
Well...(and i say this with the utmost respect) I'm not looking for your shots....lol.
I'm targeting those who use zooms...I'm not even going to post my own shots...I'm a prime user so no need for me to do the exercise.
I was looking for those who are "zoomers" and who, upon taping their zoom to one focal length, will be forced out of their comfort zone.
I was interested in what they got for images and how it made them feel and how it changed their shooting style.
The people that already shoot primes?...well...this thread isn't for them :)
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