Posts for: BassmanBruce
Nov 6, 2017 04:11:55 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
Certainly at extreme temperatures that would be the case. I went to a lecture about photographing the northern lights and the instructor did say that one should establish infinity and put tape on the lens. But routinely, I doubt it. If, in my case Nikon, was being graciously wonderful with the kit lens, why then, with the prime lenses is there still manual focus and distances marked on the lens, including infinity?
I can't argue with anything you're saying, but in my mostly newbie experience an infinity stop has been a liability instead of a plus. I have shot stars in temps from 0°f to 90°ish and 10x live view is the only way I am successful with.
Obviously this may just be me, but I'm workin on it.
Nov 6, 2017 03:36:51 #
The reason I ussually read is that temp differences make this inaccurate. I can't verify this, but on a recent trip west I was trying to shoot Yosemite falls in the moonlight and my minolta af 50mm f1.4 hit the infinity stop before I could turn the stars into pinpoints. For this shot I would have preferred a lens without the stop.
Nov 5, 2017 17:57:24 #
Nice colors and shots. 2 & 3 look like the may be poison ivy.
Nov 5, 2017 17:55:09 #
Wow, glad it's you in it and not me but your pictures are beautiful.
Love the mountain view shot.
Love the mountain view shot.
Nov 4, 2017 13:07:30 #
banjonut wrote:
Ever been to Charlotte, Mi. to the L.L. Johnson lumber store? I’m about 45 miles from there and make it on occasion. Nice selection of Woods.
All the time, nice place, tons of choices.
And only ten minutes away.
Nov 3, 2017 17:57:19 #
I'm lucky we have 4 quality hardwood lumber suppliers close to home, they all stock curly maple and other nice furniture and tonewoods. Lotsa tropical and other exotics too.
Can't seem to find any walnut or cherry burl though.
Can't seem to find any walnut or cherry burl though.
Nov 3, 2017 14:13:16 #
Nov 2, 2017 20:07:32 #
Mark, I've enjoyed this series of photos and the relating info. Looking forward to what's left.
I've heard of doodle bugs a lot but didn't know they were ant lions.
I've heard of doodle bugs a lot but didn't know they were ant lions.
Nov 2, 2017 13:07:51 #
I have a "Realtree pro series" that the battery wire got severed on.
The pictures were pretty high quality for a trail cam.
I now use a Stealthcam STC-PX86NG, pics aren't nearly as good though.
The pictures were pretty high quality for a trail cam.
I now use a Stealthcam STC-PX86NG, pics aren't nearly as good though.
Nov 1, 2017 21:52:12 #
CO wrote:
Avoid variable ND filters. They are more likely to alter the colors and will sometimes create a cross effect. I have a 3-stop and a 4-stop Hoya that I use. Those are dark enough for anything I need to do.
Not disagreeing with your assessment, but dang, that is a pretty cool photo.
Oct 31, 2017 20:07:02 #
Oct 31, 2017 19:40:25 #
Gotta say, that's a pretty cool shot.
Nice work and Happy Halloween!
Nice work and Happy Halloween!
Oct 31, 2017 15:55:29 #
Oct 30, 2017 20:15:35 #
Shootist wrote:
Looking over that site I get the impression it is mainly high end folks far above my pay grade. Thanks for the suggestion.
It's not that way at all, just regular folk that have a keen interest in the heavens.
Some do have killer gear but they are always eager to help anyone. It's a good place for this thread. Best of luck!
Oct 30, 2017 15:53:11 #