Posts for: pecohen
Apr 27, 2024 10:04:33 #
Apr 26, 2024 14:59:05 #
raymondh wrote:
The river must be a repository for manual transmissions.
The river Styx is a mythological river that I had mistakenly thought had to be the one crossed at death. I now read that is only if you are going to hell. But according to Wikipedia, the water in it should easily dissolve manual transmissions:
Water from the Styx was said to be poisonous and able to dissolve most substances. The first-century natural philosopher Pliny, wrote that drinking its water caused immediate death.
Apr 25, 2024 12:53:19 #
Apr 24, 2024 08:18:32 #
Cryppy wrote:
I've been using the Photo Shop editing option for years when using Lightroom (LR) in post - but suddenly that editing option isn't working, apparently not even available. My usual sequence is to right click on my LR image and select PhotoShop as the editing tool. Then PhotoShop takes over the computer screen and I'm able to do things like add my digital signature. Not working now. Has anyone out there experienced this?
Take a look in the "Photo" menu. There should be an "Edit in" option there.
Apr 18, 2024 08:49:08 #
Nice set.
The second and third images bring back memories to me. The third one reminds me of a barber shop I frequented in the 1950's and early 1960's. When sitting in the chair getting a haircut there were mirrors in front and in back so that you would see yourself in unending duplication.
The second image reminds me of a hallway in a museum in St. Augustine. That was not actually the Droste effect but rather an actual long hallway where the many copies were quite real.
The second and third images bring back memories to me. The third one reminds me of a barber shop I frequented in the 1950's and early 1960's. When sitting in the chair getting a haircut there were mirrors in front and in back so that you would see yourself in unending duplication.
The second image reminds me of a hallway in a museum in St. Augustine. That was not actually the Droste effect but rather an actual long hallway where the many copies were quite real.
Apr 13, 2024 12:35:41 #
burkphoto wrote:
Read the manuals for lens and camera. They will explain in excruciating JEnglish what you need to know.
I doubt that the camera manual could shed much light on how the camera would interact with a lens that did not even exist when the manual was written. As for the lens manual, it consists of a single sheet of paper printed in 4 point type. It mostly consists of diagrams and very terse descriptions. It certainly does not discuss any subtle interactions with the camera.
But after scanning and enhancing the print to make it readable I did read it multiple times, thoroughly. It had nothing to say, in English or in Jenglish about interactions with the camera - and I used to work for a Japanese company and am reasonably able to interpret Jenglish. I do recall that it recommended turning off stabilization (presumably by the lens) when used on a tripod.
Apr 13, 2024 09:52:40 #
dwmoar wrote:
I use a Sigma 150-600 mm a lot and when on a tripod I need to switch the IS off otherwise the images will drift. I have just got into the habit of turning IS off when shooting on a tripod, no matter what lens I am using. It is not a big deal to turn it off when on the tripod and back on when I an no longer on the tripod.
There actually are several of the Sigma 150-600 lenses, apparently with significant differences. I bought one recently for the Sony E mount and one question I directed to B&H was how the camera settings interacted with the lens settings. They really did not answer the question but simply said stabilization would be either in the camera or in the lens. But when you turn on stabilization in the lens does that automatically turn it off in the camera?
It seems I have some experimenting to do now that spring is on the way.
Apr 12, 2024 10:54:00 #
goldstar46 wrote:
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I think it would help if camera and lens manufacturers would provide more detailed recommendations. They generally do seem to recommend turning off stabilization when using a tripod, but they don't bother to say why. So the photographer is left wondering things such as:
1. What if I use a tripod but it is a particularly windy day?
2. What about when using a monopod or other support such as a tree or perhaps a car door while the engine is running?
Generally, it would be helpful in general to have some answers to the "why" question.
Apr 12, 2024 09:35:31 #
brentrh wrote:
I too would never photograph an eclipse. Takes skill and proper equipment to capture the splendor of a solar eclipse.
That was my thinking exactly. I drove to where I could watch the eclipse but I was afraid of damaging my camera so the only pictures I took were of the crowd gathering for the event.
I'm wondering whether the problem the Op describes is due to bad focus. The upper limit for exposure is often way beyond the true focus at infinity.
Apr 12, 2024 09:28:42 #
Wait for the next solar eclipse. That is about all the filter is good for.
Apr 10, 2024 06:49:15 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
An edit out of my shots of the total solar eclipse... (show quote)
Nice work. I watched the eclipse from Lincoln ME but did not try to photograph it. I did notice a red spot near the bottom at the start of totality, and your image shows the details of what no doubt is a similar flare that my eyes just saw as an uncomfortably bright red spot.
Apr 3, 2024 07:46:12 #
I particularly like the vineyard and the hops. These two make me wonder whether I made a mistake when I passed up an opportunity I had last week for a similar shot of a corn field. Hmm, why do all of these have an association with alcohol?
Apr 3, 2024 07:37:34 #
peterjoseph wrote:
I always prefer a camera on a strap and on my shoulders. I feel it is safe and convenient too.
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
It depends. Often, say when I hop out of the car for a roadside shot I hold the camera in my hand with a wrist strap. On longer walks I use a shoulder harness that puts the weight of the camera on my shoulders; I learned early not to put the weight on my neck. Even so, most of the time I hold the camera in my hand with the wrist strap on, mostly just to keep it in one place, not banging against me. But the shoulder strap allows me to have the use of both hands when I need them. say on rough terrain.
Mar 25, 2024 09:18:43 #
JD750 wrote:
I have asked myself this recently and I am reading a book that among other things, promises to “ and finish with how to find your purpose in photography.”
That is a bold claim and something I have asked myself more than once. There is no single answer of course, because it is subjective subject.
So I am curious, what do readers here say in response to “What is your purpose in photography?“
That is a bold claim and something I have asked myself more than once. There is no single answer of course, because it is subjective subject.
So I am curious, what do readers here say in response to “What is your purpose in photography?“
I have pondered this issue myself. I have more pictures than I need and there is no wall space for any more. I don't sell them so I get no income from this activity. When I travel (which is not so often any more) I take a lot of pictures and make videos from them; I watch the videos occasionally but now have seen all of the many times. So why am I still taking pictures?
I think of it as similar to people who do catch-and-release fishing. It's a hobby, something I enjoy doing. With digital photography you are not even polluting significantly, it gets you outside for shooting and gives you something interesting to do editing; it's harmless and fun. That's why I keep doing it.
Mar 22, 2024 08:36:03 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't even touch the ND filter. I keep thinking how much money I have to spend to get the extra half stop of light and I want use an ND to cut it down?
Sometimes you do. It happens if you want to take a long exposure and there is too much light for that. Other times you may want that extra stop or two that a much more expensive lens can give you.