Topic: I'm never going back! (Read 4318 times)

marcmccalmont · « **on:** September 18, 2011, 02:41:59 am »

I just returned from 2 days in Volcanoes National Park (Hawaii) as a short trip to get to know my WRS, Rodenstock HR lenses and IQ180.
This was my first time out with this set up and the detail/resolution and colors are amazing. I was having second thoughts about using a technical camera vs the DF
But the 70mm HR is soooo resolving I'm never going back!
Marc

ced · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:18:51 am »

Marc please post some examples for us to appreciate.

Chairman Bill · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:03:28 am »

Yeah, photos or it never happened

pipzz · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2011, 07:06:34 am »

> But the 70mm HR is soooo resolving I'm never going back!

That's a great news!

But how many shots did you lose due to guess exposure (sunny rule?) and quick light changing? Thanks!

feppe · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2011, 08:27:47 am »

Quote from: pipzz on September 18, 2011, 07:06:34 am

But how many shots did you lose due to guess exposure (sunny rule?) and quick light changing? Thanks!

Imagine, some people shoot with film. No polaroids. No light meters. Film!

sgilbert · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:18:39 am »

And if you can't figure out how to do it without them, you could even use a light meter.

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:47:34 am »

Quote from: pipzz on September 18, 2011, 07:06:34 am

> But the 70mm HR is soooo resolving I'm never going back!

That's a great news!

But how many shots did you lose due to guess exposure (sunny rule?) and quick light changing? Thanks!

I used live view for composition and guessed at exposure and focusing, in the end it was easier than I thought because of the focus mask and histogram
In the end by the 3rd shot I had nailed it
Marc

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2011, 11:48:51 am »

Quote from: Chairman Bill on September 18, 2011, 07:03:28 am

Yeah, photos or it never happened

Give me a little time Ill convert some to Jpegs with some 100% crops
Marc

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2011, 12:09:06 pm »

Quote from: Chairman Bill on September 18, 2011, 07:03:28 am

Yeah, photos or it never happened

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2011, 12:53:38 pm »

Quote from: Chairman Bill on September 18, 2011, 07:03:28 am

Yeah, photos or it never happened

PS: All of these images were taken mid day I was trying to get familiar with the camera not capture stunning images with great light
this one was hand held using sensor plus

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2011, 01:03:49 pm »

Quote from: ced on September 18, 2011, 05:18:51 am

Marc please post some examples for us to appreciate.

ced · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2011, 03:40:58 pm »

Marc thanks for uploading the images, the tonal range is very good and the resolution to boot, so I wish you many years of contentment knowing your system is on the ball.

BarbaraArmstrong · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2011, 03:53:20 pm »

How much did you need to rely on the focus mask for focusing? This is my biggest concern about a tech camera, which I am tempted to. I don't expect to put out the funds for an IQ series, so would need to rely on other focus methods. Were your shots at or near enough to infinity that, with a mid-range f-stop, you essentially wouldn't need to worry about focus without the focus mask to confirm? How does this work out for you and others out there using tech cameras?

BarbaraArmstrong · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2011, 03:56:24 pm »

Marc, BTW enjoyed seeing your shots. Thanks for posting. The composition with the bridges was elegant. If we could just get those *** cars out of the way! Thanks again, --Barbara

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:29:07 pm »

Quote from: BarbaraArmstrong on September 18, 2011, 03:53:20 pm

How much did you need to rely on the focus mask for focusing? This is my biggest concern about a tech camera, which I am tempted to. I don't expect to put out the funds for an IQ series, so would need to rely on other focus methods. Were your shots at or near enough to infinity that, with a mid-range f-stop, you essentially wouldn't need to worry about focus without the focus mask to confirm? How does this work out for you and others out there using tech cameras?

Actually I was surprised just set to infinity and shoot! Actually the lenses/WRS were mounted and calibrated by Cambo, then I used f8 for maximum sharpness (the HRs are optimized for around f8) or f16 for depth of field. So for landscape work it turned out to be a no brainer. For the tree I set f8 and backed it off a bit from infinity and after the shot the tree was full of the green focus mask blinkies. Much easier than I thought it was going to be.
Marc

asf · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:35:35 pm »

Ki ni naru ki!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBC6THlb7vk&feature=related

Beautiful tree but is there a little flare or are my glasses dirty ...?

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:41:37 pm »

Isn't it interesting how we pick up composition with peripheral vision! I was just driving by and caught the tree/bridge out the corner of my eye.
Marc

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2011, 04:54:02 pm »

Quote from: marcmccalmont on September 18, 2011, 04:29:07 pm

Actually I was surprised just set to infinity and shoot! Actually the lenses/WRS were mounted and calibrated by Cambo, then I used f8 for maximum sharpness (the HRs are optimized for around f8) or f16 for depth of field. So for landscape work it turned out to be a no brainer. For the tree I set f8 and backed it off a bit from infinity and after the shot the tree was full of the green focus mask blinkies. Much easier than I thought it was going to be.
Marc

I think all you need is a laser range finder like what shooters use, some are under $300 now
Marc

marcmccalmont · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2011, 05:09:32 pm »

4 shot pano of the Caldera using PTGui

BarbaraArmstrong · « **Reply #19 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:28:43 am »

Marc, thanks for the response on the focusing. That's encouraging!

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