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The Art of Photography => The Coffee Corner => Topic started by: wolfnowl on November 26, 2013, 02:03:11 am

Title: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: wolfnowl on November 26, 2013, 02:03:11 am: Hey, why not?!?!

http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2013/11/pro-tip-use-prism-front-your-lens-unique-photos

Mike.
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Rob C on November 26, 2013, 12:13:55 pm: "He typically uses a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens on his Nikon D4 for prisming"

Well, at least we gain a neologism for the 'selfie' dictionary!

Rob C
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on November 26, 2013, 11:21:18 pm: OK, who's going to be the first one to post an example of a "prisming selfie?"
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Rob C on November 27, 2013, 04:18:50 am: Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on November 26, 2013, 11:21:18 pm
OK, who's going to be the first one to post an example of a "prisming selfie?"

Can't be done: you need to hold three prisms fourteen inches apart.

Rob C
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Christoph C. Feldhaim on November 27, 2013, 06:48:48 am: Sounds a bit like ...

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"Pro Tip: Use a Dick In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos"

:o

I guess its the "unique photos" I can't digest well ...
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Rob C on November 27, 2013, 09:29:59 am: "Pro Tip: Use a Dick In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos"

You mean like Richard Avedon? Did he do selfies too?

Rob C
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: jjj on November 27, 2013, 10:32:36 am: Quote from: Rob C on November 27, 2013, 04:18:50 am

Can't be done: you need to hold three prisms fourteen inches apart
That's why c-clamps and stands were invented. :P
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Rob C on November 27, 2013, 11:44:32 am: Quote from: jjj on November 27, 2013, 10:32:36 am
That's why c-clamps and stands were invented. :P

How many hands do you imagine anyone has? Three prisms to the wind already and you suggest a trip to the laboratory?

Rob C
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: jjj on November 27, 2013, 12:18:12 pm: Well I was already in there busy cooking up some easy profits to make up for the paucity of photographic fee! ;D
Title: Re: Pro Tip: Use a Prism In Front of Your Lens For Unique Photos
Post by: Rob C on November 27, 2013, 02:56:41 pm: Quote from: jjj on November 27, 2013, 12:18:12 pm
Well I was already in there busy cooking up some easy profits to make up for the paucity of photographic fee! ;D

I never thought of doing that; guess Russ was right.

Rob C