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belcanto · Dec 20, 2015

HB1969 said:
belcanto said:

Kjell Lundman, Lumix G1, Hexanon 85mm F1.8 at F1.8, Ss 1/100s, Iso 400.

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Your image reminds me of the work of Magnum photographer, Trent Parke. He had a series called Minutes to Midnight. Many shots in the series have a person overexposed against a background.

Minutes to Midnight-Trent Parke (Not to be used for Forum Feature...obviously )

Oooh, thats spooky! I've never seen that idea before. Thanks.

Kjell

Tom Caldwell · Dec 20, 2015

belcanto said:
Tom Caldwell said:

belcanto said:

So many gorgeous shots! Here are some of mine attempts. I have almost exclusively been shooting with adapted lenses since 2010 when I got my Lumix G1. I like the sport of it and have nailed tons of sharp ears along the way. Occasionally however I get the focus right and that is rewardingly enough for me. So here are some of my shots. Normally I forget what aperture I'm using since it's an in the moment decision. Some lenses though are quite charachteristiqe and I can see if it is wide open or not. And often I'm just chasing all the light I can get. All adapters are dumb fleebay stuff.

Kjell Lundman, Lumix G1, Hexanon 85mm F1.8 at F1.8, Ss 1/100s, Iso 400.

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Kjell,

This last shot is very dramatic. If you wished to show your subject clearly then you would have to use spot metering and make sure that you could pick up metering off the subject's face or light coloured clothing. Otherwise use M mode and experiment with the shutter speed.

Another way of dealing with this is to seriously reduce the camera EV setting - in this case maybe even to -2.0.

I think here the metering picked up the blacked out window and therefore overexposed to give this very dramatic look. Which certainly makes a statement.

This would be a very difficult shot to capture whilst facing directly into the spotlights with the need to not leave the other actors as mere silhouettes.

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Tom Caldwell

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This was sometime ago and I probably was shooting in manual mode to avoid motion blur. I believe I did more 'properly' exposed shots but liked this the best. I even like the magenta contours.

Yes I am not commenting on the style or art of the shot which is good. I was merely relating my own experiences of theatrical which I have done quite a lot and the sudden extremely over exposed shot when the camera picks up is metering from a dark part of the image. Normal exposure metering is quite capable of coping with the spotlit variations between extreme light and dark but I have had more than the one over-exposed whoopsie. I tend to turn my EV compensation down to adjust and have a safety factor. This has worked fairly well in conjunction with spot exposure settings.

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Tom Caldwell

Tom Caldwell · Dec 20, 2015

Stacey_K said:
Stacey Kay using a Nikon 85mm f2 rangefinder lens on Sony A7 1/80 sec at F2.8 ISO 800

Photographer: Stacey Kay
Lens: 1950's vintage Nikon 85mm f2 rangefinder lens in Leica m39 screw mount
Adapter: generic helical focusing adapter
Camera: Sony A7
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/80 f2.8 iso 800

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Stacey

Unfortunately most of my performance images have been taken with Canon EF lenses on Canon dslr bodies. Only very recently have I been experimenting with EF lenses on M4/3 bodies using Metabones adapters.

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Tom Caldwell

Stacey_K · Dec 20, 2015

Tom Caldwell said:
Stacey_K said:

Stacey Kay using a Nikon 85mm f2 rangefinder lens on Sony A7 1/80 sec at F2.8 ISO 800

Photographer: Stacey Kay
Lens: 1950's vintage Nikon 85mm f2 rangefinder lens in Leica m39 screw mount
Adapter: generic helical focusing adapter
Camera: Sony A7
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/80 f2.8 iso 800

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Stacey

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Unfortunately most of my performance images have been taken with Canon EF lenses on Canon dslr bodies. Only very recently have I been experimenting with EF lenses on M4/3 bodies using Metabones adapters.

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Tom Caldwell

Yeah normally I would use an FX Nikon and my 80-200 f2.8, but I wanted to try out my A7 and this lens. Happy I did

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Stacey

tommiejeep · Dec 20, 2015

Stacey, I am also having fun with the a7II . It does offer some things I like that my Nikons do not have but the Df is still my favourite and the IQ of the a7II does not top my D750 and for higher iso I will go for one of my Nikons. The 70-200vr 2.8II stays on the D3s for most events (works on the Df but a bit different in ergonomics and speed of use

. I actually find that the small sized files from the D700 are still extremely good. Haven't down sampled the a7II files to compare.

I've looked at the 85 f2 Ais a couple of times. My selection of 75mm-135mm is getting quite large

and hopefully, the Batis 85 is on its' way

. I'll call the dealer now!

I like that 2nd Minolta image a lot.

Edit: the new silent shutter on the EM1 works a treat. Wish I had that one the a7II. I sometimes use the 300 2.8 and shoot from a distance greater than need be just because of the shutter sounds.

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Anticipate the Light and wing it when you get it wrong
Tom
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http://images.nikonians.org/galleries/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/165169

Tim Zhou · Dec 21, 2015

have my pictures featured on DPR ;-)

Photographer Tim Zhou
Lens Voigtlander 15mm L39
Adapter Metabones Leica M to Sony + L39 to Leica M
Camera Sony 5N
Shutter speed 1/640/aperture f8 /ISO: 400

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Tim

Samuel Spencer · Dec 21, 2015

Alright people! Thanks so much for the contributions! If I chose one of your images you should be getting a PM for me asking for more info. Thank you to everyone and feel free to keep submitting!

-Sam

moffatross · Dec 21, 2015

DDR Zeiss Jena 135 f/3.5 - Candle and red wine

Minolta MD 50 f/2 - Leaves on a lightbox

Tokina RMC 17 f/3.5 - At the cobbler's shop

Minolta MC Rokkor 55 f/1.7 - Children on bench

Minolta MD 35-70 'Macro' - Shed repairs

Minolta Rokkor 35 f/2.8 - Full moon and mist

Helios 58 f/1.8 - A nice pair of bullocks

Tokina RMC 17 f/3.5 - Salvador Dali

Minolta Rokkor 55 f/1.7 - Music school concert

Minolta Rokkor 55 f/1.7 - Fairground workers

Tim Zhou · Dec 22, 2015

Just share some old shots by Contax G lenses

Contax g 28mm f8

Contax g 28 f8

Contax G 90 f2.8

Contax g 28mm f8

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Tim

sixfootzero · Dec 22, 2015

Here are a few from my Minolta collection. Images from only two of my dozen lenses...

Scott Spike, Minolta MD 100mm 2.5, Rainbow Imaging Adapter, Samsung NX100, 1/400, f/2.5, ISO 200

Scott Spike, Minolta MD 100mm 2.5, Rainbow Imaging Adapter, Samsung NX100, 1/640, f/2.5, ISO 100

Scott Spike, Minolta MD 100mm 2.5, Rainbow Imaging Adapter, Samsung NX100, 1/400, f/2.5, ISO 400

Scott Spike, Minolta MC 300mm f/4.5, Rainbow Imaging Adapter, Samsung NX100, 1/1000, f/4.5, ISO 400

Scott Spike, Minolta MD 100mm 2.5, Fotodiox, Fuji X-E1, 1/400, f/2.5, ISO 400

This last image you should see at full size to understand the potential of the lens...

Of all my Minolta lenses, the 100mm is easily my favorite. The more modern coatings, compact size, light weight and impressive sharpness... It's a tiny little marvel.

markintosh13 · Dec 23, 2015

A3000, Rokinon 85mm f1.4

SLN001 · Dec 24, 2015

Wow. Put a smile on my face this morning. Thanks.

Peter J Davies · Dec 24, 2015

Beautiful !

Serhan2 · Dec 25, 2015

Excellent shots everybody! Some of mine:

Sony Nex-5 ,Contax G Carl Zeiss 90mm f/2.8 Sonnar T* 1/100s f/2.8 iso200

Sony α7II ,Contarex Carl Zeiss 50mm f/2 Planar 1/400s f/2.0 iso100

Sony α7II ,Contarex Carl Zeiss Sonnar 2/85 ZM 1/800s f/2.0 iso100

Sony Nex-6 ,Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm f/3.5 Sonnar M42 1/60s f/3.5.0 iso250

Sony Nex-6 ,Contax G Carl Zeiss 45mm f/2 Planar T* 1/1000s f/2.2 iso100

Sony Nex-6 ,Contax G Carl Zeiss 90mm f/2.8 Sonnar T* 1/1250s f/2.8 iso100

Sony α7R ,Voigtlander 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical Ultra Wide Heliar 1/125s f/8.0 iso100

Sony α7R ,Contax G Carl Zeiss 45mm f/2 Planar T* 1/800s f/2.0 at 45.0mm iso100

Sony α7R ,Contax G Carl Zeiss 45mm f/2 Planar T* 1/60s f/2.0 iso160

Sony α7R ,Contax G Carl Zeiss 45mm f/2 Planar T* 1/2500s f/2.0 iso100

Panasonic lumix dmc-gx7 ,Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 ZF 1/125s f/1.0 iso2000

Olympus OM-D E-M5 ,Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG/HSM 1/250s f/6.3 at 500.0mm iso640

Sony α7R ,Olympus OM 85mm f/2 F.Zuiko Auto-T 1/1600s f/2 at 50.0mm iso100

Happy holidays!

Stacey_K · Dec 25, 2015

Photographer: Stacey Kay
Lens: 1950's vintage Canon 50mm f1.8 rangefinder lens in Leica m39 screw mount
Adapter: generic helical focusing adapter
Camera: Sony A7
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/80 f2 iso 800

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Stacey

Lightshow · Dec 27, 2015

I give up.... I have never had so many issues adding pictures to a forum.

Photographer: Me
Lens: Canon FD SSC 35/2.8 Tilt/Shift
Adapter Fotodiox FD to NEX
Camera NEX-7
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/320, F4, ISO100

Camera
NEX-7
Exposure
1/320s
ISO
100

https://flic.kr/p/cVAcpW

Photographer: Me
Lens: Rokkor MC SI 28/2.5
Adapter: Big_is MD to NEX
Camera: NEX-7
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/400, f2.5, ISO100

Camera
NEX-7
Exposure
1/400s
ISO
100

https://flic.kr/p/eG9nyh

Photographer: Me
Lens: Topcor R 135/3.5
Adapter: Fotodiox Exakta to NEX
Camera: NEX-7
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/125, F3.5, ISO250

Camera
NEX-7
Exposure
1/125s
ISO
250

https://flic.kr/p/eGLXHA

Photographer: Me
Lens: X-Fujinon 28/1.8
Adapter: Fotodiox Pro FX to Sony(E)
Camera: A7r
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/400, f1.9, ISO100

Camera
ILCE-7R
Exposure
1/400s
ISO
100

https://flic.kr/p/poC9sV

Photographer: Me
Lens: Topcor RE 85/1.8
Adapter: Fotodiox Exakta to NEX
Camera: A7r
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/250, f1.8, ISO100

Camera
ILCE-7R
Exposure
1/1250s
ISO
100

https://flic.kr/p/oGA1N7

Photographer: Me
Lens: Konica Hexanon 21/4
Adapter: Konica AR to NEX
Camera: A7r
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/400, f5.6, ISO100

Camera
ILCE-7R
Exposure
1/400s
ISO
100

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7556/15509684554_7afcf1793d_o.jpg

Photographer: Me
Lens: Voigtländer 15/4.5 Super Wide Heliar (Version 3) AKA: CV15III
Adapter: Voigtländer VM-E close focus helical adapter
Camera: A7r
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 3.2 seconds, f5.6, ISO100

Camera
ILCE-7R
Exposure
3.2s
ISO
100

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7679/17260426992_e9bc4aebbe_o.jpg

Photographer: Me
Lens: Contax G 45/2, Optics have been transplanted into a Rokkor MC 55/1.7 & is now M mount.
Adapter: Voigtländer VM-E close focus helical adapter
Camera: A7r
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/800, f5.6, ISO100

Camera
ILCE-7R
Exposure
1/800s
ISO
100

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5701/22635762114_2b4512c023_o.jpg

Photographer: Me
Lens: Kominar-E 7.5cm/3.5 (Enlarger lens)
Adapter: Novoflex M39 macro bellows that was modified to M mount on the camera side, Voigtländer VM-E close focus helical adapter
Camera: A7r
Shutter speed/aperture/ISO: 1/100, f4.5, ISO320

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5518/9310861920_90d3d0644e_o.jpg

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Interested in Adapting lenses? head here: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/1065
My shots:
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####Where's my FF NEX-7 ?????

Lightshow · Dec 27, 2015

Lightshow said:
I give up.... I have never had so many issues adding pictures to a forum.

By give up, I mean I will no longer post pictures till this is fixed.

I'm using current FireFox 43.0.2 Win7Pro

Brian Zhou · Dec 27, 2015

Wintering Monarch Butterflies

Photographer: Brian Zhou; Image link:

https://flic.kr/p/qpf9D3

Lens: Konica Hexanon AR 100mm f/2.8; Adapter: no name Konica AR to NEX adapter

Camera: Sony NEX 5N; ISO 400; 1/200s; Aperture f/4?

Wildflowers in the Rain

Photographer: Brian Zhou; Image link:

https://flic.kr/p/rKyhtf

Lens: Olympus OM Zuiko 100mm f/2.8; Adapter: no name OM to NEX adapter

Camera: Sony A6000; ISO 320; 1/500s; Aperture f/5.6?

California Wildflower - Woodland Stars

Photographer: Brian Zhou; Image link:

https://flic.kr/p/qQQMgj

Lens: Olympus OM Zuiko 100mm f/2.8; Adapter: OM to EOS adapter, EOS to NEX helicoid adapter

Camera: Sony A6000; ISO 250; 1/1000s; Aperture f/2.8?

California Wildflower - Douglas Iris

Photographer: Brian Zhou; Image link:

https://flic.kr/p/sEdr9x

Lens: Canon FD 200mm f/4 Macro; Adapter: no name FD to e-mount adapter

Camera: Sony NEX 5N; ISO 400; 1/160s; Aperture f/5.6?

California Wildflower - Larkspur

Photographer: Brian Zhou; Image link:

https://flic.kr/p/rxxCSB

Lens: Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f/3.2; Adapter: no name Konica to e-mount adapter

Camera: Sony A7; ISO 200; 1/200s; Aperture f/3.2

Aspen, Colorado

Photographer: Brian Zhou; Image link: https://flic.kr/p/zqMysi

Lens: Contax Vario-Sonnar 35-70mm f/3.4; Adapter: no name C/Y to e-mount adapter

Camera: Sony A7; ISO 640; 1/200s; Aperture f/8?

HB1969 · Dec 29, 2015

Lightshow said:
Lightshow said:

I give up.... I have never had so many issues adding pictures to a forum.

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By give up, I mean I will no longer post pictures till this is fixed.

I'm using current FireFox 43.0.2 Win7Pro

Fauler_Beamter · Dec 29, 2015

people do not always want to carry around pen and paper, these are some digital approaches, but none of them fully automatic, of course:

1. Exif level: there's nothing like having the correct data written in your exif. Notes written on paper can be lost or thrown away too soon

If you own an app compatible Sony NEX or A7 camera, consider buying the lens compensation app. You can set and save the name of the lens, aperture and focal length. I really like it. You can also correct distortions, CA or vignetting for your jpeg in camera, but it's not nearly as fast as in any RAW developer...
Saved profiles can be copied onto other cameras.
Remember that you won't get exif data if you use another app like Sky HDR or none app at all.
If you own a Canon DSLR, consider buying an AF-confirm-chipped adapter for each of your adapted prime lenses. Make sure the chip is programmable, which is a little annoying in the first place, but really, REALLY helps. For Zoom lenses... forget about it, it's a pain in the buttocks. Believe me, you don't want to set the focal length this way every time!
watch out for equal features on other camera models, they might get it or already have it?

2. talk is cheap. Use a voice recorder, you're not the first and certainly will not be the last. Have one hanging around your neck on location, it's one of the fastest ways to memorize. Make sure to edit your exif at home or save the audio files with your pictures.

3. take notes digitally. Preferably cloud solutions. You have to edit your exif data manually afterwards or take good care of your notes, maybe save a text file in each folder with your photos.

I really like Evernote. It's for free and can be used online or offline
iOS users may sync their notes with the iCloud instead

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