V2 for a change

[RichDitch]

Although I like my V2 cameras I don’t often use them, as I like my V3s even more. But earlier today when the cats gave me a photo opportunity the closest camera was a V2 fitted with my 85/3.5 macro lens on an FT1. I should have checked my settings - I had forgotten this camera was set to Shutter priority and I ended up at rather high ISO as a result.

Molly playing under a couch cushion.

Trixie after her time under the cushion. Maxed out at ISO 6400 and still 2-3 stops under exposed but recovered in photoshop.

When I transferred the raw files of Trixie and Molly to my Mac I also found this older shot from the V2 and my 300/4E lens.

A bored geezer with a camera and a mirror. Deep Prime noise reduction from PhotoLab.

Same shot with original noise and B&W conversion.



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[Kazmarov]

I do like the form factor of the V2. Love the shots of Molly & Trixie - one sort of mischievous and the other very formal. These are data points that show that good images transcend resolution. I see many very pedestrian shots with Hasselblads, Leicas etc. in other forums that I find totally pedestrian and excellent images by photographers with less resolving gear. (I do find excellent shots with folks with those cameras too - so as Mr Ferris says it is the person behind the viewfinder that makes the image!).

I think your self portrait is interesting too .... for me B&W when used for portraits or some landscapes has a certain "je ne sais quoi" depth or character .... probably because it leaves some latitude for my brain to create a "story". Not sure - but that's my take on it.

 

[RichDitch]

I do like the form factor of the V2. Love the shots of Molly & Trixie - one sort of mischievous and the other very formal. These are data points that show that good images transcend resolution. I see many very pedestrian shots with Hasselblads, Leicas etc. in other forums that I find totally pedestrian and excellent images by photographers with less resolving gear. (I do find excellent shots with folks with those cameras too - so as Mr Ferris says it is the person behind the viewfinder that makes the image!).

I think your self portrait is interesting too .... for me B&W when used for portraits or some landscapes has a certain "je ne sais quoi" depth or character .... probably because it leaves some latitude for my brain to create a "story". Not sure - but that's my take on it.

Thanks Kazmarov for the nice statement.

Interesting comment about the cats as it is usually Trixe who is mischievous and Molly who is formal (or at least thats how I interpret her usual can’t-be-bothered attitude).

I like to review all the new photos on Flickr in their Explore feed each day. I am always impressed by the quality of so many of the photos and how it is independent of the brand or model camera that was used. It is also inspiring as well as humbling to see how many excellent photographers there are in the world.

I agree that there is something special about B&W for portraits, and I feel that noise/grain is often integral.

 

[RichDitch]

Here’s another shot from the kitties on the couch on Sunday. V2, 85/3.5 mico nikkor at ISO 6400.

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You can see a lot just by looking.
And you can learn a lot by reading the manual.
WSSA #449

 

[holgerlinke]

I do like the form factor of the V2. Love the shots of Molly & Trixie - one sort of mischievous and the other very formal. These are data points that show that good images transcend resolution. I see many very pedestrian shots with Hasselblads, Leicas etc. in other forums that I find totally pedestrian and excellent images by photographers with less resolving gear. (I do find excellent shots with folks with those cameras too - so as Mr Ferris says it is the person behind the viewfinder that makes the image!).

I think your self portrait is interesting too .... for me B&W when used for portraits or some landscapes has a certain "je ne sais quoi" depth or character .... probably because it leaves some latitude for my brain to create a "story". Not sure - but that's my take on it.

Thanks Kazmarov for the nice statement.

Interesting comment about the cats as it is usually Trixe who is mischievous and Molly who is formal (or at least thats how I interpret her usual can’t-be-bothered attitude).

I like to review all the new photos on Flickr in their Explore feed each day. I am always impressed by the quality of so many of the photos and how it is independent of the brand or model camera that was used. It is also inspiring as well as humbling to see how many excellent photographers there are in the world.

I agree that there is something special about B&W for portraits, and I feel that noise/grain is often integral.

What's the saying - "a quality image always tops image quality"...

The B/W portrait with its original grain is clearly superior to the cleaned-up colour version.

 

[Tord S Eriksson]

Here’s another shot from the kitties on the couch on Sunday. V2, 85/3.5 mico nikkor at ISO 6400.

Utterly delightful! Hope to get another V2 one day!

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