jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 27, 2021 10:31:38 GMT -5
I bought an old film era 55mm Vivitar macro that adapted to a worn out D60 or D70 Nikon DSLR. It was only a 6M camera. The auto focus was dead on the Nikon so I had to manual focus with my poor close up eye sight. I had poor lighting. I took these fossiliferous photos with it - first time using it. Side note: In studying the use of the old Nikon DSLR I learned that 6M ccd has some benefits over newer 20M and 25M cameras. Sorta like listening to a solid state stereo verses an old school one with vacuum tubes. The larger pixels on the 6M ccd have a special signature look especially in terms of fine color def reproduction as opposed to 20M and 25M ccd's where the pixels are so close together they color bleed in some form or fashion. For that reason I keep the wife's hand-me-down Nikon's. The D60 she gave me like 12 years ago is worn slap out but she gave me her +8 year old Nikon D90 12M that is in fine shape to replace it. Vivitar 55mm 1:2.8 62mm dia. pics www.flickr.com/photos/67205364@N06/sets/72157641374657803This lens is a highly regarded optic considered to be "Legendary" by some because of its sharpness and resolution for detail. This lens allows for uses doing macro work at a 1:1 ratio (life size) in addition to making a fantastic standard lens. This lens provides excellent quality and color rendition that is great." Garage Rocker is the man. His stuff is miraculous. He was a pro photographer, don't let him be modest. |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 27, 2021 11:08:07 GMT -5
You guys buying new cameras keep them in dry locations.
It surprised me how many cameras acquire mold within.
It damages performance.
Might be a good idea to look into the subject.
Especially the east coast residents.
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Mar 27, 2021 14:10:13 GMT -5
You guys buying new cameras keep them in dry locations. It surprised me how many cameras acquire mold within. It damages performance. Might be a good idea to look into the subject. Especially the east coast residents. I always throw a few silica packs in with my camera to keep them dry. So far so good. |
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Mar 27, 2021 19:04:21 GMT -5
A President's eye on a US bill. Olympus TG-4 micro mode setting. Problems with super macro: - camera very close to subject - getting enough light - focusing - camera shake - extremely narrow depth of field Article - learn.zoner.com/super-macro-photography-discover-the-magic-of-close-up-macro-photography/ "Digital data transfer formats are finally becoming so generic and user friendly, almost all newer commercial printers in our industry crossover quite well." Thanks for this tidbit pizzano . Congrats on your new macro lens. I picked up an old Vivitar fixed 55mm 1:2.8 for a song($100) that fit an old Nikon D90. EBAY write up - "This Vivitar 55mm f2.8 Macro lens is a made in Japan series, (manufactured by Komine) with a metal barrel and metal lens mount fitting Canon FD - great for the Canon AE-1/F1n/TL/FTb/T90/T70 and more accepting Canon FD series lenses and additional cameras using adapters or modifying to more modern film and digital cameras too. This lens is a highly regarded optic considered to be "Legendary" by some because of its sharpness and resolution for detail. This lens allows for uses doing macro work at a 1:1 ratio (life size) in addition to making a fantastic standard lens. This lens provides excellent quality and color rendition that is great." Fits straight up.....no adapters, backward compatibility, stop/step-down mode, and does it meter......?
That "vintage" Vivitar has lot's of history........ If memory serves, sold new in the 80's for $139.00.......I had something similar for my Pentax K1000 SLR, Pentax 50mm F/4. The Vivitar didn't match up well with the K1000, which I used for years, for everything to include on field sports events and macro..........unfortunately, many of the vintage lens, which I still own, are not compatible (manual K-mount) with my K7000 and can't even be given away free......lol
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Mar 27, 2021 20:08:11 GMT -5
It was amusing that the vintage lens fit and was usable on a then modern digital camera pizzano. It has been a while since using the Vivitar, can't remember if the light meter was functional. It was an instant fit. Most of those old film lenses though marvelous in quality and function became garbage go figure. I too had a Pentax K1000. Popular camera in it's day. |
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Mar 28, 2021 12:36:31 GMT -5
Here's a couple of images I shot with the Nikon 40m F/2.8G, right after I got it. Auto macro setting at 8" away, using a 50watt lamp with JC GY6.35 halogen bulb and 001 UV. filter.......on a tripod :   I can get tighter shots at from 6" to 4" away from the subject, but like mentioned previously, lighting and type of subject material when zooming in closer using manual settings, have a learning curve I'm still exploring........This lens takes awesome portraits and can be used as a stand alone quite nicely, just needs a steady hand, an understanding of it's sweet-spot settings and attention to focus refinement. |
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Post by scienceteacher79 on Mar 30, 2021 13:55:01 GMT -5
A collage page of textures of various rocks I have found in Idaho this past year. A few are from other sources but some of my favorites. Most are cut and wet. Strangely, I take pictures of them prior to polishing but not as frequently after. I don't know the ID of some, sorry but I am still learning...aren't we all?
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Mar 30, 2021 14:38:45 GMT -5
A collage page of textures of various rocks I have found in Idaho this past year. A few are from other sources but some of my favorites. Most are cut and wet. Strangely, I take pictures of them prior to polishing but not as frequently after. I don't know the ID of some, sorry but I am still learning...aren't we all?
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Mar 30, 2021 14:46:16 GMT -5
There are a lot of great patterns in there, scienceteacher79! I like that one labeled Bruneau Sand Dunes in the middle of the second row. Is that considered an oolite? |
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Apr 4, 2021 23:23:54 GMT -5
Having been using my older AF "film" camera lenses on my D7000 for everyday use (with exception of the macro Nikon AF-S DX 40m F/2.8G), and now not really satisfied with the old lens(s) print quality I could/can expect from the new printer...............I just purchased from a friend, a new (only been used once 36 exposures) Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F/3.5-5-6 G VRII to use as my daily catch all........I mention this here because I have printed some of the "macro" photos she loaded on a flash drive for me. The lens came as a kit with her purchase of a D7000 a few years ago. She has since purchased a D7500 and some real expensive lenses. No longer has use for the bargain lenses.......lol....she's shipping it to me, so I'll have it Wednesday.
The new lens is not considered a macro, but what I have now seen/printed 1st hand shocked me......It should be great for my outdoor close-ups and in a hurry "catch-it's", (my macro Nikon will now be just for macro's). At least all of the reviews I've read (there are many), state it's a surprisingly good all around and confirmed my macro print observations.
After almost 2.5yrs now, since my D7000 purchase, I finally have two good "digital" lenses........I may be a little slow getting up to speed, but I'm determined and maintain resolve.........under a miserly budget.........lol
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thebeef
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Post by thebeef on Apr 7, 2021 15:08:35 GMT -5
 trying this cloudinary thing for the first time...anyhow, that's a misumena about to get a meal |
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 7, 2021 16:36:42 GMT -5
trying this cloudinary thing for the first time...anyhow, that's a misumena about to get a meal Predator in camo! |
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Apr 7, 2021 17:27:38 GMT -5
Awesome catch Beef........
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thebeef
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Post by thebeef on Apr 7, 2021 17:34:49 GMT -5
Awesome catch Beef........ Thanks! I'll pretend I saw the spider when I was taking the photo... |
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Apr 7, 2021 18:09:06 GMT -5
Awesome catch Beef........ Thanks! I'll pretend I saw the spider when I was taking the photo... I bet the flying snack didn’t see it either. Reminds me of the time I was taking some pictures of flowers and someone asked me what kind of snake it was. 😳 |
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Post by pizzano on Apr 9, 2021 23:25:56 GMT -5
Got the new lens......took a few pic's today, will give it workout on Sunday........each of the photo's were taken with auto close-up settings, I just played with the ISO a bit....may not qualify as (micro) macro, but this is what I now can expect from a true digital lens. No more "soft", dull, fuzzy out of focus issues......:
It will shoot tighter, I just need to practice some adjusting my F/stop and physical distance sweet-spots.
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Post by fernwood on Apr 10, 2021 6:01:43 GMT -5
It was amusing that the vintage lens fit and was usable on a then modern digital camera pizzano . It has been a while since using the Vivitar, can't remember if the light meter was functional. It was an instant fit. Most of those old film lenses though marvelous in quality and function became garbage go figure. I too had a Pentax K1000. Popular camera in it's day. I purchased a K1000 while in HS. Loved it. Added many lenses, filters, adapters, etc., over the years. Still have everything. Some of the filters fit on my new Canon. DSLR. Hope to experiment some with using my old accessories on the Canon. |
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Apr 10, 2021 10:27:57 GMT -5
It was amusing that the vintage lens fit and was usable on a then modern digital camera pizzano . It has been a while since using the Vivitar, can't remember if the light meter was functional. It was an instant fit. Most of those old film lenses though marvelous in quality and function became garbage go figure. I too had a Pentax K1000. Popular camera in it's day. I purchased a K1000 while in HS. Loved it. Added many lenses, filters, adapters, etc., over the years. Still have everything. Some of the filters fit on my new Canon. DSLR. Hope to experiment some with using my old accessories on the Canon. I like experimentation! |
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Post by stephan on Apr 17, 2021 15:58:41 GMT -5
Awesome catch Beef........ Thanks! I'll pretend I saw the spider when I was taking the photo... I have one of those shots. They can be remarkably camouflaged on flowers. |
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Post by stephan on Apr 17, 2021 16:00:24 GMT -5
Got the new lens......took a few pic's today, will give it workout on Sunday........each of the photo's were taken with auto close-up settings, I just played with the ISO a bit....may not qualify as (micro) macro, but this is what I now can expect from a true digital lens. No more "soft", dull, fuzzy out of focus issues......:
It will shoot tighter, I just need to practice some adjusting my F/stop and physical distance sweet-spots.
What a sweet feline... |
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