Pancake lenses

LesDMess · 11-11-2014, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by cxdoo

Hm, I'm not clear about that. I rarely use flash these days, and if I decide I need to, I use external one.
It comes in handy sometimes, but I wouldn't mind a flashless, compact DSLR as a walkaround body to be used with pancakes.

I misread your post and agree that removal of a built-in flash can save some space. I suppose a tiny source of light may have its use but I would prefer an external.

Pablom · 11-11-2014, 06:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crewl1

I like the pancakes. I use a hand strap on the right side of the camera which makes it easy to shoot one handed when I have a small lens on.
Like this:

Cool, is that like a half frame camera where you hold the camera horizontally and get vertical photos?

LensBeginner · 11-11-2014, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

Cool, is that like a half frame camera where you hold the camera horizontally and get vertical photos?

I believe the camera saw the lady, got confused and shoot a in portrait mode!

Nice eye, BTW!

**crewl1** · 11-11-2014, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by Pablom

Cool, is that like a half frame camera where you hold the camera horizontally and get vertical photos?

Exactly!
Seriously though the lens is DA21 so very wide - there was a homeless gentleman to the left.
I try very hard to not show children and homeless in my shots out of respect so sometimes have to crop.
Unavoidable sometimes so they may appear if the shot is a keeper.

Actually I believe this shot was a special version for a contest here. It may show the entire field on my street flickr.

---------- Post added 11-11-14 at 07:50 AM ----------

Originally posted by LensBeginner

I believe the camera saw the lady, got confused and shoot a in portrait mode!

Nice eye, BTW!

Haha most common is where it gets confused and turns a color shot into black and white, or use a square format.

Like this.

Last edited by crewl1; 11-11-2014 at 09:14 AM.

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11-11-2014, 05:47 AM	#46
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by cxdoo Hm, I'm not clear about that. I rarely use flash these days, and if I decide I need to, I use external one. It comes in handy sometimes, but I wouldn't mind a flashless, compact DSLR as a walkaround body to be used with pancakes. I misread your post and agree that removal of a built-in flash can save some space. I suppose a tiny source of light may have its use but I would prefer an external.

11-11-2014, 06:54 AM - 1 Like	#47
Pablom Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Usa Posts: 1,940	Originally posted by crewl1 I like the pancakes. I use a hand strap on the right side of the camera which makes it easy to shoot one handed when I have a small lens on. Like this: Cool, is that like a half frame camera where you hold the camera horizontally and get vertical photos?

11-11-2014, 06:56 AM	#48
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by Pablom Cool, is that like a half frame camera where you hold the camera horizontally and get vertical photos? I believe the camera saw the lady, got confused and shoot a in portrait mode! Nice eye, BTW!

11-11-2014, 08:49 AM	#49
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by Pablom Cool, is that like a half frame camera where you hold the camera horizontally and get vertical photos? Exactly! Seriously though the lens is DA21 so very wide - there was a homeless gentleman to the left. I try very hard to not show children and homeless in my shots out of respect so sometimes have to crop. Unavoidable sometimes so they may appear if the shot is a keeper. Actually I believe this shot was a special version for a contest here. It may show the entire field on my street flickr. ---------- Post added 11-11-14 at 07:50 AM ---------- Originally posted by LensBeginner I believe the camera saw the lady, got confused and shoot a in portrait mode! Nice eye, BTW! Haha most common is where it gets confused and turns a color shot into black and white, or use a square format. Like this. Last edited by crewl1; 11-11-2014 at 09:14 AM.