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TOUGEFC · 11-02-2010, 01:55 AM

Nice! Looks like the early stage's of mind control!

the swede · 11-03-2010, 01:50 PM

a litle bump...

and a quick look at our star

1/180 f16 ISO-100
taken handheld with D-FA 100 Macro WR and home made flash difuser.

Quicksand · 11-03-2010, 01:59 PM

My camera's still in the shop, so I'll have to reach back a few weeks for some more images.

violini · 11-03-2010, 06:26 PM

Posted by Ecaterin "catastrophe:
How do some of you guys get such nice sunbursts with the landscape and the skies both perfectly exposed? I find either the skies are over exposed or the landscape is underexposed all the time. I generally use f8, iso 100, what shutter speed do you guys use? Or were they done using HDR or exposure bracketing?

I go to f/13 or more, ISO 200, meter off the landscape or horizon (without putting the sun in the frame so I don't go blind!) and then angle the camera up so the sun will be in frame. Bam - sunburst

I tend to under expose in general, so I do a touch of exposure adjustment in post, but just a tad. Two of my favorites:"

I think you have to set the camera in this way: when the focus is locked (shutter button half way), the exposure metering should also be locked so the metering would not change when you place the sun in the frame.

**mattb123** · 11-03-2010, 09:32 PM

I passed this making a beer run on my bike and knew I'd have to grab the camera and come back because the light was getting really nice.
The 15mm immediately took control and that was that!

NeverSatisfied · 11-05-2010, 09:47 AM

I'm finally joining the club- UPS will be here this afternoon!

Well Jay my wallet has some unkind words for you but I can't wait!!!

violini · 11-06-2010, 07:57 AM

My friend ordered DA15 from B&H. It only took 4 days to get it. After paying UPS expedited shipping and 12% sales tax, it is $100 cheaper than those from ebay sellers.

violini · 11-06-2010, 10:29 PM

I don't know why that my camera would not record the sun (let alone the rays of the star-burst). The picture shows only a white area without the sun even using f16 or 18 in Av mode.

Cannikin · 11-06-2010, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by violini

I don't know why that my camera would not record the sun (let alone the rays of the star-burst). The picture shows only a white area without the sun even using f16 or 18 in Av mode.

Were there clouds or haze? The starburst will not appear if the sun is at all obscured (even if you can still make out the disc of the sun).

Also, overexposure of the sun tends to obliterate the effect. You will often have to meter off the sky (at the cost of underexposing the ground) to get the full effect.

**mattb123** · 11-07-2010, 10:24 PM

**Clarkey** · 11-08-2010, 09:29 AM

@MattB123, you live in a nice looking part of the world! Nice shots.

**mattb123** · 11-08-2010, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

@MattB123, you live in a nice looking part of the world! Nice shots.

Thanks! Yes, this is a fine place to live if you like big sweeping landscapes!

If you're into malls and heavy traffic it would probably be hell.

Jewelltrail · 11-08-2010, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Quote:

mattb123: IMGP2897 by MattB (somedudeus), on Flickr

3 excellent shots, especially the 2nd one for me.

Tx

Abstract · 11-08-2010, 11:50 AM

Man I wish I could afford this one, brilliant lens. Anyone know a cheaper manual one with the same quality haha?

fredrikj · 11-09-2010, 07:25 AM

Little 15 easily controls big block:

11-05-2010, 09:47 AM	#1071
NeverSatisfied Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 688	"Out For Delivery" I'm finally joining the club- UPS will be here this afternoon! Well Jay my wallet has some unkind words for you but I can't wait!!!

11-09-2010, 07:25 AM	#1080
fredrikj Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway. Posts: 32	Mind Control at the construction site Little 15 easily controls big block:

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violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	Posted by Ecaterin "catastrophe: How do some of you guys get such nice sunbursts with the landscape and the skies both perfectly exposed? I find either the skies are over exposed or the landscape is underexposed all the time. I generally use f8, iso 100, what shutter speed do you guys use? Or were they done using HDR or exposure bracketing? I go to f/13 or more, ISO 200, meter off the landscape or horizon (without putting the sun in the frame so I don't go blind!) and then angle the camera up so the sun will be in frame. Bam - sunburst I tend to under expose in general, so I do a touch of exposure adjustment in post, but just a tad. Two of my favorites:" I think you have to set the camera in this way: when the focus is locked (shutter button half way), the exposure metering should also be locked so the metering would not change when you place the sun in the frame.

11-03-2010, 09:32 PM	#1070
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	I passed this making a beer run on my bike and knew I'd have to grab the camera and come back because the light was getting really nice. The 15mm immediately took control and that was that!

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violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	My friend ordered DA15 from B&H. It only took 4 days to get it. After paying UPS expedited shipping and 12% sales tax, it is $100 cheaper than those from ebay sellers.

11-06-2010, 10:29 PM	#1073
violini Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg MB Photos: Gallery Posts: 350	I don't know why that my camera would not record the sun (let alone the rays of the star-burst). The picture shows only a white area without the sun even using f16 or 18 in Av mode.

11-06-2010, 10:43 PM	#1074
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Originally posted by violini I don't know why that my camera would not record the sun (let alone the rays of the star-burst). The picture shows only a white area without the sun even using f16 or 18 in Av mode. Were there clouds or haze? The starburst will not appear if the sun is at all obscured (even if you can still make out the disc of the sun). Also, overexposure of the sun tends to obliterate the effect. You will often have to meter off the sky (at the cost of underexposing the ground) to get the full effect.

11-07-2010, 10:24 PM	#1075
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874

11-08-2010, 09:29 AM	#1076
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	@MattB123, you live in a nice looking part of the world! Nice shots.

11-08-2010, 09:41 AM	#1077
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Originally posted by Clarkey @MattB123, you live in a nice looking part of the world! Nice shots. Thanks! Yes, this is a fine place to live if you like big sweeping landscapes! If you're into malls and heavy traffic it would probably be hell.

11-08-2010, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#1078
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: mattb123: IMGP2897 by MattB (somedudeus), on Flickr 3 excellent shots, especially the 2nd one for me. Tx

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Abstract Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 388	Man I wish I could afford this one, brilliant lens. Anyone know a cheaper manual one with the same quality haha?

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