Game Single In - April, 2018

**pepperberry farm** · 04-01-2018, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Manual zoom people: How you got your cameras set?

Being fortunate to have the A setting on the A 35-105/3.5, I'm rocking TAv mode with SR off and the focal length set to some nonsense number (65mm). What are some other methods?

'A' setting on the A35-105/3.5, Av mode with SR on, focal length set to 100mm (since that's as close to 105 as I'm allowed to set)...

manually setting ISO and aperture via e-dials.. I usually have EV set to -1 also...

**babywriter** · 04-01-2018, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Manual zoom people: How you got your cameras set?

Being fortunate to have the A setting on the A 35-105/3.5, I'm rocking TAv mode with SR off and the focal length set to some nonsense number (65mm). What are some other methods?

I usually shoot Av mode generally (it's what's comfortable for me), and I leave SR on (with a bit of anxiety, I admit - I may start turning it off). If I'm shooting in a controlled environment, as I was today, I'll usually set the focal length to something close to what I'm actually shooting. Today, that was 70mm.

severalsnakes · 04-01-2018, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

'A' setting on the A35-105/3.5, Av mode with SR on, focal length set to 100mm (since that's as close to 105 as I'm allowed to set)...

manually setting ISO and aperture via e-dials.. I usually have EV set to -1 also...

Are you worried at all about SR incorrectly compensating at shorter focal lengths? (I don't know what the science behind this may be...)

Why EV -1? Just in case, to save highlights? (Not a bad idea...)

**Minimonster** · 04-02-2018, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Manual zoom people: How you got your cameras set?

Being fortunate to have the A setting on the A 35-105/3.5, I'm rocking TAv mode with SR off and the focal length set to some nonsense number (65mm). What are some other methods?

I'm setting the focal length to a middling value, say 50mm for my 28-80. Generally using AV, which is my normal mode. I might try some others. I'm also going to play with different colour settings like vibrant and bright to see what happens rather than my default neutral. I think I might need to play with sharpness and contrast too. I might try to set up a custom thing for this lens if I can work out how to do it!

**pepperberry farm** · 04-02-2018, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Are you worried at all about SR incorrectly compensating at shorter focal lengths? (I don't know what the science behind this may be...)

Why EV -1? Just in case, to save highlights? (Not a bad idea...)

not worried at all - if you read the myriad threads about setting SR for a manual zoom, there is no consensus and little-to-no factual evidence being reported... so I pick the longest length of the zoom and away I go...

seems to work for me, so far...

on the exposure compensation - sometimes, I'll even run more into the negative... not just to save highlights, but I like to work with an underexposed shot in my post-processing workflow...

plus, you usually note that my photos are too dark for your liking...

(:

photolady95 · 04-03-2018, 09:54 AM

Unless this headache goes away sometime before dark, I won't have a photo for today.

**Minimonster** · 04-03-2018, 02:56 PM

Is there a Flickr group for the single in... ?

photolady95 · 04-03-2018, 03:00 PM

Yep!

Single Challenges (Pentax only) | Flickr

**Minimonster** · 04-03-2018, 03:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by photolady95

Yep!

Single Challenges (Pentax only) | Flickr

Thanks. It's invitation only, so I've sent a request. I'm quite well behaved so they might let me in!

Sandy Hancock · 04-03-2018, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Minimonster

Thanks. It's invitation only, so I've sent a request. I'm quite well behaved so they might let me in!

"They" just happens to be me. You're in

**Minimonster** · 04-04-2018, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

"They" just happens to be me. You're in

Thanks!

wstruth · 04-04-2018, 04:47 AM - **1 Like**

My shot from the 2nd second got explored. It looks like people like the bokehgons.

**babywriter** · 04-04-2018, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by wstruth

My shot from the 2nd second got explored. It looks like people like the bokehgons.

Congratulations! Well-deserved, in my opinion.

womble · 04-06-2018, 02:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Just finished my first roll of film (Tri-x). I'll send it off for developing tomorrow.

K.

**babywriter** · 04-07-2018, 02:27 AM - **1 Like**

My stepfather is not in a good place, health-wise. I'm headed to Indiana to help care for him. Taking a camera with me, but I'll likely be incommunicado for a bit.

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04-01-2018, 07:40 PM	#31
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by severalsnakes Manual zoom people: How you got your cameras set? Being fortunate to have the A setting on the A 35-105/3.5, I'm rocking TAv mode with SR off and the focal length set to some nonsense number (65mm). What are some other methods? 'A' setting on the A35-105/3.5, Av mode with SR on, focal length set to 100mm (since that's as close to 105 as I'm allowed to set)... manually setting ISO and aperture via e-dials.. I usually have EV set to -1 also...

04-01-2018, 08:30 PM	#32
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by severalsnakes Manual zoom people: How you got your cameras set? Being fortunate to have the A setting on the A 35-105/3.5, I'm rocking TAv mode with SR off and the focal length set to some nonsense number (65mm). What are some other methods? I usually shoot Av mode generally (it's what's comfortable for me), and I leave SR on (with a bit of anxiety, I admit - I may start turning it off). If I'm shooting in a controlled environment, as I was today, I'll usually set the focal length to something close to what I'm actually shooting. Today, that was 70mm.

04-01-2018, 09:39 PM	#33
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by pepperberry farm 'A' setting on the A35-105/3.5, Av mode with SR on, focal length set to 100mm (since that's as close to 105 as I'm allowed to set)... manually setting ISO and aperture via e-dials.. I usually have EV set to -1 also... Are you worried at all about SR incorrectly compensating at shorter focal lengths? (I don't know what the science behind this may be...) Why EV -1? Just in case, to save highlights? (Not a bad idea...)

04-02-2018, 02:12 AM	#34
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by severalsnakes Manual zoom people: How you got your cameras set? Being fortunate to have the A setting on the A 35-105/3.5, I'm rocking TAv mode with SR off and the focal length set to some nonsense number (65mm). What are some other methods? I'm setting the focal length to a middling value, say 50mm for my 28-80. Generally using AV, which is my normal mode. I might try some others. I'm also going to play with different colour settings like vibrant and bright to see what happens rather than my default neutral. I think I might need to play with sharpness and contrast too. I might try to set up a custom thing for this lens if I can work out how to do it!

04-02-2018, 02:47 AM	#35
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by severalsnakes Are you worried at all about SR incorrectly compensating at shorter focal lengths? (I don't know what the science behind this may be...) Why EV -1? Just in case, to save highlights? (Not a bad idea...) not worried at all - if you read the myriad threads about setting SR for a manual zoom, there is no consensus and little-to-no factual evidence being reported... so I pick the longest length of the zoom and away I go... seems to work for me, so far... on the exposure compensation - sometimes, I'll even run more into the negative... not just to save highlights, but I like to work with an underexposed shot in my post-processing workflow... plus, you usually note that my photos are too dark for your liking... (:

04-03-2018, 09:54 AM	#36
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Unless this headache goes away sometime before dark, I won't have a photo for today.

04-03-2018, 02:56 PM	#37
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Is there a Flickr group for the single in... ?

04-03-2018, 03:00 PM	#38
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Yep! Single Challenges (Pentax only) \| Flickr

04-03-2018, 03:52 PM - 2 Likes	#39
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by photolady95 Yep! Single Challenges (Pentax only) \| Flickr Thanks. It's invitation only, so I've sent a request. I'm quite well behaved so they might let me in!

04-03-2018, 07:39 PM	#40
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by Minimonster Thanks. It's invitation only, so I've sent a request. I'm quite well behaved so they might let me in! "They" just happens to be me. You're in

04-04-2018, 01:26 AM	#41
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock "They" just happens to be me. You're in Thanks!

04-04-2018, 04:47 AM - 1 Like	#42
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	My shot from the 2nd second got explored. It looks like people like the bokehgons.

04-04-2018, 07:46 PM	#43
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by wstruth My shot from the 2nd second got explored. It looks like people like the bokehgons. Congratulations! Well-deserved, in my opinion.

04-06-2018, 02:53 PM - 3 Likes	#44
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Just finished my first roll of film (Tri-x). I'll send it off for developing tomorrow. K.

04-07-2018, 02:27 AM - 1 Like	#45
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	My stepfather is not in a good place, health-wise. I'm headed to Indiana to help care for him. Taking a camera with me, but I'll likely be incommunicado for a bit.