Game Daily in March 2019 - discussion thread

**cg57** · 03-15-2019, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by graeme83

Been out finishing a roll of film today but probably have to wait till tomorrow to develop, went to a little nature reserve next to the River Goyt which is full and flowing very fast so that was pretty impressive.

Met a fellow photographer and had a little chat, think he was impressed I was using film. He told me of the remains of an old bridge underneath the new one that's visible when the water is a bit lower and a spot on the bank that lets you get right out into the flow. So will plan to head back there later in the year to see that.

Whilst out I left a cyanotype on the windowsill to see if I could repeat the results of the other day, some cool patterns but not sure if the image has come through well enough, its drying now and will report back after 24hours.

So yea productive day but I don't actually have anything to show as yet, might revisit some older negatives again.

I look forward to seeing the fruits of your productive day.

**UncleVanya** · 03-15-2019, 07:26 PM - **1 Like**

In Southport NC for my 22nd wedding anniversary. Shots on Flickr and a couple in Daily in. Having a great time.

---------- Post added 03-15-19 at 10:46 PM ----------

I made a classic mistake btw. I brought the EM1 and several lenses in a bag but didn't plan to carry said bag. Early in the day I went out with the 12-32 and the 45-175 and then later when it was towards evening I swapped for the 20mm f1.7 and the 60mm f2.8 - the error? I didn't bring a camera strap!

It's small enough I can carry it without fatigue and I have a backpack I can toss it into but dang! Not even a wrist strap.

**mattt** · 03-16-2019, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

In Southport NC for my 22nd wedding anniversary. Shots on Flickr and a couple in Daily in. Having a great time.

Congratulations, and many happy returns.

**mattt** · 03-17-2019, 06:50 AM - **2 Likes**

So, a few have remarked on my facial expressions and crazy ideas. I have been a fan of Scott McBride and Xavier J. Peg whose feed I have shared before. This other fellow has raised eyebrows because he shoots photos of his kids in crazy situations- but he is merging frames in photoshop. His Flickr isn’t as good as his Facebook feed for “BTS” shots. Anyway... thought I would share... and check those facial expressions.
John Wilhelm is a photoholic | Flickr

**robgski** · 03-17-2019, 03:18 PM - **1 Like**

Just got back from North Carolina. While it was mostly about seeing our daughter, I was out and about during the early eveing watching the pub crawlers celebrate the eve of St Patrick's Day. I hope I got some good pix.

**UncleVanya** · 03-17-2019, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by robgski

Just got back from North Carolina. While it was mostly about seeing our daughter, I was out and about during the early eveing watching the pub crawlers celebrate the eve of St Patrick's Day. I hope I got some good pix.

Where were you?

**robgski** · 03-17-2019, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Where were you?

In Greensboro, NC. Great little city, we've enjoyed getting to know it in the past 8 months while our daughter has been working there.

**pbancr** · 03-19-2019, 02:49 PM - **1 Like**

Thanks for the well wishes yesterday.....I hope to be back posting and commenting tomorrow or Thursday.

Sandy Hancock · 03-20-2019, 04:59 PM - **4 Likes**

I can't wait to join in April. So many new toys to play with!

**UncleVanya** · 03-21-2019, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I can't wait to join in April. So many new toys to play with!

Looking forward to seeing your contributions.

**robgski** · 03-23-2019, 10:51 AM - **1 Like**

Trying out DA lenses on the K-1, today I used the DA 55-300 in crop mode, pretty good results so far. I can't wait to see how the DA 21mm and the K-1 get along

Sandy Hancock · 03-23-2019, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by robgski

Trying out DA lenses on the K-1, today I used the DA 55-300 in crop mode, pretty good results so far. I can't wait to see how the DA 21mm and the K-1 get along

They will *all* work perfectly in crop mode Rob. That's what it's for

**robgski** · 03-23-2019, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

They will *all* work perfectly in crop mode Rob. That's what it's for

Thanks for the assurance.
What I meant to say is I look forward to seeing the results on the K-1, especially if I try pixel shift.

I noticed that that DA 55-300mm did vignette a little bit, but since I usually compose with the idea that I will crop, it was not a big deal.

**savoche** · 03-24-2019, 03:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

Trying out DA lenses on the K-1, today I used the DA 55-300 in crop mode, pretty good results so far. I can't wait to see how the DA 21mm and the K-1 get along

Yes, they should all work perfectly well in crop mode. The pixel pitch of the K-1 is about the same as that of the K-5. The newer sensor performs considerably better at higher ISOs, though.

I happily use the 55-300 (the old DA SMC) in FF mode. Yes, the corners are weak even at its best (say 300mm, f/11, 20+m), and severely vignetted at less ideal settings. But even after cropping I'm left with way more usable image than APS-C. Of course, with this particular lens I'm rarely interested in what's close to the corners anyway.

The DA Ltds work variably well in FF mode. I find the DA70 to work well (with somewhat weak corners, but as long as I know that I'm fine with it). The DA15 can work well in 1:1 crop. Not sure I have tried the 21.

One more thing - a reason to use crop mode over cropping in post is if you need the higher frame rate. IIRC it's 4.4 fps in FF and 6.7 fps in crop mode.

Umm, yes, and I'm aware that I'm not much of a pixel peeper.

**robgski** · 03-24-2019, 08:55 AM - **1 Like**

A glorious spring day, I think I'll take the DA 18-135 or the DA 21 out for a spin on the K-1

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03-15-2019, 09:38 AM	#61
cg57 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Originally posted by graeme83 Been out finishing a roll of film today but probably have to wait till tomorrow to develop, went to a little nature reserve next to the River Goyt which is full and flowing very fast so that was pretty impressive. Met a fellow photographer and had a little chat, think he was impressed I was using film. He told me of the remains of an old bridge underneath the new one that's visible when the water is a bit lower and a spot on the bank that lets you get right out into the flow. So will plan to head back there later in the year to see that. Whilst out I left a cyanotype on the windowsill to see if I could repeat the results of the other day, some cool patterns but not sure if the image has come through well enough, its drying now and will report back after 24hours. So yea productive day but I don't actually have anything to show as yet, might revisit some older negatives again. I look forward to seeing the fruits of your productive day.

03-15-2019, 07:26 PM - 1 Like	#62
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	In Southport NC for my 22nd wedding anniversary. Shots on Flickr and a couple in Daily in. Having a great time. ---------- Post added 03-15-19 at 10:46 PM ---------- I made a classic mistake btw. I brought the EM1 and several lenses in a bag but didn't plan to carry said bag. Early in the day I went out with the 12-32 and the 45-175 and then later when it was towards evening I swapped for the 20mm f1.7 and the 60mm f2.8 - the error? I didn't bring a camera strap! It's small enough I can carry it without fatigue and I have a backpack I can toss it into but dang! Not even a wrist strap.

03-16-2019, 04:35 PM	#63
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	Originally posted by UncleVanya In Southport NC for my 22nd wedding anniversary. Shots on Flickr and a couple in Daily in. Having a great time. Congratulations, and many happy returns.

03-17-2019, 06:50 AM - 2 Likes	#64
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	So, a few have remarked on my facial expressions and crazy ideas. I have been a fan of Scott McBride and Xavier J. Peg whose feed I have shared before. This other fellow has raised eyebrows because he shoots photos of his kids in crazy situations- but he is merging frames in photoshop. His Flickr isn’t as good as his Facebook feed for “BTS” shots. Anyway... thought I would share... and check those facial expressions. John Wilhelm is a photoholic \| Flickr

03-17-2019, 03:18 PM - 1 Like	#65
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Just got back from North Carolina. While it was mostly about seeing our daughter, I was out and about during the early eveing watching the pub crawlers celebrate the eve of St Patrick's Day. I hope I got some good pix.

03-17-2019, 04:05 PM	#66
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by robgski Just got back from North Carolina. While it was mostly about seeing our daughter, I was out and about during the early eveing watching the pub crawlers celebrate the eve of St Patrick's Day. I hope I got some good pix. Where were you?

03-17-2019, 04:49 PM	#67
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by UncleVanya Where were you? In Greensboro, NC. Great little city, we've enjoyed getting to know it in the past 8 months while our daughter has been working there.

03-19-2019, 02:49 PM - 1 Like	#68
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	Thanks for the well wishes yesterday.....I hope to be back posting and commenting tomorrow or Thursday.

03-20-2019, 04:59 PM - 4 Likes	#69
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I can't wait to join in April. So many new toys to play with!

03-21-2019, 12:35 PM	#70
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I can't wait to join in April. So many new toys to play with! Looking forward to seeing your contributions.

03-23-2019, 10:51 AM - 1 Like	#71
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Trying out DA lenses on the K-1, today I used the DA 55-300 in crop mode, pretty good results so far. I can't wait to see how the DA 21mm and the K-1 get along

03-23-2019, 02:23 PM	#72
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by robgski Trying out DA lenses on the K-1, today I used the DA 55-300 in crop mode, pretty good results so far. I can't wait to see how the DA 21mm and the K-1 get along They will all work perfectly in crop mode Rob. That's what it's for

03-23-2019, 02:29 PM	#73
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock They will all work perfectly in crop mode Rob. That's what it's for Thanks for the assurance. What I meant to say is I look forward to seeing the results on the K-1, especially if I try pixel shift. I noticed that that DA 55-300mm did vignette a little bit, but since I usually compose with the idea that I will crop, it was not a big deal.

03-24-2019, 03:33 AM - 1 Like	#74
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robgski Trying out DA lenses on the K-1, today I used the DA 55-300 in crop mode, pretty good results so far. I can't wait to see how the DA 21mm and the K-1 get along Yes, they should all work perfectly well in crop mode. The pixel pitch of the K-1 is about the same as that of the K-5. The newer sensor performs considerably better at higher ISOs, though. I happily use the 55-300 (the old DA SMC) in FF mode. Yes, the corners are weak even at its best (say 300mm, f/11, 20+m), and severely vignetted at less ideal settings. But even after cropping I'm left with way more usable image than APS-C. Of course, with this particular lens I'm rarely interested in what's close to the corners anyway. The DA Ltds work variably well in FF mode. I find the DA70 to work well (with somewhat weak corners, but as long as I know that I'm fine with it). The DA15 can work well in 1:1 crop. Not sure I have tried the 21. One more thing - a reason to use crop mode over cropping in post is if you need the higher frame rate. IIRC it's 4.4 fps in FF and 6.7 fps in crop mode. Umm, yes, and I'm aware that I'm not much of a pixel peeper.

03-24-2019, 08:55 AM - 1 Like	#75
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	A glorious spring day, I think I'll take the DA 18-135 or the DA 21 out for a spin on the K-1