Game Single in September 2021

Mikey Floyd · 09-08-2021, 12:28 AM

From the image thread:

Originally posted by pepperberry farm:

(I think I'm starting to figure out exposure compensation on the Fuji bodies)

Care to expand on that at all Dave?

I feel like I've got it well under control, however when I read of someone with your experience 'starting to figure it out...' I can't help but wonder if there's another level of depth that I'm yet to discover.

Tsuken · 09-08-2021, 02:25 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

It looks like my DA*16-50 PLM might arrive today. So I'm in, baby!

Awesome!!

repaap · 09-08-2021, 02:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

All this talk about lenses is causing me to dust off my want list...

My ’want’ list does never get dusty…wonder why

**pepperberry farm** · 09-08-2021, 04:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mikey Floyd

Care to expand on that at all Dave?

I feel like I've got it well under control, however when I read of someone with your experience 'starting to figure it out...' I can't help but wonder if there's another level of depth that I'm yet to discover.

well - with a DSLR and a fully-manual lens, in 'M' mode, the camera doesn't meter until you tell it to do so (for me, I use the green button), so it meters once for the button push, and that's it....

on a mirrorless, no matter the lens, it is constantly metering unless you use some form of exposure lock (AE-L or a half-push on the shutter) - that's what I'm getting better at using....

**pepperberry farm** · 09-08-2021, 04:28 AM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

All this talk about lenses is causing me to dust off my want list...

a rolling stone and moss, etc.... no dust on mine....

Mikey Floyd · 09-08-2021, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

well - with a DSLR and a fully-manual lens, in 'M' mode, the camera doesn't meter until you tell it to do so (for me, I use the green button), so it meters once for the button push, and that's it....

on a mirrorless, no matter the lens, it is constantly metering unless you use some form of exposure lock (AE-L or a half-push on the shutter) - that's what I'm getting better at using....

Ah... understood. I have come across a few 'green button' references. Cheers.

**Cerebum** · 09-08-2021, 05:17 AM - **1 Like**

I got over the idea of selling

I don't "need" the da* 55 as it would not get that much use (20-40mm is my happy place) and, for portraits I have the 35mm limited, 35mm f2, 40mm limited, 50mm f1.8, several fast vintage 50/55s and the 70mm limited. My wish list is the da*55mm and the FA 100mm f2.8 macro, but neither are urgent so my wish list is gathering dust after a heavy shaking (this year I got the 15ltd, 35mm f2 and the stonking 20-40mm limited)

**pepperberry farm** · 09-08-2021, 05:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

I got over the idea of selling

I don't "need" the da* 55 as it would not get that much use (20-40mm is my happy place) and, for portraits I have the 35mm limited, 35mm f2, 40mm limited, 50mm f1.8, several fast vintage 50/55s and the 70mm limited. My wish list is the da*55mm and the FA 100mm f2.8 macro, but neither are urgent so my wish list is gathering dust after a heavy shaking (this year I got the 15ltd, 35mm f2 and the stonking 20-40mm limited)

I mainly sell off duplicate focal lengths and lenses that just don't strike joy in me to use...

**Cerebum** · 09-08-2021, 09:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I mainly sell off duplicate focal lengths and lenses that just don't strike joy in me to use...

Me too, and I love the ones in question so they are going nowhere

there are a few things I have sold and regretted, my K30, an Olympus stylus 1s, a pancolor. I needed to raise funds but the thought of them still hurts, so, NO MORE SALES!!!

Tsuken · 09-08-2021, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

well - with a DSLR and a fully-manual lens, in 'M' mode, the camera doesn't meter until you tell it to do so (for me, I use the green button), so it meters once for the button push, and that's it....

on a mirrorless, no matter the lens, it is constantly metering unless you use some form of exposure lock (AE-L or a half-push on the shutter) - that's what I'm getting better at using....

At first I missed the “fully manual lens”. Then I thought it is possible to separate focus and metering even with an auto lens, isn’t it? I wonder if that might be useful and/or if I should investigate it… hmmm

garywakeling · 09-10-2021, 01:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Me too, and I love the ones in question so they are going nowhere

there are a few things I have sold and regretted, my K30, an Olympus stylus 1s, a pancolor. I needed to raise funds but the thought of them still hurts, so, NO MORE SALES!!!

I am the same, leave the sales up to my wife once I am gone, except for the LX and 50mm 1.2 that is going in the coffin with me

Sandy Hancock · 09-10-2021, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

I have been smashed at work this week and it has really taken the wind out of my photographic sails.

But it's the weekend now. I promise to do better

**Minimonster** · 09-10-2021, 03:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cerebum

My wish list is the da*55mm and the FA 100mm f2.8 macro

I had the FA 100 macro for a while but found it too big and heavy with quite slow auto focus so I sold it and went back to the M 100/4 macro and Tamron 90/2.5 macro which produce as good or better images. I've also got the D FA 50/2.8 macro and DA 35 macro limited if I want AF. The DA* 55, on the other hand, is on the list.

**robgski** · 09-10-2021, 05:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I have been smashed at work this week

I like to drink at work as well, but I seldom get smashed.

Tsuken · 09-10-2021, 06:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I have been smashed at work this week and it has really taken the wind out of my photographic sails.

But it's the weekend now. I promise to do better

Cool. 8) I’ve been looking for you…

This week (and the preceding weekend) I learned: COVID outbreaks on a ward take A LOT of time to manage.

Good news I mentioned yesterday though is that it’s looking increasingly possible (even likely) that we dodged a bullet.

Not 100% yet (delta gonna delta…), but hopeful.

---------- Post added 11th Sep 2021 at 11:21 AM ----------

Originally posted by robgski

I like to drink at work as well, but I seldom get smashed.

LOL

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09-08-2021, 12:28 AM	#91
Mikey Floyd Forum Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Tasmania Posts: 79	From the image thread: Originally posted by pepperberry farm: (I think I'm starting to figure out exposure compensation on the Fuji bodies) Care to expand on that at all Dave? I feel like I've got it well under control, however when I read of someone with your experience 'starting to figure it out...' I can't help but wonder if there's another level of depth that I'm yet to discover.

09-08-2021, 02:25 AM	#92
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock It looks like my DA*16-50 PLM might arrive today. So I'm in, baby! Awesome!!

09-08-2021, 02:26 AM - 1 Like	#93
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by Riggomatic All this talk about lenses is causing me to dust off my want list... My ’want’ list does never get dusty…wonder why

09-08-2021, 04:00 AM - 1 Like	#94
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by Mikey Floyd Care to expand on that at all Dave? I feel like I've got it well under control, however when I read of someone with your experience 'starting to figure it out...' I can't help but wonder if there's another level of depth that I'm yet to discover. well - with a DSLR and a fully-manual lens, in 'M' mode, the camera doesn't meter until you tell it to do so (for me, I use the green button), so it meters once for the button push, and that's it.... on a mirrorless, no matter the lens, it is constantly metering unless you use some form of exposure lock (AE-L or a half-push on the shutter) - that's what I'm getting better at using....

09-08-2021, 04:28 AM	#95
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by Riggomatic All this talk about lenses is causing me to dust off my want list... a rolling stone and moss, etc.... no dust on mine....

09-08-2021, 05:04 AM - 1 Like	#96
Mikey Floyd Forum Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Tasmania Posts: 79	Originally posted by pepperberry farm well - with a DSLR and a fully-manual lens, in 'M' mode, the camera doesn't meter until you tell it to do so (for me, I use the green button), so it meters once for the button push, and that's it.... on a mirrorless, no matter the lens, it is constantly metering unless you use some form of exposure lock (AE-L or a half-push on the shutter) - that's what I'm getting better at using.... Ah... understood. I have come across a few 'green button' references. Cheers.

09-08-2021, 05:17 AM - 1 Like	#97
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	I got over the idea of selling I don't "need" the da* 55 as it would not get that much use (20-40mm is my happy place) and, for portraits I have the 35mm limited, 35mm f2, 40mm limited, 50mm f1.8, several fast vintage 50/55s and the 70mm limited. My wish list is the da*55mm and the FA 100mm f2.8 macro, but neither are urgent so my wish list is gathering dust after a heavy shaking (this year I got the 15ltd, 35mm f2 and the stonking 20-40mm limited)

09-08-2021, 05:27 AM - 1 Like	#98
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	Originally posted by Cerebum I got over the idea of selling I don't "need" the da* 55 as it would not get that much use (20-40mm is my happy place) and, for portraits I have the 35mm limited, 35mm f2, 40mm limited, 50mm f1.8, several fast vintage 50/55s and the 70mm limited. My wish list is the da*55mm and the FA 100mm f2.8 macro, but neither are urgent so my wish list is gathering dust after a heavy shaking (this year I got the 15ltd, 35mm f2 and the stonking 20-40mm limited) I mainly sell off duplicate focal lengths and lenses that just don't strike joy in me to use...

09-08-2021, 09:32 AM - 1 Like	#99
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I mainly sell off duplicate focal lengths and lenses that just don't strike joy in me to use... Me too, and I love the ones in question so they are going nowhere there are a few things I have sold and regretted, my K30, an Olympus stylus 1s, a pancolor. I needed to raise funds but the thought of them still hurts, so, NO MORE SALES!!!

09-08-2021, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#100
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by pepperberry farm well - with a DSLR and a fully-manual lens, in 'M' mode, the camera doesn't meter until you tell it to do so (for me, I use the green button), so it meters once for the button push, and that's it.... on a mirrorless, no matter the lens, it is constantly metering unless you use some form of exposure lock (AE-L or a half-push on the shutter) - that's what I'm getting better at using.... At first I missed the “fully manual lens”. Then I thought it is possible to separate focus and metering even with an auto lens, isn’t it? I wonder if that might be useful and/or if I should investigate it… hmmm

09-10-2021, 01:47 PM - 1 Like	#101
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Cerebum Me too, and I love the ones in question so they are going nowhere there are a few things I have sold and regretted, my K30, an Olympus stylus 1s, a pancolor. I needed to raise funds but the thought of them still hurts, so, NO MORE SALES!!! I am the same, leave the sales up to my wife once I am gone, except for the LX and 50mm 1.2 that is going in the coffin with me

09-10-2021, 03:04 PM - 1 Like	#102
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I have been smashed at work this week and it has really taken the wind out of my photographic sails. But it's the weekend now. I promise to do better

09-10-2021, 03:22 PM - 1 Like	#103
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Cerebum My wish list is the da55mm and the FA 100mm f2.8 macro I had the FA 100 macro for a while but found it too big and heavy with quite slow auto focus so I sold it and went back to the M 100/4 macro and Tamron 90/2.5 macro which produce as good or better images. I've also got the D FA 50/2.8 macro and DA 35 macro limited if I want AF. The DA 55, on the other hand, is on the list.

09-10-2021, 05:11 PM - 1 Like	#104
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I have been smashed at work this week I like to drink at work as well, but I seldom get smashed.

09-10-2021, 06:21 PM - 2 Likes	#105
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I have been smashed at work this week and it has really taken the wind out of my photographic sails. But it's the weekend now. I promise to do better Cool. 8) I’ve been looking for you… This week (and the preceding weekend) I learned: COVID outbreaks on a ward take A LOT of time to manage. Good news I mentioned yesterday though is that it’s looking increasingly possible (even likely) that we dodged a bullet. Not 100% yet (delta gonna delta…), but hopeful. ---------- Post added 11th Sep 2021 at 11:21 AM ---------- Originally posted by robgski I like to drink at work as well, but I seldom get smashed. LOL