[marco_gea]

Image capture (6 vertical frames):

Pentax 645Z + SMC Pentax-FA* 645 300/4 ED(IF) + tripod + levelling base + gimbal head



RAW development:

DxO PhotoLab 5 + FilmPack 6

Panorama stitching:

Hugin panorama editor

Slight perspective correction and cropping to 65:24 aspect ratio:

DxO ViewPoint 3

The final image can be printed at 190x70cm @ 300dpi...



(right-click to open full resolution, 184 MP file and check out the detail!)

[mikeSF]

finally processing some milky way images from prior years, this one from 2020.
Tioga Lake

645Z & DFA 55, pano, stack

[itshimitis]

I woke up by accident at the right time mainly because I needed the loo. I looked out the window and noticed mist on Windermere, so hurriedly got dressed, and grabbed the camera with the 35 - 70 on it. Didn't bother getting the tripod out of the car as the light changes too quickly, so decided to stay mobile...

[biz-engineer]

(right-click to open full resolution, 184 MP file and check out the detail!)

Nice panorama. It's a pity some crane(s) don't exactly align after the stitch, which would be visible on a large print.

[Abbazz]

A trio of pictures taken with the ISCO Cinelux-Ultra 135mm f/2.0 projection lens on my Pentax 645D:







Cheers!

Abbazz

[Focusrite]

From a few months ago, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse in the late afternoon.

Leaf Credo 60, Pentax 28-45mm. Can't remember what focal length, probably at the longer end. Focus stacked, with perspective correction applied in post.

[reuvens]

Flat shaded antique store -- Fuji Pro 400H, Pentax 6x7, 55-100mm

Attached Images

 

[Zz!]

645z 35dfa

[itshimitis]

A couple from my journey back home withe the Brecon Beacons in the background

[itshimitis]

Fujifilm GF 20-35mm f4 R WR Lens | Wex Photo Video

£2349

A lot less, and a lot wider than a Pentax 28-45. And designed around 100mp bodies.

To me, this is the nail in the coffin for digital Pentax MF stuff. They just haven't released newer versions to match their current digital line up.

Park Cameras are expecting theirs early next week, but they aren't allowed to send them out until 29th. I am no 2 in line, and will pick mine up as I will be in London. I am selling Park my 32 - 70, the 23 and perhaps also the 50. It will leave me with a few hundred in surplus. The 35 - 70 is surprisingly good. Like I say, I haven't used the 32 - 64 since I got it.

[mattb123]

I feel like I'm getting better at using my 645 A* 300/4 on the 50r. Nice light tonight for it as well.

[mikeSF]

I feel like I'm getting better at using my 645 A* 300/4 on the 50r. Nice light tonight for it as well.

geez, a nice one!

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Milky Way detail

645Z & DFA 55, 17 stacked exposures.

[Jonathan Mac]

I woke up by accident at the right time mainly because I needed the loo. I looked out the window and noticed mist on Windermere, so hurriedly got dressed, and grabbed the camera with the 35 - 70 on it. Didn't bother getting the tripod out of the car as the light changes too quickly, so decided to stay mobile...

Beautiful atmosphere and colours.

[TDvN57]

Some garden pictures of a pretty grass, which will have to go after this season, since it is an invasive species and will take over.

Pic 1 & 2: 645z + P67 400mm M* f/4 + Grey 1.4TC (560mm)

Pic 3: 645z + P67 400mm M* f/4 + Grey 2.0TC + Grey 1.4TC (1120mm)

I did these handheld for a reality check (for myself) and I think it is possible with some more training. At the moment I can do about 10 shots, then I need to rest my arm for a while. Using it on a tripod is of course the best, but circumstances may not always allow that. As an alternative I'm looking at a beanbag, which may be even better than a tripod because it should help to dampen vibrations as well.

The detail on the grass came out very well, although the DoF is very shallow despite the lens aperture setting being at f/11.

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[mattb123]

geez, a nice one!

---------- Post added 09-19-22 at 09:54 PM ----------


Milky Way detail

645Z & DFA 55, 17 stacked exposures.

Thanks Mike! Nice Milky Way image too!