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mikeSF · 12-28-2022, 01:55 AM - **12 Likes**

Bullfrog Landing

645Z & DFA55

Last edited by mikeSF; 12-28-2022 at 02:42 AM.

biz-engineer · 12-29-2022, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Out on the ice last night with the 50r.

Such sensor with the right light really shines (also thanks to the choice of subject and viewpoint from the photographer

)

**Minimonster** · 12-29-2022, 02:37 PM - **5 Likes**

Sheffield graffiti artist, Kid Acne. 645D with D FA645 55/2.8

**cdd29** · 12-29-2022, 10:16 PM - **6 Likes**

These are cityscapes of Cincinnati. One was done around blue hour from Devour Park across the river in Kentucky. It's a 5 shot HDR processed in Photomatix 6.3. The second was in Mt. Owens park in Cincy. The light trails up the river are a pleasure boat & cargo barge. Basically a 12 minute exposure (3x4 min)

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mikeSF · 12-29-2022, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by cdd29

These are cityscapes of Cincinnati. One was done around blue hour from Devour Park across the river in Kentucky. It's a 5 shot HDR processed in Photomatix 6.3. The second was in Mt. Owens park in Cincy. The light trails up the river are a pleasure boat & cargo barge. Basically a 12 minute exposure (3x4 min)

beautiful glow and details. reminds me of Pittsburgh...in a good way

**TDvN57** · 12-30-2022, 01:21 AM - **9 Likes**

Just two weeks ago, in mid-December we had deep freeze temperatures, now all traces of ice are gone and temperatures for next week is forecasted for +/- 16C.

During the cold week, we did sneak out to get a winter landscape or two. This picture is of farm lands the morning after we had some ice rain during the night. Wind gusts made the feeling-like temperature even colder and after about an hour I couldn't feel my finger tips anymore. We decided to pack up and go home to a warm fireplace.

#1: the only scene I liked

#2: my wife bracing the cold, just before we decided to call-it-a-day

645z + FA 200mm

**mingmonk** · 12-30-2022, 05:07 AM - **3 Likes**

Fuji GFX 100S, Fuji GF 20-35mm
Edge of the Seine, Chatou

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**mingmonk** · 12-30-2022, 05:08 AM - **1 Like**

Fuji GFX 100S, Fuji GF 20-35mm
Edge of the Seine, Chatou

**RICHARD L.** · 12-30-2022, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by TDvN57

Just two weeks ago, in mid-December we had deep freeze temperatures, now all traces of ice are gone and temperatures for next week is forecasted for +/- 16C.During the cold week, we did sneak out to get a winter landscape or two. This picture is of farm lands the morning after we had some ice rain during the night. Wind gusts made the feeling-like temperature even colder and after about an hour I couldn't feel my finger tips anymore. We decided to pack up and go home to a warm fireplace.

Like the French say : "Un temps de canard" (Weather only ducks could love) ... LOL !

Happy New Year, Theuns !

Aaron28 · 12-30-2022, 10:50 AM - **3 Likes**

hanging wit da puppers......after issues the first time using the smc6x7tak 165/2.8 n getting out of focus shots even with focus confirmation (green hex) on the 645z needed to try again...this time some better results but trusted my eye more than the hex.......do any of you manual glass operators experience front focus issues with the hex confirmation? (at least it seems to be front) btw have no issues with AF glass.....thanks

**Minimonster** · 12-30-2022, 04:26 PM - **7 Likes**

Padley Gorge in the Peak District. 645D with D FA645 55/2.8

**TDvN57** · 12-30-2022, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Like the French say : "Un temps de canard" (Weather only ducks could love) ... LOL !

Happy New Year, Theuns !

Thank you Richard. Happy New Year to you as well, and to every body.

---------- Post added 2022-12-31 at 11:13 AM ----------

Originally posted by Aaron28

hanging wit da puppers......after issues the first time using the smc6x7tak 165/2.8 n getting out of focus shots even with focus confirmation (green hex) on the 645z needed to try again...this time some better results but trusted my eye more than the hex.......do any of you manual glass operators experience front focus issues with the hex confirmation? (at least it seems to be front) btw have no issues with AF glass.....thanks

Personally I never rely on the green hex for focus confirmation. I switch on the red square overlay confirmation (with the 645z it is in the "C" menu). But even that can be misleading. I mostly rely on visual confirmation that the image I see is in focus. Takes a bit of practice and you have to be sure that the eye piece diopter is set correctly for your vision. With a fast f/2.8 lens visual focusing is very easy to achieve.

If you do want to rely on the focus confirmation from the camera then you need to dial in the focus adjustment for that lens, just like any other auto focus lens.

For many years I used a split focus focusing screen on my 645z, but earlier this year I went back to the stock focusing screen because it is brighter and is much easier to do visual focussing with.

I hope you find a configuration that works for you, and happy New Year.

Aaron28 · 12-30-2022, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by TDvN57

I mostly rely on visual confirmation that the image I see is in focus. Takes a bit of practice and you have to be sure that the eye piece diopter is set correctly for your vision.

thank you appreciate that valuable input!! even tho it seems in focus with the green hex it also is clear to me when the hex is not there.....worked better for me this time.....not sure if i have the lil red square on or not! ha! it's definitely set on other bodies.....i'll hafta double check

**mingmonk** · 01-01-2023, 03:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Happy New Year !
Pentax 645D, Pentax FA 55-110mm
Kandawgyi Botanical Garden, Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo),Shan State, Myanmar 2012

**acoufap** · 01-01-2023, 04:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by TDvN57

Thank you Richard. Happy New Year to you as well, and to every body.

---------- Post added 2022-12-31 at 11:13 AM ----------

Personally I never rely on the green hex for focus confirmation. I switch on the red square overlay confirmation (with the 645z it is in the "C" menu). But even that can be misleading. I mostly rely on visual confirmation that the image I see is in focus. Takes a bit of practice and you have to be sure that the eye piece diopter is set correctly for your vision. With a fast f/2.8 lens visual focusing is very easy to achieve.

If you do want to rely on the focus confirmation from the camera then you need to dial in the focus adjustment for that lens, just like any other auto focus lens.

For many years I used a split focus focusing screen on my 645z, but earlier this year I went back to the stock focusing screen because it is brighter and is much easier to do visual focussing with.

I hope you find a configuration that works for you, and happy New Year.

I‘d add that optical preview stop down can be very helpfull when focusing manual lenses if not using open aperture and it‘s sufficient bright. I use this technique very often with my M1.7/50 on APS-C and FF.

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12-28-2022, 01:55 AM - 12 Likes	#19126
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Bullfrog Landing 645Z & DFA55 Last edited by mikeSF; 12-28-2022 at 02:42 AM.

12-29-2022, 05:11 AM	#19127
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,232	Originally posted by mattb123 Out on the ice last night with the 50r. Such sensor with the right light really shines (also thanks to the choice of subject and viewpoint from the photographer )

12-29-2022, 02:37 PM - 5 Likes	#19128
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Sheffield graffiti artist, Kid Acne. 645D with D FA645 55/2.8

12-29-2022, 11:28 PM	#19130
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by cdd29 These are cityscapes of Cincinnati. One was done around blue hour from Devour Park across the river in Kentucky. It's a 5 shot HDR processed in Photomatix 6.3. The second was in Mt. Owens park in Cincy. The light trails up the river are a pleasure boat & cargo barge. Basically a 12 minute exposure (3x4 min) beautiful glow and details. reminds me of Pittsburgh...in a good way

12-30-2022, 07:02 AM	#19134
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,582	Originally posted by TDvN57 Just two weeks ago, in mid-December we had deep freeze temperatures, now all traces of ice are gone and temperatures for next week is forecasted for +/- 16C.During the cold week, we did sneak out to get a winter landscape or two. This picture is of farm lands the morning after we had some ice rain during the night. Wind gusts made the feeling-like temperature even colder and after about an hour I couldn't feel my finger tips anymore. We decided to pack up and go home to a warm fireplace. Like the French say : "Un temps de canard" (Weather only ducks could love) ... LOL ! Happy New Year, Theuns !

12-30-2022, 10:50 AM - 3 Likes	#19135
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	hanging wit da puppers......after issues the first time using the smc6x7tak 165/2.8 n getting out of focus shots even with focus confirmation (green hex) on the 645z needed to try again...this time some better results but trusted my eye more than the hex.......do any of you manual glass operators experience front focus issues with the hex confirmation? (at least it seems to be front) btw have no issues with AF glass.....thanks

12-30-2022, 04:26 PM - 7 Likes	#19136
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Padley Gorge in the Peak District. 645D with D FA645 55/2.8

12-30-2022, 07:54 PM - 1 Like	#19137
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Originally posted by RICHARD L. Like the French say : "Un temps de canard" (Weather only ducks could love) ... LOL ! Happy New Year, Theuns ! Thank you Richard. Happy New Year to you as well, and to every body. ---------- Post added 2022-12-31 at 11:13 AM ---------- Originally posted by Aaron28 hanging wit da puppers......after issues the first time using the smc6x7tak 165/2.8 n getting out of focus shots even with focus confirmation (green hex) on the 645z needed to try again...this time some better results but trusted my eye more than the hex.......do any of you manual glass operators experience front focus issues with the hex confirmation? (at least it seems to be front) btw have no issues with AF glass.....thanks Personally I never rely on the green hex for focus confirmation. I switch on the red square overlay confirmation (with the 645z it is in the "C" menu). But even that can be misleading. I mostly rely on visual confirmation that the image I see is in focus. Takes a bit of practice and you have to be sure that the eye piece diopter is set correctly for your vision. With a fast f/2.8 lens visual focusing is very easy to achieve. If you do want to rely on the focus confirmation from the camera then you need to dial in the focus adjustment for that lens, just like any other auto focus lens. For many years I used a split focus focusing screen on my 645z, but earlier this year I went back to the stock focusing screen because it is brighter and is much easier to do visual focussing with. I hope you find a configuration that works for you, and happy New Year.

12-30-2022, 10:41 PM	#19138
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by TDvN57 I mostly rely on visual confirmation that the image I see is in focus. Takes a bit of practice and you have to be sure that the eye piece diopter is set correctly for your vision. thank you appreciate that valuable input!! even tho it seems in focus with the green hex it also is clear to me when the hex is not there.....worked better for me this time.....not sure if i have the lil red square on or not! ha! it's definitely set on other bodies.....i'll hafta double check

01-01-2023, 04:13 AM - 3 Likes	#19140
acoufap Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munich, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,187	Originally posted by TDvN57 Thank you Richard. Happy New Year to you as well, and to every body. ---------- Post added 2022-12-31 at 11:13 AM ---------- Personally I never rely on the green hex for focus confirmation. I switch on the red square overlay confirmation (with the 645z it is in the "C" menu). But even that can be misleading. I mostly rely on visual confirmation that the image I see is in focus. Takes a bit of practice and you have to be sure that the eye piece diopter is set correctly for your vision. With a fast f/2.8 lens visual focusing is very easy to achieve. If you do want to rely on the focus confirmation from the camera then you need to dial in the focus adjustment for that lens, just like any other auto focus lens. For many years I used a split focus focusing screen on my 645z, but earlier this year I went back to the stock focusing screen because it is brighter and is much easier to do visual focussing with. I hope you find a configuration that works for you, and happy New Year. I‘d add that optical preview stop down can be very helpfull when focusing manual lenses if not using open aperture and it‘s sufficient bright. I use this technique very often with my M1.7/50 on APS-C and FF.