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**jrpower10** · 04-15-2015, 06:18 PM

My first attempt at focus blending. 645z, A120, 9 shots. Hints for improvement welcome.

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susanb · 04-15-2015, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by jrpower10

Here's a few from the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. 645z and 120 macro/DA 55

Wow, those are wonderful!

Very artistic.

Great shots to everyone, also.

Susan

**unkipunki** · 04-17-2015, 04:38 PM - **1 Like**

Jura beyond Keills Peninsula. First with the HD 90mm, second with the HD28-45mm at 31mm

mikeSF · 04-17-2015, 05:54 PM

nice rays there Andrew. 2 great pics!

---------- Post added 04-17-2015 at 05:55 PM ----------

new from today, one of my guitars:

Sakashta Opera Custom 7

67 105/2.4 & 645D. 2-shot composite.

susanb · 04-17-2015, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

nice rays there Andrew. 2 great pics!

---------- Post added 04-17-2015 at 05:55 PM ----------

new from today, one of my guitars:

Sakashta Opera Custom 7

67 105/2.4 & 645D. 2-shot composite.

That's a very pretty guitar!

I was in the music biz as a working musician for a long time. I imagine there are quite a few musical types who have the photography bug.

How is this 2 shots? Focus stacking or background first?

Thanks,

Susan

mikeSF · 04-18-2015, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by susanb

That's a very pretty guitar!

I was in the music biz as a working musician for a long time. I imagine there are quite a few musical types who have the photography bug.

How is this 2 shots? Focus stacking or background first?

Thanks,

Susan

thanks. I shot the background with a somewhat dark guitar, then got in close to the guitar with flash and a reflector to light it evenly. Used the background from the first shot without all the lighting in the way.

itshimitis · 04-19-2015, 02:24 PM - **3 Likes**

two from Castlerigg Stone Circle in the Lake District with the 28 -45 and the Z. Need to make a decision as to when to send the lens in for repair and what to do while it is away. I have had a quote for a hire while I am away in Australia and New Zealand for two weeks next month, but that's about £600. Wondering whether to buy a second copy and sell this copy when it's back as good as new...

1.

2.

Jonathan Mac · 04-20-2015, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

two from Castlerigg Stone Circle in the Lake District with the 28 -45 and the Z. Need to make a decision as to when to send the lens in for repair and what to do while it is away. I have had a quote for a hire while I am away in Australia and New Zealand for two weeks next month, but that's about £600. Wondering whether to buy a second copy and sell this copy when it's back as good as new...

Perhaps for half the rental cost the repair place could prioritise your lens and get it back to you in time? Might be worth asking.

itshimitis · 04-20-2015, 01:34 AM

I suspect that the lens will need to go to Japan.

2351HD · 04-20-2015, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto

Nice images, How do you find the FA300 on the Z, ill be looking at getting a telephoto lens soon for mine.

Hi Thomas.

Yes the 300 is nice but I find it difficult to get the most out of it due to the shutter on the Z and the imbalance of it all. I had the 300/4 but sold it due to the weight and it was not all that good at f4 so why have it.

I posted that photo of the Z+300/5.6 on facebook on your post last week.

Scott

itshimitis · 04-20-2015, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by 2351HD

Hi Thomas.

Yes the 300 is nice but I find it difficult to get the most out of it due to the shutter on the Z and the imbalance of it all. I had the 300/4 but sold it due to the weight and it was not all that good at f4 so why have it.

I posted that photo of the Z+300/5.6 on facebook on your post last week.

Scott

Which is better at say f/5.6?

I see lenses a bit like sports cars. Just because it can do 200mph doesn't mean you have to. I don't get the obsession with shooting wide open. Occasionally it has a use but only occasionally.

**jrpower10** · 04-20-2015, 06:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Two from last week. Gold Creek and Gold Creek Pond in Iron Horse State Park. 645z and DA 55mm.

mikeSF · 04-20-2015, 07:50 AM - **2 Likes**

wow, itshimitis and john power, these are so nice!

---------- Post added 04-20-2015 at 07:52 AM ----------

Here's one from my coastal workshop on Saturday. Pigeon Point lighthouse.

Pigeon Point
645D & A35/3.5

**jrpower10** · 04-21-2015, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

Pigeon Point lighthouse.

That's a nice shot. Been there once, it's a great spot.

susanb · 04-21-2015, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

wow, itshimitis and john power, these are so nice!

---------- Post added 04-20-2015 at 07:52 AM ----------

Here's one from my coastal workshop on Saturday. Pigeon Point lighthouse.

Pigeon Point
645D & A35/3.5

Nice.

This page has terrific work on it.

Susan

04-20-2015, 06:49 AM - 2 Likes	#6927
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04-15-2015, 06:18 PM	#6916
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	My first attempt at focus blending. 645z, A120, 9 shots. Hints for improvement welcome. Attached Images

04-15-2015, 09:44 PM	#6917
susanb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 150	Originally posted by jrpower10 Here's a few from the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. 645z and 120 macro/DA 55 Wow, those are wonderful! Very artistic. Great shots to everyone, also. Susan

04-17-2015, 04:38 PM - 1 Like	#6918
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Jura beyond Keills Peninsula. First with the HD 90mm, second with the HD28-45mm at 31mm

04-17-2015, 05:54 PM	#6919
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	nice rays there Andrew. 2 great pics! ---------- Post added 04-17-2015 at 05:55 PM ---------- new from today, one of my guitars: Sakashta Opera Custom 7 67 105/2.4 & 645D. 2-shot composite.

04-17-2015, 08:21 PM	#6920
susanb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 150	Originally posted by mikeSF nice rays there Andrew. 2 great pics! ---------- Post added 04-17-2015 at 05:55 PM ---------- new from today, one of my guitars: Sakashta Opera Custom 7 67 105/2.4 & 645D. 2-shot composite. That's a very pretty guitar! I was in the music biz as a working musician for a long time. I imagine there are quite a few musical types who have the photography bug. How is this 2 shots? Focus stacking or background first? Thanks, Susan

04-18-2015, 08:18 AM	#6921
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Originally posted by susanb That's a very pretty guitar! I was in the music biz as a working musician for a long time. I imagine there are quite a few musical types who have the photography bug. How is this 2 shots? Focus stacking or background first? Thanks, Susan thanks. I shot the background with a somewhat dark guitar, then got in close to the guitar with flash and a reflector to light it evenly. Used the background from the first shot without all the lighting in the way.

04-19-2015, 02:24 PM - 3 Likes	#6922
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	two from Castlerigg Stone Circle in the Lake District with the 28 -45 and the Z. Need to make a decision as to when to send the lens in for repair and what to do while it is away. I have had a quote for a hire while I am away in Australia and New Zealand for two weeks next month, but that's about £600. Wondering whether to buy a second copy and sell this copy when it's back as good as new... 1. 2.

04-20-2015, 12:00 AM	#6923
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by itshimitis two from Castlerigg Stone Circle in the Lake District with the 28 -45 and the Z. Need to make a decision as to when to send the lens in for repair and what to do while it is away. I have had a quote for a hire while I am away in Australia and New Zealand for two weeks next month, but that's about £600. Wondering whether to buy a second copy and sell this copy when it's back as good as new... Perhaps for half the rental cost the repair place could prioritise your lens and get it back to you in time? Might be worth asking.

04-20-2015, 01:34 AM	#6924
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	I suspect that the lens will need to go to Japan.

04-20-2015, 03:10 AM	#6925
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Originally posted by Thomasbrowphoto Nice images, How do you find the FA300 on the Z, ill be looking at getting a telephoto lens soon for mine. Hi Thomas. Yes the 300 is nice but I find it difficult to get the most out of it due to the shutter on the Z and the imbalance of it all. I had the 300/4 but sold it due to the weight and it was not all that good at f4 so why have it. I posted that photo of the Z+300/5.6 on facebook on your post last week. Scott

04-20-2015, 03:29 AM	#6926
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by 2351HD Hi Thomas. Yes the 300 is nice but I find it difficult to get the most out of it due to the shutter on the Z and the imbalance of it all. I had the 300/4 but sold it due to the weight and it was not all that good at f4 so why have it. I posted that photo of the Z+300/5.6 on facebook on your post last week. Scott Which is better at say f/5.6? I see lenses a bit like sports cars. Just because it can do 200mph doesn't mean you have to. I don't get the obsession with shooting wide open. Occasionally it has a use but only occasionally.

04-20-2015, 07:50 AM - 2 Likes	#6928
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	wow, itshimitis and john power, these are so nice! ---------- Post added 04-20-2015 at 07:52 AM ---------- Here's one from my coastal workshop on Saturday. Pigeon Point lighthouse. Pigeon Point 645D & A35/3.5

04-21-2015, 12:52 PM	#6929
jrpower10 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Richland, Washington, USA Posts: 935	Originally posted by mikeSF Pigeon Point lighthouse. That's a nice shot. Been there once, it's a great spot.

04-21-2015, 09:23 PM	#6930
susanb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 150	Originally posted by mikeSF wow, itshimitis and john power, these are so nice! ---------- Post added 04-20-2015 at 07:52 AM ---------- Here's one from my coastal workshop on Saturday. Pigeon Point lighthouse. Pigeon Point 645D & A35/3.5 Nice. This page has terrific work on it. Susan