tonyturley
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- Location
- Scott Depot, WV, USA
- Name
- Tony
No pressure. I'm using a theme that I'm very comfortable with. Plus I don't have to go any farther than my basement workshop.
Wish I have that craftsmanship, I enjoy seeing you getting those pieces together, very satisfying, I sometimes watch people do that on YouTube.No pressure. I'm using a theme that I'm very comfortable with. Plus I don't have to go any farther than my basement workshop.
Hi folks, the 4th thread is here, anyone feeling the pressure? I can't do without dogs or changing lenses.
Here's mine, falling back into my comfort zone fast. Shot with the 40D and EF 85mm 1.8 USM lens.
I thought I could get by with the EOS M50 and 32 1.4 prime, and I tried, but I'd like to take the best photos (of different things) I could as a challenge and for that each lens has its advantages. Besides I just don't feel like using a zoom lens at all.Do forgive me reminding you of the "rules" of this challenge as I understand them, they are ONE camera, ONE lens for 31 days, not ONE camera and a DIFFERENT lens every day, otherwise why are we bothering?
Barrie
The code is more what you’d call “guidelines” than actual rules.
Can't say anything negative about those two lenses.Honestly I was originally thinking of using my E-M1 mkII with the PL25 and S56. Size and ease to carry the X70 helped me decided, but the fact it has a really nice built in TC was also a consideration.
Do forgive me reminding you of the "rules" of this challenge as I understand them, they are ONE camera, ONE lens for 31 days, not ONE camera and a DIFFERENT lens every day, otherwise why are we bothering? Surely it's the use of one lens to photograph many different situations that is the challenge
Even though people should do as they please, I very much agree with you Barrie. The idea was to let go of GAS and use the gear you have. Concentrating on one lens to create a picture each day for a month would teach you how to use that lens better, because you get to know its quirks and benefits. Otherwise it would be a mere PAD, which I personally have no interest in. But again, whatever makes your creative juices flow is fine by me.
I've never been a fifty shooter, I just don't see in fifty the way I see in 35. So that's my "theme" for the challenge, to get acquainted with the angle of view.
I'll be traveling the days 5-7 but will be shooting. Should I retroactively post the daily picks in corresponding threads afterwards?
Hi, just to add my contribution...I have always been of the opinion that the “Single in” events have been all about limiting yourself to one camera (and one lens if relevant). If for logistical reasons that is not possible, then other options are perfectly permissible, but I don’t think you should be giving up on the original choice within the first couple of days. You may find that you find more about your gear than you expected.I thought I could get by with the EOS M50 and 32 1.4 prime, and I tried, but I'd like to take the best photos (of different things) I could as a challenge and for that each lens has its advantages. Besides I just don't feel like using a zoom lens at all.
I still want to try to do everything with minimal options, the rule says limiting yourself to one camera and one lens could help with creativity for some people, so do bother, as the purpose is to push oneself to do better.
I'd apologise if that upset anyone, and by the way the 40D+50 1.8 combo seems to work better for me so I'll probably work with that more often.