photography

So, recently I got a new pair of glasses. I did not get the autodarkening this time as they didn't get that dark and the price adder was more than the rest of the glasses. I did get a set of clip-ons for these glasses. For reference all my glasses come from Zenni Optical. I've also got a set...

Some random first shots from the Q2 in Sicily this week.

It was a busy month for me for other things than photography. Still got some decent shots, though. Please share yours!

Classifieds Type For Sale Price (see description) Item Fuji X-T5 Body w/Extras My Location USA Description View: original size Purchased new in April from a USA dealer, this X-T5 looks and functions like new. Complete with all factory items in original box, along with a SmallRig grip...

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Classifieds Type For Sale Price $160 Item Petri Color 35, great working condition, with yellow filter My Location USA Picture File(s) attached Description Finally ready to say farewell to this awesome working Color 35, as I want to get into the Barnack Leica fold. The shutter was...

So, I just cleared security. With newly nuked film. Because even when I politely asked if they could check it manually I had two options, either send it thru x-ray or open the film and expose it to light because «we can’t see what’s inside». This is the first time I have met this attiude on a...

So I’ve went and done it again. I’ve somehow managed to negotiate a deal for 50% off select gear with all 3 big vendors for an upcoming photography training in San Diego in about 2 weeks. My next task you ask? Negotiate peace in the Middle East I imagine. The last time I did this in Tucson, I...

Who's got this lens? Good or bad? Bang for buck I think one can't really go too wrong? Currently on a birthday sale at our local pro photography shop and, yes, I'm tempted Let me know your thoughts please? One negative I've read about is the plastic mount. I can live with that for casual...

Went for a nice long drive this afternoon to and from an old Grist mill on the other side of the county from me. A pleasant way to spend my day off. All shot with my M 240, Chiyoko 50/2 at ISO 200.

I doubt there's much interest, let alone other users here, but just in case here's a spot to discuss and post images. Picked one up last week. Wanted something smaller than DSLR + lens(es) for times I wanted a camera but not a full-featured camera. Smartphone fills that role for most, but my...

Classifieds Type For Sale Price $395 Item Fuji XF 16-80 f4 R OIS WR Lens My Location USA Picture File(s) attached Description Purchased as a "kit" lens and very lightly used, this copy appears flawless. Complete as shown with factory caps and hood, and will ship in white kit box...

I just found out that the person who introduced me to Billingham bags died in 2021. Which led me to musing about life and stuff... I got a friend request from somebody I don't know on Facebook and our only mutual friend was the departed Jonathan. I thought - oh, that's a name I haven't heard in...

I have a limited budget and am just a hobbyist, so need to keep costs pretty well contained. I have an M1 MBA, but want to move to a Mini. I've got about $1K to spend. I can get a refurb M1 mini with 1TB SDD and 16GB RAM or I can get a new M2 mini with 500GB SDD and 16GB RAM My MBA 500GB...

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Which amateur cameras have dual card slots aboard?

Which FF mount is best?

Classifieds Type For Sale Price Free Item Life+Guard Samyang and Sony battery grip skin My Location UK Picture File(s) attached Description For free to anyone who wants it. First come first served, can be given/sent individually if you want only one of them. *Samyang AF 45mm f...

Through the Window..

https://pentaxrumors.com/2023/05/10/ricoh-rumored-to-announce-new-hd-pentax-fa-50mm-f-1-4-and-smc-pentax-fa-50mm-f-1-4-classic-lenses/ Could be interesting to see what comes of these... especially if the "classic" version is true, and, if so, I'm wondering what it could be like? Pentax hasn't...

This is the first photograph taken in Finland. The first daguerreotype photograph taken in Finland was a daguerreotype taken by medical doctor Henrik Cajander on 3rd November 1842 of Nobel House at Uudenmaankatu 8. (Wikipedia) The house called Nobel House is, or actually was, located in my...

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My local pro photoshop Orms sent out their newsletter for the month, and there's a truly heartwarming story in it. An excellent showcase of how to use photography to make a meaningful and empathetic contribution to many lives (a retired air force pilot photographing children at the Red Cross...

I was in my preferred photo shop yesterday and they have a big rummage box of sale items. Among the fairly uninteresting stuff I found a Kenko ND4 72mm filter which I asked to have put aside while I go check through lenses that would potentially fit it. Apparently - contrary to what I thought -...

I was out and about quite a bit in April. It was hard to choose just three. Please share yours!

I gave a friend a Sony RX10 that had been in storage for several years. Other than the fact that, for some mysterious reason, the rear screen stopped working (camera was stored in a proper bag in closet in my heated and air conditioned home) the RX10 has been taking great images and my friend...

We're planning a big family vacation (Greece, Italy, ? - still planning). I thinking about 4 options: OM-1 / OM-5 with handheld high res 50mp. I have all the glass I need, so I'd just need the body and batteries. Handheld high res does have some issues with things ghosting with movement that...

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Classifieds Type For Trade Item Olympus 14-150 mk2 My Location USA Picture File(s) attached Description I would like to trade my lovely Olympus 14-150 for the Panasonic version, the 14-140. I recently got a nice GX8, but it requires the Dual IS to be usable, so only Panasonic...

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So I’m on lunch break today and decide a pseudo-Greek Gyro was my meal of choice. I head down to the nearby Arby’s, and I notice the guy in front of me in line has a camera over his shoulder. Being a photography enthusiast, I peer a bit closer to see it’s a digital Hasselblad. No wonder the guy...

A place to share images and ideas with my favorite type of lens. All sizes, lengths, shapes and subjects encouraged.

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Ok, seen on the book of faces but still ;)

Last week I had the unexpected opportunity to shoot for a private event featuring celebrity chef Curtis Stone. Most of my shots featured other people, so I’ll limit it to those exclusively of him or the “setup/background”. He seemed like a pretty cool guy. Came over to me to introduce himself...

Walking down town with my friend Kat in Calgary

Hi all. I'm new here and just really getting started having developed a love of Black & White photography during my workshop sessions at Uni. I've had some experience with making a pinhole camera and am just looking to buy a Holga 120mm and a Canon Canonet QL17 GIII. So any advise you can...

Hello, I have hinted on this for some time on the forum here and there. I have been doing lots of research, started watching tutorials and guides to professional work and pet photography (and will continue to do so). In simple terms, by summer 2023, I want to offer action and portrait...

"That" time or the year is approaching, for some it's already here, the weather is cold and/or wet, the clouds are grey most days, the light is getting shorter every day. For some winter can be difficult to go through (I am affect by depression of winter season). So, the question is What is...

Apart from all the politics involved (and let's not go THERE), this big baby is being welcomed by the South African government and is about to dock in Cape Town. Apparently, in order to preserve privacy, they have installed an Anti Photography Shield that detects a CCD and fires a laser towards...

I have noticed this coming strong now. "Virtual photography is an emerging art form specializing in photos taken inside a video game or virtual environment." https://blog.flickr.net/en/2022/09/13/discover-virtual-photography-on-flickr/ Their photo contest of this year also included this...

Bicycles, boats, and chairs. I find it hard to pass by without taking a photo. Sometimes the photo is interesting, often not. But it's hard to turn away. What subjects compel you? What is it about them that, uh, *captures* you?

I thought it might be fun to post some old ads for classic camera gear. I have some older National Geographic magazines which often contained cool ads for contemporary camera and film companies. I decided I would occasionally scan some on my flatbed. Add your own finds as well! #1, Nikon FE ad...

I was over-saturating, over-sharpening, over-everything in Lightroom. https://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/melbourne-barbie-doll-turns-heads-in-ridiculously-tiny-dress/news-story/ad665f9abb219f3e3ebc9a33d98aaab3

my image uploading experience has been frustrating lately as it often takes 10-15 minutes to upload one image to be posted. I figure the reason could be the combination of my network uploading limitation and too large size (I use 2000x1500 pixel PNG 16bit) of the images I post to share. Are...

We saw with the Nikon Z9 that it is without a mechanical shutter. And able to do flash sync with the electronic shutter. Which, if Nikon has eliminated the issues/side effects of using electronic shutters. Will be awesome for cameras going forward as that trickles down into other bodies...

Just saw this - was wondering what people here think of some of the points the author discusses: https://fstoppers.com/film/how-film-manufacturers-are-making-sure-it-doesnt-make-comeback-582344

I opened my photography business back in 2008. I did it primarily to help those that could not afford a big studio get the portraits that they need. jump forward a few years and I’m now shooting sports, events, weddings, portraits, festivals, product and architectural. I eventually scale back...

An ad for this device popped up on Facebook today. I'd never seen it before. I'm trying to decide if this really is a way to bring computational photography to our dedicated cameras, or whether it's just an extra Intelligent Auto algorithm on top of what our own camera might (or might not)...