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mecengineer [2019-01-04 14:48:36 +0000 UTC]
wonderful
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MischaFox [2018-12-14 20:32:36 +0000 UTC]
this is lovely <3 i just started working with a cambo viewfinder in my classes, which had me considering adding a tilt shift to my wish list... and seeing this... i think i need to add it to my future plans.
also, the infrared is lovely and intriguin... (heading over to the group to check that out too...)
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SonnarGauss In reply to MischaFox [2018-12-14 22:01:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank you Persephone! Yes, these adapters are a lot of fun, and you can get some for incredibly cheap if you use mirrorless (especially APS-C). If you have a dSLR you'll need to use medium-format lenses with a slightly more expensive adapter, but alltogether this type of adaptation comes in cheaper than buying a dedicated modern tilt-shift! Feel free to send any questions you have my way!
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Thinking-Silence [2018-12-14 15:48:42 +0000 UTC]
Oh nice!
I just sent my 5D MkII to a specialist who is transforming it into an infrared camera.
But I went for a defined version(670 nm filter), not a full spec. camera, because I really don't want to change filters all day.
I will certainly check out your infrared group!
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SonnarGauss In reply to Thinking-Silence [2018-12-14 19:08:28 +0000 UTC]
That's a great wavelength to work with. Very similar to the standard 720nm, but just a little more colorful. You can always add 720, 850, 950, or 100nm filters if you want a different feeling.
Please.do, r72 is always looking for more contributors, and is a great community resource for any technical questions you have!
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Thinking-Silence In reply to SonnarGauss [2018-12-14 19:14:35 +0000 UTC]
Yes, I noticed that I can always decrease the range with a 720 or 820 etc. filter later on.
The only one I am missing out was the 520 'fake colour' wavelength.
On the other hand I think I can modify the 670nm pictures enough to go both ways (into bw or into 'fake colours')
I wanted to see something through my viewfinder, because it is not digital. I don't want to use life view too much.
I read that a digital viewfinder camera must be amazing for IR, but since I only use canon lenses, I think there are no possibilities, yet.
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SonnarGauss In reply to Thinking-Silence [2018-12-14 19:21:19 +0000 UTC]
With a little color work you can still get some decent false color work out of 670nm, don't worry!
Yes, I'm very envious of those with converted mirrorless cameras. At the moment I use an LCD magnifier and do all my composition and focusing using LiveView for infrared, full-spectrum, and ultraviolet photography. If you ever want to go mirrorless, the Canon->Sony adapters preserve autofocus quite well in fact.
Regardless, so careful in lens selection, as infrared "hotspots" can ruin a good photo!
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Thinking-Silence In reply to SonnarGauss [2018-12-14 19:25:38 +0000 UTC]
Maybe in a view years there are better options for IR cameras!
I checked an online list about hotspots, according to that list my lenses are quite good for IR: 17-40 4.0 L, 70-200 4.0 L, 100 2,8 macro L.
If you are interested, the list is here: decatec.de/objektive-und-kamer…
It's German, but I think you manage to understand
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SonnarGauss In reply to Thinking-Silence [2018-12-14 19:35:26 +0000 UTC]
Yes, that list is generally accurate - there are a few such compilations around the internet. The 17-40/4.0 is my second-most commonly used behind the phenomenal Samyang 14/2.8
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SonnarGauss In reply to robpolder [2018-12-14 22:14:14 +0000 UTC]
I dream sweet dreams of a full-spectrum A7 III. One day...
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SonnarGauss In reply to robpolder [2018-12-14 10:59:59 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Rob! Here's the beastly lens here. The front element is absolutely massive, and built like the Soviet tanks of it's era. It gives a rare combination of selective focus, wide angle, and field curvature without the standard rectilinear overcorrection
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SonnarGauss In reply to robpolder [2018-12-14 19:22:34 +0000 UTC]
You can always crop in, but can never crop out!
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SonnarGauss In reply to HoremWeb [2018-12-14 22:16:01 +0000 UTC]
I was very lucky to get it for extremely cheap when an eBay seller mistook fungus inside the lens for scratches. A little disassembly, hydrogen peroxide, and methylated spirits, and it was as good as new! Thank you kindly!
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EndragAnest [2018-12-14 08:44:50 +0000 UTC]
nice that hes in formal wear and posed like that. I like it all
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davincipoppalag [2018-12-14 07:01:18 +0000 UTC]
great looking work Steve
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