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ParticipantOn a DX camera 28mm is a normal not a wide angle, and the AF 28mm 2.8 does not have a great reputation (the 28mm F2.8 AI-S is better). I would recommend taking a look at the 18-55mm VR Nikkor as a decent, cheap wide angle option – even if it is kind of slow and plastic-y, the optics are pretty decent.
ParticipantHow high do you need to work? If you keep the center post down and put the legs out to a wider position you can make a very stable platform but you wind up with the camera pretty low to the ground.
ParticipantParticipantWith regards to white balance, you can have it correct for sunlight (in which case the shadows are going to be blue) or the shadows (in which case sunlit stuff is going to be yellow) but not both at once. The fact is, light in the shadows really is a lot bluer than we perceive it to be and when you have a shadow falling on white snow that becomes very evident in photos. To “correct” it you need to actually adjust the shadow color balance separately from the sunlit portion of a scene (or you can try to split the difference, but I don’t find that usually works).
ParticipantWhen I looked though the viewfinder, I noticed a fuzzy line across the viewing area (for lack of a better term).
If you can see it in the finder, it’s more likely to be an issue with the mirror, focusing screen, or prism than the lens (unless it’s a really major problem). The prism and screen are almost certainly detachable, so it should be pretty easy to check.
ParticipantI wouldn’t advise spending significant money on a non-working camera unless you know more about what’s wrong with it. The parts situation for a lot of older cameras isn’t all that great, and if it has a bad circuit board or something like that it may not be economically repairable at all.
Conversely, though, the money in older MF systems is mostly in the lenses, so if you can get the kit for a decent price it might still be a decent deal even if the body is dead – KEH has a bunch of M645 bodies for around 100$.
I’d expect to spend 100-200$ on a straight overhaul if no major parts are needed, e.g: http://essexcamera.com/camera_list.php?brand=MAMIYA
ParticipantThat’s pretty trippy sleeping. I’d like to know how they hold a larger camera – It’d be really nice to have something more portable when I’m out and about.
It seems like a moderate sized SLR would be OK as long as the lens isn’t too big/heavy – it’s rated to 3 lbs, but you wouldn’t want that much weight too far away from the tripod socket.
ParticipantI got one of these: http://www.zipshottripod.com/product.cfm
It’s pretty nifty for smaller cameras (I’m not planning on using the D700 and 80-200 on it any time soon). Also, our overlords at Google were kind enough to send me one of the pilot chrome OS netbooks a few days ago, so I rhink I’ve made out OK 😉
ParticipantYep, congratulations Harpo. A lot of really good shots this week, but you really sealed the win with that photo.
ParticipantHmm, trains seem oddly popular with the voters this week. I almost didn’t post mine, but it was the only thing I had that I shot specifically for the contest….
ParticipantNice! When I made a similar upgrade I found it it did actually make quite a difference in terms of actually using the thing vs leaving it at home.
I’ve been additionally lightening my load recently by using a vest instead of a camera bag when I’m actually out shooting – I usually leave the bag in the car and actually carry a smaller range of gear into the field (e.g. 18-35mm, 60mm macro, and 70-300mm)
ParticipantI bet that flash unit is for flashbulbs, maybe the little AG-1s. I have a minolta one for them that’s not much bigger floating around somewhere.
ParticipantAh, yeah, you’re going to need a Non-G lens on the bellows to control the aperture, there’s no way to open and close it manually on a bellows. (the 50/1.8 is good and cheap though).
well crap, so much for that idea. i’ve probably looked at the lenses i have several dozen times and never thought about or noticed the lack of an aperture ring.
Come to think of it, you could also try one of these with some old MD glass: http://cgi.ebay.com/PIXCO-Macro-Minolta-MD-Lens-Nikon-AI-Mount-Adapter-/190477298030?pt=Lens_Accessories&hash=item2c5954e96e#ht_1770wt_1139
ParticipantAh, yeah, you’re going to need a Non-G lens on the bellows to control the aperture, there’s no way to open and close it manually on a bellows. (the 50/1.8 is good and cheap though).
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