tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post6395525149122866201..comments2024-03-29T07:48:04.112-04:00Comments on Lens Bubbles: The Nikon Df - A Take from a Non-Nikon UserLens Bubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-29202222890059637582013-12-21T18:28:58.098-05:002013-12-21T18:28:58.098-05:00As I said, the G1/GH1's implementation of auto...As I said, the G1/GH1's implementation of auto ISO is poorly done. Same thing with Canon's Rebel T2i and to some extend, the 5D II. I found Sony's (and possibly the best is Nikon's) is excellent.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-73486134544246722352013-12-21T03:13:55.319-05:002013-12-21T03:13:55.319-05:00OK, a month of using auto ISO and I'm over it....OK, a month of using auto ISO and I'm over it. Consistently picks too low a shutter (not bumping up my ISO enough) and no way to manually over ride what I consider my lower limit to be). Can't see anyone solving this dillemaobakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-82452794271204992102013-11-16T10:54:35.007-05:002013-11-16T10:54:35.007-05:00Are you saying the D600/D800 can not use manual co...Are you saying the D600/D800 can not use manual controls?Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-31087819122599599002013-11-15T15:16:01.650-05:002013-11-15T15:16:01.650-05:00Well, I think the idea is to retake the power of p...Well, I think the idea is to retake the power of photography. Why use auto anything and let the camera decide what is right? You are limiting yourself when using auto. Would a painter be satisfied with printing the paintings and not actually paint them?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500947255030707568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-18786721675574408542013-11-15T00:41:12.528-05:002013-11-15T00:41:12.528-05:00Hi Martin, the one I use was 17-32mm cheap helicoi...Hi Martin, the one I use was 17-32mm cheap helicoid, but it always works with the Yeenon 18-33mm, which is a much better product with smooth focusing and no play. A bit more expensive, but enjoyable to use.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-87380098323490194742013-11-15T00:39:32.081-05:002013-11-15T00:39:32.081-05:00Panasonic's implementation of auto ISO is not ...Panasonic's implementation of auto ISO is not as good as Sony/Nikon, but if you shoot auto focus lenses, it should be ok.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-37892110705974638112013-11-15T00:38:11.650-05:002013-11-15T00:38:11.650-05:00The NEX-6 has excellent auto iso. I put my camera...The NEX-6 has excellent auto iso. I put my camera on aperture priority and auto iso, it never fails me. For my Panasonic G1, it always seems to make the shutter speed too low while keeping the ISO low, instead of maintaining safe shutter speed.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-55514611082523667472013-11-15T00:36:08.680-05:002013-11-15T00:36:08.680-05:00Indeed. I think Nikon did a half baked job. They...Indeed. I think Nikon did a half baked job. They can do so much better. Take a look at the X-Pro-1. That's a beauty.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-75584807110681362112013-11-14T23:04:19.181-05:002013-11-14T23:04:19.181-05:00Hi,
I visit your blog consistently. I am a manua...Hi, <br />I visit your blog consistently. I am a manual lens user, but never try the enlarging lens to shoot before. After read your posts for a long time with the enlarging lens, I want to try it and see, I have got a Nikon EL-Nikkor f 1:2.8 50mm Lens for my Sony nex 6. So, here is my question, I am going to buy a helicoid adapter in eBay, but there are many size/length, 13-18mm, 16-20mm, 27-59mm, 36-90mm..... my question is, which one can give my EL-nikkor 50mm to focus to infinity?<br />Thanks <br />Martin<br />Martin K Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206248883608757323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-76109292280290897302013-11-14T12:04:08.531-05:002013-11-14T12:04:08.531-05:00ok, I linked to a the writings of someone from Wan...ok, I linked to a the writings of someone from Wangs world and digging in the manual and experimentation has yeilded that Auto ISO on the GF1 (and my GH1) are fully operable and seem to operate in 1/3 ISO steps which is nice. Seems to kick in when shutter drifts below 30th ... I'll experiment with it and see how I go. Thanks for the pointers folks<br /><br />{woof says the old dog}obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-69320608596126583642013-11-14T11:23:41.174-05:002013-11-14T11:23:41.174-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-73137954094642914852013-11-14T11:11:17.694-05:002013-11-14T11:11:17.694-05:00Chester, thanks for your input. Does this apply to...Chester, thanks for your input. Does this apply to most cameras or is it just at the new Sony cameras do it better?obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-26948145856587431602013-11-14T10:31:02.053-05:002013-11-14T10:31:02.053-05:00Obakesan, ever since I got a hold of a RX1 to play...Obakesan, ever since I got a hold of a RX1 to play with I really do love the AUTO ISO feature. I set my range and then concentrate on my two other settings or one for that matter. I set it up on the A7R similarly and been playing it like that. I prominent Sony equipped National Geographic photographer also swears by Auto ISO - Michael Yamashita and until I heard the words come out of his mouth I was a sworn "I make the choice" :) user.<br /><br />Yu-Lin, nice shot showing off the 135/2 prowess. :)Chester Chenhttp://www.jamcansing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-34626792672941084272013-11-13T16:53:55.620-05:002013-11-13T16:53:55.620-05:00>I set my ISO to Auto and never have to change ...>I set my ISO to Auto and never have to change it<br /><br />I'm way too suspicious of cameras picking higher than I'm willing to do ISO. Consequentially I leave mine on "I make the choice" Its pretty rare I need to move it off 200 anyway, and when that's happening I already know the light looks dim anyway.<br /><br />I've also heard that some cameras (perhaps mine?) wind the ISO up but never bring it down ...obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-35318690796911459452013-11-11T12:31:07.620-05:002013-11-11T12:31:07.620-05:00I'm not a Nikon shooter either, but I also hav...I'm not a Nikon shooter either, but I also have to wonder at the pseudo-retro styling of the Df. Why not work with some Nikon aficionados and some UX designers to take the best features from the film cameras and the capabilities of modern cameras and come up with the best retro camera possible. <br />DarkAlly123_YThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565534686839926245noreply@blogger.com