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Images => Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM => Your Weekly Blog => Topic started by: Birna Rørslett on September 01, 2025, 08:14:50
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Door of golden opportunities (?)
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For the love of the Neo Noct - Zf & AF-S 58mm f/1.4
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D200
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Roses for the forum
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
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They still smile. Very good.
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
Congratulations John and your wife
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
wish you everything you want for the next 20 years
btw, which time we should show up for the cake?
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Thanks Birna, Daniel and Thomas.
Around 15 o'clock there is some cake, Thomas ;)
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Garbage sorting after the Red Hair Days
Z9 AF-S 28-300
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
You both look very good today too and so happy in this picture. Congratulations!
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I'm back at Cadiz this year. I arrived yesterday and today I was already looking for a sunset. They are spectacular and image-rich.
Z9, 70-200 2.8 fl
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
Congratulations, John! May the next 20 be even happier.
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I was already looking for a sunset. They are spectacular and image-rich.
Especially with you as the photographer.
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We spent yesterday at the Paris Fair. No, not the French capital. It has its charms but the one in southwestern Ontario, Canada, has barrel racing!
Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S, cropped to 15MP. (Actually, it was my first rodeo :) )
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
Happy anniversary!
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Tomorrow 20 years married.
Congratulations, John!
I'm back at Cadiz this year. I arrived yesterday and today I was already looking for a sunset. They are spectacular and image-rich.
Z9, 70-200 2.8 fl
That's a nice one, Paco.
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At Yushima Sacred Hall.
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Congratulations, John!
Thanks Akira, Paco, Fons and Ian
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Happy anniversary!
You were in my back-garden this weekend? ;-)
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Yes i think so took some photos at redhair, Spoorpark.
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Bougainvillea
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Thank you Ian, Akira
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Still quite hot around here. Even if the temperature is going down there is plenty to go to the beach. Shadows are needed and if someone needs help, they are ready.
Z50II, 16-50mm 3.5-6.3 dx
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Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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Many fine images on this page guys!
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September 2
Miscanthus sin.var. black and white
Zf Z105mm f/2.8vrs
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after the thunderstorm my garden is a layered beautiful chaos
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Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
Dolomiti?
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Brisen from my balcony - we live in the Engelberg Valley Kanton Nidwalden
my tiny hiking kit ;D
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A wildlife rescue specialist was giving presentations at the fair. He entertained and educated with equal aplomb. Part of his job is to rescue exotic creatures whose erstwhile owners cannot handle.
Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S
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moths in love
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A wildlife rescue specialist was giving presentations at the fair. He entertained and educated with equal aplomb. Part of his job is to rescue exotic creatures whose erstwhile owners cannot handle.
Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S
Looks like a scorpion in his hand?
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New RAFCamera M80x1 to Z adapter allows easy focus to infinity with my Oude Delft Rayxars.
Panorama neighbourhood at dusk
(https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=10627.0;attach=67696;image)
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autumal garden
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Early start today - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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Cathedral and carousel,
Z50II, 16-50mm 3.5-6.3 dx
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You're really traveling "light" these days, Paco :)
with the fierce Spish sun I surmise the slow end of the kit zoom doesn't create too many difficulties?
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Since I'm running a lot of pratical tests with the "X-ray" lenses due to the new adapters, it was also time to revisit some older pictorial attempts. This is one of them, in which I had difficulties keeping the moving subject in focus and PTGui simply bombed out on the following image stitching. Nevertheless I fancied the outcome, but that's me in a nutshell (?)
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I got incoming from the local gear provider. Possibly the best small flash on the market today
First test result with the Z105MC on the Zf looks promising.
The Power of the beast is eye watering. A blasting LOT of light. WOW.
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You're really traveling "light" these days, Paco :)
with the fierce Spish sun I surmise the slow end of the kit zoom doesn't create too many difficulties?
Yes, I am, and it adds some benefits for sure. We have plenty light for the f6.3 with no ibis as you well know ;)
It is compact on top of light weight and the image quality is surprisingly good for both the camera and the kit lens. Af keeps up with other lenses too. I'm glad I took on the offer Nikon Spain gave me on July.
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Looks like a scorpion in his hand?
Yes. We were all surprised to learn that the venom is only one tenth as strong as a bee's. He jabbed his thumb on the stinger to prove it.
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This boa constrictor is an example of why it is important to do your research before taking on a pet. Its previous owner had meant well by maintaining a ready supply of food. However, these snakes are opportunistic eaters. In other words, if food is available then they will eat it. So instead of being approximately 25 pounds, she is 55 pounds and on a diet!
Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S
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At the river...
Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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I got incoming from the local gear provider. Possibly the best small flash on the market today
First test result with the Z105MC on the Zf looks promising.
The Power of the beast is eye watering. A blasting LOT of light. WOW.
Frank, the X3 is amazing - I use it for the small V350; V480; V100 and AD200
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Norwegian Sky arrived to port.
Z50Ii, 16-50 3.5 6.3
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My daughter is taking a liking to Western riding versus English riding. It has something to do with so many riders wearing pink.
Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S.
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My daughter is taking a liking to Western riding versus English riding. It has something to do with so many riders wearing pink.
Nikon Zf, 24-70/4S.
They look beautiful together.
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The obvious image -Virgen de la Palma = Virgin of the palm (tree)-
nikon z50II- 16-50mm 3.5.6.3 dx
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snake
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They look beautiful together.
They do, but that is not my daughter. Rather, inspiration for her.
I have a few years before my daughter looks like that :)
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September 5
Helianthus tuberosus in bloom
Z fc - Viltrox 56mm f/1.4
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snake
Beautiful graphic design Arturo
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Parus major - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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Parus major - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
That is a beautiful great tit.
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One of the first non-test images shot with my newly acquired Nikon Z50II + surprisingly good 16-50mm "kitlens"
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54765911453_3c53873f8c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rrtBsD)Z50II_DSC0062 (https://flic.kr/p/2rrtBsD) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr
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One of the first non-test images shot with my newly acquired Nikon Z50II + surprisingly good 16-50mm "kitlens"
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54765911453_3c53873f8c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rrtBsD)Z50II_DSC0062 (https://flic.kr/p/2rrtBsD) by Luc de Schepper (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucdeschepper/), on Flickr
Congrats on the new camera Luc
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Brothers alike - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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Congrats on the new camera Luc
Thanks Daniel.
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I "reconfigured" my Z30 for use as a quasi-rangefinder camera working with the old Voigtländer 15mm f/4.5 SL lens. This comprised putting the rear display to the 'protected' setting with the monitor on the inside and metal outwards, semi-permanently adding an optical peep-through framefinder, and adjusting the focus on the 15mm with a dedicated F-Z 'dumb' adapter so I could rely on the engraved focus scale on the lens. It even has click-stopped settings at 0.5 and 1m, and a hard stop at the ends at infinity and 0.3m, and in combination with the built-in focusing lever setting the lens to an approximate given distance without looking is quite easy, even more so after some practice runs. Following the ancient adage of 'f/8 and be there', and the modern invention of auto ISO sensitivity, allows for relaxed shooting. Eye-balling the frame coverage becomes second nature after a while.
(https://nikongear.net/revival/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11290.0;attach=67432;image)
The final touch is adding GPS recording. The usual approach, a Foolography device, won't work as that company now has gone down the drain with a junk product these days. Their '22 Unleashed' units are to be shunned at all costs. Using the Snapbridge app gives GPS input although co-ordinates aren't very accurate since they originate from the mobile phone. Best solution is putting a standard, small GPS logger in your pocket and use the potential of ExifTool to plow back GPS data into the NEF/jpg files. I wote a simple script to achieve this and provided the camera time is set correctly, this procedure works perfectly.
From a recent trip to Oslo to visit my dentist :)
City Greens
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Beautiful graphic design Arturo
Thanks Paco, it's Cogulla Snake (Macroprotodon brevis), the photo is from a terrace of my house, they live around here, although it's difficult to see them.
un saludo
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Yello...
Z9 AF-S 28-300
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Monochrome structure
z50II, 16-50mm 3.5-6.3 dx
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Great job convincing the seagull to enter the frame in the *correct* position, Paco :)
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Those were the days
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Cutie - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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do not look through the view finder if you want a nice selfie!
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do not look through the view finder if you want a nice selfie!
Nice tatoo! :D
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An on/off capable tattoo :)
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another tattoo
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That marking really screams 'DON'T EAT ME!! I TASTE BAD!!'
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That marking really screams 'DON'T EAT ME!! I TASTE BAD!!'
Bed bugs are very smelly, it's better not to touch them,
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Vanessa Atalanta - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
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Cutie - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
Vanessa Atalanta - Z30 & AF-S 300mm PF
You keep doing well aiming the 300PF without a viewfinder.
Someone preparing for the winter (14-30mm @ f/7.1 on Z5II) :
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Pink flower
Zf Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2
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Fan
Z6 Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2
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Bed bugs are very smelly, it's better not to touch them,
these are not bed bugs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_bug
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I am often surprised how shallow the DOF gets in the near field. This is f/8 and you can clearly see the end of the sharp area in front & back
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Fan
Z6 Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2
introducing yet another kind of swirl!
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Fan
Z6 Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2
Read: Fan :)
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these are not bed bugs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_bug
If it's a bed bug, specifically the striped bed bug, Graphosoma italicum. Graphosoma lineatum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Striped bed bug, Italian striped bug, troubadour bug.
En castellano:Graphosoma lineatum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Chinche rayada, insecto italiano rayado, insecto trovador.
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Yesterday we had a lunar eclipse, I was out in the hope of getting some spectacular image, but the moon was somewhat hidden until it was high up.
This was the best shot, postet here instead of in "Show us your best moon (and solar system) images" as it is not very special.
Z8 @175 sec 100-400 @400mm and f5.6 ISO 5000
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flower
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At the museum
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Yesterday we had a lunar eclipse, I was out in the hope of getting some spectacular image, but the moon was somewhat hidden until it was high up.
This was the best shot, postet here instead of in "Show us your best moon (and solar system) images" as it is not very special.
Z8 @175 sec 100-400 @400mm and f5.6 ISO 5000
I think it is great !
All the setup it takes to track the moon, focus, get the right exposure, it is complicated
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If it's a bed bug, specifically the striped bed bug, Graphosoma italicum. Graphosoma lineatum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Striped bed bug, Italian striped bug, troubadour bug.
En castellano:Graphosoma lineatum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Chinche rayada, insecto italiano rayado, insecto trovador.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphosoma_lineatum (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphosoma_lineatum)
bug yes
bed no
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Yesterday we had a lunar eclipse, I was out in the hope of getting some spectacular image, but the moon was somewhat hidden until it was high up.
This was the best shot, postet here instead of in "Show us your best moon (and solar system) images" as it is not very special.
Z8 @175 sec 100-400 @400mm and f5.6 ISO 5000
It was similar here: when the moon became visible above the horizon, it had already almost moved out of the umbra. However, my 400 mm lens with a 2x teleconverter would also have reached its limits when the moon was completely eclipsed. I didn't think a lunar eclipse would be so dark... :) :)
An hour later, it still looks quite interesting.
Nikon Zf, 400mm 4.5 with TC 2x @f/9
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphosoma_lineatum (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphosoma_lineatum)
bug yes
bed no
I don't understand you.
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introducing yet another kind of swirl!
Thanks Jan :)
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September 8
view from the 'Gouden Ham' onto the riverscape
zf voigtländer 40mm f/1.2
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Yesterday we had a lunar eclipse, I was out in the hope of getting some spectacular image, but the moon was somewhat hidden until it was high up.
This was the best shot, postet here instead of in "Show us your best moon (and solar system) images" as it is not very special.
Z8 @175 sec 100-400 @400mm and f5.6 ISO 5000
It was similar here: when the moon became visible above the horizon, it had already almost moved out of the umbra. However, my 400 mm lens with a 2x teleconverter would also have reached its limits when the moon was completely eclipsed. I didn't think a lunar eclipse would be so dark... :) :)
An hour later, it still looks quite interesting.
Nikon Zf, 400mm 4.5 with TC 2x @f/9
Nice images anyway, Bent and Jürgen.
Here, conditions were similar, with persistent cloud cover. I posted my photo in the “Show us your best images of the moon (and the solar system)” section, even though it's far from being the best photo of the moon :)
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Bent, Jürgen Bruno, all nice pictures! I rushed to give the bloody moon a try ... but forgot to use the stabilizaton, so all pictures blurred, this is the best of the blurred ones (look at scattered Saturn on the left).
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I took inspiration from Michael Erlewine and promted a picture about modern country life.
tech: Gemini 2.5pro
"the yogamat"
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Norman Rockwell transported into the 21st Century.
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City Yellows
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Indian Summer
Z9 Minolta Rokkor 58/1.2
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Looks like a ship
Zf Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2
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I don't understand you.
bed bugs suck blood from humans while they sleep
There are two kinds in Germany: Bettwanzen (Cimex lectularius), specialized on humans, but sucks blood from any other warm blooded animal and Argas reflexus, not specialized on humans but on pigeons, dies if it eats human blood
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Bed bugs are very smelly, it's better not to touch them,
It looks like a stink bug. The ones around here are far less colourful.
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bed bugs suck blood from humans while they sleep
There are two kinds in Germany: Bettwanzen (Cimex lectularius), specialized on humans, but sucks blood from any other warm blooded animal and Argas reflexus, not specialized on humans but on pigeons, dies if it eats human blood
Okay, you mean the other bed bugs, which are truly dangerous and annoying.
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pomegranate blossom
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Coming home: commuters in Brussels today.
Z50 (IR @ 720 nm), 11-20mm af-p @ 11mm, f/5
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Early Autumn?
Z9 Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
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Coming home: commuters in Brussels today.
Z50 (IR @ 720 nm), 11-20mm af-p @ 11mm, f/5
Great picture!
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I agree the IR image looks nice, however it also seems curiously non-sharp and soft as far as details go. I wonder whether this is due to the non-disclosed 11-20mm lens, or the much less than optimal practice of keeping the file with a far too high pixel dimension combined with excessive jpg compression. The better approach is having smaller pixel dimensions preferable not more than 2000 pix on the long side, and use a much higher jpg quality. The latter approach gives superior images for web.
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I finally arrived at a long-standing goal, viz. making my "X-ray" lenses (Rodenstock, Oude Delft 50/0.75 class) mount to my Z fc/Zf and achieve infinity focus. I ordered a custom adapter from RafCamera.com and combined this with a factory Z mount, in order to get a little more breathing space between the rear of the adapter and the overhang of the finder. The clearance is now less than 0.2 mm, but this proved to be all that was necessary. The Oude Delft Rayxar will focus to infinity only on the Zf because of its rear section which blocks the inner frame of the DX models. With the Rodenstock TC-heligon there is no such problem and this lens will focus nicely to infinity on all my Z models. I haven't tried the Z50 though and its prominent finder overhang might still be an issue. However, I no longer own any Z50 thus the issue is moot :)
turned out I had made a measurement error for the adapter thus mounting the factory Z mount required some additional metalwork. Ruth got tired of my noisy work and moved over to the piano instead. She was a bit curious what happened when I tested the lens later, as the photo below demonstrates.
The Rodenstock is not the sharpest lens in existence, however it is *fast* and indeed gets to f/0.75 as focus distance increases towards infinity. This means daylight shooting with the DX models having a to 1/4000 sec shutter speed demands the use of an ND filter. I have added filter threads to my Rodenstock. Bokeh is as expected, dreamlike smooth. Despite the lens not being designed for ordinary light conditions, colours are pretty faithfully rendered in a delicate, muted fashion.
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Coming home: commuters in Brussels today.
Z50 (IR @ 720 nm), 11-20mm af-p @ 11mm, f/5
Hey, Joost, nice to hear from you & great picture!
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turned out I had made a measurement error for the adapter thus mounting the factory Z mount required some additional metalwork. Ruth got tired of my noisy work and moved over to the piano instead. She was a bit curious what happened when I tested the lens later, as the photo below demonstrates.
Nice to see her on her piano! All the best to Ruth!
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City Reds
Z30, Voigt 15mm f/4.5, shot from the hip in the old-fashioned way
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I finally arrived at a long-standing goal, viz. making my "X-ray" lenses (Rodenstock, Oude Delft 50/0.75 class) mount to my Z fc/Zf and achieve infinity focus. I ordered a custom adapter from RafCamera.com and combined this with a factory Z mount, in order to get a little more breathing space between the rear of the adapter and the overhang of the finder. The clearance is now less than 0.2 mm, but this proved to be all that was necessary. The Oude Delft Rayxar will focus to infinity only on the Zf because of its rear section which blocks the inner frame of the DX models. With the Rodenstock TC-heligon there is no such problem and this lens will focus nicely to infinity on all my Z models. I haven't tried the Z50 though and its prominent finder overhang might still be an issue. However, I no longer own any Z50 thus the issue is moot :)
turned out I had made a measurement error for the adapter thus mounting the factory Z mount required some additional metalwork. Ruth got tired of my noisy work and moved over to the piano instead. She was a bit curious what happened when I tested the lens later, as the photo below demonstrates.
The Rodenstock is not the sharpest lens in existence, however it is *fast* and indeed gets to f/0.75 as focus distance increases towards infinity. This means daylight shooting with the DX models having a to 1/4000 sec shutter speed demands the use of an ND filter. I have added filter threads to my Rodenstock. Bokeh is as expected, dreamlike smooth. Despite the lens not being designed for ordinary light conditions, colours are pretty faithfully rendered in a delicate, muted fashion.
I'm glad you were able to achieve your goal,
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Coming home: commuters in Brussels today.
Epic scene.
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Ferry
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Oude Markt
Z9 Voigtländer Color-Ultron 50/1.8 (42M) wide open.
According to the Pentaxforum: "The Voigtländer Color-Ultron 50 mm f/1.8 is a vintage standard prime lens produced in the 1970s and early 1980s, primarily in M42 screw mount and QBM (Rollei bayonet) versions. Designed by Dr. Albrecht Tronnier, it’s the third-generation Ultron and shares its Planar-type optical formula with Carl Zeiss lenses of the era. It features a 6-element/5-group design, a 6-blade diaphragm, and multi-coating (MC) for improved contrast and flare resistance.
With a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, it delivers excellent low-light performance, shallow depth-of-field, and creamy bokeh—especially from f/2.8 to f/5.6. The lens focuses down to 0.45 m, uses a 49 mm filter thread, and weighs around 230 g, depending on the mount. It’s fully manual, and the M42 version lacks an A/M switch, requiring a flanged adapter or aperture pin modification for digital use.
Engraved as Color-Ultron 1.8/50, it’s praised for its sharpness wide open, micro-contrast, and distinctive rendering. Some versions have a concave front element, while later ones are slightly convex. Though not as well-known as its Zeiss cousins, it’s a hidden gem among vintage 50s—offering a unique blend of German optical heritage and character-rich performance."
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/voigtlander-50mm-f18-m42.html (https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/voigtlander-50mm-f18-m42.html)
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Mantis, Micro-NIKKOR Auto 3.5mm
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Oude Markt
Z9 Voigtländer Color-Ultron 50/1.8 (42M) wide open.
have this lens as well, like it very much for portraits
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the current version of the voigtländer 4.5/15mm is a keeper. Rich in details, very well corrected in geometry
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have this lens as well, like it very much for portraits
Agree, but I also like the color and rendering in city views and macro / nature. It gives the Z9 an ancient look ;-)
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Leading lines: getting to the other side.
Z9, 24-70 f4S
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Great job convincing the seagull to enter the frame in the *correct* position, Paco :)
;D
Seagulls are photo friendly here ;)
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This little quarrel actually went airborne
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I beg for lenience for rules violation bc wanted to show the next frame...
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I beg for lenience for rules violation bc wanted to show the next frame...
It is certainly violation to the rule of this thread. But I don't want neither to be removed! These "must be" presented as a series fully to appreciate them!
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Very squirrely, good catch. It is a vertical diptych, isn't it? ;) :)
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Leading lines: getting to the other side.
Z9, 24-70 f4S
I like it. Simple, yet everything the composition needs, is there.
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I beg for lenience for rules violation bc wanted to show the next frame...
If you have a pre or post action picture, it would be a nice triptich.
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Mantis, Micro-NIKKOR Auto 3.5mm
Empusa pennata, the conehead mantis, not very common. Even more alien like than the comon mantis. Nice find.
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If extreme 'bokeh' is on your bucket list, look no further than an 'X-ray' lens of the commonly seen 50mm f/0.75 kind.
Z fc with Rodenstock TV-Heligon 50/0.75. Yes, the lens can indeed focus to infinity, however, infinity focus isn't the only admissible setting :) Here the lens does its utmost to soften Ruth's potato plantation ....
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The red rule
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Empusa pennata, the conehead mantis, not very common. Even more alien like than the comon mantis. Nice find.
I saw her on Tuesday, it was early, she still had dew drops on her, she was very small,
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Military freighter(s) flying over.
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In the park
Z9 Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2
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speaking and listening
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Same same but different ...
Z8 & Z 24-120mm f/4.0
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Same same but different ...
Z8 & Z 24-120mm f/4.0
------------ You see me speechless!!!
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Same same but different ...
Z8 & Z 24-120mm f/4.0
Worth repeating … superb.
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Worth repeating … superb.
+1
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+2 Super color story too
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Aerobat #133 very nice. Such pleasing color and pop of the mountain detail!
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Same same but different ...
Z8 & Z 24-120mm f/4.0
Seeing this, I wish I were there—wonderful.
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Same same but different ...
Z8 & Z 24-120mm f/4.0
Great effect, beautiful colours and atmosphere, Daniel.
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Forrest road
Z9 Angenieux 35-70/2.5-3.3
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Many thanks for the motivating feedback Jürgen, Bruno, Øivind, Paco, Ashlandish and John
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Same same but different ...
Z8 & Z 24-120mm f/4.0
beautiful colours, its an outstanding picture
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Sptembr 12
D850 70-200/2.8
Arm of the river cattle grazing