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Birna Rørslett

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #105 on: January 12, 2025, 09:24:25 »
However, what Paco left out of his kit is a true ultra wide lens. Perhaps the Laowa 9mm will fit the bill?

It has a massive 135 degr. angle of view on FX, which is way too much although pretty similar to the human eye if I recall properly. The lens design delivers very sharp images and geometric distortion, given the huge angle of view, is surprisingly modest. In the image below, there is no correction of curved lines.

The Laowa succeeds because it makes little attempt of correcting low light fall-off towards the periphy. OK or some scenes, whilst an issue elsewhere.

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #106 on: January 12, 2025, 10:10:04 »
Paco is a strong guy :) When I arrive in Spain necxt time (Feb./March), I ewon't need to bring my Z9 for Paco to use -- now he has his own !!
Hello, Birna, do you know in which part of Spain the meeting will be?

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #107 on: January 12, 2025, 10:23:28 »
Never drive alone


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Re: January 2025
« Reply #108 on: January 12, 2025, 10:26:22 »

  I'm enjoying this image and the one posted in the "minimalist" thread very much Fons. Sometimes is not easy to recognize your signature but I have realized with time that it is because you have quite a extense arc of possibilities, but it is clear. Thank you for your constant work and for sharing them all.

Lovely comment Paco, thank you!

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #109 on: January 12, 2025, 10:49:35 »
Heading into town, the stars aligned and led me to The Prince of Wales

I think my phone has done some adjustments of its own, but it was stll a pretty special sight

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #110 on: January 12, 2025, 12:06:34 »
Hello, Birna, do you know in which part of Spain the meeting will be?

Paco lives in El Puorto de Santa Maria and works in Cádiz. I'll arrive on Feb. 27th.

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #111 on: January 12, 2025, 12:32:44 »
Paco is a strong guy :) When I arrive in Spain necxt time (Feb./March), I ewon't need to bring my Z9 for Paco to use -- now he has his own !!

I do!  8)

However, what Paco left out of his kit is a true ultra wide lens. Perhaps the Laowa 9mm will fit the bill?

It has a massive 135 degr. angle of view on FX, which is way too much although pretty similar to the human eye if I recall properly. The lens design delivers very sharp images and geometric distortion, given the huge angle of view, is surprisingly modest. In the image below, there is no correction of curved lines.

The Laowa succeeds because it makes little attempt of correcting low light fall-off towards the periphy. OK or some scenes, whilst an issue elsewhere.


  9mm 5.6 "bridge dreamer" Laowa lens?


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Re: January 2025
« Reply #112 on: January 12, 2025, 12:52:43 »
Paco lives in El Puorto de Santa Maria and works in Cádiz. I'll arrive on Feb. 27th.
Thanks, Birna, Cadiz is a bit far for me, but I'll see if I can go on those dates and we already know each other.

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #113 on: January 12, 2025, 13:04:23 »
  9mm 5.6 "bridge dreamer" Laowa lens?

Yes, indeed. It is nice on the Z/DX cameras, though.

I had the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 last time and probably will bring that lens this time as well.

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #114 on: January 12, 2025, 13:16:38 »
Heading into town, the stars aligned and led me to The Prince of Wales

I think my phone has done some adjustments of its own, but it was stll a pretty special sight
Lovely atmospheric shot, Colin

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #115 on: January 12, 2025, 13:17:14 »
Foggy and snowy...

Z9 85/1.8K

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #116 on: January 12, 2025, 17:07:34 »
A sunny afternoon

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #117 on: January 12, 2025, 17:58:13 »


'The Palm House', Botanical Garden, Copenhagen. Nikon D4 & Zeiss 50mm f/2 makro-planar.
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Re: January 2025
« Reply #118 on: January 12, 2025, 20:38:50 »
Lovely atmospheric shot, Colin

Thanks John
The beer inside was also perfect for such a night

Gloucester Brewery Dockside Porter 5.2%

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Re: January 2025
« Reply #119 on: January 13, 2025, 00:21:15 »
Seeking The Matrix