Brenton C Posted October 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) This coal cart's seen better days. I quite like this pic, though over did it with the shallowness of DOF. Velvia 50 with R4 + Summicron 50/2 -- taken at F 2.8. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/252167-bound-for-glory-this-train/?do=findComment&comment=2914298'>More sharing options...
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wda Posted October 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 26, 2015 An interesting choice of depth of field, rather more shallow than I might have chosen. Also the plane does not seem consistent vertically. Film flatness issue? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton C Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted October 26, 2015 You're right now that you draw my attention to it. I've only run a couple of films through this camera, but was a bit surprised at how many pics I'd blown the focussing. Many more than on my M3, which I so etimes struggle to focus (but usually nail it). I think I better do some test shots.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted October 27, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 27, 2015 Lovely. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted October 27, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 27, 2015 Brenton, I find using full aperture at very close ranges extremely demanding; not so much for actual focusing, but choosing that part of the image I really want sharp. With digital I can easily resort to instant increase in effective ISO. Not so easy with film. In which case I would use a tripod, even the Leica table pod, for such still life subjects. Then you can stop down to control how much you want to be sharp. Regarding film flatness; the first frame after a period of non-use can have a bed set in the film which sometimes takes time to flatten. Hence, just waste the first frame in such situations. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton C Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted October 27, 2015 Hi David, Thanks for your thoughts on this. If I recall right, i chose the back lip of that front wheel to be my point of focus, and was specifically wanting a more shallow depth of field, but would have preferred at least all off the front wheel to be in focus, in retrospect. I appreciate your tip on wasting a frame when a film has been sitting. I'm a little worried the camera has a problem. Stu, thanks for your response. I especially appreciate it, having admired so many of your pictures. Like the portrait of that girl, for example that comes readily to mind. Apparently it was unforgetable! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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