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OK, I am not always traveling light.
With a recent purchase of a third S lens, assorted filters, and a tripod, I needed something that could hold it all, and be transported on a bike. That called for a backpack.Got the Think Tank to do the job. I used their lens changer bag to be a base for the tripod.
http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/streetwalker-pro-backpack.aspx
JackDoug,
I just purchased the final release and may have the same issue. So if it is an issue, I hope someone answers.JackThis is at Tent Rocks
http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/rio_puerco/kasha_katuwe_tent_rocks.html
JackTrue,
When I choose to use f3.5 it is to blur the background so soft corners would not be noticed, nor any issue.
JackJackDerek,
Sorry to be slow in responding, but I am off shooting in Tent Rocks New Mexico.
In order to answer your question, I had to shoot some tests at f3.5 to see if the corners went soft. Yes they do a bit under huge enlargement.
I never have shot wide-open but now I will know what to expect. f5.6 was only shot so I could freeze the bike rider. Normally I shoot f9 or f11.The first and second are twisting the horizon and then cropping close so I could get detail in the corners.
The last photo is what I was what I was working toward. Couldn't shoot this with a merge very easily?
Jack
JackMy prediction for a Leica Mini M is an M 240 type without the rangefinder mechanism.
Why let all the other non rangefinder mirror less cameras keep taking Leica M lenses without an answer from Leica?Another option is adding a path for auto-focus lenses if they could keep the lens size small. Not likely yet, but minituration will allow it eventually.
JackI've been testing the “upright” button and found it pretty amazing.
The first shot is purposely shot on an angle. None of these are cropped.
The second shot is merely using the “upright” button I discussed earlier. It does the job.
OK, I adjusted the sky a bit too.
Yes, you can adjust using “vertical” in LR4 but that doesn't do the job as well by any means when the camera was tilted and angled to begin with. That is shown in the third photo. I suspect that next we will have this software loaded into an iPhone app.
The cost of a good camera level is about $24. So this button on LR5 is worth $24.
Pete, I know the new S has a level built in, and a clean sensor, but it costs more than $24.
JackDavid didn't dare wonder when I would post the triptych.
Here it is, one of several, but one is enoughJackI agree with you David about betas normally. LR5 beta is a free stand-alone download which remains parallel to LR4. It allows you to try out the features for 6 weeks free to decide if you feel the upgrade is useful and worthwhile.
The upgrade from LR3 to LR4 was definitely a requirement for S2 users. The LR5 is not essential. I will be surprised if they price it more than $99 for an upgrade from LR4. Or they may make it a subscription like Photoshop?
There is one other aspect that can be useful to me with a macbook Air. That is smart proxy files
“Smart Previews are proxy images that can be used in place of the original file, when the originals are offline. That includes using them for Develop module, Publish Services, Export and Email.
That means you can leave your originals on the hard drive at home, and take Smart Previews out on your laptop or small portable hard drive, and still be able to work with them.
Edit your photos in Develop module using the Smart Previews, even if the originals are offline, and Lightroom will compensate for the size difference. Once the originals are available, they automatically take precedence again.”http://www.lightroomqueen.com/2013/04/15/whats-new-in-lightroom-5-0-beta/
My Air has a 256 Gig drive. My external hard drive is 8T.
JackNice system
http://www.priolite.com/en/products/details-priolite/items/id-01-0500-02-priolite-mbx-500.htmlBut the question would be how much issue you have with power cords dragging through the sand? A mono bloc cures that, but if a mono bloc falls over you probably lose your mono bloc at $1,600 each.
However if that is not a worry, and if there was no legacy issue, a lithium mono bloc is an elegant solution. I followed its introduction with interest.
JackWe all do dust spotting.
LR5 has the ability to aid me in identifying dust spots from dust on the sensor. If you click on the clone/heal tool, you can then merely press “A” and the scene switched to a high contrast B&W view that allows for more easily seeing where I need cloning out or healing the dust spots. Press “A” again and the image returns to normal.
Also the tool now allows me to drag the tool to match a spot that is more of a lash than a spot. Always could do that in Photoshop, now I can do it in LR5.
All this is faster than sending the S2 back to Germany for them to clean my sensor, as I fear to touch the sensor myself. I do use a blower to blow dust off the sensor, but never expect that to be perfect.
JackVery colorful.
Regarding salt water, when we get together in November, I will loan you my gear to shoot in the surf. But don't change lenses when you are lying in waves. Your idea to wash everything off with fresh water makes sense. Dried salt on the lens is worse than dust.
Jack
