Fuji Acros 100 - Stand development in Rodinal at 5% for 60 min - shot on the Nikon F100 with what appears to be the 85mm f1.4/D.
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Nikon 1 V1 - 6.7-13mm
Wide Sketching
Rarely do I put the subject in the center of the frame - but when I shoot super wide, the combination of the two, with the right subject, works.
This is a full sized design study, being sketched. Shot with the Nikon 1 V1 and the 6.7-13mm at the widest, which is 18mm equivalent.
There are some things to keep in mind while using this lens. It doesn’t seem to be as forgiving at the 10-30mm on the sharpness scale. For some reason it seems that I can get a sharper photo with less effort. Maybe I’m too lazy during the shoot - so I will have to shoot more to really determine if I have to adjust technique.
And, while indoors the lens is slow - slower than one would expect - but that is the way it goes - take it or leave it. Sharpening is applied in post ever so slightly, or the image looks overworked. I still have yet to print one of these — that will be this weekend to see how it looks.
Image was developed in LRoom in order to take advantage of the lens correction tools - something of which I can't do in ViewNX2. Although ViewNX2's development is superior with Nikon's secret sauce.
Good Light or Good Form
A colleague asked me when do I usually go out to shoot - "When ever I can", I said. There are times when I plan a shoot - or have an idea of what kind of look I want. Other times the moments are serendipitous.
As seen from my most of my work, it is probably not too difficult to see how I am attracted to very, strong, rectilinear forms. And that is sometimes satisfied thru harsh light and shadow - and I'm really fine with that as the form is what I'm after. The above image was shot with an Olympus Zuiko 35mm f2.8 Shift - converted with a Leitax Nikon adapter.
This last weekend I shot the Triad Center - and because that area is so vertical and channeled - overhead sun worked out well. Else - the contrast between the shadow would be too difficult to balance.
OLYMPUS ZUIKO 35MM SHIFT f2.8 LENS
Here is a video review of the Olympus Zuiko Shift 35mm f2.8 lens.
Purchased used and converted to a Nikon Mount thru a Spanish company called Leitax.
I incorrectly pronounced their name with a "Z" - my appologies.