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Shaun @ Tru6 02-24-2020 06:35 PM

A little fun with the 60mm lens. These shots prove that I need to get the tripod out and maybe make one. All handheld. And get lights. The focus on the lens wasn't as smooth as I think it should be. Maybe just a product of holding and focusing at the same time.

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Scott Douglas 02-24-2020 07:51 PM

The lighting looks fine.
Get the tripod out and crank the aperture down and let the camera do its thing.

wdfifteen 02-25-2020 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Douglas (Post 10763386)
The lighting looks fine.

The last photo does a great job of isolating the subject. Nice job!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott Douglas (Post 10763386)
Get the tripod out and crank the aperture down and let the camera do its thing.

By down, I hope you mean up to higher numbers. The depth of field could have been greater in the first photos. F-22 at least.

Scott Douglas 02-25-2020 02:36 PM

wd15 - Yes, crank it down to a higher number. But not too high or funny things start to happen.

First pic is showing 1/125sec at f5.6 ISO 800. I think f8 or f11 would have been perfect for DOF.

RWebb 02-25-2020 02:53 PM

crank it down to a smaller opening - which is a higher number.

Shaun @ Tru6 02-25-2020 04:28 PM

Thank you all for the good words and support! This could be terribly addictive. I can see why you all love it so much.

wdfifteen 02-25-2020 04:35 PM

Puzzles to solve. An engineer's dream!

Shaun @ Tru6 03-02-2020 03:36 PM

Really do love the 60mm lens. Can't wait to get the new tripod so my food stays hot. :D


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Scott Douglas 03-02-2020 03:50 PM

You're still on AUTO aren't you Shaun?
Narrow DOF gives it away.

Shaun @ Tru6 03-02-2020 06:14 PM

I won't try manual until I get the tripod and grip Scott.

RWebb 03-02-2020 07:34 PM

just try A

it ain't M

Scott Douglas 03-03-2020 08:48 AM

Nothing ventured nothing gained.

You won't break the camera or waste any film by trying it before the tripod and grip come.

Shaun @ Tru6 03-03-2020 08:54 AM

I'm a quirky person Scott. :) That and completely overwhelmed with work.

Will need to work on the overhead dolly at some point.

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Shaun @ Tru6 03-17-2020 11:35 AM

So I FINALLY have a real reason to learn how to use the camera. Developed a new polishing technique for the soft, porous aluminum 1968 vent window Nike horizontal pieces. These things don't polish well. They scratch if you rub the softest stuffed animal microfiber over them.

I have to take "professional" level photos when I assemble these later this week. This is why I bought the camera.

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wdfifteen 03-17-2020 11:38 AM

Talk about a mirror finish!

RWebb 03-17-2020 11:46 AM

how did you glue that penny onto the chrome?

Scott Douglas 03-17-2020 01:26 PM

Really small nitt here. Stage the penny so you can 'read' it in the reflection without craning your neck around. It'll make for a more impressive photo.

Nice job. Just trying to help.

Shaun @ Tru6 03-17-2020 01:36 PM

That is a great piece of advice!

12 hours of testing and refining a 7 step process to get these to come out. Past '68s I've done were very nice, certainly as good as factory original, but these are by far the best I've done. Anodizing tomorrow with any luck, then riveting on the chrome latch and front screw plate.

Scott Douglas 03-17-2020 01:41 PM

Stop the lens down to f8 and get all the carpet in focus in the reflection too.
Set up the tripod, don't hand hold it.

Shaun @ Tru6 03-17-2020 01:47 PM

will do but this was just a quick pic after final polish and acetone. Definitely going to be using the tripod this weekend for pics. Carpet is microfiber fleece I drape everywhere.

Scott Douglas 03-17-2020 01:53 PM

Even a quik pic will be more impressive if all the micro fiber is in focus in the reflection.
When it's not in focus it makes the reflective surface look like it's fuzzy or foggy, not sharp.


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