Albedo
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Ok it'll be you helping me with the instructions then H. Never had a camera that had a user interface before so it's been a new lingo to me, there's info in your last post thats usefull to me. I was working today on the roof but nipped out to do a quote and took this one in scene mode. I couldn't frame too well as the screen was washed out in the sun, there was a good photo here and I feel that I missed it. I may invest in the optical viewfinder soonish. Edit: posted the wrong one this one is cropped and I meant to post the uncropped version of the same pic
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Nice one H, now I've got you at it mate. May have to come and give you a hand with the baillifs:001_smile: Love what your'e doing with the old camera, thats very generous. I hope you are happy with it and if you have any problems with the instructions - 200 pages plus - Have a word with me as I've already broken the back of it .. so to speak. I'm chuffed, and look forward to seeing your pics and talking LX5 with you.
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Here ya go Lorry. First rope and first saw.... might stick a bar on it later
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:lol:: I really laughed out loud then and not much makes me do that, as I am old and grumpy. Ta very much:001_smile:
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That flash little number above is my second harness, I dug the first one out the garage, while I was doing the photos and here it is, I like the glass case idea. Still have my first rope too but haven't downloaded the photo yet, I use it for tieing the ladders on now. didn't get it from a skip though, my boss lent it to me, but seem to still have it:blushing:
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I just googled Weaver and it does look really similar except more modern materials. Wonder if theres a link? This is the badge on the back of mine, must be called a 'stringer', the Sierra Moreno bit is on a stitched on tab below, and mostly worn away now.
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Cheers buzzsurgeon, liking your reaction:001_smile: And you have a pop at me in the bank, Frankie, so I shall now consider it used:biggrin: Edit: Just because I had a pop at you that time, only jesting feller
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I felt a bit guilty as I recomended the G11 amongst others when you were looking (Monkey D), then you didn't seem happy with it. I waited as I thought Panasonic might bring out a new model on the GF1 micro 4/3rds then literally got lost in indecision and info overload and forgot about it for a couple of months. Then I heard the LX5 and S95 had been released and went for the panasonic as soon as I saw it without even looking at the S95 which had always been a contender in its S90 incarnation. One thing is fairly clear to me and that is that there is no point in owning one of these high end compacts, just to press auto all the time. In the panasonic world get a TZ10 (I think it is) for 230 squids and it will do all you ever need. Spending 400 quid or so on a G11 or LX5 means doin some work to learn how to use it otherwise there ain't a lot to be gained.
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I'm delighted with my LX5 and pleased that Sean and Hamma are impressed with its output. It very much suited what I was looking for and for me it beats the G11. (sorry monkey D). The LX5 has a chunky old style retro build like the G11. Another one to look at is the cannon S90 which is more pocketable. Recently replaced by the S95 which has fixed a couple of minor prob's with the S90 noticeably the dial which slipped to easily and now has click stops. I only mention it because if you want jeans pocket sized quality compact its worth a look. If you don't mind fleece pocket size, then the LX5 is a pretty safe bet
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Just thought some of you might be interested to see my set up. She was built by the Sierra Morreno Mercantile Co in 1998, and has served me well since then. She’s been up the big trees of New Zealand, the oaks of France and the mighty Eucs of Southern Spain. I ain’t gonna answer anything about LOLER/H&S VT’s alternative methods etc. This is what I use to do the job and I like it. I am posting it because some people might find it interesting as she is becoming a bit of an antique, and was imported from the States in the first place. Theres a couple of loops for hanging gear on but they slid out of shot round the back.
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I was reading about DOF on wikipedia this morning......... When the lens axis is not perpendicular to the image plane, the POF (plane of focus) is no longer parallel to the image plane; the ability to rotate the POF is known as the Scheimpflug principle. scheimpflug principle...What a great name:confused1:
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I dunno, looks good to me, nice crisp snake focus. I have to google golden mean now... like the man says, hard work and expensive:001_smile: Hope I don't have to buy one:confused1:
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I'm on it H..... Is that Hamma in that photo Arborist? or does somebody look like a blurry version of the H:001_smile:
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Here we go. Not the best example of what I mean as I may have deleted some where the whole fruiting body wasn't in focus from front to back, but shows why I would want to increase DOF. They are on a log I carved a bit by the way, pic 2.
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I'm just gonna have a look for one of my first shots which was on auto/macro. You'll see the problem I've been trying to sort out as the DOF is so shallow that the object (fungi) is only in focus in the middle and not at the front or back. This would be ok for a photo of text on paper for example but not for something with depth, hang on a min just going for a trawl now
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No worries H. I agree the feather's vastly improved and the bug is still wrongly focused and the flower comment too. There is no way you can say anything about a picky, that would be taken personally. The opposite is the case as I wanted the advice, not flattery. The macro world is new to me and quite fascinating. I didn't expect this camera to be so good at it. Although I guess it will have its limitations. I have a lot to learn about DOF etc and your comments are gratefully received
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Hows this mate:001_smile: The feather - I just did a crop as per your instruction. The bug is one I did earlier The buttercup, I just quickly found another one as my laptop can't keep up Will digest the DOF info over a bit more time:thumbup1:
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posted at same time h. your post should come before the one I just did, will read it now
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Well H. I found the same two shrooms in the same condition as yesterday this morning, and then started work on the roof that I’m working on. Waiting for the light to improve. The sun came out so I rushed over, and did it all in a bit of a rush, I knocked over shroom 2 and damaged shroom one yanking out bits of grass. I guess I’ve learned to take time to do this properly from this little catastroff. I was reluctant to tamper with natures bounty but could see the sense in giving it a go. Had a go later on and developed a technique of using the front leg of the mini tripod to shove things out the way, this seems to work a treat. So your advice has been taken on board and the verdict is ... found to be useful and to be borne in mind all the time:thumbup1: Heres some from today anyway. The bug has been cropped and the others not messed with.
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No worries H, thanks for the advice thats what I want in this thread, it would be worse to say something is great when it isn't, thats no use to anybody. If they are still there tommorrow and if it isn't persisting down I'll have another go and post the result, might take a pair of scissors for offending blades of grass. They are tiny weeny shrooms these. Its a bit soft in focus too isn't it
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I think it keeps the quality up to larger sizes as I think thats why they limit the scope of its output (zoomwise etc). They have to please their target market I remember from reading reviews etc. By the way, you can attach a viewfinder or flash to the hotshoe. Its the same viewfinder as for the GF1 and is pricey. About 180 quid I vaguely remember. But as a future add on for you it would get you down and dirty with the shrooms as it does swivel thru 90 degrees or so. It also has a lense cap which is a bit retro, but if you attach it with the chord that comes with it you can tuck it in the palm as you shoot. I've got used to it already and don't find it a hassle. It is a good toy aye Sean, and I just frame them, the camera does the impressive bit and Hama ID's them.
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Lovely colour in that last one. Hope you don't mind if I stick an apple in you thread.... Also taken on a quick break from working on a roof as it happens, similar day, except I have no intention of taking any more exams.
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Heres the stump/chogs they were on, could be sweet chestnut as loads of huge chestnuts at delamere re squealing, you won't be dissapointed. The instructions are quite hard to wade thru, but you already know a lot of the lingo, I had a bit of a hard time. I might want to swap EXIF info with you when you get going as experimenting with the various settings is turning out to be very interesting. Edit, I'm quite impressed with the rendition arbtalks software does of the photos, just as good as on my laptop
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Now I can answer this question H, Notice the poor framing and focus, couldn't see the LCD screen as didn't want to lie in a puddle. You will find this a disadvantage as a fungi nerd over the G11 with its pop out screen, but its always a trade off.
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Here's the exact same pic just darkened a bit and sharpened a bit in Silkypix which is the editing software that comes with it Edit= cheers for the little shroom lesson H, thats what I've been doing with the aperture priority - trying to get stype and top bits focused thru DOF
