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Recent content by The Smoking Camera

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    Astrophotography - 101: How to get started.

    I normally shoot the milky way with a Nikon d850. But this weekend tested the Hasselblad X1d and 21mm XCD lens. This image from Lanikai on Oahu is looking over Waimanalo and Makapuu. Taken just before sunrise through a fair amount of light pollution so a bit colorful. This is a four image stack...
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    Fun with MF images - ARCHIVED - FOR VIEWING ONLY

    Yesterday a storm north of Hawaii created some large sloppy surf to the islands. I went up to Pupukea aka Sharks Cove on the Northshore of Oahu to get a few shots. I used the Hasselblad X1D and 21mm XCD as my wide lens. Here are a few captures with a variety of crops. Aloha
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    Fun with MF images - ARCHIVED - FOR VIEWING ONLY

    A short drive outside of Bakersfield, California came across an unexpectedly beautiful landscape. Hasselblad X1D 21mm XCD f9 1/1500 iso 100.
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    Medium Format - landscapes or people?

    As much as I enjoy shooting landscapes with the X1D, I also enjoy photographing people with this camera. Most of my people shots are candid, performances or incorporating into landscapes. As long as there is no fast action, I have to qualms using medium format for people.
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    Fun with MF images - ARCHIVED - FOR VIEWING ONLY

    Three photos from Haleakala National Park in Maui Hawaii. The first is soon after sunrise in a Bamboo Forest along the Pipiwai Trail. The second is a six minute long exposure of Haleakala Crater by moonlight. The brightest trail is Venus. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in the...
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    Fun with MF images - ARCHIVED - FOR VIEWING ONLY

    Red dress at Top of the Rock in New York City Hasselblad X1D and 21mm XCD lens f9 1/25 sec iso 100
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    Fun with MF images - ARCHIVED - FOR VIEWING ONLY

    A couple of photos at the New York City Halloween Parade with Hasselblad X1D and XCD 21mm. Theme of Halloween Parade is I AM a Robot. I don't recommend the X1D for action shots, but will work in a pinch. First image at f4 1/30 iso 3200 Second image at f4.5 1/80 iso 6400
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    Thanks fotophil. Yes, I was concerned the camera would have to be sent to Sweden. I was lucky.
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    I used the 21 and 90 combo in Mexico. Worked well.
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    Agree - service top notch. Still don't know the root cause. I was told original part will be returned to factory for analysis. As soon as I find out I will post.
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    Good questions. I don't know why the Power Board PCB failed. I hope to speak to a technician this week. Camera arrived at Service Center Thursday June 7. Repair completed and camera shipped Monday June 11. Fast turnaround.
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    FYI, the Power Board PCB was replaced by Hasselblad under warranty. Looking forward to testing things out when I receive my camera in a few days.
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    Thank you Matthew. Really enjoyed everything about Mexico. I also used a Sony Rx1rII which did a nice job as my backup camera.
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    X1D and 21mm XCD in Mexico

    I had the good fortune of receiving the 21mm XCD lens from Hasselblad in time for my trip to Tulum and Mexico City. I had the bad fortune of my X1D becoming unresponsive during the trip. I was able use the lens enough to really enjoy it. It is sharp, quiet, well balanced, fast focusing and a joy...
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    Fun with MF images - ARCHIVED - FOR VIEWING ONLY

    A cenote near Tulum Mexico. Hasselblad X1D and XCD 21mm lens.
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