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Darr the new IQ backs with the artificial horizon make these levels almost obsolete now. Also I never fell into the assimilation of the cube and now it is even more remote that i would buy one. The back does a amazing job of getting square and level. It's pretty dang cool I have to say.Beautiful images Bob!
I was thinking of swapping my Max for the STC eventually, but since you described the bubble level need, I think I may re-evaluate. I appreciate your detailed shooting notes and the IMAGES!!
Darr
Beautiful images Bob!
I was thinking of swapping my Max for the STC eventually, but since you described the bubble level need, I think I may re-evaluate. I appreciate your detailed shooting notes and the IMAGES!!
Darr
I take it as a compliment to how I do HDR; I try not to overcook it and seems I accomplished that.My apologies! Obviously I can't read the difference in the images correctly! Cheers!
Hi Stefan,Bob
Thank you for posting this. I made your image nr. 6 my desktop image immediately, this sight makes everydays work calmer and more pleasant.
This also makes me wish I had more time to go out and shoot my P45+ on landscape again. (I think I should try this weekend)
regards and greetings from Munich
Stefan
Hi Peter,Thanks for posting Bob, wonderful images and nice to read your approach as well. A few questions, how did you find working with the Alpa T/S adapter? Did you use tilt in any of the images you've shown? And if so how much?
Thanks, -Peter
Hi Darr,Beautiful images Bob!
I was thinking of swapping my Max for the STC eventually, but since you described the bubble level need, I think I may re-evaluate. I appreciate your detailed shooting notes and the IMAGES!!
Darr
No sprit level reading of any gear like CUBE , ARCA , ALPA or whatever camera or QR gear of any brand you use , compares to another .. . . . . .
Like Guy I use the level in the back more than I use either the body or CUBE levels. I just wish that there was a shortcut key to get to it vs navigating the menu each time on the P40+. I find that I have to look down on the STC body level vs viewing it in a portal on the Max although the level on my STC is more accurate than either the Cube or Max.
Thanks Thierrz. Many choices out there. I've always used a hotshoe bubble level with my 35mm. When I used the Flexbody with film, I would just place it on the rear standard of the flexbody as you're suggesting with the STC. Not a big deal at all; just something I noticed as I hadn't brought a bubble level with me.Bob,
Got it, although an additional bubble built in the camera is not on the list. Another solution would be to use one's own spirit level as described in the below pics.
Best
Thierrz
Bob,
Got it, although an additional bubble built in the camera is not on the list. Another solution would be to use one's own spirit level as described in the below pics.
Best
Thierrz
Hi Peter,
The T/S was terrific; Using it with shift was perfect; great near/far capabilities.
I also liked the fact that I could turn it 90 deg to make it a swing adapter too.
Finally, being able to put the tilt on either the front (lens) or rear (back) side gives me more options on controlling perspective. Using it on the rear slightly emphasizes the foreground, which I often like. But sometimes (in the river shot, that isn't desirable so putting it on the front works best.
Bob
Thanks Guy. The more I read about the IQ backs, the more I watch the stock market!Darr the new IQ backs with the artificial horizon make these levels almost obsolete now. Also I never fell into the assimilation of the cube and now it is even more remote that i would buy one. The back does a amazing job of getting square and level. It's pretty dang cool I have to say.
Thierry,Dear Almeda,
It can't reasonably be a reason for your choice, can it? There are probably more important arguments to put in the balance.
But in any case, the Max is my favorite, so no harm for me.
Best
Thierry
Thanks Graham for the info. I too do not use all the movements all the time with the Max, but I do want to be able to stitch. It seems we find our necessities after we have a little to trim off. The new backs excite me as I see new possibilities for shedding some weight from my bag besides the better technology!Darr,
I did the Max to STC transition and dont regret it at all in terms of the extra convenience of the small camera with shifts/lift. Much easier to pack and less of sail when used in windy conditions. You do of course lose the ultimate flexibility of being able to combine both shifts and rise/fall and the associated larger stitching ability. I did like that in the Max although seldom used them myself. In an ideal world I'd have both the STC and Max ...
Like Guy I use the level in the back more than I use either the body or CUBE levels. I just wish that there was a shortcut key to get to it vs navigating the menu each time on the P40+. I find that I have to look down on the STC body level vs viewing it in a portal on the Max although the level on my STC is more accurate than either the Cube or Max.
Thanks! Your images are wonderful!Hi Darr,
To me the overriding factor of the STC to the Max is the weight. When you're tromping about for miles, every ounce counts.
I hope to someday get the Max too, as I would love to do the kind of 2 dimensional stitching it allows.
Don't make too big of an issue with my leveling comments. Basically I ended up using the leveling bubble on my tripod head and it worked fine. We should probably add "and horizon leveling" to the phrase "Close only counts with horse shoes, hand grenades and dancing"...
Best,
Bob
Thierry,
I love the Max, but I am a petite female and I am always looking to upgrade to less-weight gear as it becomes available. BTW, my first name is Darr. Almeda is my last name. (I am not in the military, so please call me Darr).
I am glad Alpa has a rep here on the board!
Kind regards,
Darr
Hi Jack,Bob,
very nice series! I love the high country shots especially, as that is one of my favorite places int eh world to just "be."
Question on image 4 --- it appears you have a bit of color cast in the sky. Do you process with C1 and did you do an LCC?