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Interesting. The Velmex stage is interesting. Would you recommend it? Is it very stable? Does it wobble at all? I am using the Manfrotto macro rail...its ok, but I would like something more stable. i explored the Velmex, but without the ability to test, its a pricey solution.The camera was moved.
I have a velmex linear stage, typically used in CNC machining. The lead screw is 10 TPI as I recall. On that, I have mounted a Bogen quick release plate.
Agree 100% about tilt. As some time down the road, I will invest in a TS bellows, but for the moment, I'm limited to moving the camera.
With my reasonably equipped computer the whole processing sequence is around an hour, about 1/2 of this is spent in read time, so tilt/shift would be nice. In the whole flow, the setup takes around as long as the processing.
Dave
Either way it's agreat image!Just finished a very old image. I don't even have the raw file, but I would guess it was a P25 back with 5 frames or a 10D with 12 frames....
Well here it is
STUNNING! And yes I'm shouting that remark....
Truly amazing pictures Bill, Jack, Douglas and Graham!
Phase One DF/IQ 180/Mamiya 35mm AF (Broken AF; $175))/Lee Big Stopper
Thanks for viewing.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Pramote
Nice Sergei! Is this with the ULD version of the 50mm? If not, is it decently sharp in the corners? I'm about to pick up a wide angle and am really struggling with the decision for my RZ.
Victoria Peak in Hong Kong if I remember rightly.....
Simply awesome place, from the 45 degree 'ride' up there to the views across to Kowloon...
FAB shot Christopher
Steve
+1 too
Thierry
Thanks guys. More to come as soon as I have finished all of themEither way it's agreat image!
Don
Really great work. I love the mood and colors. (Only small thin, but could be my display, it looks a tack to sharp.)
On second one I would think about getting rid of that wisp of her hair in back of her chin.Did my first test shoot of the year with a young girl from Kaback Models. Here are two of the images I've retouched to print.
C&C welcome
Lens: Mamiya af 150 3.5I like the reedition, Mike - nice clean composition - any tech details - lens and camera?
I like the reedition, Mike - nice clean composition - any tech details - lens and camera?
I'm not yet versed in how to pull skin in yet.Mike, if you dont mind - can you please retrouch few more things?
- Pull in a bit of the skin hanging above dress in low-left (also reduce appearance of the arm, might as well d&b it a bit, to reduce it further)
- Two ring wrinkles on neck really do bug me - this areas is out of focus anyway, may as well get rid of them, or mask a bit.
- D&B makeup on eyes. Flash always pushes out true blacks from mascara, and it will make them more striking.
other than that - its great portrait indeed. Specially for a test.
(only thing - light hitting her jaw made it more square, by pushing lit edge out - optical effect, but..).
Thanks Sergei - those are very helpful tips - for an outsider as well!Mike, if you dont mind - can you please retrouch few more things?
- Pull in a bit of the skin hanging above dress in low-left (also reduce appearance of the arm, might as well d&b it a bit, to reduce it further)
- Two ring wrinkles on neck really do bug me - this areas is out of focus anyway, may as well get rid of them, or mask a bit.
- D&B makeup on eyes. Flash always pushes out true blacks from mascara, and it will make them more striking.
other than that - its great portrait indeed. Specially for a test.
(only thing - light hitting her jaw made it more square, by pushing lit edge out - optical effect, but..).
Retouch looks a lot better - thanks guys - this is a useful series of posts!http://mikedote.photoshelter.com/ga...-Tori-Lazar/G0000vkQSE1wcqCQ/I0000qR0wx_ixKRI
Link to the image after the last retouch!