Sigma DP1

[DavidE]

Lili, I haven't tried an optical finder on the DP1.

I did buy the Ricoh GV-2 optical finder for my GRD2, though I rarely use it. I wear glasses for seeing at a distance. Pressing my eye against the optical viewfinder requires me to take off my glasses. It's much easier to leave my glasses on, hold the camera away from me, and use the LCD screen.

I do keep the GV-2 on the GRD2 in case the batteries are low, or sunlight fades the LCD. I've thought about moving it over to the DP1.

Watched the slideshow of the Queen for a Day band. Whatever you're doing, keep doing it. The framing makes you feel like you're smack in middle of the action. It's an excellent series.

 

[Lili]

David,
Thanks so much!!!
I imagine the DP-1 with the LCD off and the GV-1, using scale focus, would be a seriously stealthy camera!

 

[DavidE]

This one was snapped six minutes after the other hotel window photo. Rather than duplicate the color processing from before, I thought I would try it in black and white. I wanted to give it a tabloid "Hollywood Confidential" look.

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ISO 100, f/4, 2 seconds

 

[Lili]

David, that is interesting,
Detailed yet gainy, the image has a lot of 'tooth'
Did you add that?

 

[DavidE]

Lili, I was twirling the dials, and a byproduct was an increase in grain with the sky. I could have reduced that by bringing down the exposure or brightness, or make it less edgy by reducing the sharpness or sharpness detail, but every time I tried that, I preferred it more this way. It's probably a tad too sharp and grainy. [I made that adjustment to the file on the server.]

I didn't expect this one to come out as good as the other one. Just thought it would interesting to see where else it could go.

 

[Lili]

Lili, I was twirling the dials, and a byproduct was an increase in grain with the sky. I could have reduced that by bringing down the exposure or brightness, or make it less edgy by reducing the sharpness or sharpness detail, but every time I tried that, I preferred it more this way. It's probably a tad too sharp and grainy.

I didn't expect this one to come out as good as the other one. Just thought it would interesting to see where else it could go.

David,howeever you got there, I *really* like it.
A LOT
Sorry I wasn't clear earlier.

 

[DavidE]

Thanks, Lili. It's amazing how much you can do with a little post-processing.

 

[MisiekBunnik]

Hi all,

first, those night shots are brilliant and thanks for the nshift tip... Something from my garden for everyone who is having a bad day...

Life is great, just look around:

have a nice weekend!
(originals in signature)

 

[helenhill]

MisiekBunnik

Just Divine
Magnificent Colours & Bokeh !!
best- H:clap:

 

[asabet]

Ronald, that is really beautiful!

 

[MisiekBunnik]

Well, Helen and Amin,

if I made you smile today... I achieved something today!

 

[DavidE]

I'm a bit late to the party (bogged down with work), but I really like that last flower shot from your garden, Ronald. The red flowers in the background are almost three-dimensional.

 

[DavidE]

Here's another one from my recent trip to Boulder, Colorado.

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ISO 100, f/9, 1/250 second

 

[helenhill]

Lovely David

the Looming Moody clouds set against the Dark Pines and Light toned Boulders
remind me of something Akira Kuwasawa
would like for a Samurai Fighting Scene

Best -H

 

[DavidE]

Thanks, Helen. If this one suggests a Kurosawa film, it would probably be Hidden Fortress.

I'm going through my files from the Boulder trip, looking for images that might work well in B&W.

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ISO 100, f/9, 1/160 second

 

[MisiekBunnik]

Thanks David and... I Envy your location! I also want to be that close to the nature... Here in the netherlands everything is so crowded...

from my backyard.. again.. The quality of the DP1 is still such a surprise to me, but i also missed a few shots on auto focus, now I only use manual, I think she wants me to do it manually... lol

 

[DavidE]

That's a mighty fine shot, Ronald. The colors are especially rich against the black background. The flowers and leaves are sharply focused.

Did you use a close-up lens (or lenses) for this one?

 

[DavidE]

Here's another shot from my trip to Boulder, Colorado. With the Rocky Mountains behind us, this is a view of Boulder and the western edge of the Great Plains.

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ISO 100, f/10, 1/250 second

 

[helenhill]

You & the DP1 make Colorado Gorgeous
Love those Clouds

Cheers! Helen

 

[Will]

Bit of X3 reverse fill light on this one.

I've gone a bit square crazy lately.

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