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  1. dchew

    Technical Camera Images

    Yup! That was it. Sincere apologies to Marc 🥴
  2. dchew

    Technical Camera Images

    I remember you talking about shooting that building from the left shore, struggling to get a view wide enough. Very cool. Dave
  3. dchew

    Questions about Schneider Apo-Digitar 210 T

    Hi Paul, I did think about that, and appreciate the comment. I guess I don't worry about resale value too much. As long as I last another 10-20 years, I'm betting by the time anyone inherits and wants to sell this stuff everything will be different. We will be blinking to take 10,000 mp images...
  4. dchew

    Stitching by Shifting versus Twisting

    I have done these comparison tests and prefer shifting by a large margin. However, I have the following situation: I have most of those "unicorn" lenses I suspect you are referring to: sk60xl, sk100 (not the 90hr-sw but close), Rodi 138 and now the sk210T. I don't have the desire/need to...
  5. dchew

    Questions about Schneider Apo-Digitar 210 T

    Quick update on my 210T: I've sent it off to Grimes to have the round-section of the mount reduced by 51mm. There is enough room; I will lose the tripod mount on that part of the barrel, but with the shorter barrel I wouldn't use it anyway. The mount will now be shorter (and lighter) than my...
  6. dchew

    Lenses for Digital View Camera Outfits with GFX or Other Mirrorless Cameras

    Wonderful article Rob! Many thanks for the effort you put into giving us this information; it is greatly appreciated. I know this takes so much longer to do than it appears. Well done! Dave
  7. dchew

    Custom Cut mats for my photos where can I get them?

    Hi Dave, Although I cut my own mats, I’ve used Frame Destination and American Frame. They both offer custom cut mats: Frame Destination American Frame Dave
  8. dchew

    Questions about Schneider Apo-Digitar 210 T

    Funny I just had a conversation with a friend about the 270T from Nikon. I hear the Nikkors are great but I’ve never had the pleasure to own or even use one. I have an affinity for the 135mm equivalent focal length, so that was another reason for my interest in the sk210T. If I carried a bellows...
  9. dchew

    Questions about Schneider Apo-Digitar 210 T

    Here are both lenses on center. This time I moved the z250sa further back to get similar views. These are at f/8. sk210T on the RIGHT this time. Center is better at f/8 vs f/11 on both lenses:
  10. dchew

    Questions about Schneider Apo-Digitar 210 T

    I just got the sk210/6.8 (note it is f/6.8, not f/6.3). I've tested it a bit, but still more to do. My interest was comparing it to the zeiss 250 superachromat, which is a wonderful lens. My only grip about the 250sa is a relatively small image circle, so I wanted to compare it to the sk210T...
  11. dchew

    Panoramic Images with the IQ4 while on the Field?

    Before you jump into other equipment, you might first look at the ballhead you are using. I assume your head has a panning base. Even with that, you might benefit from a geared head like the Arca Swiss options: Cube, L75, L60 Also, it can help to have a leveling base when swinging the camera...
  12. dchew

    Panoramic Images with the IQ4 while on the Field?

    What panorama ratio do you want to shoot? 2-2.5:1 is quite easy and quick to do with a technical camera. I cover the basics of panoramic stitching with a technical camera in the fourth article about technical cameras: Technical Cameras - Using Movements in the Field Shifting to make wider...
  13. dchew

    Leica SL3

    I’m in a similar boat, Graham. Although I’m keeping my m11m. It’s the a7r equipment that will get little to no use. The one lens I’m going to miss using: Sony’s 135 f/1.8; that lens is wonderful. Leica needs an APO 135 summicon. Dave
  14. dchew

    MF Gear for Antarctica and Patagonia Trip

    I was in Patagonia and Antarctica two years ago. You were allowed to bring a tripod to shore even in Antarctica, you just have to rinse and sanitize the feet when you re-board the ship along with your boots and anything else that touches the ground. The problem is you are not allowed to set any...
  15. dchew

    Hand-held Pancakes

    No, I don't think you are missing anything. I wasn't clear. I was just comparing a mechanical shutter (Copal or X) vs e-shutter. I keep forgetting about the X shutter because none of my lenses have one. The Alpa sync cord/switch wakes the back at the beginning of the shutter stroke right before...
  16. dchew

    Hand-held Pancakes

    I find vastly better luck using the Copal Shutter with Alpa's sync cord / switch. I rotate the lens 90 degrees so the shutter release is on the bottom of the camera. Shutter is fired by the middle finger of my left hand that is cradling the bottom of the camera. You can still focus with the...
  17. dchew

    Hand-held Pancakes

    You don't need an x-shutter. Copal's work fine. I've tried it, but I rarely get a good result. Maybe a handful in 10 years. Dave
  18. dchew

    A Beginner’s Guide to Technical Cameras — Architectural Photography Almanac

    No I haven't heard that term before, but I suppose it's not any worse than "pancake." Kudos to Albrecht; I appreciate the effort he put into the article. It's nearly impossible to get everything right, and the more articles out there the better. My biggest issue with technical cameras is how to...
  19. dchew

    So, who is buying a Alpa these days?

    Hey Doug, What if it comes in a plain, basic box that has no purpose except to protect the actual box it comes in? :cool: Dave
  20. dchew

    So, who is buying a Alpa these days?

    It is one of those wrist bands given away by Capture Intigration during an old “PIGS” non-workshop
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