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Technical Camera Images

diggles

Well-known member
To continue with the Mount Rainier National Park by focal length theme, here are two more images.

The first one was made with the HR Digaron-W 70 mm. Technical notes: Arca-Swiss Rm3di, Hasselblad CFV 100C, HR Digaron-W 70 mm f/5.6
Van Trump Creek Cascades by Warren Diggles, on Flickr

This one was made with the Apo-Digitar 5.6/120 asph. and is different for me. Generally I try not to shoot towards the sun and sunset, but since that was my only option at the time I decided to try it out. Technical notes: Arca-Swiss Rm3di, Hasselblad CFV 100C, Apo-Digitar 5.6/120 asph.
Sunset Silhouette of Mount Rainier by Warren Diggles, on Flickr
 

vjbelle

Well-known member
Greetings from Montana.... I traveled to Glacier National Park to take this image and stayed 5 days in the hopes that I would get good conditions. This was taken two days before leaving and even though there were no clouds I don't think any were needed. There wasn't even a hint of wind so the water at Swiftcurrent lake was like glass. The lake is not very large but there was just enough room to get a complete reflection of this small mountain. The bottom reflection of the peak is within 3 feet of the shoreline which limits vertical height regardless of the focal length of the lens.

I posted two images that are spaced just 6 minutes apart to show how lighting quickly changes. I also felt that my usual shifting LR didn't necessarily add to the overall feel of a non-shifted image.

AS Pico, HB CFV-100C, Rodie 40mm HR, 5mm Rise/Backfall.

Victor B.

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vjbelle

Well-known member
Yes.... right at the hotel. I was there for four mornings and finally got this shot. The hotel itself is a place I would never stay at. Very old, very dated and expensive. The early morning drive is easy and preferred for me.

Victor B.
 
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jng

Well-known member

John Leathwick

Well-known member
Warren these images are fabulous! In particular, I hope the waterfall image makes it to your (physical) wall to do it full justice!

John
I'd find it hard to pick among the three as they're all outstanding, and great advocacy for the communicative power of longer lenses. Having lived in mountains for extended periods of time, I find the second one particularly evocative, but as a lapsed forest ecologist, the trees in the last are magnificent!

John (too!)
 
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diggles

Well-known member
Warren these images are fabulous! In particular, I hope the waterfall image makes it to your (physical) wall to do it full justice!

John
hey John, thank you! Yes, I do need to get on that. I have a nice spot designated for a print, but committing to one is so difficult for me.
 

diggles

Well-known member
I'd find it hard to pick among the three as they're all outstanding, and great advocacy for the communicative power of longer lenses. Having lived in mountains for extended periods of time, I find the second one particularly evocative, but as a lapsed forest ecologist, the trees in the last are magnificent!

John (too!)
Thank you John, that is very kind. That group of trees just stood out to me and I was very happy that it worked with the 200mm focal length.
 

davidsuchoff

Active member
Three more images from Mount Rainier NP all single images made with the Arca Swiss Rm3di + HBLD CFV 100C + Nikkor M 200mm f/8 S

Waterfall in Paradise Valley by Warren Diggles, on Flickr

Morning Light Gradient by Warren Diggles, on Flickr

Twilight Grove by Warren Diggles, on Flickr
Warren,
Truly exceptional (as usual!). Your work is always inspiring. Have you tried other longer focal lengths with the cfv100 back? I’m going to have to look into the Nikkor M 200mm!
 

diggles

Well-known member
Warren,
Truly exceptional (as usual!). Your work is always inspiring. Have you tried other longer focal lengths with the cfv100 back? I’m going to have to look into the Nikkor M 200mm!
Thank you David! The 200mm is the longest focal length I have for the tech cam and CFV100 back.

I have tried the Hasselblad 250mm CF Superachromat with the IQ4 though. Based on those tests and what I've heard from other forum members, I would bet it would be great on the CFV100C. Here is one that recently sold on the forum:

What type of tech camera are you using? The reason I ask is because I think the mount influences how much flare you will experience.

My first attempt at mounting the 200mm worked, but wasn't ideal…without the flocking material there was a lot of flare…

My second attempt fixed the flare issue and is how I continue to use it…

Curious what you end up doing.

Warren
 

Paul Spinnler

Well-known member
Greetings from Montana.... I traveled to Glacier National Park to take this image and stayed 5 days in the hopes that I would get good conditions. This was taken two days before leaving and even though there were no clouds I don't think any were needed. There wasn't even a hint of wind so the water at Swiftcurrent lake was like glass. The lake is not very large but there was just enough room to get a complete reflection of this small mountain. The bottom reflection of the peak is within 3 feet of the shoreline which limits vertical height regardless of the focal length of the lens.

I posted two images that are spaced just 6 minutes apart to show how lighting quickly changes. I also felt that my usual shifting LR didn't necessarily add to the overall feel of a non-shifted image.

AS Pico, HB CFV-100C, Rodie 40mm HR, 5mm Rise/Backfall.

Victor B.

Taken at 7:19AM
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Taken at 7:25AM
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Great shots - any solidifying views on the Pico? You like it? Always nice to see novelties in the market, even more so would be nice to get some ongoing thoughts on it! Cheers!
 

vjbelle

Well-known member
Thanks for the comments, Paul. Yes..... I like the Pico. To make it as light as AS did they had to limit shift movements to 20mm in all directions which is more than I would normally ever need. I own three technical view cameras now, Pico, M-Two and Cambo Actus. They all do the same thing but the Pico manages to employ more precision than the other variants and still maintain a lightweight form factor. The parts fit together very precisely - so precisely that if the rail is removed from the front standard be prepared to make sure that the male/female groves line up exactly or they will never assemble. Took me a while the first time to get the rail and front standard assembled. The camera comes delivered with the shorter rail attached and I need the additional length of the longer rail for my Schneider 120mm Aspherical lens.

Because of the length limitations of the camera the longest non-helical lens that can be used is the Schneider 120mm. For anything longer extension tubes would have to be employed which are currently non-existent. The only exception to this is the 138 float which doesn't require much rail length.

The Pico is a solid two pounds lighter than my M-Two and much smaller - a dream to travel with. Assembles very quickly and front standard movements stay where I left them because of the very tight fit of the gearing mechanism. Nothing moves unless I want it to. That is a really big deal and a huge problem for the Cambo Actus.

The only lens I own that I can't use with it is my Schneider 180 T. I need about 60mm of extension to reach FFD - hopefully AS will see the need for developing some extension tubes for the longer lenses.

I'm taking it to Iceland next month for a real baptism in harsher weather conditions. I have no intentions of testing out whether or not it is water proof but I'm hoping that it can stay steady in reasonably windy conditions. If the wind gets too crazy then nothing will work....

Best.....

Victor B.
 

davidsuchoff

Active member
Thank you David! The 200mm is the longest focal length I have for the tech cam and CFV100 back.

I have tried the Hasselblad 250mm CF Superachromat with the IQ4 though. Based on those tests and what I've heard from other forum members, I would bet it would be great on the CFV100C. Here is one that recently sold on the forum:

What type of tech camera are you using? The reason I ask is because I think the mount influences how much flare you will experience.

My first attempt at mounting the 200mm worked, but wasn't ideal…without the flocking material there was a lot of flare…

My second attempt fixed the flare issue and is how I continue to use it…

Curious what you end up doing.

Warren
Thanks for all the info, Warren.
Currently I have an Arca-Swiss F-Universalis for my CFV100 back. I only use it for indoor/studio shots, but I think it would do quite well with the 200mm.
I've been hemming and hawing over whether to invest in the Rm3di or the Pico for shorter lenses in the field.
After reading Victor's experiences above (thanks Victor!), I think I may move towards the Pico.

David
 

jng

Well-known member
I have tried the Hasselblad 250mm CF Superachromat with the IQ4 though. Based on those tests and what I've heard from other forum members, I would bet it would be great on the CFV100C. Here is one that recently sold on the forum:

Warren
Indeed, the venerable 250 Superachromat does just fine on the CFV100C - same pixel pitch/basic sensor architecture as the IQ4 150, giving the equivalent of 350mm on the IQ4. It also boasts an image circle that allows at least 15mm of shift on the larger 54x40mm sensor, which allows for some nice panoramic compositions as well. I keep the 250 SA together with my 907x-CFV100C, XCD 55V and XCD 90, which makes for a nice three-lens kit.

John
 

vjbelle

Well-known member
You are welcome, David. If you need any other practical information please let me know. I shoot with a HB CFV-100C and find the combination very enjoyable. All of my lenses perform admirably with the Pico - even the front heavy 138 Float which doesn't sag as it does with any other bellows camera I have tried it with. I travel with 6 lenses that cover just about anything I would want to shoot (Rodie 40 HR, 50 HR, 90 SW, 138 Float, Schneider 72mm Digitar and Schneider 120mm Aspherical). I take the Schneider's along just in case I really want to be light for short hikes. I also have the Schneider 35XL and like it but the 40 HR is so stunning that I prefer it and put up with the additional few grams of weight.

Victor B.
 
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