DP1 in Pergamon

[otumay]

Who said DP1 can't shoot history? Yes, we all know it can. I played the ignorant toting a funny small point-and shoot camera, eyed unenthusiastically by DSLR-carrying ladies and gentleman in Bergama (Pergamon), near İzmir (Smyrna).
Best,
Osman

 

[Tim]

Osman

#2 Particularly stands out for me - I like the ancient stone hallway look - I'd probably do a slight rotate to the left just a tad, but I feel #3 seems to have that DP2 or foveon looking pop to it - was I right about it being DP2? :toocool:

 

[otumay]

You're definitely right on the flawed horizon on the second shot, Tim.
All shots by DP1, with a little help from Color EfexPro. I'm still considering a DP2 purchase, by the way.
Thanks for the input.

 

[Will]

Excellent series Osman, I particularly like the third image with the beautiful light and almost 3D DP1 effect.

 

[otumay]

Thank you, Will. When your subject has that classical beauty and you have the right light, it is not easy to go wrong

 

[smokysun]

striking and evocative series, osman. good job.

wayne
www.pbase.com

 

[MisiekBunnik]

Great! The "negative fill light?" of 1, is amazing, but the natural light of number 2 and 3 is amazing and make the subject really shine.

I really can recommend the dp2, i do own both and the dp2 gets more of the action, although i do like the quick set button option on the dp1 better than the QS button on the dp2. also the dp2 files look a bit more digital in my opinion... But they make a perfect couple.

 

[D upton-Hackett.]

these are absolutely spot-on the light on #2 #3 and 4 lovely tone.

 

[otumay]

Ronald, Wayne and Derek, thank you very much.
Ronald, you are convincing me towards buying a DP2...

 

[bbodine9]

Really great series Osman and those columns are great for the amount of detail the DP1 picked up. These little cameras take great photos if you are not in a hurry.

 

[smokysun]

osman, i just ran across this

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARddveJWxIl_ZGZuN3Y0ZG1fMTA1ZmRyOHNkaHE&hl=en_GB

very useful info on the dp1/2

 

[otumay]

Thank you bbodine9.
Wayne, thank you for the link. Most useful.

 

[pollobarca]

Osman,
lovely set. I wouldnt worry about the horizon nr 3. There are so many lines in there.
Brick wall, stone wall, the stones on the columns, the lines in the grass , the hills.All are
different. Theres a lot going on !.
Really like nr3 and 2.
Who needs a DSLR! Unless you have a bag of lens's , a patient wife/companion and time,
you cant better a good fixed lens camera. The only thing that can really help most times is a tripod.

all the ebst

paul

 

[D upton-Hackett.]

[QUOTE
Ronald, you are convincing me towards buying a DP2...[/QUOTE]

Go-on you know you want too.

 

[s.agar]

Great photos Os.
Especially the 2nd and 3rd.

 

[otumay]

Thank you Paul, Derek and Seyhun.
DP2? Well... why not?I feel the itch comin'...

 

[D upton-Hackett.]

Go mad just don't tell her indoors.

 

[Don Ellis]

I guess if a post gets enough comments I'll finally see it... and I'm glad I did. I'm partial to 2 and 3, as many others are... but they're all lovely.

Thanks for posting these.
Don

 

[smokysun]

hi osman, can't believe it. tried the sd9 and didn't like the way it handled. ordered the sd14 over the weekend and cancelled it this morning. yes, thinking of trying the dp2 again. i really could have used it last week. the tighter lens would have cut down on too many dynamic blowouts between the tree shade and the sunlight (had to crop a lot, which i will do if necessary but i really am lazy and like to get it right in the camera). i do wonder what the sd15 will be like. supposed to be out this month.

www.pbase.com/wwp/fest

i do have a question for those with both dp cameras. the dp2 i tried was new and the focus mechanism really a loud grind. did i test a lemon?

thanks.

wayne
www.pbase.com/wwp

ps. i've looked at a lot of sd photos on the web and compared them at the same time the dp's. they just don't have the snap and clarity of the latter, even with alternative lenses like leica.

 

[otumay]

Thank you, Don, and thanks to the many commentators who made your visit possible
You are one of the few people who continue to inspire me, especially with the DP series.
Wayne, I do have an SD14 and regret to say that it is a poorly designed camera, with mediocre results. I wonder what the SD15 will be like...