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Postby gstark on Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:24 am

Just a roughie.

This is cam perched on a shelf, no way to compose or set up, pointed towards me, and let the self-timer go.

Straight out of the camera, no pp; just resized for display.

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Postby Kyle on Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:28 am

Holy crap you posted a photo :shock:

Studio looks cramped, or cosy :P

Nice work :)
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Postby Raskill on Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:07 am

Kyle wrote:Holy crap you posted a photo :shock:


:lol:

Theres something to like here, and no, it's not the subject :wink:

I like that the focal length accentuates the cramped studio space, wrapping it around you. I don't think that any flash would have assisted inmaking a better image, as it would have thrown harsh shadows you don't want. Maybe a small lamp somewhere to throw some more ambient light?

Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your day (or night) :D
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Postby Glen on Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:07 am

Almost missed this one. Like Raskill, I like the way the short focal length gives the studio that wrap around feel
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Postby firsty on Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:33 am

A good test for your new toys... I mean tools :)
I didn't think I would see a SIGMA in your kit bag :)
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Postby gstark on Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:42 am

Keith,

I was wondering how long it would take for people to notice. There's two new toys there ... :)
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Postby Glen on Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:53 pm

D200 the other toy?

Sigma? I didn't think it was possible! Good thing the Sigma chairman is too much of a gentleman to say I told you so.


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Postby gstark on Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:09 pm

Glen,

Yep.

Both arrived on Friday last. Haven't yet had a real chance to put them through their paces.

Initial thought s ... probably off topic for here, save to say that together they make a somewhat impressive piece of kit.

I'll probably start a new thread later today or early tomorrow, as I intned to be shooting at a jam tonight ...
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Postby PiroStitch on Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:32 pm

Nice setup :) Gotta love distortion towards the edges - makes it look like you're caught in some time distortion field.
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Postby Greg B on Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:45 pm

Gary, nice work, and a good depiction of the studio environment.

I really love the Sigma 10-20 on the D200, it is a beautiful pairing.

And yes, you with a sigma is a turn up, no doubt about it. But I think you will be well pleased.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:56 pm

The Dark Side has a new akolouthos :cough: :up:
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Postby gstark on Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:09 pm

Wayne,

Yes on the distortion. With FF, my 24mm was my very favourite lens for pretty much that reason. Even though I'd often need as much reach as I could get (hence I have an old 300mm) I just love what a WA lens does to an image.

I've missed that on digital, even with the various kit lenes ... not the same.

For those who've not yet noticed, this was shot @ ISO1600, fluro lighting, I think about 1/15@f/8. The EXIF is there anyway ...

Somewat difficult conditions, especially regarding composition and focus, neither of which were actually something I could control.

So for my first shots i anger with the new toys, I am happy.
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