Recent content by JonathanP

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    Help me understand my Tilt shift lens for small items

    Sara, With no shift applied, I think you'll find that when tilting the lens the focus won't change along a line half way up the frame. So if you try focusing there first, then tilt the lens so it points downwards (this will tilt the plane of focus down to lie along the line of the pepper). As...
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    7D 'Amp Glow' (was - Sensor Problems - Long Exposures)

    I think Wail may be right - it looks just like the long exposure noise I used to get on my old D70. On the D70, it was caused by thermal heating of the sensor from the electronics located near to one edge of the sensor. The "glow" tends to be similar from shot-to-shot so creating a dark frame...
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    Lee launch 'Big Stopper'

    Hi Richard, Thanks - I'm sure you're right. That was on full frame with the 24mm T/S and I didn't notice it on a more standard lens. As you say I can fix it in post. I think its a useful filter to have in the bag - was looking at one of the b+w ones, but glad Lee have come out with this as I...
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    Lee launch 'Big Stopper'

    I received my Lee 'Big Stopper' today and had chance to give it a quick try at lunchtime near work. This is a 20sec exposure with minor levels (but no colour) adjustments - looks neutral enough not to worry about any significant colour cast, and I can't see any light leaks: There's...
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