Any photographers in here?

[FunkyBuddha]

Anyone have experience with lens/body adapters? I found an adapter ring/plate that would allow me to use my plethora of K1000 lenses on my Nikon body. Is there a substantial loss in image quality?

No there shouldn't be. They don't have glass in them. It's merely a mount as far as I know. I have a nikon mount for my canon so I can use old manual nikon lenses for video work. Like very old lenses.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

 

[03zoomzoom]

A buddy of mine is getting married next month and his photographer backed out last minute. He asked me to fill in. I don't have a fancy DSLR like most of you guys, just a Nikon P100. He doesn't want any editing done, just a disk of nice pics. Any tips would go a LONG way. I've gotten better at using the "manual mode" but I know just the basics. HELP! Thanks!

 

[FunkyBuddha]

LOL..Well..as long as you have an agreement that this is what you're working with and no editing. Then it should be fine. And tell him the words "nice pics" is going to have to be used loosely and lower his expectations. I've seen friendships get broken over miscommunication and different expectations because a buddy thinks his buddy is a good "photographer".

Make sure he understands that you don't do this often and that you don't have a fast camera like a pro DSLR. Also, you're limited in your lenses (1) and the camera's not going to be very good in low light and zoom situations. The flash is going to come from the on-board flash, and it's going to look terrible when the light is blasted straight at subjects.

If you're going to go ahead with this..make sure he understands that there's a high risk that a lot of the pictures might not turn out to the way they want it to be. Hope everything works out and you guys are still friends after this.

 

[Jon MS3]

Anyone have experience with lens/body adapters? I found an adapter ring/plate that would allow me to use my plethora of K1000 lenses on my Nikon body. Is there a substantial loss in image quality?

I use Pentax Lenses on my micro four thirds system all the time (have an MX and a Brown K1000), I also use a Minolta Lens via adapter as well.
The one issue that can arise is the ability to focus to infinity. I do not have that issue with either of mine, but I made sure to see some reviews first. My minolta lens actually focuses past infinity slightly, which is just a minor nuisance. The image quality with both adapters is terrific though. There are more expensive adapters that are wired to maintain the AF capabilities of legacy lenses (unlike our manual focus Pentax glass). otherwise the adapter is basically a small extension tube with a different mount on either end. Go for it and have fun. What pentax lenses do you have?

Both pictures using a Minolta MD 35-70mm f3.5 Macro adapted on a Lumix G3

 

[R3d Baron]

Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pirelli World Challenge by R3d Baron, on Flickr

Australian V8 Supercars still to come!

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Thanks for the help guys. I'll have to pull out my pentax lenses and list the specs. More or less a 50mm, a macro, a telephoto, and maybe some more. I've got a hutch in my living room with all sorts of goodies. 3-4 K1000's, Canon AE-1, Brownie, Argus (made into the leather case), Instamatic, Diana F+, etc.

 

[Jon MS3]

^ Now you're talking!

 

[JDM_Pro5]

I'll get things together, take some pics, write down some specs and share it

 

[FunkyBuddha]

 

[R3d Baron]

I splurged.


New Toy by R3d Baron, on Flickr

 

[R3d Baron]

Also, what does everyone think of the new flickr? I really like the full resolution uploads, and the new photostream layout is snazzy.

Edit: I used it a bit more, and it's a bit buggy still. Hopefully everything will get fixed soon.

 

[R3d Baron]

These will round out Friday's Turn 1 action:


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Australian V8 Supercars Austin 400 by R3d Baron, on Flickr

 

[Jon MS3]

New lighting setup. Just messing around tonight. Difficult being the subject too...

 

[FunkyBuddha]

Also, what does everyone think of the new flickr? I really like the full resolution uploads, and the new photostream layout is snazzy.

Edit: I used it a bit more, and it's a bit buggy still. Hopefully everything will get fixed soon.

Whoa! it looks exactly like the phone app now. I think we're gonna start seeing more apps/websites move this way. Even Facebook looks almost the same on the phone and on the internet now. It's cool..I like it.

 

[R3d Baron]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more backlash from the new facebook layout. I kind of like that too. Looks like they got the photostream browsing browsing issues fixed in the hours I was out as well.

Here's a handful from Friday's pit walk:


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr


Austin 400 Pit/Paddock by R3d Baron, on Flickr

 

[WillD]

V8 Supercars are awesome, I'm super happy to see them in the states!

 

[Jon MS3]

Great shots R3d!

 

[marcs_sp20]

Good to see you blokes get to see some aussie race cars over there Im hoping to head out to the V8 Supercars round here in July

Took a drive out past Fernvale on Saturday evening. No clouds so made up for not so exciting drive, but got a couple ok shots


Barbed wired sunset by Marc.G.Photography, on Flickr


Fernvale Sunset2 by Marc.G.Photography, on Flickr


Fernvale Sunset by Marc.G.Photography, on Flickr

 

[R3d Baron]

Thanks Jon!

Marc, I love V8 Supercars. I drop the 40 bucks or so every year to get the live streams and race replays since broadcasts are unreliable in the states. Best racing on the planet imo!