Zuiko 300mm Test Shots (Mostly Rubbish)

[Hacker]

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These test shots were requested by noelleong, so here they are. NO CROPPING, NO FLASH. (I hope he does not ask me to test the 7-14mm--the upload of photos take longer than the shoot itself!). The photos were taken within a timeframe of slightly more than an hour as I walked once around the Esplanade this morning. Sorry, I meant Zuiko 150mm f2 lens shots (thinking in 35mm terms).

I tried to test under a variety of conditions, harsh lighting, backlighting; contrast, colors, etc. I also tried to make the samples as interesting as possible, but had limited time. As usual, comments are most welcome. There are no special effects and no polarizers, etc also.

Since many have asked how I do it? Well, the answer is on #43.

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[Coltian2004]

Hi Hacker,
Very nice pictures! I'm very new to photography. In fact have not gone out for any proper photoshooting yet. May I know do you guys always use tripod when taking such shots?

Thanks

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by Coltian2004 Hi Hacker, Very nice pictures! I'm very new to photography. In fact have not gone out for any proper photoshooting yet. May I know do you guys always use tripod when taking such shots? Thanks

Nothing special about tripods. It just holds the camera steady since our hands shake and this can be obvious in the photos when the shutter speed or focal length is too long. So the answer has to be yes, as often as I can. But it can be a real pain....

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[shchow]

hi, Hacker

Are you using the ZD 150mm F2 lens to shoot these shots?

~ SH ~

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[Hacker]

Originally Posted by shchow hi, Hacker Are you using the ZD 150mm F2 lens to shoot these shots? ~ SH ~

Yes. I mentioned 300mm because I was thinking in 35mm terms.

[shchow]

Originally Posted by Hacker Yes. I mentioned 300mm because I was thinking in 35mm terms.

oh... i see... i misunderstand your message..

[Hitman]

Ya, I agree with you, they're mainly rubbish

Very nice shots, Hacker. Have a great weekend!!

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[b18]

"rubbish" indeed !
excellent glass I must say. Not even a single tint of purple fringe in the images with strong backlight.

now .. should I jump ship ....

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by b18 "rubbish" indeed ! excellent glass I must say. Not even a single tint of purple fringe in the images with strong backlight. now .. should I jump ship ....

I have been waiting to take some photos since the rains began and today, it did not rain in the morning. My wife gave me 2 hours do go and come back (our little boy fell ill yesterday), so I did not spend much time thinking about the shots. Therefore I consider them rubbish, but sufficiently good enough for testing.

[serene]

Excellent, subarashiii Very nice photos..

[b18]

Originally Posted by Hacker I have been waiting to take some photos since the rains began and today, it did not rain in the morning. My wife gave me 2 hours do go and come back (our little boy fell ill yesterday), so I did not spend much time thinking about the shots. Therefore I consider them rubbish, but sufficiently good enough for testing.

no need the my friend.
imho your photo are collections of tastefully taken images.
see the esplanade snaps .... very very nice. I wish I can do one on the Sydney Opera House

as said ... "one's rubbish is other treasure"

[ykkok]

Hi Hacker, nice photos in such a short time.

Should you say "Zuiko 300mm f2.0 lens" in terms of 35mm format ?

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by ykkok Hi Hacker, nice photos in such a short time. Should you say "Zuiko 300mm f2.0 lens" in terms of 35mm format ?

Yes...but I can't change the Title..

Here are more shots:

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[ykkok]

Okay.... enuf enuf.... stop poisoning us ....!