May photo comp - Cold Comfort (96)

May 21, 2014 6:31 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
I didn't buy it to press and shoot on auto... I bought it to use with manual features..

bought it with the purpose of entering competitions.. and photography groups.. which I have done..

and I have an assignment already... for advertising.. so I am well pleased...

although the auto is just beaut too... but better still, it comes with its own graphic programs, and I have photoshop as well, and I have a cert in multi media.. so I should be all good..
May 21, 2014 6:38 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
gold71
gold71gold71Cairns, Queensland Australia25 Threads 339 Posts
I'd post a photo, but I don't know how...... please enlighten me!wink
May 21, 2014 6:47 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
gold71: I'd post a photo, but I don't know how...... please enlighten me!


May 21, 2014 7:13 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
gold71
gold71gold71Cairns, Queensland Australia25 Threads 339 Posts
Ta, as Mum taught me.kiss
May 21, 2014 5:28 PM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
Merriweather: I didn't buy it to press and shoot on auto... I bought it to use with manual features..

bought it with the purpose of entering competitions.. and photography groups.. which I have done..

and I have an assignment already... for advertising.. so I am well pleased...

although the auto is just beaut too... but better still, it comes with its own graphic programs, and I have photoshop as well, and I have a cert in multi media.. so I should be all good..

i don't use auto, what i was trying to convey there are traps in the lens department with the 4-3rds cameras.
Lens that utilize 4-3rds cameras abilities are limited, example only proper 4-3rds lens can utilize the full focus pixel mapping, whereas others besides as mentioned above and stated in that review, can only use 37% of the cameras focusing pixel mapping ability
May 22, 2014 12:18 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
gold71: I'd post a photo, but I don't know how...... please enlighten me!




*waits with breathless anticipation*


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May 24, 2014 3:08 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
wash2u
wash2uwash2uMelbourne, Victoria Australia79 Threads 1 Polls 3,768 Posts
Merriweather: I didn't buy it to press and shoot on auto... I bought it to use with manual features..

bought it with the purpose of entering competitions.. and photography groups.. which I have done..

and I have an assignment already... for advertising.. so I am well pleased...

although the auto is just beaut too... but better still, it comes with its own graphic programs, and I have photoshop as well, and I have a cert in multi media.. so I should be all good..


Way back many years ago, I bought a camera with the "Auto" button because I didn't have the money to buy the necessary light meter that was needed when you needed to take decent (semi-pro) photos. It worked very well for what I needed.

Years later I bought a new-beaut SLR film camera that did so many things, including auto focus. Played around with it but needed my glasses to read the manual while learning and to what was "in focus" on the view finder.

Now, because of my limited close-up vision (the screen on these "new camers"), I do rely on the "auto-focus."
May 24, 2014 4:33 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
yep i use AF to, thought merri meant camera on Auto, i now have two MySet settings assigned to the mode dial, amongst other settings one is set with ISO at ISO-800 and the ISO set at ISO-640, both are set with cloudy day set.
Have spent since end of December adjusting the camera settings, all the time directed towards been able to turn camera on AF shoot...

The 4-3rds system works quite differently to others, but is quite capable. I've not used a tripod as birds don't often you time to frig around, so the built in camera stabilization is a god's send.
Got some quite good photos of a tit this morning. Camera has eye recognition to which helps. Only recently located a page that explained every sections of the cameras extensive menus. A disk explaining all the functions the menu covers in America as US$50 freight Tag the webpage is a really great source of information.
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May 24, 2014 5:01 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
wash2u: Way back many years ago, I bought a camera with the "Auto" button because I didn't have the money to buy the necessary light meter that was needed when you needed to take decent (semi-pro) photos. It worked very well for what I needed.

Years later I bought a new-beaut SLR film camera that did so many things, including auto focus. Played around with it but needed my glasses to read the manual while learning and to what was "in focus" on the view finder.

Now, because of my limited close-up vision (the screen on these "new camers"), I do rely on the "auto-focus."


Hi Wash..

Just to say, I chose this particular camera because I don't have to wear glasses to see what it is that I am shooting.. This little thing has a screen, but also a thingo you look thru.. and you calibrate it for your own eyes, so I use that, and then put my glasses on to see the settings on the screen.. but this is a newy thing.. I don't think Rob's Cannon has this..

If you look up the camera, you can see what I mean.. this thingo also tilts at whatever angle you put it..
May 24, 2014 5:08 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
i have an Olympus. Same stable as your's merri

May 24, 2014 5:14 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
posted on here the week
2013 High-End Mirrorless Camera Comparison Guide
The mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras we have decided to compare are:

Olympus OM-D E-M1
Sony Alpha 7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E2

May 24, 2014 5:21 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
Merriweather
MerriweatherMerriweatherAdelaide, South Australia Australia51 Threads 11,403 Posts
robplum: posted on here the week
2013 High-End Mirrorless Camera Comparison Guide
The mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras we have decided to compare are:

Olympus OM-D E-M1
Sony Alpha 7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Samsung Galaxy NX
Fujifilm X-E2



Yes, I bought the magazine, and read it all.. but chose the Panasonic because of weight... it is very light.
May 24, 2014 6:00 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
listed for sale in Adelaide (16 hours to run) a lens that is the same as the one i have, if it goes for the current bid it's be a really good deal new they cost $500, bid is currently $300
Its a "M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm II" and fits your camera to.

There are other older models M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm that are not suitable and would require an adapter and then only be part capable.
The right one has two "ii" after description.
The listed one on following link is the correct one for anyone wanting that sort of lens.

May 24, 2014 5:39 PM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
Received this picture via email for inclusion in this thread or other not sure
From MZ
Cold comfort that I took this photo of the fallen tree holding back several kilometers of ice slabs on the river

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May 25, 2014 4:34 AM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
robplum: listed for sale in Adelaide (16 hours to run) a lens that is the same as the one i have, if it goes for the current bid it's be a really good deal new they cost $500, bid is currently $300
Its a "M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm II" and fits your camera to.

There are other older models M.ZUIKO ED 75-300mm that are not suitable and would require an adapter and then only be part capable.
The right one has two "ii" after description.
The listed one on following link is the correct one for anyone wanting that sort of lens.



Sold for AU $411.00
May 25, 2014 5:37 PM CST May photo comp - Cold Comfort
in passing
copied off a japanese page

The M. ZUIKO Digital ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 with a 35 mm equivalent of 150-600mm is the world's smallest and lightest 600mm super telephoto lens. Weighing only 15.17 ounces and measuring 2.76 by 4.57 inches, this lightweight lens delivers excellent portability and outstanding image quality when paired with the award-winning Olympus PEN cameras. The 75-300mm's rear focusing mechanism is comprised of a single-element unit, to enable remarkably fast and nearly silent HD video recordings with sound.
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