donald_kim_lewiston

Hello, I already own a 60mm micro lens so I wouldn't really need my

24mm to serve as my primary macro lens. What I am looking for is

the ability to focus a little closer, yet keep somewhat of a wide

perspective/background on my image. I saw an incredible poppy image

a few months ago that highlighted a poppy (probably 1:4 or 1:3) in

the foreground and yet was still able to show a vast background of

poppies and sky behind it. Would adding one of these extension

tubes help me with this type of image? I'm sorry, don't know too

much about tubes. I emailed Nikon and they told me that these 3

tubes would work with my 24mm lens.

Thank you for your time,

Donny.

Sorry, if you click on my name, you will see the picture of the lens. It is the only picture uploaded in my profile.

Thanks,

Donny.

I've been doing a lot of research on which tele lens to buy and I

have found this lens for sale but do not know which it is. I

emailed the store and have received no info back. Is this lens the,

5.6 400mm apo macro?

5.6 400mm apo?

5.6 400mm lens?

Thanks,

Donny.

Is there anything someone can recommend besides buying the lens spanner tool?

Thanks,

Donny.

Hi, I previously posted that I had a small speck on the inside of my

front element and that I would like to try and remove it myself. I

unscrewed the circular ring around the lens but I do not know what to

do after that. It looks like I need some type of special tool next.

There are two square holes, the size of a pinhead on opposite ends of

each other.

Thanks,

Donny.

Hi, I've noticed a tiny (pinhead sized) spot that has developed on

the inside of the front glass on my M645 55mm lens. Any advice on

self cleaning? I fear if I send it somewhere to be repaired, I may

be charged more for the repair than the lens actually cost me, but I

may be wrong. It doesn't affect picture quality, but I would like to

have it taken care of primarliy for resale value later. I have also

posted this under "Equipment"; I apologize if you read it twice.

Thanks,

Donny.

Hi, I've noticed a tiny (pinhead sized) spot that has developed on

the inside of the front glass on my M645 55mm lens. Any advice on

self cleaning? I fear if I send it somewhere to be repaired, I may

be charged more for the repair than the lens actually cost me, but I

may be wrong. It doesn't affect picture quality, but I would like

to have it taken care of primarliy for resale value later.

Thanks,

Donny.

I know the peak is supposed to be mid march-april almost every year,

but I will be in the area at the end of February and would like to

know if anyone knows if there are any poppy patches to photograph

there at this time.

Thanks,

Donny.

I have an opportunity to buy a 300mm or 400mm lens. I am a poor,

but eager photographer so my budget is somewhat limited. My choices

are:

400mm F5.6 Sigma APO Tele (72)......$290

400mm F5.6 Tokina ATX SD (72).......$330

300mm F4 Tokina ATX SD (77).........$310

300mm F4 Sigma APO Macro D (77).....$345

or if I eat nothing but bread and water the next few weeks,

300mm F4 Nikon ED Internal Focus....$475

I have a Nikon N80 and would be using this lens primarily for surf

and wildlife photography. I have a lot of good surf photos, but I

always wondered how much sharper they would be with a telephoto

prime instead of a my current telephoto zoom. If I bought one of

the aftermarket lenses, I would also have enough money to buy a

monopod. I appreciate any input. I've looked at some of the old

threads on this and they were 3-4 years old, so if any information

is repeated, I apologize.

Thank you,

Donny.

Thanks for all the info. I think I will be trying Death Valley. Does anyone know if the dirt road to Eureka Dunes is passable with a non 4x4 car?

Thanks,

Donny.

I noticed on a map that there are 2 ways to get to Eureka Dunes? Is one route easier than the other?

Any thoughts?? I will be traveling for 5 or 6 days at the end of

December/start of January. I've been thinking about Death Valley or

Utah. Is Yosemite or King's Canyon snowed over that time of year?

I'm worried about road conditions since my vehicle isn't the best.

Thanks,

any opinions greatly appreciated.

Sorry if this posted twice but it didn't show up under my profile. I

am looking to buy an N75 for a friend. The only negative for my

friend is that they shoot 50 speed velvia about 99% of the time. The

N75 does not include a manual iso setting feature. It automatically

sets to 100 if it can't read the cartridge, I believe. Can I just

set the exposure compensation to +1?? Will this be the same as

having a camera where you can set the ISO to 50?

Thanks,

Donny.

Hello, currently I own a Mamiya M645 system and I have a Mamiya 55mm

lens. I love this lens, but I am looking to maybe purchase a wider

lens and a semi telephoto lens to round out my gear. Are there any

opinions about the other lenses, as far as optical quality? I am

currently looking at the 45mm, 150mm and the 210mm.

Thanks,

Donny.

p.s. one more thing, at close focus and at f22, I am unable to have

infinity in focus with my 55mm? Is this the same case with the 45mm?

Thanks again. Everyone's past responses have helped me purchase a

great camera system that I love.

Hello, I would like some advice as far as scanning MF for websites.

My main use for scanning MF transparencies would be to place on my

website. I would like the images to be sharp, but I would not need

large files to be printed. Am I okay in buying a $150 flatbed and

scanning good quality prints made from my MF transparencies or do I

need to think about the flatbeds with a MF transparency adapter? I

do not want to spend $250-400 for something that I may not need for

my uses.

Thanks for your help,

Donny.

Any recommendations as far as specific scanners for my purposes?

Hello, I am heading out to Utah this weekend for about a week and

unfortunately, the weather forecast for Southern Utah includes

thunderstorms, clouds, and rain for most of the week. I've been

looking forward to this trip for quite some time. Any advice in

making my trip better photographically? I was planning on shooting

just velvia, but if the weather holds, I don't want to be shooting a

colorless Utah. Would a warming filter help? How is black and

white in weather like this?

On the upside, I'm sure there will be some pretty dramtaic clouds to

take pictures of in the background.

Thanks,

Donny.

Thanks for all of your responses and help with my past questions. I

am new to MF and definitely appreciate all of the help. I loaded my

first roll of 120 Velvia into my Mamiya m645 film insert. However, I

did not advance it to the "arrows" or the starting point before

inserting the film into the camera and cranking to the 1st shot and

taking it. Only after this, I realized my error. I read in a M645

1000 manual, that if you do not advance it to the arrow, the framing

of your pictures will be incorrect? Is my film going to be messed

up?

Thanks,

Donny.

I have read that the AE prism is powered by the camera body battery

but I have noticed that there is a battery compartment on the AE

prism itself. ???

This may be a simple/dumb question. Thanks for any help.

Donny.

Is there any point in putting a closeup lens, even a good one from

B+W, in front of a good Mamiya lens for quick and cheap macro work?

Has anyone tried this? Gotten any good results?

Thanks.

Hello, I recently discovered this site while researching TLR

cameras. I've learned a lot from all of the very informative posts.

I am ready to buy a TLR and have a few questions.

I am most concerned with receiving the sharpest images possible and

have these TLR's as my choices to buy.

Rollei Magic I w/ 75mm 3.5 Xenar $150

Rolleiflex Automat 75mm 3.5 Tessar $190

Yashica D w/Yashinon lens $110

Rolleiflex 3.5 MX-EVS Xenar lens $200

I would be grateful for any comments. Sorry if any part of this

topic has been already discussed.

Thanks,

Donny.

One more thing, am I just kidding myself in thinking that some these

TLR lenses can match the quality of some Med. Format SLR lenses?