paul_szegedin

[sorry, I couldn't' figure out where to post this in "practice" forums -- could an admin move the thread if necessary?] Moderator note: This thread has been moved from Business Forum I am going to do some product photography for my 'day job' company (I'm an impassioned amateur at photo). I really dig the look of Terrain and want to emulate that somewhat. Does anyone have any thoughts/tips/links for lighting this kind of thing? I want to get that hip, modern, organic look on a hardwood floor or table. The products will be small packages, tools, various smaller-than-a-breadbox stuff. Many thanks LINK to sample product image of "Terrain" Moderator note: Images removed and one link has been provided. Please refer to Photo.net's Terms and Conditions of Use and User Guidelines - Members can only post images that they have made themselves.

<p>Matthew, I can't thank you enough for hooking me up with the screws. I would have had a hard time sourcing them, by the time I got through trial and error to get the right ones. Wow, what a great group! Thanks to all for guidance.<br /> I really dig this lens. The two images here are the 28mm f3.5 (top) and the Canon kit lens (bottom) at about 28mm f4. The difference may be subtle, but to me it's the same as with my Nikon 50mm 1.4: the color looks richer and less clinically accurate. This little guy from c.1969 ain't done working yet. Worth having in the bag for the $15. <br /><img src="http://i68.tinypic.com/j78d4g.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://i64.tinypic.com/zl57xt.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /></p>

<p>Hey all, thanks so much for the replies. Looks like I'm on the way. It's difficult to measure the screw holes, but it looks like less than 2mm diameter and about 2-3mm depth under the head. <br> I saw some footage of this lens shooting video on dx frame and it looked great. Surprisingly similar to mt 50mm 1.4 from that era, which I almost never take off the camera. </p>

<p>Hello all, <br> I was wondering whether someone out there with expertise on this might be able to give me any leads on where I could source the screws for a Nikon 28mm 3.5 H series lens. I think it's from the late 60s early 70s (?). I have the back piece(es) but I'm trying to figure out where I can get the right (or close enough) machine screws to mount it. I mean those five there if, you can see the image. This is a very cheap lens but it would be nice to get use out of it, so anything close enough to hold it all together, that's the level of tolerance/expectation I'm at here. Any ideas would be gratefully received. </p> <p><img src="http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MAwAAOSwCypWmYx1/s-l1600.jpg" alt="" width="773" height="800" /></p>

<p>Well I flashed the firmware, and you know what: by jove I think it did the trick. Will test some more in daylight. I owe a big thanks to you guys for the suggestion. I have really been grinding my teeth about this for months. Cheers!</p>

<p>Thanks very much for the responses. Yes, it is not a matter of the EC, although I frequently set it to minus 1/2 to compensate for this problem. I have also tried evaluative/partial/spot metering all to try to get the best read. It almost always overexposes, never underexposes. I didn't want to bias the answer by bringing up the lens - this happens with all three lenses I have used, mainly the kit 18-55. <br /> I will try your suggestion of re-loading the firmware and see how that goes.</p> <p>Jack - Yes I also had an issue with the autofocus that mysteriously came and went after I removed the battery and restarted. </p>

<p>I bought this Canon t4i about a year ago, and I find that its autoexposure function tends to blow out highlights by at least one stop, or more. I have reset everything to factory and messed around with settings, but I can't really understand why this is. I have tried the several different metering options. Of course I can get a proper exposure by manually winding down gain. But it is completely maddening that it doesn't perform right within a ballpark range of correct exposure. <br> I find that the auto white balance is just as bad.<br> I'm ready to ditch the camera and go back to Nikon. My prior Nikon d40 auto exposed perfectly. <br> Does this sound familiar? Am I missing something? </p>