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X1D/X2D Cameras / Re: X2D compared to Leica Q3 f...
Last post by Orpheus - Today at 05:09:43 AM
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The lenses / XCD 55 v vignetting?
Last post by Jgregg - Today at 04:37:20 AMHi
Maybe this a stupid question, but is strong vignetting pretty usual at wide apertures on the XCD 55mm V 2.5 lens.
Maybe this a stupid question, but is strong vignetting pretty usual at wide apertures on the XCD 55mm V 2.5 lens.
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X1D/X2D Cameras / Re: x2D Bulb Mode
Last post by Paul2660 - May 25, 2024, 11:31:41 PMTimer? How long will the X2D timer allow for an exposure? I have never checked. It's a bit strange to have B mode with no external release. Huge oversight by H/DJI.
Paul
Paul
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907X / Re: Anyone care to share exper...
Last post by PatRat - May 25, 2024, 05:21:13 PMQuoteSome time ago I had bought a 503CX from the Hasselblad representative Ulf Kuhn in Germany, knowing that if there would be a problem I could always get back to him for repairs.
My first 3 fotoshootings with the 503 and the CFVII 50c were done at areas where I used the camera only with infinit distance focus and the images were stunning.
However when I recently checked the correct focus at shorter distances (a few m up to 10m) I saw a clear back focus.
So my 503 is now in Ahrensburg with Mr. Kuhn who will make the necessary adjustments on the 503CX.
Eager to see what consequences it will have for analog shootings (which I rarely will do with the 503CX as I also have a SWC.
How is your experience after the adjustment? No more back focus digitally? Any implication on the analog side? Thanks in advance.
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H and V Cameras / Re: NONS Camera: Instax SQ for...
Last post by ramarren - May 25, 2024, 03:44:32 PMI was able to buy three used Bay 60 filters from B&H Photo for $115 last week (Red, Green, and Deep Yellow). They arrived today and are in perfect shape.
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X1D/X2D Cameras / x2D Bulb Mode
Last post by scottfwalter - May 25, 2024, 03:00:44 PMSince there is no cable release for the X2D I thought I would try to use bulb or time mode from the Phocus 2 app.
However, while in manual mode with shutter set to T or B the shutter button in the app is disabled. It's enabled for any other shutter speed.
Is there something else I need to do to enable it or is it not supported with B or T?
If it's not support rated what do you do for long exposures to prevent camera shake?
However, while in manual mode with shutter set to T or B the shutter button in the app is disabled. It's enabled for any other shutter speed.
Is there something else I need to do to enable it or is it not supported with B or T?
If it's not support rated what do you do for long exposures to prevent camera shake?
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X1D/X2D Cameras / Re: Does "pulling" on XCD lens...
Last post by xoda - May 25, 2024, 09:31:36 AMQuote from: flash on May 25, 2024, 09:22:31 AMI've been using magnetic filters for a couple of years. It's the first thing I do with a new lens. Store the multi-million-dollar cap and put on a magnetic ring and cap.
So far, I've had zero issues with any lens of any brand pulling off filters or caps. They do vary a bit. SO another cap might not be quite as *grippy*. You can also use a fingernail to pry the cap off rather than grip and pull. That puts a bit less force on the lens.
I can definitely try to fingernail / "pivot" filter off instead of directly pulling on it. But at any rate, if I do pull on it, is this kind of action harmful to the lens?
Gordon
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X1D/X2D Cameras / Re: deactivating the stabiliza...
Last post by flash - May 25, 2024, 09:26:16 AMIf it's a really good tripod the IS will work against you. If the tripod has even slight movement, then the IS may help. You'll need to experiment. Most shooters aren't using an AS Cube head and three series legs so there's some compromise. Then there's wind, cars, people walking by, long lens support, etc.
When I'm tripod mounted, I just take one of each. IS on and then off.
Gordon
When I'm tripod mounted, I just take one of each. IS on and then off.
Gordon
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X1D/X2D Cameras / Re: Does "pulling" on XCD lens...
Last post by flash - May 25, 2024, 09:22:31 AMI've been using magnetic filters for a couple of years. It's the first thing I do with a new lens. Store the multi-million-dollar cap and put on a magnetic ring and cap.
So far, I've had zero issues with any lens of any brand pulling off filters or caps. They do vary a bit. SO another cap might not be quite as *grippy*. You can also use a fingernail to pry the cap off rather than grip and pull. That puts a bit less force on the lens.
Gordon
So far, I've had zero issues with any lens of any brand pulling off filters or caps. They do vary a bit. SO another cap might not be quite as *grippy*. You can also use a fingernail to pry the cap off rather than grip and pull. That puts a bit less force on the lens.
Gordon
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X1D/X2D Cameras / Does "pulling" on XCD lens dam...
Last post by xoda - May 25, 2024, 06:33:39 AMI just switched to a magnetic filter system, and if I need to remove or change filters, I often have to pull on it with a fair bit of force since the magnetic attraction is quite strong. It's definitely a different force than the screw-on filters I used previously.
And when I try to remove the filters when the camera is powered off, I noticed I can often pull out the front element of the lens a fair bit (because they are external focusing) when removing the filter.
Basically the magnets are so strong that if I pull on the filter to remove it, it also pulls on and eventually "extends" the focusing elements of the lens. Does this damage the lens?
And when I try to remove the filters when the camera is powered off, I noticed I can often pull out the front element of the lens a fair bit (because they are external focusing) when removing the filter.
Basically the magnets are so strong that if I pull on the filter to remove it, it also pulls on and eventually "extends" the focusing elements of the lens. Does this damage the lens?