Textures, lines and angles

john1027 said:
I looked back on my previous shots with the 9-18mm and found that I ended up using it mostly at either end of the spectrum at either 9mm or 18mm.
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Yeah, I've jokingly referred to the 9-18 as more of a binary lens than a zoom because I do the same thing. For wide angle, I'm at 9. For walking around doing general shooting, I'm at 18. The number of shots taken between the two extremes are almost zilch. If they could make an 8 or 9mm prime that wasn't a fisheye, I suppose I'd rather have that because I almost always use this for wide angle. I'd done some walking around with it at 18, particularly while traveling, but ordinarily, I'd just stick one of the pancakes (14, 17, or 20) on in that situation.

Still a good lens and for me it made more sense than the 7-14, although I love the wide end and would probably really enjoy that 2mm difference...

-Ray
 
Chapman's Mill

Chapman's Mill (aka Beverly's Mill) opened in 1759 as a gristmill for small farms in the region of Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia. The mill is notable for its construction of stone found along Broad Run rather than built of brick or wood as were most Virginia gristmills or sawmills. Originally two stories, the structure was enlarged to 4 1/2 stories just before the U.S. Civil War. The mill is said to be the tallest "stacked stone" structure in the United States and has been declared a historic landmark.

The mill suffered heavy damage from both sides during the Civil War. It was rebuilt in 1878 and known as Beverly's Mill for the family that operated it. The mill remained in commercial operation until after World War II.

Chapman's Mill was preserved intact until 1998 when a fire destroyed the roof and interior and weakened the stone structure. Today, the mill interior has been reinforced, and the structure is under a slow and under-funded restoration process supported mostly by a private foundation and individual donations.

GF2 & m.ZD 9-18

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Peter, I saw that one of yours on your Flickr stream and enjoyed it there very much, too. However, I didn't click on it to enlarge it and thought that spotlight had a person's head sticking out of the window right behind it. Very cool image.
 
Yeah, BB, those are the X-100. That's pretty much all I shot with in Jamaica last week. I had the LX5 along and pulled it out for a few wider angle shots (and maybe even a couple of longer shots). But I don't think I'll be saving any of the LX5 shots.

I have to guard against getting too discriminating about IQ with the X100. Its never been a big deal to me, but there's a depth and clarity to the stuff coming out of the X100 that I've only seen for the short time I shot with the Sony A33 with a Zeiss lens. I'm guessing the Nex will be there too when the good glass starts showing up. But I'm finding myself looking at some shots that don't move me so much as photographs but I'm just pulled in by the colors and realism of the IQ. I have to watch that - it can't be a good thing. Like getting too into the great stereo equipment and forgetting to really listen to the music because you get so caught up in the sound quality...

-Ray
 
Hey, I am ready for that IQ, Ray. I felt that the X1 had it and loved that aspect of that camera. You can make that X100 IQ yours - and I've no doubt you will because you're on your way already. Early days yet - but some great photos! (Holding my jealousy at bay.;))
 

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