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http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg

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Chris wrote:
Just wanted to hear your reactions:
http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg

Hello Chris,

the Picture is maybe too unsharp and crispy...
In my opinion the main Part of the Picture is the Boy and not the edge
of the screen...but this edge is sharp and not the boy.
i Know, it is a difficult light situation, but what did you use for a
f-stop and ISO speed ? Maybe this could be the problem :-)

Greetix,

Stéphane.

--
"Living in the earth is expensive but it does
include a free trip around the Sun every year!"
http://www.sck-photo.de ( For E-Mail remove the _nospam to write me )

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Chris wrote:

Just wanted to hear your reactions:

http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg


When photographing people the eyes should be in focus. If you don't get
that, nothing else matters.

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no_name wrote:
Chris wrote:

Just wanted to hear your reactions:

http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg


When photographing people the eyes should be in focus. If you don't get
that, nothing else matters.

Yep, I noticed that right off, but I didn't know you couldn't get a
little creative with where the focus landed.

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Stephane Schmuck wrote:
Chris wrote:
Just wanted to hear your reactions:
http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg

Hello Chris,

the Picture is maybe too unsharp and crispy...
In my opinion the main Part of the Picture is the Boy and not the edge
of the screen...but this edge is sharp and not the boy.
i Know, it is a difficult light situation, but what did you use for a
f-stop and ISO speed ? Maybe this could be the problem :-)

Greetix,

Stéphane.

--
"Living in the earth is expensive but it does
include a free trip around the Sun every year!"
http://www.sck-photo.de ( For E-Mail remove the _nospam to write me )

I used 200 speed @ f/2

The camera is an old Yashica rangefinder that will do f/1.4. I like
the camera, but I think the rangefinder is off. It seems to be
consistantly focusing behind the subject. I think I will go back to
using my canon with my f/1.4 50mm prime.

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Chris wrote:
I used 200 speed @ f/2

The camera is an old Yashica rangefinder that will do f/1.4. I like
the camera, but I think the rangefinder is off. It seems to be
consistantly focusing behind the subject. I think I will go back to
using my canon with my f/1.4 50mm prime.
Hello Chris,
yes if you have focused on another part of the picture, your rangefinder
seems to be out of focus...but you can adjust it with a
screwdriver...canon is not the same as MF :-)

What for I have no explanation is the lot of grain...200 ISO ist not too
fast and grany for modern film emulsions, what did you use for a film ?


Greetix,

Stéphane


--
"Living in the earth is expensive but it does
include a free trip around the Sun every year!"
http://www.sck-photo.de ( For E-Mail remove the _nospam to write me )

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Stephane Schmuck wrote:
Chris wrote:
I used 200 speed @ f/2

The camera is an old Yashica rangefinder that will do f/1.4. I like
the camera, but I think the rangefinder is off. It seems to be
consistantly focusing behind the subject. I think I will go back to
using my canon with my f/1.4 50mm prime.
Hello Chris,
yes if you have focused on another part of the picture, your rangefinder
seems to be out of focus...but you can adjust it with a
screwdriver...canon is not the same as MF :-)

What for I have no explanation is the lot of grain...200 ISO ist not too
fast and grany for modern film emulsions, what did you use for a film ?


Greetix,

Stéphane


--
"Living in the earth is expensive but it does
include a free trip around the Sun every year!"
http://www.sck-photo.de ( For E-Mail remove the _nospam to write me )

Kodak Gold 200. I think it is a little baked from the hot car.
However, I like the grainy look. That is kindof what I was going for a
really rugged available light grainy shot, but I guess the out of focus
part is too much to stomach for people to get it.

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Chris wrote:

no_name wrote:

Chris wrote:


Just wanted to hear your reactions:

http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg


When photographing people the eyes should be in focus. If you don't get
that, nothing else matters.


Yep, I noticed that right off, but I didn't know you couldn't get a
little creative with where the focus landed.


You can, but for this kind of snapshot it won't be very appealing.

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Hello, without reading anyother replys and giving you my reaction-I
love it! it has an old time feel to it, I like the grainy soft
effect-not all photos warrant pin sharp focus. I use a Sima soft focus
lens to get my grainy soft effect-its one of my favorite lenes to use,
especially when photographing kids! I will read on for more info and
opinions! Be well!
Chris wrote:
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okay..now I have read through the replys...rules are made to be broken
right...and of course with all art-it is in the eye of the beholder!
Chris wrote:
no_name wrote:
Chris wrote:

Just wanted to hear your reactions:

http://www.chrismaness.com/backend/misc/diego2b.jpg


When photographing people the eyes should be in focus. If you don't get
that, nothing else matters.

Yep, I noticed that right off, but I didn't know you couldn't get a
little creative with where the focus landed.