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Nikon F90x and Architectural photography
Could anyone suggest what would be considered the best possible lens without
spending over 500$ for Architectural Photography. |
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Nikon F90x and Architectural photography
I think you need to have a look at one of the PC Nikkors (perspective
correction)--which allow you to keep straight lines from converging. For interiors it is a different story, as the widest PC is (IIRC) 28mm. Toby "Francis Mallon" wrote in message ... Could anyone suggest what would be considered the best possible lens without spending over 500$ for Architectural Photography. |
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Nikon F90x and Architectural photography
"Francis Mallon" wrote
Could anyone suggest what would be considered the best possible lens without spending over 500$ for Architectural Photography. A 4x5 or 8x10 camera is needed to take the best possible lens... check out rec.photo.equipment.large-format. If you want to keep using 35mm then a PC Nikkor. An older 35mm [chrome knob] can be found for $200-400, a newer 35mm [black knob] for $300-500, and a 28mm for $500-$800. Search Google for PC Nikkor's to get the pros and cons of the variations. If you are taking pictures of houses or from farish away then a 35mm is OK. Some very cheap ones are available as a lot have seen hard use banging around in the trunk of a real-estate agent's car with the tire wrench. If it were me I would hold out for a 28mm, much better if larger buildings and interiors are on the venue. For NYC canyonland you will need a view camera if you want straight verticals. Decent results can sometimes be achieved by taking pictures from farther away and then enlarging only the central/upper portion of the negative. If the photos are going into PhotoShop, and 4x6" is the output, then PS has a perspective control feature. -- Nicholas O. Lindan, Cleveland, Ohio Darkroom Automation http://www.nolindan.com/da/index.htm n o lindan at ix dot netcom dot com |
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Nikon F90x and Architectural photography
"Toby" wrote in message ... I think you need to have a look at one of the PC Nikkors (perspective correction)--which allow you to keep straight lines from converging. For interiors it is a different story, as the widest PC is (IIRC) 28mm. Toby "Francis Mallon" wrote in message ... Could anyone suggest what would be considered the best possible lens without spending over 500$ for Architectural Photography. Paint Shop Pro 10 and 11 both have easy-to use perspective correction tools. They meet my needs just fine--and they work with ANY lens of any focal length. The OP might download the 30-day trial from the Corel web site and see if this might be an acceptable alternative to spending $500 for a lens. PSP XI is selling at numerous places for under $100.00, and it can also be used to correct photos that have been taken previously with non-PC lenses. |
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Nikon F90x and Architectural photography
Nicholas O. Lindan wrote:
"Francis Mallon" wrote Could anyone suggest what would be considered the best possible lens without spending over 500$ for Architectural Photography. A 4x5 or 8x10 camera is needed to take the best possible lens... check out rec.photo.equipment.large-format. snip other useful information/advice If the photos are going into PhotoShop, and 4x6" is the output, then PS has a perspective control feature. Speaking of small output (and not much use to an Under $500 investment-seeker): I just did a project of four homes for a tri-fold brochure. I had new kit to try out, so although the end product was a set of files suitable for 8x10 prints and whatever the brochure-maker decided to do with them, it seemed like a good occasion to go through the whole (learning) rigamarole. Equipment: Canon 5D on a Manfrotto 3275 head on a Manfrotto 055MF3 tripod; Canon 17-40mm F/4.0L USM Vague ideas about how to shoot a glamorous house picture The lady of the example house was delighted; please see it and comment: http://www.fototime.com/inv/1C81B462C8CF90A If nothing else, the exhibit will give the enquirer an idea of what a simple Photo Shop user can achieve with little skill, training, or expertise. -- Frank ess |
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Nikon F90x and Architectural photography
"Francis Mallon" wrote in message ... Could anyone suggest what would be considered the best possible lens without spending over 500$ for Architectural Photography. Almost any wide angle lens can make such photos. Use software to correct the converging lines. As for which one, that is you job. Jim |
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