My pleasure Corey, and looking forward to your future submissions!
I know how critical focusing can be; try manual focusing close-up at f1.4 and a 50 or a 35 with a moving subject, such as a face of a person that won't stand still...
What I then do (which is why I prefer manual focusing in some situations) is move the camera instead of the focusing ring. It's still a tricky business at close range and wide openings though...
This I actually do with the D700 and the Zeiss 2.0/50 Makro-Planar, or the FM2n or FA with assorted Ai-S glass, or the RTS III with assorted Zeiss glass.
Ah...I see what you mean about the focusing Michiel. I guess timing is key as well. I'll definitely keep these composition notes in mind. I'm going to try this shot again, when i can. I just purchased a D7000. I realize the camera won't make me a better photographer, but I like the quick access of the external composition options. Anyway, thanks for the criticism and the info. Both served me well.
As I said I think the idea and the resulting composition are great certainly in B&W, so only compliments there.
But a lot depends on the execution, and there the image falls down a bit.
DoF at 300m, even at f6.3, is razor thin, which would have worked extremely well if the cigartip would have been the point of focus, and even more if you would have caught the tip glowing.
The rectangular vignetting (if that's what it is) looks a bit heavy, but is a matter of taste.
The D3100 (as the D700 which I have) probably freezes focusing when you partly depress the release button, and if you select one focusing field in the viewfinder through the menu instead of all of them, you can focus really accurately.
Thanks for your comments. It's always nice to get feed back from other photographers, as I'm still learning. Looking back on it, I think I got caught up in B&W mode at that time. I was looking at a lot of B&W shots, maybe I forced this one.
I'm an amateur photographer and I still have a lot to learn. Could you explain the concept a bit?
Focusing a 300mm on an APS-c sensor camera is difficult at best, in a shot like this pinpoint sharpness (preferably at the point of the cigar, when the man is drawing on it so you see the the burning) is essential, and I'm afraid yoy just missed it, which ruined the shot for me. Great idea, execution less than great.
Does the D3100 allow one-field focusing and shifting that field or holding it while recomposing?
I know how critical focusing can be; try manual focusing close-up at f1.4 and a 50 or a 35 with a moving subject, such as a face of a person that won't stand still...
What I then do (which is why I prefer manual focusing in some situations) is move the camera instead of the focusing ring. It's still a tricky business at close range and wide openings though...
This I actually do with the D700 and the Zeiss 2.0/50 Makro-Planar, or the FM2n or FA with assorted Ai-S glass, or the RTS III with assorted Zeiss glass.
Cheers,
Michiel
Regards,
Corey
As I said I think the idea and the resulting composition are great certainly in B&W, so only compliments there.
But a lot depends on the execution, and there the image falls down a bit.
DoF at 300m, even at f6.3, is razor thin, which would have worked extremely well if the cigartip would have been the point of focus, and even more if you would have caught the tip glowing.
The rectangular vignetting (if that's what it is) looks a bit heavy, but is a matter of taste.
The D3100 (as the D700 which I have) probably freezes focusing when you partly depress the release button, and if you select one focusing field in the viewfinder through the menu instead of all of them, you can focus really accurately.
Cheers,
Michiel
Michiel
Thanks for your comments. It's always nice to get feed back from other photographers, as I'm still learning. Looking back on it, I think I got caught up in B&W mode at that time. I was looking at a lot of B&W shots, maybe I forced this one.
I'm an amateur photographer and I still have a lot to learn. Could you explain the concept a bit?
Thanks again for your comment.
Corey
Does the D3100 allow one-field focusing and shifting that field or holding it while recomposing?
Sorry for the criticsim; it's well-meant.
Michiel