While driving around familiar parts (for the upteenth time) looking for photo ops, I stopped at a small playground/park where I played as a kid. It was almost surreal, since a lot of the playground equipment has been there 37+ years; my mom has photos of me at around 2 yrs old on this stuff. As I was walking around, I couldn't help but wonder where all the years have gone. The swings looked lonely without kids and begged for a picture. Another shot that wouldn't have that "magic" that the Lensbaby provides...
I'm also including a version without the overlay. I like both, so I guess it's a personal preference thing...
You SQUEEZE the lens to get approximate focus: You BEND the lens to move the sweet spot where you want it. You hold those positions while pressing the shutter. I can imagine it's quite a challenge. My 3G, on the other hand, has a lock button so it will hold whatever position it's bent into, and then a small focusing ring that allows fine-tuning of the focus, and threaded rods to allow fine-tuning of the tilt. It's great for tripod work, but it's not very spontaneous.
Now, those "Composer" people got it easy; THEIR lens is on a ball-and-socket mount and sports a normal focusing collar, so it basically works just like a tiltable normal lens. Heck, I'm not even sure (just kidding) we can call what they have the "real thing"...
Jejeje™.
R.
Thanks Robert! I actually know that I have to do those things... but it's combining them together fluidly that I'm struggling with :) I keep moving my hands on the lens as I push the shutter. I'm trying though :)
My lensbaby arrived just before Christmas after weeks of waiting for it. After some practicing I got some nice shots and really love the light effects in nightshots. However I am struggling to gain some actual control over the behavior of the lens.
Here are 2 from end of December, I was sick and haven't really taken a lot of photos after New Year.
You SQUEEZE the lens to get approximate focus: You BEND the lens to move the sweet spot where you want it. You hold those positions while pressing the shutter. I can imagine it's quite a challenge. My 3G, on the other hand, has a lock button so it will hold whatever position it's bent into, and then a small focusing ring that allows fine-tuning of the focus, and threaded rods to allow fine-tuning of the tilt. It's great for tripod work, but it's not very spontaneous.
Now, those "Composer" people got it easy; THEIR lens is on a ball-and-socket mount and sports a normal focusing collar, so it basically works just like a tiltable normal lens. Heck, I'm not even sure (just kidding) we can call what they have the "real thing"...
Jejeje™.
R.
Thanks Robert! I actually know that I have to do those things... but it's combining them together fluidly that I'm struggling with :) I keep moving my hands on the lens as I push the shutter. I'm trying though :)
Charlene
Hi Charlene! Hang in there, and don't give up! I also have difficulties. Heck, out of 75 shots today, I only ended up with 5 or so that I liked. LOL
I think the additional joy comes not just from owning and exploring with this Baby - but finding like minded folk to hang out with as we explore it.
Sure it's fun on it's own - but I feel like I've stumbled upon a 'tribe' in this side challenge - a tribe that understands me, a place where I belong - GRIN!
I love how many people have expressed their joy at this thread - it's like Peace, Love & Lensbabies! .......
I'll try to catch up on commenting a bit this evening. Daunting, the work you folks are doing! I so wish I could play along, but I'll just have to live vicariously. (No word on the re-ship from Lensbaby. I'm not overly hopeful.)
