I know this video is a year old, but I just came across it. I wanted to make sure I understand your tip about focus, if you have a minute? If you're shooting a portrait, and someone's nose is the plane closest to the lens ahead of their eyes, would you start locking focus on the nose, you mean? And then easing into the eyes? Sorry for possibly having a hard time grasping that tip. Thank you for the video.
I’m doubtful that anybody would get anything from this video given that you insist on flashing up the images instead of giving viewers a chance to look for more than a second.
Two primary difference between T2 and T3: 1. T2 uses active infrared autofocus, basically the same system used by almost all point-n-shoot cameras. If it misses focus, that's because the user failed to properly select his focus target for the camera to lock onto. The T3 uses two autofocus systems, depending on how far the subject is from the camera. At closer subject distances, it uses the same active infrared system as the T2. At longer distances, it switches to a contrast comparison system, like that used on nearly all 35mm SLR autofocus cameras, because it is marginally more accurate at long distances. The more complex system of the T3 probably accounts for its slower focus operation. 2. The 38mm lens on the T2 is good, but the 35mm lens on the T3 is distinctly better. The manual focus on the T2 mainly deals with situations which the infrared system cannot handle, as mentioned. The Infinity setting is intended to give a tiny focus improvement generally. In autofocus mode, the system sets the focus of the lens to put infinity subjects at the rear focus point determined by the depth of field resulting from the aperture to be used for that exposure. This not true infinity focus. If you set manual focus to infinity, that's what you get.
Dear Forrest Mankins, you're such a big inspiration for me, I just want to say thank you so much for inspiring me. I was just wondering the photo you took of the production guy ,what film did you use? Again, thank you so much.
I completely agree. I've tried to do this more recently, and you're right. I have so many thoughts and ideas I wouldn't have had otherwise. Side note: how beautiful is it there!
I have shot and owned all the major brands I love the Canon system the best, not perfect but no system is perfect as you have pointed out in your video.
Do you use a faster card in slot one and a slower card in slot 2, (sony camera). Or do you like to always use fast, more expensive cards for both slots? And how many times can you reformat a card before it wears out? Great video, you are clear and explain things well.
I shoot Fuji X-T4 with two cards and I use a fast(er) card for RAW and a slow(er) card for jpeg without any issues (I usually shoot single shot. Not burst mode)
This is what happens when you buy used stuff anywhere without a guarantee, Always buy from sellers that offer a guarantee if that is what you want. After 30 days is crazy amount of time to return something, the seller has no idea what was done to it. Just a sellers perspective sorry if i sound rude not trying to be!
Hey, friend! Thank you so much for the review. I have a friend who is selling the Pentax 6x7 with the 105 2.4 and a few rolls of film for $700. This would be my first medium format camera. I am purely a hobbyist and wanted to see if you felt it was worth getting the second version of this camera, or if starting with the older model would probably be a good idea because it would be cheaper? I’m not going to be using it for work. It would purely be for my own shits and giggles.
Never had a problem that a seller has not fixed the situation. Either replaced it or refunded it. I just hate that eBay and PayPal went their separate ways. Then you had double protection. I generally only buy gear from Japan....
All an Ebay seller can guarantee at the time of sale is that the camera is functional at that time. Two or three rolls into shooting is a different situation. Some of these cameras have sat for 40 years. Electronics can go "poof." In the case of Minolta cameras, that likely means capacitors. Some are easy to replace and others are not. With other brands, it can be other things. I do not guarantee a 30 day return period. I will let others do that if their business model says that makes sense. I will describe mine as they are at the time of sale, with no authorized returns. There is no way of knowing if/when something will go wrong after that.
I found a Nikon D3200 with 55-200mm ❤ But im scared. Thats good price big chance for me but o dont know 😢 In Brazil everythings extreme expansive for exemplo thats ebay camera cost 450 and here cost 1200 to 1800 can u see different? 😅
No offense but when you buy something used its caveat emptor, buyer beware. You used the camera and shot 3 rolls of film before it crapped out. More advice for prospective buyers, read the description fully, ask the seller questions and yes definitely use the camera before the return period ends.
Hi Forrest! You surprised me at the 8 minute mark (this is my first time watching you). If I had half of your guitar skills I might never pick up the camera again. You say you are rusty, but your runs and scales, and picking, are something I envy so much. To your point about different guitars (or cameras) for different purposes: I read or heard a great interview with Jackson Browne, where he talked about having certain guitars that were best for certain tunings and songs, and the songs just sounded better with a particular guitar. I play the stereo very well (and have a nice one), but my musical ear isn't that sophisticated that I could identify what he is talking about. If he played one of his great songs on several guitars, I would probably think each version was excellent. Nuance! As to cameras, I LOVED my old Leica M cameras with film, and my Hasselblad 500CM... I long to shoot some B&W film again with a Hassy but may never again. I really love the new cameras (I just got a Z8, which is powerful), but only my Fuji X100V gives me the feeling of shooting with my old Leicas. I would have a Leica Q3 if I had the dough. Honestly, I would have given almost anything to have these modern cameras 20 years ago when I was a photojournalist. 20fps, 46mp, amazing autofocus, and shooting at ISA12600? That was beyond my imagination back then. Kodachrome 64, which I adored, only had a dynamic range of maybe 5-6 stops, compared to 12 with the Z8. Younger photogs don't know how good they have it (and "Get off my lawn!" 😅). All this brilliant camera tech is STILL no substitute for having a good, refined eye and being able to visualize a good photo. The camera is just the tool. BTW, my friend is having fun and getting cool, interesting results adapting a variety of old and esoteric lenses to his Leica digital M camera. Some aren't expensive at all either, especially compared to Leica lens prices. The Voigtlanders are affordable. Some of the old Canon, Nikon and other brand lenses yield lovely visual characteristics (tone, color, bokeh etc). Of course, cameras like the Fuji X100 have film simulation presets, but the optical formula of the lens doesn't change, and that is where some of the magic can be. I am not much of a fiddler in that regard, and tend to play it "straight". Keep on picking! ~PD / patrickdowns.photoshelter.com/index PS: Whitefish! I lived in MT (Billings) for 12 years, and miss MT. I checked out your website...excellent work! You have it going on on the commercial side, and seem to be having fun away from work. Good for you. 👍 When I look at your commercial work, which is so natural and fun, I feel like I am hanging out with a bunch of the cool kids. Making images that don't look forced or posed like that is much harder than it looks, I know. You have a talent with people.
AGREED; you surely can't see any difference on RU-vid, a video copy of a still image. But, unfortunately, there is no way around it. In this case, you really do get what you pay for. I've owned an MK2 (yes, a classic, BUT nowhere near being State of the Art these days), and now an MK4 AND a Leica. Use a Leica for 5 minutes, and you get spoiled. As for HDR, you didn't mention post-production which has become Standard Operating Procedure, and that is also unfortunate. But as they say, "it is what it is;" whatever the hell THAT means. In any case, that'll clinch the debate: Leica images win out, by a good margin. Sure, for many reasons, I mostly use my MK4. But if it was a car, it would be a Lexus but my Leica rangefinder, a disadvantage in this contest, still wins: it's a Lambo. Hell, maybe even a Bugatti. BUT it does cost twice as much as a Canon, so there's that.
Thanks for sharing, Forrest. There’s definitely something about working with our hands and being out in the fresh air that can transport us to a place where we can contemplate what this all means.
Always feels like I'm part of some super special club watching these expertly produced thoughtful beautiful videos with so little views. Glad I'm in the know
Man this hit home. I have been freelancing for 9 years and last year I had a weird slow down and after freaking out for a few days I took some time to go camping and take photos for myself and figure out which direction this change was heading. Thanks for posting this
