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If I use a lot of frames (more than 10) I go to Helicon Focus - it's a beast! Have done 30+ frame stacks...
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totally agree Joey!
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I felt the same Matt, but it's really kind of addicting 🙂
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It is not in the a7RIV though unless you are doing it manually
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Welcome to the forums - these are all gorgeous!
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The Sony 24-105mm for us landscape shooters. Tack-sharp lens even though it is not a GM.
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I was never one for focus stacking until I started playing with the a7RV - now I'm loving it. How about you a7RV owners? Do you find you are doing more focus stacks now that the camera makes it so easy to do?
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Excellent images - the a7RV is a great camera!
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Photographers already composite and the less scrupulous ones will put it out as a single click - so in a sense, it is already happening. I can tell you that Getty Images will not accept AI-generated imagery. Where it goes from here is anyone's guess. I'm more concerned that all photographers are being ripped-off financially as this software is pulling from images on the web - yours and mine included. I don't recall signing away the rights to my images in order for AI to generate new images. Maybe a class-action lawsuit??? -
What is Your Favorite Lens for Northern Lights Photography?
DonSmith replied to DonSmith's topic in Photography
It completely depends on the luminosity value of the Aurora - they differ. A good overall starting point would be ISO 1600 wide open aperture (if lens is sharp enough). The time again will differ. -
I just returned from the Lofoten Islands, Norway and we had an incredible night of Northern Lights. I used my Sony a7RV + 12-24mm GM. Great combination! I also use the Sony 14mm f/1.8. What camera/lens combination do you use?
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I use the 14mm also Tony - great lens!
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I prefer sunrises over sunsets Drew, but I hate waking to an alarm - a necessary evil I'm afraid
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Ski racing. When I was young I was trying to make the US Ski Team. My knees started to require surgery and the dream was never accomplished. I did race professionally one year and raced against the legendary Jean-Claude Killy.
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Ansel Adams and Galen Rowell. Was fortunate enough to have met both before their passing.
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What is your go-to method for sharpening for print?
DonSmith replied to CarolineJensen's topic in Photography
The latest Sony cameras produce such a sharp file that I find myself sharpening less and less. When I do need to sharpen, I use Topaz Sharpener AI -
I just finished teaching a workshop in the Lofoten Islands with Ron Modra. We did a lot of near/far compositions with the beautiful and frozen landscape. I love using the Sony 12-24mm f/2.8 GM. What is your favorite lens when shooting these types of landscapes?
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I tie Bright Monitoring to my Trash Can - an indispensable tool for night photography. How many of you use it?
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I enable my trash can for bright monitoring - awesome for night skies!
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Beautiful work Caroline! Have you tried focus stacking with the a7RV? It's AWESOME!
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Bing Crosby Pebble Beach National Pro-Am PGA golf event - are you ready??? February 1975!
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Decided not to follow through with it Caroline - schedule too busy as it is. Thanks for reply 🙂
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I have recently been asked to do a talk at a college in Cairo, Egypt on my photography. Debating if I should go and if I'd be safe. Has anyone recently traveled there? State Department adds to travel with caution...
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This looks cool! I have been traveling a ton and about to leave for rest of March - please keep us up to date!
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Want to shoot a Sony a7RIV from Space? Now you can!
DonSmith replied to TrekRover's topic in Photography
You could rent a high-power telescope with an adapter (B&H Photo). I was at an event for Sony pre-Covid where we did this and they had to send me away as I would have stayed out all night!!!
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