[Focus Bracketing on the a7RV]

I'm using it all the time now - LOVE it for macro and landscape work. 4-7 frames seem to be the sweet spot before post-processing gets to be too much. 

If I use a lot of frames (more than 10) I go to Helicon Focus - it's a beast! Have done 30+ frame stacks...

[Focus Bracketing on the a7RV]

Hi Don, to be honest I rarely use it before, but now with A7RV I like doing macro shots with it, so much fun to see all the details

totally agree Joey!

[Focus Bracketing on the a7RV]

Hey Don! I haven’t found I’m using it. I guess I never thought doing a 3-4 image focus stack was really difficult in camera. What kept me away from it was the post production. I guess I found it too time consuming and not worth it for the most part. But I know people are loving the feature so maybe I’m just late to the party 🙂

I felt the same Matt, but it's really kind of addicting 🙂

[Focus Bracketing on the a7RV]

Dear DonSmith, i love this function, personally i own the a7RIV, however i learn and practice the focus stacking every moment. 

It is not in the a7RIV though unless you are doing it manually

[Like a painter (1st ep)]

Welcome to the forums - these are all gorgeous!

[What's the most underrated lens?]

The Sony 24-105mm for us landscape shooters. Tack-sharp lens even though it is not a GM.

 

[Focus Bracketing on the a7RV]

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?

 

 

 

[First wildlife shots on A7rV]

Excellent images - the a7RV is a great camera!

[Adobe joins the AI game with Adobe Firefly. Where do we go from here?]

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?]

While I can't answer your question, I do have an additional question of my own for those with experience:

Q: I suspect the intensity of the auroras on any given night will have a significant influence on settings, however what range of exposure time and ISO (exposure compensation?) would be an effective starting range to experiment within? I plan on trying a couple times in the next month before it stays too bright too long to be possible with my 1.2/50 and 1.2/24.

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.

[What is Your Favorite Lens for Northern Lights Photography?]

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?

[What is Your Favorite Lens for Photographing Near/Far Relationships in Landscape?]

The 12-24 is a great range for that, I also love the 14mm GM

#FE 14mm F1.8 GM  

I use the 14mm also Tony - great lens!

[The early bird get's the... light?]

I prefer sunrises over sunsets Drew, but I hate waking to an alarm - a necessary evil I'm afraid

[Winter Sports]

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.

[What photographers have influenced you?]

Ansel Adams and Galen Rowell. Was fortunate enough to have met both before their passing.

[What is your go-to method for sharpening for print?]

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

[What is Your Favorite Lens for Photographing Near/Far Relationships in Landscape?]

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?

[Bright Monitoring]

I tie Bright Monitoring to my Trash Can - an indispensable tool for night photography. How many of you use it?

[Any “Must Have” Custom Camera Setups]

I enable my trash can for bright monitoring - awesome for night skies!

[The Flower, Nature Macro and Garden Photography Thread! (Caroline Jensen)]

Beautiful work Caroline! Have you tried focus stacking with the a7RV? It's AWESOME!

[Your 1st Paid Photo Session]

Bing Crosby Pebble Beach National Pro-Am PGA golf event - are you ready??? February 1975!

[Travel Advice to Egypt]

Decided not to follow through with it Caroline - schedule too busy as it is. Thanks for reply 🙂

[Travel Advice to Egypt]

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...

[STAR SPHERE project]

This looks cool! I have been traveling a ton and about to leave for rest of March - please keep us up to date!

[Want to shoot a Sony a7RIV from Space? Now you can!]

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!!!