Re: PESO - Perseverance and Passion -- the story behind it.
I promised to share the story that was behind the second photo below. Here is the blog post (not mine) that describes it: http://softwareandotherthings.blogspot.com/2016/08/work-hard-aim-high-fall-and-keep-going.html I hope you'll enjoy it. Igor On Fri, 30 Sep 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: For me, this photo is overwhelmed with the passion and excitement: http://42graphy.org/skating/2016-08-28-performance/_IR35254.html One more photo: http://42graphy.org/skating/2016-08-28-performance/_IR35212.html I am sharing it even though it is soft. I think it is one of those that "tell a story". (And that's why I don't want to spoil the effect and will pause before posting the story about it.) But then, I am biased (and I was there to watch it). Does it do that for you? I think I am finally getting some handle on photographing figure skaters on ice. There are still several things I'd like to improve and will try to work on next time. (All critique and suggestions are solicited.) I should probably consider getting some reasonable monopod with a head that allows quick and easy flipping between horizontal and vertical positions. Speaking of which, does anybody have a suggestion for a simple and inexpensive head like that? Alternatively, are there any flip-brackets designed for mounting a camera on a monopod? (I am thinking along the lines of flash-mounting brackets that easy to flip, - something similar for cameras.) Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Perseverance and Passion
Igor PDML-StR wrote: Larry, Do you remember which Benro model? C38F, by any chance? It's the MC-66m8 no longer in production I believe. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Benro-B0063-BEM-Carbon-MC-66m8-Monopod/dp/B0027VSPUM A critical spec for me was that I could take the ball head off and it would be short enough to carry in the laptop computer pocket of my camera bag, that way I always have it with me. As for Induro ball heads: I looked at the cheapest one, BHS1: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816613-REG/Induro_479_011_BHS1_Ball_Head.html While 10 reviews on Amazon are ok, 1 review there and 3 reviews on B&H suggest that its build is poor, and that especially shows within a few months. Did you get a different model? I use the Induro BHD3 on my tripod https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655337-REG/Induro_479_003_BHD3_Ballhead.html I've had the Induro BHD3 for 6 or 7 years. It could be better, but I don't know if I could have found a sturdier one for the price. On my monopod I have an old Manfrotto 486RC2 ballhead that I replaced the RC2 catch plate with a generic Arca swiss mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0086AJ4AS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For the monopod, I'm more concerned with weight than it being super solid, and went for a compromise. Thank you, Igor Larry Colen Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:30:11 -0700 wrote: I should probably consider getting some reasonable monopod with a head that allows quick and easy flipping between horizontal and vertical positions. Speaking of which, does anybody have a suggestion for a simple and inexpensive head like that? Alternatively, are there any flip-brackets designed for mounting a camera on a monopod? (I am thinking along the lines of flash-mounting brackets that easy to flip, - something similar for cameras.) I have a benro carbon fiber monopod that I'm very happy with, it set me back about $85, rather than $240 for the manfrotto. Pretty much any decent arca-swiss style ball head on it will work. There's a little notch to flip the camera over to portrait format. I find that the Induro ball heads are very good for the money. I like the custom slr mini plates. They work with both arca-swiss and most of the manfrotto style generic tripod plates. I also picked a couple of these plates up, but haven't really gotten a lot of use out of them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VE0KW80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Perseverance and Passion
Larry, Do you remember which Benro model? C38F, by any chance? As for Induro ball heads: I looked at the cheapest one, BHS1: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816613-REG/Induro_479_011_BHS1_Ball_Head.html While 10 reviews on Amazon are ok, 1 review there and 3 reviews on B&H suggest that its build is poor, and that especially shows within a few months. Did you get a different model? Thank you, Igor Larry Colen Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:30:11 -0700 wrote: I should probably consider getting some reasonable monopod with a head that allows quick and easy flipping between horizontal and vertical positions. Speaking of which, does anybody have a suggestion for a simple and inexpensive head like that? Alternatively, are there any flip-brackets designed for mounting a camera on a monopod? (I am thinking along the lines of flash-mounting brackets that easy to flip, - something similar for cameras.) I have a benro carbon fiber monopod that I'm very happy with, it set me back about $85, rather than $240 for the manfrotto. Pretty much any decent arca-swiss style ball head on it will work. There's a little notch to flip the camera over to portrait format. I find that the Induro ball heads are very good for the money. I like the custom slr mini plates. They work with both arca-swiss and most of the manfrotto style generic tripod plates. I also picked a couple of these plates up, but haven't really gotten a lot of use out of them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VE0KW80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Perseverance and Passion
Igor PDML-StR wrote: For me, this photo is overwhelmed with the passion and excitement: http://42graphy.org/skating/2016-08-28-performance/_IR35254.html One more photo: http://42graphy.org/skating/2016-08-28-performance/_IR35212.html I am sharing it even though it is soft. I think it is one of those that "tell a story". (And that's why I don't want to spoil the effect and will pause before posting the story about it.) But then, I am biased (and I was there to watch it). Does it do that for you? Both of those make up for any technical defects with emotional content. I think I am finally getting some handle on photographing figure skaters on ice. There are still several things I'd like to improve and will try to work on next time. (All critique and suggestions are solicited.) I should probably consider getting some reasonable monopod with a head that allows quick and easy flipping between horizontal and vertical positions. Speaking of which, does anybody have a suggestion for a simple and inexpensive head like that? Alternatively, are there any flip-brackets designed for mounting a camera on a monopod? (I am thinking along the lines of flash-mounting brackets that easy to flip, - something similar for cameras.) I have a benro carbon fiber monopod that I'm very happy with, it set me back about $85, rather than $240 for the manfrotto. Pretty much any decent arca-swiss style ball head on it will work. There's a little notch to flip the camera over to portrait format. I find that the Induro ball heads are very good for the money. I like the custom slr mini plates. They work with both arca-swiss and most of the manfrotto style generic tripod plates. I also picked a couple of these plates up, but haven't really gotten a lot of use out of them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VE0KW80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thank you, Igor -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Perseverance and Passion
> On Sep 30, 2016, at 1:02 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > For me, this photo is overwhelmed with the passion and excitement: > http://42graphy.org/skating/2016-08-28-performance/_IR35254.html Cool. Brought a big happy smile to my face. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net "The invincible shield of caring Is a weapon sent from the sky against being dead." - Tao Te Ching 67 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
