Landscapes and such at UWA

[Manfred M]

I don’t know exactly what Manfred’s goal(s) was/were. I think it is implied that there were a group of people behind him and by using an UWA lens he could get closer and still capture a wide view of the room: but the question remains, if the room were empty would he have still chosen an UWA lens for the shot to achieve goals other than to get in front of a group of people?

Manfred has not disclosed that information

The goal was to take get the picture that I posted. Not only did the lens allow me to get a clear shot of the sanctuary of the church by eliminating the people that were standing beside me, it also let me get an unobstructed view of the sanctuary and altar as there was a barrier that blocked access to that part of the building.

The 14mm focal length was chosen because it let me get the small table and baptismal font into the shot as well. So really, I needed to shoot with that focal length for a number of compositional and practical reasons. A longer focal length would not have worked, even in an empty building as I would have had to include elements I did not want in the image.

[Ken MT]

William W (call me Bill). Was that full frame or smaller sensor?

[William W]

. . . Was that full frame or smaller sensor?

The Colour Shot (post #1) 14mm Lens on 135 Format - "Full Frame Sensor" (Canon 5D Series)

The B&W Shot (post #15) 23mm Lens (with R72 filter) on APS-C Format - "Crop Sensor" (Fuji X100s)

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William W (call me Bill)

hilarious.

[John 2]

............I also need top, side and also bottom screening - so I need an complete "snoot". I worked along side a guy at a sports meet in Adelaide in 2012 and he had the ideal device that was light weight, spring loaded and popped out with a 'goggle' cutout for one's forehead to rest against - just like the old movie machines in the arcades of a bygone era . . . of course for that week we talked about everything, had a few beers and dinners, but I never asked him where did he get it...................

Try the "Hoodman" range. I looked at it because although my Fuji X70 is a delightful little camera, it has the same problem (failing) of not having a VF. There is a shoe mounted accessory optical VF but serious photography needs screen info. and so it's not really a solution. Hoodman have a number of devices, some of which are aimed at Drone pilots using Lap Tops and Tablet style devices to control their machines. There might be something there that suites your needs.

[billtils]

Donald's post set me wondering about the niceties of UWA lens use. Thank you Bill for starting this thread and thanks to Manfred, Mike and the others who have contributed to it. Won't add more - need the time to peruse my favourite camera goodies sites ...

[William W]

Try the "Hoodman" range. . . Hoodman have a number of devices, some of which are aimed at Drone pilots using Lap Tops and Tablet style devices to control their machines. There might be something there that suites your needs.

Yes, I think so too. Thank you for suggesting/confirming.

Please see my Post#16, I have already sent them an email asking specific questions about a couple of their products.

WW

[William W]

Donald's post set me wondering about the niceties of UWA lens use.

. . . and the intricacies.

[IzzieK]

This website was recommended to us by Joe McNally when I attended his class recently. Maybe you might find what you need here too. Like Richard I use a Hoodman loupe too.

https://www.tethertools.com/

[William W]

Thanks Izzie. Looking now.