It's baaaaaaack! I just went to check on my order and I see the TS-E 17 is back in stock. If anyone buys one, make sure the MOM2DAY coupon is applied. I entered mine, made sure I selected 2 day air (it defaults to $15.99 ground) and it still is coming ground. Canon can't change the shipping but agreed to refund the price difference. I'm a bit annoyed, but it's only 2-3 days from their location to my house, so it's not a big deal.sagittariansrock said:
sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:
This is a conspiracy
Yes, I am the devil on your other shouldersagittariansrock said:sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:
This is a conspiracy
So I've finally done it, purchased the most expensive lens I now own.
Happy now?
I think we're BOTH going to be happy, though, and will have to trade stories on our new lenses. Congrats, I'm sorry, and you're welcome mackguyver said:Yes, I am the devil on your other shouldersagittariansrock said:sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:
This is a conspiracy
So I've finally done it, purchased the most expensive lens I now own.
Happy now?
No problem at all - just keep in mind that using T/S lenses takes a good deal of practice and patience. It's well worth it, though, as they make you wonder why all lenses don't offer tilt & shift! Here's a good place to start:sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:Yes, I am the devil on your other shouldersagittariansrock said:sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:
This is a conspiracy
So I've finally done it, purchased the most expensive lens I now own.
Happy now?
Okay, but I need a LOT of advice and help. Don't you turn your back on me now!
Thanks
mackguyver said:No problem at all - just keep in mind that using T/S lenses takes a good deal of practice and patience. It's well worth it, though, as they make you wonder why all lenses don't offer tilt & shift! Here's a good place to start:sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:Yes, I am the devil on your other shouldersagittariansrock said:sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:
This is a conspiracy
So I've finally done it, purchased the most expensive lens I now own.
Happy now?
Okay, but I need a LOT of advice and help. Don't you turn your back on me now!
Thanks
Tilt-Shift Lens Basics with Vincent Laforet
Keep in mind that you have to make sure the camera is perfectly level. He's just fudging it to do the demonstration, but unless the camera is level, you can get all kinds of problems. Also, LiveView is a savior and really, a necessity. And a tripod should almost always be used, especially when learning.
That's a good one, too as you aren't stuck with a dead center horizon when using T/Ssagittariansrock said:
. My next decision is on the Wonderpana system that privatebydesign recommends. I'm sure I'll get it eventually, but $500+ on top of the lens isn't too practical at the moment.mackguyver said:That's a good one, too as you aren't stuck with a dead center horizon when using T/Ssagittariansrock said:
Interesting and I don't do enough Pano to go with a full-blown gimbal system, but have the RRS panning clamp and the precision plus package. I don't have a leveling base, either, so the T/S is nice to have.sagittariansrock said:mackguyver said:That's a good one, too as you aren't stuck with a dead center horizon when using T/Ssagittariansrock said:
Actually, I did some empirical research on this:
A. If you are using a leveling base and a ball-head on top of that- you can pan most flexibly.
1. You can pan parallel to the vertical axis and level with horizon (level base, level camera, pan);
2. You can pan parallel to the vertical axis and pointed downwards/upwards (level base, point downwards/upwards, pan);
3. You can pan at an angle with the vertical axis and pointed downwards/upwards (level camera with base, then tilt the base and pan).
B. If you are using a leveling head (a dual-pan head or a panning clamp on a panning ballhead or an Acratech upside down)- then you are limited to 1 and 3.
This is because in the first case, you have two ball-and-socket joints, with the panning mechanism in between. In the second case, you have only one. So it is more restrictive. Unfortunately, I am not tall enough to have a ballhead atop a leveling base on my GT2541- so I had to compromise.
I guess I'm done with lenses the same way thatDylan777 said:I thought you said you done with lenses ;D
Congrats...on your new toy mackguyver
