Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have to use Olympus "Live View" at 10x magnification to get sharp focus with what is essentially a 500mm focal length. And, with this lens, the helix takes a very fine adjustment. But, it is fun, and it sometimes works pretty well. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" <robertmeier at usjet.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:55 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Another View of the Grosbeak >I can understand those problems, and depth of field at that focal length >is, what, an inch? Half an inch? > > > On Apr 24, 2012, at 7:48 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: > >> Thanks for looking, Robert. In most cases, the birds move around, so I >> pre-focus where I expect them to be. He surprised me, so I took a quick >> shot, and he was gone before I could refocus. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Meier" <robertmeier at >> usjet.net> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 7:10 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Another View of the Grosbeak >> >> >>> Jim -- Very nice. The focus seems to be on his wings rather than his >>> head. Robert >>> >>> On Apr 24, 2012, at 7:01 PM, Jim Nichols wrote: >>> >>>> Here is another image of the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak male: >>>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rose-Breasted+Grosbeak+Male+15.jpg.html >>>> >>>> The usual gear. >>>> >>>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>>> >>>> Jim Nichols >>>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >