A900 and MF Lenses

[sury]

Here are three examples of using MF lenses with adapters on A900. BTW, I received my A900 Friday and these were
taken yesterday. Hardly any time to learn about the camera. All comments are appreciated. All are straight from the camera
and no PP was done.

with best regards,
Sury

This is with Hanimex 135/2.8 and Vivitar 32mm extension tubes. I made a mistake of not resetting iso and it stayed at 3200.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/312 ... 6045_b.jpg

This is with Pentax 300/f4 and M42 to MA adapter.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/312 ... 98f4_b.jpg


This is with Vivitar Ser 1 90mm/2.5 macro.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/312 ... 6ebe_b.jpg

[Dr. Harout]

Sury, welcome on board.
Nice shots you posted, but is it possible to show some 100% crops, please?
From those sizes everything seems perfect.

[sury]

Thank you. Will post them asap.

with best regards,
Sury

[sury]

Here is an 100% crop of the Bird of Paradise.

with best regards,
Sury

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/312 ... 658e_o.jpg

[Dr. Harout]

Thanks Sury.
That's just what I expected. Probably (or maybe) manual focus is hard on the A900 too (I have that problem with the standard focusing screen - no split screen). Or should I stop pixelpeeping.

[sury]

Would you please elaborate what you mean by manual focus is hard on A900? Since I hand held the camera, I suspect a minute movement will get it out of focus.
I would try with a tripod later after rain stops.

with best regards,
Sury

[Dr. Harout]

Yes, Sury, you're right. Do try it again with a tripod.
I suspect you were using the lens wide open.

[sury]

I went open to focus and then stopped couple of stops. It is very likely during this time my camera must have moved.
Hmm.. Something to think about my technique. Thanks for pointing out. Much appreciated and learned something new (to me).

with best regards,
sury

[InTheSky]

I have tried some MF lens on the A900 : 135mm 2.8 , 50mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2, 28mm 2.5, 200mm 3.5, 500 4.5 (this old Pentax ! ), and my lovely Tamron adaptall 300mm 2.8. And i can confirm that the focus is not so an issue on the A900. I will certainly say that is 2 time easier that on the A700 (who has also a good viewfinder).

With M42 confirm focus, you can if you want way for the small BIP when half pressing the shutter to help you, and even for sport action, you can Full press it, and only when your hand will have turned correctly the ring, the camera will take the picture quickly for you.

Congratulation for you A900 and even to take time to recycled this old lens. As i have say before, this is good for the environment to get back to life those old beauties. And with good technic and practice with each MF lenses, you can almost challenge some AF lens at twice and more the price.

Regards,

Frank

[sury]

Frank,
I will investigate the AF confirm adapter. Looks like it is worth the investment. Thanks for the tips.
Just a dumb question, but what is BIP?

with best regards,
Sury

[Dr. Harout]

Probably it should read BIC: built in chip, or something like that. I guess...

[sury]

Ah!!! I see what you mean. Thank you.

with best regards,
Sury

[InTheSky]

Sorry for my English Writing ... I'm learning .

I was searching for the correct expression to talk about the Sound the camera does when there is a confirm focus event. (when the red square lights on).

Next time i will use the confirm focus sound , instead of that.

Regards,

Frank

[Dr. Harout]

Sorry, Frank meant the beep sound.

[sury]

Sury