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by smulnik
Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2276928

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

A900, Sony 500mm Reflex, F8, 1/2000, ISO 2000
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A900, Sony 500mm Reflex, F8, 1/2000, ISO 2000
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A99, Sony 500mm Reflex, F8, 1/2000, ISO 400
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by smulnik
Fri Jan 01, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2276928

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

Nice shots Valery! I've been bogged down with work and haven't had a chance to get out to do any photography, so here are a few from my archives. :) A99, Sony 500mm Reflex, F8, 1/2500, ISO 4000 DSC03624.jpg A99, Sony 500mm Reflex, F8, 1/2000, ISO 12800 DSC06665.jpg A99, Sony 500mm Reflex, F8, 1/1250...
by smulnik
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:31 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: My foray into B&W photography
Replies: 6
Views: 4418

Re: My foray into B&W photography

Oooooooo, nice. :) Where's the thumbs-up icon? :)
by smulnik
Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2276928

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

Thanks everyone. :) Even though this lens was designed to be a compact/lightweight telephoto, I often challenge myself to find ways to use its odd bokeh to create something artsy. :) Sig There were purple lights in the bushes behind this skeleton. The len's bokeh makes them look a bit like spooky ey...
by smulnik
Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:14 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Milky Way At Pigeon Point Light House
Replies: 8
Views: 4259

Re: Milky Way At Pigeon Point Light House

Really cool, Sury! :D
by smulnik
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:09 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2276928

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

Thanks Valery! I think that sports fans would go nuts for this lens too. Usually you have to have a "press pass" in order to get into a stadium with a big lens, but no one at the gates gives this small lens a second look. I get the usual "come on in and have a nice day" greeting....
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex
Replies: 148
Views: 2276928

Re: Minolta (Sony) 500F8 Reflex

Thanks for starting the thread, Valery. I like those landscapes. :) Is there a name for that type of rock art? I think that it’s a shame that this lens was discontinued now that we finally have cameras with the technology (high ISO and high shutter speeds) that can enable it to be used effectively w...
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Back in the theater
Replies: 16
Views: 8482

Re: Back in the theater

I was able subscribe to Saint Louis Ballet's You Tube channel and watched a couple of recent behind-the-scenes video uploads from former dancers. Looking forward to the streamed performance. Much love and appreciation for everyone involved! :D Thanks Yildiz! Here the link to my "ticket" f...
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:31 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Catch of the day...
Replies: 195
Views: 96238

Re: Catch of the day...

:) I agree with Sury, they're definitely cute. Any you're BRAVE! :shock:

Sig
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:28 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Pigeon Point Light House, Pescadero, California
Replies: 9
Views: 46088

Re: Pigeon Point Light House, Pescadero, California

Well that's pretty cool! :D

Sig
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:23 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!
Replies: 1074
Views: 930484

Re: Tiny sensor revenge gallery thread!

I need to visit that road! Beautiful shots!

Sig
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:18 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: A99-2
Replies: 268
Views: 221296

Re: A99-2

Great shots as usual Valery! I love the last one with the Autumn colors. :) The 500 F8 is a fun lens. I have one as well. I always take it along when go out for walks with my camera in tow. It's nice to see that there are others who value it. Maybe someone should start a 500 F8 thread? :D Sig
by smulnik
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:13 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: My Brother
Replies: 5
Views: 2915

Re: My Brother

Love the shot! And he's looking healthy and strong! :)
by smulnik
Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: Pigeon Point Light House, Pescadero, California
Replies: 9
Views: 46088

Re: Pigeon Point Light House, Pescadero, California

Beautiful sunset! I really like the second shot. I also like the ambience of the wood fence/railing in the first shot but unfortunately it hides the shoreline. I’m guessing that an angle with the fence, the shoreline, and the sunset wasn’t functionally possible. Oh well, we take what we can get, rig...
by smulnik
Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:39 am
Forum: Give it Your Best Shot
Topic: After A Strenuous Day
Replies: 6
Views: 3280

Re: After A Strenuous Day

That’s my kind of darkness! What’r you guys sippin’ on? :)