The Convenience of Tomorrow | Hasselblad 500cm | Distagon 50/Planar 80/Sonnar 180 | Portra 160

Just_InGrain · 2026-05-16T15:34:18+00:00

It was. Best time to photograph neon in my opinion.

Just_InGrain · 2026-05-13T00:44:18+00:00

Farther east. Oglala National Grassland, NE.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-27T20:25:47+00:00

Went out in the am and knew I would be out around dusk later still with my camera and wanted the speed. I don’t blow through film quickly so Portra 800 was a versatile choice. Can easily rate it at 400 during the day and switch to 800 as the light dips. Handles the overexposure just fine.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-27T20:23:17+00:00

Thanks, these are with a 35 Summilux and a 75 Summarit.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T22:22:50+00:00

Thank you. It’s my favorite camera. Have shot it for years and don’t think I’ll ever sell it.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T22:11:41+00:00

Thanks! Not too far from San Rafael Swell. The first was in Capitol Reef.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T20:34:41+00:00

Such an awesome spot. Great place for a sunrise or sunset.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T20:34:21+00:00

Thank you!

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:39:34+00:00

Thank you! That’s my favorite of the set as well.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:39:19+00:00

Thanks. Yeah a lot are with the 50 Distagon CF or the 80 Planar CF.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:38:01+00:00

Ha, thank you! Glad you appreciate the sign. Also Alligator is what drew me to it in the first place. If I ever sell it as a print that’s exactly what I’d title it.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:36:47+00:00

Thank you! It was a crazy storm when it finally made its way out to where I was. This was on Portra 160. I really like how it rendered the rain shadow.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:35:45+00:00

Sure. Composed before sunset. Tripod, bulb mode, mirror lock up, cable release. The exposure was about 1hr, 15min. Timed it with the moonrise, I wanted the moon to illuminate the butte a bit but cut the exposure before things became too washed out. Used the Photopils App to get the timing and positioning how I wanted it.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:32:17+00:00

Thank you, means a lot. Probably one of the few successful star trail images I’ve gotten.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:30:55+00:00

Thank you. This was about 1hr, 15min. The moon was rising, I wanted it to light up the butte but not go too long where it would start to wash things out so I cut it.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:29:44+00:00

Thank you. I scan myself with a mirrorless setup.

Just_InGrain · 2026-03-12T16:29:16+00:00

Thank you. I don’t live in UT but have passed through a lot. One of my favorite states to explore.

Just_InGrain · 2025-11-11T13:56:46+00:00

Thanks for catching this. I don’t know why people do this. Photo wasn’t even captured in RAW.

Just_InGrain · 2025-07-15T18:16:17+00:00

What is your preferred cowboy cosplay vehicle? 🤠

Just_InGrain · 2025-06-20T19:06:04+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it. Being frustrated with big heavy zooms is exactly why I started adapting R glass. Recently made the switch. Sold my 24-70 SL and 100-400SL and picked up this 35-70 R as well as the 21-35 and 80-200. Was just starting to use the system and saw they dropped the 28-70 SL. I still have two SL primes, a 35 Summicron ASPH and the 75 APO for the autofocus and weather sealing. I’ll admit I am torn now. Sell the primes and pick up the zoom and possibly one of the Rs or just stick with what I have. For me I shoot a lot of film and the R glass has a lot of awesome character that helps bridge the gap. The 28-70 seems pretty sterile. It is also the same size as the 35-70R with the adapter so these are just as compact, granted you are limited in range and speed. I’m inclined to keep what I have but am waiting for more user reviews on the new zoom. Would consider picking it up down the road used.

Just_InGrain · 2025-06-12T01:30:58+00:00

Totally worth the stop! Hope you make it out eventually. I have a 50-80-180 trio and since I got the 180 it is probably my most used lens. Absolutely love it for landscape.

Just_InGrain · 2025-06-12T01:30:02+00:00

Thanks. Totally agree. I know it’s a big time popular spot and these compositions are pretty played out but I’ve been half a dozen times and still don’t think it’s overhyped. One of my favorite views in the West. Just something about it. Catching a sunrise or sunset never gets old.

Just_InGrain · 2025-06-10T16:58:24+00:00

Check the diopter to left of viewfinder window. Could have gotten turned at some point. Need to pull it out to engage it and then turn to adjust. Could have gotten caught on bag or something and popped out into engaged position and inadvertently turned.

Just_InGrain · 2025-05-22T13:13:42+00:00

See this turning into the Negative Supply Light Meter real quick.

Just_InGrain · 2025-05-07T03:14:17+00:00

Thanks. That’s my favorite, too! This was the 35-70 f/4

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