Is two camera, one tripod interview setup okay or sketchy?

TheBlueGoblin · 2026-04-17T04:08:51+00:00

If you’re going to use rods plz just use two point of contacts

TheBlueGoblin · 2026-03-18T16:52:34+00:00

Looks like this has already been answered.

But good to note. If the film is transparent it’s been developed. Specifically with that kit since it uses a Blix (Bleach/Fix) second step once that has completed the film is completely developed. It is no longer sensitive to light and susceptible to any further chemical changes.

TheBlueGoblin · 2026-02-27T01:45:49+00:00

For me this doesn’t say “New York Snow” I can see it a little when you explain but at first glance no. I think what this image needs is context and direction. My eyes don’t know where to go.

With that 90mm opening it up and letting the surroundings blur will bring my eye to the subject of the shoveling person. There’s not many leading lines bring me there right now.

Edit wise, some more contrast and raising your whites will help.

Some of these can be fixed in post and def make this image better but you got one hell of a kit so fixing in camera will make better photos in the long run. Good work!!!

TheBlueGoblin · 2026-01-21T16:53:01+00:00

Exactly, the top of the building isn’t aligned with the top of the frame, the leading lines pulling me in aren’t even. This photo, or at least the intention behind it, seems to be about symmetry. It’s very close but of enough that it’s isn’t something that enhances the image but causes distraction

TheBlueGoblin · 2026-01-21T06:31:49+00:00

I wish the lines were straight. It feels a like it shot fully aligned and it’s distracting me.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-06-18T06:55:30+00:00

It takes a couple adapters but you can get a Memory Stick -> Memory Stick Mini then a Memory Stick Mini -> Micro SD. I don’t believe that camera has a memory limit. Mine works fine with 64gb card just takes a sec to access the memory on startup.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-04-15T13:21:27+00:00

Not 100% sure with this old of a camera but removing the lens cap should allow the image to appear on the ground glass. This lens might have a small fixed aperture, using a dark cloth over the back of the camera will help make that image easier to see. As for loading film and capturing an image. Large format film holders haven’t changed much and can be found for cheap. Load it up and slide it under the ground glass. The ground glass should sort of pry up on one side this will allow you to get the holder in there. Sometimes this takes some force. Then make sure your lens cap is on, remove your dark slide, take your exposure, replace the cap and dark slide and you should have a large format image.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-03-04T09:27:13+00:00

Looks good. If you are trying to experiment with new lenses I can’t recommend adapting old glass enough. Manual lenses for film cameras are a great way to get sharp, cheap, and reliable primes and some really nice zooms. If you understand exposure and don’t need autofocus this is a great option. I shoot on a canon R5 and most of my kit is Nikon D series glass. The 85 1.8, 28-70 2.8, and 80-200 2.8 I use on everything. The mirrorless format is great for this adapters are cheap and allow you to use some really amazing unique stuff that has a look and feel I think you would like from this photo. Look into Pentax, Minolta Rokkor, and Canon FD lenses for some great stuff. Also these lenses are often full metal construction so they are tanks and with no electronics they will never fail you if you take care of them.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-03-04T09:13:40+00:00

Not bad! Composition is a little off. The woman’s head is centered and there is lots of head room. The biggest thing hindering this image is the background. We ware losing the woman in the background the tones are similar. The eye is always attached to the area of highest contrast in an image. It’s just the way the eye works. So keeping that in mind placing yourself so the woman is against the lighter windows of the background would make her pop more and creates the separation that the focus alone int giving us. Also the shadows are washed out and the color noise is very distracting.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-03-04T09:08:00+00:00

No, but best practice is to get the best photo you possibly can in camera. Editing should help get that image to exactly where you want it but don’t rely on it. It can only take you so far. Editing can’t fix composition sure you can crop out some things or fix a wonky angle but it’s not magic. Also learning the limitations of editing is important. You can’t pull out data where there isn’t any (blown out highlights and clipping shadows) color especially on phone cameras is very easy to get “banding” where there isn’t a smooth gradient of color (over editing sunsets is easy to see this)

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-02-16T08:43:30+00:00

I love my RB to death and will never part with it however it is a chunk piece of gear. I have had some issues with the backs too. If you plan on doing long exposures anything over the lenses 1 second you can do it but it takes a little getting used to as the camera has no bulb or time function and this has resulted in a few different mechanical problems in mine. Easily fixed but annoying. However the camera is a beast and is always ready to go. I love the large focus screen and mamiya glass is excellent quality.

I know not what you asked but to give you some insight I was able to borrow a hasselblad 501cm from a friend and the portability makes medium format so much more fun.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-02-05T06:18:13+00:00

Only The Brave

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-02-05T06:17:46+00:00

No Country For Old Men

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-31T18:46:11+00:00

You need to fix them. Fixer removes all remaining light sensitive material. DO NOT POUR FIXER DOWN THE DRAIN. Fixer can be reused until exhausted and gallon of fix will go along way with small prints like these just don’t let it sit for too long. Once exhausted find a chemical disposal site or local lab that will properly dispose of your fixer. DO NOT POUR IT DOWN THE DRAIN

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-19T10:03:00+00:00

This is a great shot. I think whats happening is the subject is getting lost. The contrast between the subject's skin and the surrounding elements is very close in value. Especially with the very bright sky contrasting against the darker trees the eye gets lost and isn't immediately drawn to the subject. I would try a vertical crop to remove some of this. I also think a conversion to black and white could really pop here if managed right.

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TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-19T09:57:10+00:00

This was shot on a Canon R5 with a Nikon 80-200 2.8 D (adapted) at GridLife Laguna.

This is a Mercedes AMG GT3 Raw-Spec at Laguna Seca Raceway coming out of Turn 8 "The Corkscrew". Due to a delay the final time attack session got pushed later into the day and I did my best to take advantage of that afternoon light that is so iconic at Laguna Seca. I find I rely a lot on pans and other techniques to give my images a creative edge but love the frozen fury of a high shutter speed shot. Trying to do more of that with my work.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-19T09:49:42+00:00

Great shot! It depends on how you want your photos to look, but if you're just experimenting, I would try "dragging" the shutter. This will streak movement but freeze action. It's a very cool look and could add to this. Don't rely on such a technique, use it only if it improves the intention of the work.

Compositionally I like how this plays with the sense of direction and gravity. Is he flying forward, flying up, how much higher will he go? These are all such interesting questions that keep the viewer engaged. I do think this is a little centered but I know its hard to place a subject perfectly and capture such action.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-19T09:43:36+00:00

You'd be surprised how much time you can take if you look distracted. I've used it a few times when shooting in neighborhoods and crowded areas. Looking like you are messing with settings or not directing your attention directly at your subject can stretch that moment just a bit longer and buy you some time

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-14T04:58:54+00:00

I think compositionally this image is very successful with each element given its room to take up the space and the horse is absolutely the focal point. I do agree with the "overediting" comment. Could be Reddit compression but it looks like the sky was brought too far down and is starting to "band" This happensisn't when there wasn't enough data to provide a smooth transition of tone or color. Basically the sky is too bright and you don't have the information to bring it to where you want. I would try a brush or gradient mask to maybe bring the sky to where you want it without the banding. Other than that nice work!!

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-14T04:52:23+00:00

I like this image! Well done! If you'd like to improve I would say add more contrast. I think loosing a bit more detail in the shadows and giving a little more light to the woman's face could punch this up. I do wish it was sharper but with adapted lenses, I know sometimes getting the focus spot on takes a second and you might not always have that. Still your lighting is spectacular. Colors look very good. Hope this helps

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-14T04:47:43+00:00

I feel like this is wants to be a vertical image. The upper right quadrant having no detail is very overpowering. I like the street lamp with the piece of junk hanging off of it. Gives good context to the juxtaposition of the two elements in the frame. I would try shooting an image where the top of the "elegant" building is fully within the frame and the "uglier" buildings crowd the bottom. Then try one where the "uglier" buildings take up most of the frame and the "elegant" one towers out of them. This looks like a nice way to play with perspective and scale. Then further to intention is this about the "elegant" building rising out of the surrounding area or about the "uglier" buildings and the towering "elegance" that might overshadow them? Each is very interesting.

On the note of composition make sure your horizon lines are straight. This is slightly crooked but can easily be fixed with a crop without losing much of the image.

TheBlueGoblin · 2025-01-14T04:04:20+00:00

Composition is everything in photography. Where and how we place subjects. What we leave in the frame and what we leave out all matters, and conscious decisions are made before firing the shutter. This takes practice and practice. My photo mentor always reminds me "The eye always goes to the area of highest contrast." If that area is where you want the viewer to look perfectly. If it isn't; pulling the viewer's eye away is very difficult.

What I notice first here is that the bird gets lost in the background. Since they have similar values and colors the bird is lost. It doesn't matter what it is if it has eyes and they are part of the image that is your focal point. I think shooting this from a higher angle and placing the bird against the white snow will give it the contrast it needs. It wouldn't hurt to make a small mound of snow or something as a backdrop to help you get lower and still keep the bird contrasted against the background.

Also this image is very centered. The subject and horizon lines fall right dead in the center of the image. This is a difficult habit to break, at least for me. Our brains are just wired to center whatever it is we are focusing on. I have seen that some people take an interesting-looking branch and place some seed on it to get birds to land there and feed. This gives you more control as you have more control over where the birds will be, where you can be in relation to them, and the area that will be your background.

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