TPF Across America - The Journey of One Lens Across the USA - Round 2

[Hardrock]

If this will work with the lens I will purchase it for the project.

 

[Markw]

That will work. But it's in Hong Kong, and will take weeks to get.

This one is cheaper, AND in the US. So it will get to you in 5-7 business days. Nothing will be auto, though. The aperture will have to be set via the D-ring, the camera must be set on full manual metering, focus, and white balance. But, it will confirm focus.

If that's fine with the Canon users, it'd be a welcome addition to the project..and it will open up a world of new opportunities.

Mark

 

[Hardrock]

Its paid for but delivery still says 11-23 days. I will let you know as soon as I know the actual delivery.

 

[Markw]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for your help with the project!

Mark

 

[480sparky]

Where did my pix go????

 

[davesnothere11]

Where did my pix go????

Did you add new ones today?

I can see your other ones still.

 

[480sparky]

Where did my pix go????

Did you add new ones today?

I can see your other ones still.

I working on ones I took today, but I'm getting focus issues.

I just checked the Flickr site... mine are gone!

 

[davesnothere11]

I working on ones I took today, but I'm getting focus issues.

I just checked the Flickr site... mine are gone!

Strange.
I can see your photos on this thread (not sure if they're shared from Flickr).

The Flickr page for the group shows you as a top contributor with 7 photos but they aren't there.

Tech issues with their site maybe?

 

[480sparky]

I working on ones I took today, but I'm getting focus issues.

I just checked the Flickr site... mine are gone!

Strange.
I can see your photos on this thread (not sure if they're shared from Flickr).

The Flickr page for the group shows you as a top contributor with 7 photos but they aren't there.

Tech issues with their site maybe?

Dunno. They were there the other day.

Back to the lens: I think it's haunted. I focused manually at infinity, and got this:

 

[480sparky]

Since we're in the middle of a snow storm, I peeked out my front door and took these:

Since the lens was obtained with a camera, there was no rear cap for it. I have found one and am donating it to the effort, as well as a soft case. Well, sort of a soft case. It's not really a lens case, but a small ditty bag.

 

[480sparky]

OK... so I'm totally bored out of my skull.

 

[480sparky]

Well, the snow finally stopped. However, it was getting late by the time I cleared the sidewalks & drive, so the lighting isn't the best.... it's been cloudy all day. Dang wet/heavy snow too... kept clogging up the snowblower.

 

[12sndsgood]

shame this wasn't started a week or two sooner with the super bowl being in town this week.oh well im just happy its started back up. i'll have to start thinking about some things to shoot. hopefully we still have the nice weather that were having. some good pics so far guys.

 

[Markw]

Wow. You're getting far more issues with the lens that I did. I hope this doesn't become a serious problem in the time to come.

As for your photos, I'm seeing them all on the flickr pool. Just don't forget to geotag some of them (if you haven't already)! :mrgreen:

And about that snowstorm. I wish we would get something of the like. I am a bit tired of this 50º winter we've been having over here. :er:

Mark

 

[480sparky]

Wow. You're getting far more issues with the lens that I did. I hope this doesn't become a serious problem in the time to come.

I figure as long as I don't go beyond f/8, it works just fine. f/11 is iffy, and below that it's a crapshoot

As for your photos, I'm seeing them all on the flickr pool. Just don't forget to geotag some of them (if you haven't already)! :mrgreen:

I found out I have to log in to see them.

And about that snowstorm. I wish we would get something of the like. I am a bit tired of this 50º winter we've been having over here. :er:

Mark

The least you could have done is shovel my driveway!