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Focus peaking rocks, but puppies won't stay still! w Nikon 35 f1.8 G & Fotodiox

Discussion in 'Sony Alpha E-Mount Lenses' started by lapdog99, Jan 31, 2012.

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  1. lapdog99

    lapdog99 TalkEmount Veteran

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    Sep 3, 2011
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    Arghh! Thought I would try my Nikon 35mm f1.8 G prime with my fotodiox adapter to NEX. All I could do was manual focus and unfortunately
    the pups went crazy in the pre-Spring weather, making it almost impossible to get them to stay still long enough for focus peaking. Whites are blown out, but I had a lot of
    fun running around, and from the looks of things, using a manual lens on the NEX sure is a great option

    DSC00312. DSC00317. DSC00330. DSC00306.
     
    lapdog99, Jan 31, 2012
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  2. Bimjo

    Bimjo Super Moderator Subscribing Member

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    Jim
    Not sure AF would've been much better on a small, fast moving subject. You might try zone focusing to see if that helps.

    Cute dogs, what breed are they?
     
    Bimjo, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. davect01

    davect01 Super Moderator Subscribing Member

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    Dave
    cute

    Yes cute cute pups. Like the one looking up.
     
    davect01, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. lapdog99

    lapdog99 TalkEmount Veteran

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    Papillon and Poodle. They are obnoxiously cute.
     
    lapdog99, Jan 31, 2012
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  5. Phoenix

    Phoenix TalkEmount Top Veteran

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    Phoenix Gonzales
    Quite cute dogs :eek:
     
    Phoenix, Feb 1, 2012
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  6. hodad66

    hodad66 Sony Guru Subscribing Member

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    Feb 8, 2012
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    John
    adorable pix and I can't wait to try the peaking with my Canon
    legacy lenses!!
     
    hodad66, Feb 13, 2012
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  7. jebuskrust

    jebuskrust TalkEmount Regular

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    Sep 16, 2011
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    Shooting dogs and specially pups is LOTS of fun ;-)
     
    jebuskrust, Feb 14, 2012
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  8. madmaxmedia

    madmaxmedia TalkEmount Regular

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    Sep 30, 2011
    Los Angeles
    You got some nice ones though!

    I think spray and pray is not a bad strategy here.
     
    madmaxmedia, Mar 20, 2012
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  9. tomrock

    tomrock TalkEmount Regular

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    Sep 18, 2011
    Indianapolis, IN USA
    Same issue with grandkids. But at least once in a while they're in a stroller or high chair or something. Much easier to shoot when you fasten them in one place.
     
    tomrock, Mar 21, 2012
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