08-09-2010, 11:40 PM
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1281363791' post='1608']
Nope, not true. If so, only marginally. The LV takes its initial reading from the metering already done, I reckon. I can very easily underexpose or overexpose with LV depending on what I point the camera at prior to framing in LV. If you put the camera on a tripod, possibly, yes. However, confusing LV is very easy to accomplish. I know I've taken plenty sample shots where this happened. Measuring beforehand with a seperate light meter is really the way to go with TS. An alternative, apart from measuring untilted and unshifted, is taking a few sample shots, adjusting till right, and hoping light conditions don't change too quickly.[/quote]
I am shooting TS for more than a year (mostly tilt) and LV works great. No need for EC whatsoever. Could Canon lenses behave differently than alternative ones (i.e. without electrical contacts)?
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1281363791' post='1608']
Regarding shorter extension tubes: AFAIK, those don't exist. Some people did make their own, actually, especially for very short lenses, although that tends to be a semi-permanent solution (spacers between mount and lens). It may be possible with some tubes to shorten the height, provided there is enough space to create new holes for the screws affixing the mount, and provided the connection between the contacts is either a long springload or a flexible ribbon cable. It is also possible to turn your own of course, or have one turned, and to keep this a cheap solution cannibalize parts from a cheap extension tube for mounts and connectors.[/quote]
I'm not a DIY person. The most I got was a flash diffuser. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> If they don't exist, I'll manage without them.
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1281363791' post='1608']
I don't understand your remark about aperture being ok and cropping later, unless you mean you crop out the centre and hope you have enough DoF at maximum aperture. In that case you could just as well opt for a different TS-E, like the TS-E 45. Using extension tubes with that lens poses much less problems.[/quote]
What I meant is that I'll make do without any extension rings (assuming 12mm is too long and shorter ones do not exist) and shoot normally i.e. lens attached to the body. Later, if I see a need, I'll just crop.
Regarding longer TS lenses, I plan to sell my current ones (the adapter is not very convenient to operate) to get the 24/3.5 II. Later I'll probably add a Nikon 85/2.8 PC. I'll get better ergonomics and AF confirmation. Naturally, these two are much more expensive than my current kit (Mirex adapter, 35/3.5 N, 82/2.8 N, 120/4 macro) but if you want a wider FL and better ergonomics there's no other way.
Nope, not true. If so, only marginally. The LV takes its initial reading from the metering already done, I reckon. I can very easily underexpose or overexpose with LV depending on what I point the camera at prior to framing in LV. If you put the camera on a tripod, possibly, yes. However, confusing LV is very easy to accomplish. I know I've taken plenty sample shots where this happened. Measuring beforehand with a seperate light meter is really the way to go with TS. An alternative, apart from measuring untilted and unshifted, is taking a few sample shots, adjusting till right, and hoping light conditions don't change too quickly.[/quote]
I am shooting TS for more than a year (mostly tilt) and LV works great. No need for EC whatsoever. Could Canon lenses behave differently than alternative ones (i.e. without electrical contacts)?
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1281363791' post='1608']
Regarding shorter extension tubes: AFAIK, those don't exist. Some people did make their own, actually, especially for very short lenses, although that tends to be a semi-permanent solution (spacers between mount and lens). It may be possible with some tubes to shorten the height, provided there is enough space to create new holes for the screws affixing the mount, and provided the connection between the contacts is either a long springload or a flexible ribbon cable. It is also possible to turn your own of course, or have one turned, and to keep this a cheap solution cannibalize parts from a cheap extension tube for mounts and connectors.[/quote]
I'm not a DIY person. The most I got was a flash diffuser. <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> If they don't exist, I'll manage without them.
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1281363791' post='1608']
I don't understand your remark about aperture being ok and cropping later, unless you mean you crop out the centre and hope you have enough DoF at maximum aperture. In that case you could just as well opt for a different TS-E, like the TS-E 45. Using extension tubes with that lens poses much less problems.[/quote]
What I meant is that I'll make do without any extension rings (assuming 12mm is too long and shorter ones do not exist) and shoot normally i.e. lens attached to the body. Later, if I see a need, I'll just crop.
Regarding longer TS lenses, I plan to sell my current ones (the adapter is not very convenient to operate) to get the 24/3.5 II. Later I'll probably add a Nikon 85/2.8 PC. I'll get better ergonomics and AF confirmation. Naturally, these two are much more expensive than my current kit (Mirex adapter, 35/3.5 N, 82/2.8 N, 120/4 macro) but if you want a wider FL and better ergonomics there's no other way.