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apertureonepointfour "No matter what camera you use, the main thing is that you shoot!" apertureonepointfour, 2020 Welcome! This space is dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of cameras, lenses, and photographic gear, all through the lens of a dedicated collector with a deep-rooted passion for both the art of photography and the technology behind it. "It’s not the gear, it’s the finger on the shutter." apertureonepointfour, 2025 Wondering where the name comes from? It’s a nod to two of my all-time favorite lenses: the classic Canon New FD 50mm f/1.4 and the razor-sharp Sigma Art 40mm f/1.4 for Sony E-mount. My journey into photography began way back in 1982 when I picked up my first camera at the age of 11. Over four decades later, the spark is as bright as ever. I love sharing my hands-on experiences, tips, and reviews with the community, both on my YouTube channel @apertureonepointfour and directly here on my website. Glad to have you here! about me Hey man are you crazy Do you take photos with a digital camera and use flash lamps ?! Yes, I am!!! It's funny, it's crazy and it's a real head turner !!! But watch out! Never connect flash lamps directly to your digital camera! Your camera's electronics could be damaged. My passion for photography is deeply rooted in the Canon ecosystem, regardless of the era or the underlying technology. To me, every system tells its own fascinating success story: The FD System: It represents the golden age of mechanical precision. The interplay of solid glass and metal, the tactile feedback of manual focusing, and the timeless look of these classics continue to spark a very special fascination in me to this day. The EF System: A masterstroke and a historic turning point. By switching to a purely electronic interface, Canon laid the foundation for modern autofocus. For decades, lenses in this lineup set the benchmark for reliability, sharpness, and optical performance, remaining dependable everyday tools for photographers worldwide. The RF System: The logical evolution for a mirrorless future. A short flange focal distance, innovative optical designs, and extremely fast apertures impressively demonstrate what is possible today both optically and technically. Whether full manual mechanics, proven autofocus classics, or cutting-edge mirrorless technology: to me, these systems share a common DNA of innovation, thoughtful ergonomics, and outstanding image quality. I appreciate the tools from each of these chapters equally and enjoy using them with great enthusiasm depending on the creative vision and mood. The Canon EOS - System "n March 1987, Canon introduced a camera system that would permanently transform the landscape of photography. They named it EOS, an acronym for Electro-Optical System. On an engineering level, it marked a radical leap forward, replacing mechanical linkages with pure electronic communication between lens and body. But behind this technical brilliance lay a much older story. In Greek mythology, Eos is the Titan goddess of the dawn. Every morning, she rises from her home at the edge of the ocean, flying across the sky with her rosy fingers to open the gates of heaven. Her arrival dispels the darkness, painting the atmosphere in rich gold and pink tones, signaling to the world that light has returned. Canon's engineers intentionally named their system after the goddess to signify the dawn of a new era in camera design. Just as Eos opens the sky to let light flood the earth, a camera's shutter opens to welcome that very same light onto sensor or film. The mythic parallels within the system run even deeper. Accompanying the goddess of dawn is her son, Phosphorus, the bringer of light, personified as the morning star. In photography, light is the single element that makes the image possible. The entire EOS ecosystem was engineered around capturing that light with absolute precision, utilizing an innovative all-electronic lens mount known as EF, Electro-Focus. Following Eos across the sky comes her brother, Helios, driving his radiant golden chariot pulled by fire-breathing steeds to pull the sun across the heavens. Together, these celestial siblings govern the cycle of illumination, the very foundation upon which photography rests. When you hold a Canon EOS camera today, you aren't just holding decades of Japanese optical precision. You are holding a tribute to the ancient storytellers who saw light not merely as physics, but as poetry. Interested in exploring further? Here is just a small selection of featured topics available for "quick access"! 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Die kleinste Spiegelrefelxkamera mit Wechselobjektive. Sie lebt heute noch: Pentax Auto 110 / 110 Super. Sie verlangt nach Filmen im 110 oder anders gesagt Pocketformat, die heute (Stand 2021) noch frisch produziert verkauft werden. Ihre Objektive können zudem an digitalen Micor-Four-Thirds-Kameras verwendet werden. Hier leuchten die Objektive die Sensorgröße komplett aus. Holt euch alle Information übr dieses einmalige System! Pentax Auto 110 In 1978, the moment had arrived: the Japanese manufacturer Pentax introduced the smallest and most compact analog SLR camera with interchangeable lenses, the Pentax Auto 110 was born. And the light it captured was recorded onto pocket film, also simply known as 110 film. You can still use this camera today, as brand-new pocket film is still available for purchase (as of 2021). I’ve even had great results shooting with film that expired over 20 years ago. Personally, I don't mind the color shifts or heavier grain at all :-) Shutter speed and aperture cannot be adjusted manually; the camera handles everything completely automatically. The 110 film cartridge itself communicates the correct ISO speed to the light meter. All you have to do is slightly half-press the shutter button. An LED is visible in the upper right corner of the viewfinder: if it lights up yellow, the shutter speed is at 1/45 of a second or slower, warning you of potential camera shake. A green light signals that you’re good to go and there is plenty of light. Now, you just have to focus, which is just as easy as using a standard 35mm SLR. Press the shutter all the way down, and the shot is in the bag—or rather, in the cartridge. Advance the film lever twice, and you're ready for the next frame! Pentax Auto 110 lenses use digitally There are a few suppliers online offering adapters to use your Pentax Auto 110 lenses on an MFT camera. Crucially, you need to choose an adapter that features its own built-in iris diaphragm. Why? Because the lenses for the Pentax 110 system do not have an internal aperture mechanism! To fully leverage the optical performance of these lenses, I highly recommend stopping them down by at least 1 to 2 f-stops. These adapters typically offer stepless aperture control. By monitoring your camera's shutter speed, you can easily calculate the approximate aperture you’ve set. The beauty of this system is that almost all of these lenses share the exact same maximum aperture of f/2.8! Here is a practical example of how it works: Example: Adapter completely open 1/500 sec. / F / 2.8 now you turn the shutter lever and the times change too 1/250 sec. - this would now correspond to aperture 4 ... keep turning ... 1/125 sec. - this would now correspond to aperture 5.6 ... keep turning ... 1/60 sec. - now you have set an aperture of 8 ... and so on ... More information is available here. Pentax Auto 110 About two years later, Pentax improved the Auto 110 and introduced the Auto 110 super model. In contrast to the first model, Pentax made the following improvements: - the quick release lever only had to be operated once - The camera has been given an exposure correction button (+1.5 f-stops) - She received an on / off switch and a self-timer. All accessories can be used on both cameras. In addition to the lenses, this includes the winder with a handle; it offers a serial speed of 1.5 frames / sec. as well as the two flash units: AF 100P as well as the somewhat larger and more powerful AF 130P. Lens hoods, filters, bags, lens pouches and carrying handles rounded off the system and are still used today. The lenses are really tiny and light - but because of their performance they are actually suitable for adapting to mft cameras! Here they completely distinguish the image format! I myself use these lenses on an Olympus OM D 10 MKII. Pentax Auto 110 lenses use digitally Pentax offered a total of six lenses for this camera system: PF 18mm f/2.8 Pan-Focus: Fixed focus from 1.75 meters to infinity, with no manual focusing capability. 18mm f/2.8: Wide-angle lens (approx. 35mm equivalent in 35mm format). 24mm f/2.8: Standard lens (approx. 50mm equivalent in 35mm format). 50mm f/2.8: Telephoto lens (approx. 100mm equivalent in 35mm format). 70mm f/2.8: Long telephoto lens (approx. 140mm equivalent in 35mm format). 20-40mm f/2.8: Zoom lens (approx. 40–80mm equivalent in 35mm format). Check out my YouTube video for more details. In it, I’ll walk you through the camera itself, and toward the end of the video, I’ll showcase the various adapters as well. Textstell "Die Objektive sind wirklich winzig..." Pentax Auto 110 Here is a scan of a film that expired over 20 years ago. Hier ein Scan eines über 20 Jahre abgelaufenen Film. Pentax Auto 110 This image was also shot on film that had been expired for over 20 years. Auch diese Bild entstand mit einem 20 Jahre überlagerten Film. Pentax Auto 110 Color shift possible—this film was expired for 20 years! Farbstich möglich - dieser Film war 20 Jahre überlagert! Pentax Auto 110 New film stock Frisch gekaufter Film Pentax Auto 110 A Lomo film, still available for purchase today. Ein Lomo-Film, heute noch zu kaufen. Pentax Auto 110 She really is a little treasure! Sie ist wirklich ein kleiner Schatz! Olympus MFT mit 110 Adapter This is what it looks like when a Pentax Auto 110 lens is adapted to an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II. The shot was taken with the Sony ZV-1. So sieht es aus, wenn ein Pentax-Auto-110-Objektiv an einer Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II adaptiert wird. Die Aufnahme entstand mit der Sony ZV-1. Olympus MFT mit 110 Adapter This is what it looks like when a Pentax Auto 110 lens is adapted to an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II. The shot was taken with the Sony ZV-1. So sieht es aus, wenn ein Pentax-Auto-110-Objektiv an einer Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II adaptiert wird. Die Aufnahme entstand mit der Sony ZV-1. Olympus OM E-10 MK II Shot with the Pentax 110 18mm f/2.8. Aufgenommen mit dem Pentax 110 2,8 18mm. Olympus OM E-10 MK II Shot with the Pentax 110 20-40mm f/2.8. Aufgenommen mit dem Pentax 110 2,8 20-40mm. Olympus OM E-10 MK II Shot with the Pentax 110 20-40mm f/2.8. Aufgenommen mit dem Pentax 110 2,8 20-40mm. Olympus OM E-10 MK II Shot with the Pentax 110 18mm f/2.8. aufgenommen mit dem Pentax 110 2,8 18mm. Olympus OM E-10 MK II Shot with the Pentax 110 20-40mm f/2.8. Aufgenommen mit dem Pentax 110 2,8 20-40mm. .pdf Dtei Objektivdaten Pentax Auto 110 Super brochure Here for you to download! Pentax Auto 110 brochure bag Here for you to download!

Instant films allow you to obtain finished prints immediately after taking a photo. Polaroid pioneered the process in 1948 with integral films, in which development and imaging take place in a single step. In addition to its own integral films, Polaroid and Fuji also offered split-image films, in which the negative and positive are separated from each other after a short development time. Today they are only available to a limited extent, mostly superimposed. Fuji FP100c Peel-Apart-Film Fuji FP-100C – Peel-Apart-Film This image was shot using a Polaroid back for the Mamiya Press on Fuji FP-100C instant film. Polaroid 600 Polaroid 600 Film Who doesn't know them - the legendary Polaroid photos? Family photos, party pictures, snapshots to pass around, so many memories have been captured on Polaroid instant film. A typical image defect can be seen on the right photo. Here, the chemistry was not distributed evenly when the film ejected. Therefore, the rollers in the ejection slot should be cleaned regularly. This keeps them moving smoothly and helps prevent these types of artifacts. Fuji FP100c Peel-Apart-Film Fuji FP-100C – Peel-Apart-Film This image was also shot using a Polaroid back for the Mamiya Press on Fuji FP-100C instant film and scanned with the Epson V850. Polaroid 600 Polaroid 600 Polaroid offered numerous models for the System 600. You can see an example here. comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Die Modelle der Rollei 35 Reihe gelten als die kleinsten vollmechanischen 35mm Kameras, die je gebaut wurden sind und sie überzeugen mit hochwertigen Opjektiven von Carl Zeiss oder wesentlich seltener von Schneider-Kreuznach. Taucht ein in die Faszination dieser Kameras. Rollei 35 At the time of its release, the Rollei 35 was the smallest 35mm camera in the world, renowned for its outstanding lenses. To the best of my knowledge, a total of over two million units were manufactured. Excluding the numerous limited special editions, the main production models consist of the following: Rollei 35 (1966–1975): Tessar 40mm f/3.5 – the iconic "original model" (Made in Germany until 1971, then Made in Singapore). Rollei C 35 (1969–1971): Triotar 40mm f/3.5 – a simplified budget version without a light meter. Rollei B 35 / 35 B (1969–1978): Triotar 40mm f/3.5 – featured a battery-free selenium light meter. Rollei 35 Xenar (1972–1973): Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 40mm f/3.5 – a rare variant equipped with a Schneider lens. Rollei 35 S (1974–1980): Sonnar HFT 40mm f/2.8 – the fast, premium model featuring Zeiss optics (Made in Singapore). Rollei 35 T (1976–1980): Tessar 40mm f/3.5 – the continuation of the classic Tessar model (Made in Singapore). Rollei 35 LED (1978–1980): Triotar 40mm f/3.5 – introduced a modern LED exposure indicator inside the viewfinder (Made in Singapore). Rollei 35 TE (1980–1982): Tessar 40mm f/3.5 – updated electronic version of the "T" with in-viewfinder LED metering (Made in Singapore). Rollei 35 SE (1980–1982): Sonnar HFT 40mm f/2.8 – updated electronic version of the "S" with in-viewfinder LED metering (Made in Singapore). Rolei 35 left to right: Film rewind crank, tripod thread (can still be seen below Picture counter), rear panel release, flash accessory shoe Rollei 35 S Rollei 35, Made in Singapore. Here with the five-lens lens with multi-layer coating HFT Sonnar 2.8 40mm Rolei 35 S with Voigtlander rangefinder An ingenious accessory: the Voigtländer rangefinder. Just like the built-in mechanisms found in classic rangefinder cameras (such as the Leica M3, M4, etc.), you use a double-image method where you rotate the dial until the two overlapping images align perfectly. Rollei 35 From my perspective, the advantages of this camera are: Small, lightweight, and compact Outstanding lenses (Tessar/Sonnar) Fully mechanical leaf shutter, including the aperture mechanism Built-in CdS light meter (on most models) A masterpiece of fine mechanics An unmistakable, iconic design This camera simply invites you to enjoy the pure joy of photography! Of course, this camera isn't perfect. To achieve its ultra-compact size, a built-in rangefinder had to be omitted. On the flip side, this forces the photographer to (re)learn how to work with the interplay of aperture and distance settings—the depth of field. A more conscious engagement with your subject and a wonderful slowing down of the photographic process are the welcome side effects. For critical close-up shots or when shooting wide open, I use an external Voigtländer rangefinder (see the pictures below). If you prefer, you could even carry a tape measure with you. Additionally, there is no automatic indicator or correction for parallax error. Quick Note on Parallax Error: Parallax compensation is necessary in viewfinder cameras to achieve a better alignment between the frame shown in the viewfinder and the actual image projected onto the film by the lens. This parallax effect occurs because the viewfinder does not look through the taking lens itself, but through its own separate optics offset parallel to it. The resulting effect is primarily a "shifted" image composition. The closer the camera is to the subject, the more pronounced this effect becomes. Furthermore, several controls are not located where you would traditionally expect them: the film advance lever is on the top left, and the hot shoe for the flash is mounted on the bottom of the camera. Yet, despite all this—or perhaps precisely because of it—this camera invites you to go out and discover the world through its lens! Rolei 35 p Top view of the controls (from left to right): Shutter button with a cable release socket, lens release button (Caution: The lens can and must only be collapsed/retracted when the shutter is cocked!), the light meter display, and the film advance lever. Rolei 35 S with Voigtlander rangefinder The distance measured on the rangefinder is then manually transferred to the lens. This makes shooting wide open or taking close-up shots completely hassle-free. In this video you can see how the Kodak Recording 2475 film is inserted into a Rollei 35. Have fun! Here you can listen to and watch the shutter sound of a Rollei 35 from 1/500 to "B"! In this video you see how to load a Kodachrome 64 into a Rollei S and you get some information about this film. In english. How to Load Expired Kodachrome 64 into a Rollei 35S First, you just have to look at this fantastic camera—you have to touch it, feel its mechanical precision, and simply enjoy it! In its heyday, this camera was mainly used by photographers who typically shot with a Single-Lens Reflex (SLR) camera but wanted a small, pocketable "walk-around" body equipped with an outstanding lens. And this camera truly delivers. The Carl Zeiss Sonnar 40mm f/2.8 is tack-sharp, offers high contrast, and is incredibly resistant to stray light. Loading a Rollei 35 camera is remarkably easy: Check the chamber: Make sure the film inside your camera is properly rewound or that there is no film left in the body. Cock the shutter: Always cock the shutter of the Rollei 35 before proceeding. Check the lens: The lens must be extended and locked into its shooting position. Turn the camera over: Flip the camera upside down to access the bottom plate. Remove the back: Release the small locking lever on the bottom and slide the removable back away from the camera body. Insert the film: Load the film cartridge as demonstrated in the video. Make sure the film tip is threaded carefully into the take-up spool. Fire the shutter: Press the shutter release button. Advance and check: Carefully advance the film one frame to ensure it is catching and tracking properly. Reassemble: Slide the back plate back onto the camera and lock the lever securely. Test the counter: Cock the shutter, press the shutter button, and verify that the frame counter is turning. Advance to frame one: Repeat this process until the frame counter explicitly displays "1". Now you are ready to go out and take great pictures! I In this video you can see how a Kodachrome 64 is inserted into the Rollei 35S and learn that you can still have these films developed today - but only for black and white slide film. In German. In this video, I’ll show you several ways to capture tack-sharp photos using your Rollei 35—or any other camera that lacks a built-in rangefinder but features a manual focus ring. Click on one of the pictures and open the gallery with pictures that were created with the Rollei 35 or Rollei 35S on different film materials. 1/3

Canon nFD 4.0 28-85mm - the only Canon (n)FD standard zoom with 28mm focal length to light telephoto. Learn all about this lens: its mechanical and optical and wether it is worth buying today! Canon nFD 4.0 28-85mm Canon FD Gallery Canon nFD 4.0 28-85mm - the only Canon (n)FD standard zoom with 28mm focal length to light telephoto. Canon offered a fantastic lineup of standard zoom lenses for their FD-mount cameras. This included standout gems like the Canon nFD 35-70mm f/2.8-3.5, the Canon nFD 35-105mm f/3.5, and the optically superb Canon nFD 50-135mm f/3.5. The 28-85mm f/4.0 zoom featured here is perfect for any Canon FD shooter looking for a versatile "all-in-one" lens. It easily tackles most photographic challenges—especially on the road—saving you from hauling a backpack full of heavy lenses. I actually purchased this lens in 1989 during my vocational training as a camera store clerk. Back then, I was thoroughly pleased with the optical output. Even though the mechanical build isn't quite on the same level as the robust nFD 35-105mm, it was a much lighter alternative for the focal range it covers. I guess you can't have it all! This nFD 28-85mm f/4.0 was originally launched in November 1985. According to the archives of the Canon Camera Museum: "This lens features a 3-group optical zoom system in which part of the optical system is fixed, resulting in a compact body without loss of optical performance. In addition, it features Canon's movable flare stopper, which blocks stray light that degrades image quality by coupling with the optical system during zooming to ensure a crisper image. The lens delivers a 3x zoom range from a wide 28mm to an 85mm portrait telephoto, alongside a continuous macro mode that allows focusing down to 0.5 meters from the film plane across the entire focal range." In the video below, I'll walk you through a detailed review of this lens. Scroll down to explore the image gallery, where you'll find product shots of the lens as well as real-world sample photos. In this video you will get to know the lens and whether it is worth buying. - external link to YouTube - Take a look at this diverse mix of sample shots and decide if the optical quality works for you. In my experience, this lens performs incredibly well when stopped down just a bit, which is highly impressive given that it hit the market in 1985! Click on the images to view them in full size!

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Each of the Pro-Tessars built is made of metal and glass. There is neither a built-in helical gear nor an aperture. These are located in the focusable rear lens group of the Contaflex cameras built for analog photography or in the adapter used here. Due to this design, the lenses are extremely robust and it seems as if they are built to last. The optical quality is outstanding, considering the age of the lenses. Prepare to be amazed. I love the look and feel of them! Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar(e) on Sony E-Mount Hi everyone, thanks so much for checking out my guide on adapting Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar lenses to the Sony E-mount system. I’ve already put together a few videos demonstrating these classic lenses on Sony mirrorless bodies, and there’s plenty more to come! I'll also be continuously updating the image gallery here as I roll out new Pro-Tessar lens reviews. In my first video, I walk you through the specific adapter required and its unique quirks. My second video takes a deep dive into the mechanical and optical performance of the Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar 35mm f/4.0 (originally for the Zeiss Ikon Contaflex), shot entirely on a high-resolution Sony A7R IV. Mechanically, these Pro-Tessars are pure metal and glass. Because they were designed as a convertible lens system, they don't have a built-in focusing helical or an aperture iris. On the original analog Contaflex cameras, those elements lived in the fixed rear group—now, the adapter handles those duties. This minimalist design makes the front elements incredibly rugged; they truly feel like they were engineered to survive anything. I just love the vintage aesthetic and the heavy, mechanical feel in the hand! Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar(e) on Sony E-Mount Lens Separation: What Is It and How Does It Affect Performance? A well-known weakness among vintage optics is lens separation. The Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessars are unfortunately not immune to this issue, and my own 35mm f/4.0 copy is affected as well. But what exactly is lens separation? Camera lenses are made up of individual optical elements that are either free-standing or bonded together into groups—which is where specs like "9 elements in 6 groups" come from. To join individual elements into a single group, a specialized optical adhesive known as lens cement is used. Over the decades, this cement can dry out, crystalize, or fail, usually starting at the outer edges. This creates a distinct, shimmering visual effect that looks very much like oil on water. In most cases, mild separation is largely an aesthetic issue with minimal impact on image quality—unless the cement degrades entirely, causing the elements to misalign or completely detach. Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar(e) on Sony E-Mount Mechanical and Optical Performance of the 35mm f/4.0 First introduced in 1956, the 35mm f/4.0 lens reviewed here comes with the following key specs: it weighs in at 236 grams, measures 6.5 cm in length, and has a maximum diameter of 6 cm. Up front, it features a 49mm filter thread. Thanks to its unique design as a convertible lens system, the front element and filter thread remain completely stationary and do not rotate when focusing. Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar(e) on Sony E-Mount Optical and mechanical quality of the 4.0 35mm: The lens calculation dates back to the 50s of the last century and I used the lens on a 60 megapixel camera, the Sony A7rIV. It performs surprisingly well for this. However, the sharpness at open aperture is not satisfactory over the entire image field and the corners of the image stand out again, unfortunately not in a positive sense. It looks better stopped down one stop. A significant increase in performance can be seen at f/8, although the image corners are not sharp even at f/11. The maximum imaging performance is achieved at apertures 11 and 16. Stopping down further to 22 or 32, however, produces significantly poorer results due to diffraction blur. If the image corners are not important, are outside the depth of field and are only focused on the image center, you can use the lens from aperture 5.6, better 8, without hesitation. The distortion is corrected very well, so that it rarely requires post-processing. Unfortunately, I was unable to achieve aperture stars with this lens, but depending on the lighting situation, I was able to achieve a soap bubble bokeh. Depending on the subject, vignetting is clearly visible. Even at aperture 11, this is still visible and requires software correction if it is perceived as disturbing. zurück zum Text Objektive Here you can find some pictures that I took with the Carl Zeiss Pro-Tessar lenses for the Zeiss Ikon Contaflex. There are also some pictures of this lens-adapter combination. Here you can find my videos about the use of these lenses on the Sony E-mount! In the first video I introduce you to the adapter in detail. In the second video you can find out all about the mechanical and optical quality of the Pro-Tessar 4.0/35mm In the third video you will learn all about the mechanical and optical quality of the Pro-Tessar 4.0/115mm The fourth video is all about the Pro-Tessar 4.0/85mm Video 5 deals with the Macro Tessar 2.8/50mm 1:1 You might also be interested in the following topics: comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. 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Nicht immer liefert der eingebaute Belichtungsmesser die gewünschten Ergebnisse, obwohl die Kamerahersteller immer weiter entwickelte Messverfahren in ihre Kameras integrieren. In diesem Artikel möchte ich euch die Grundlagen, gepaart mit etwas Hintergrundwissen, der Belichtungskorrektur näher bringen - und dieses so einfach wie möglich, aber dennoch effektiv.

35mm black-and-white film was my preferred recording medium, alongside photography on slide film. I have developed thousands of these black-and-white films since 1982. My favorite films were Ilford Pan F, HP5, and later Kodak T-Max 400. 1 A black-and-white negative film strip in a protective glassine sleeve. Featured here is Ilford Delta 400, which was my personal go-to black-and-white negative film throughout the 1990s. Ilford states the following about this film: "ILFORD DELTA 400 Professional revolutionized black and white photography upon its release, winning 'European Black and White Film of the Year 1991/92'. Its pioneering 'core-shell' crystal technology delivered an unprecedented, exceptional image quality. The outstanding sharpness and fine grain of the negatives amazed industry experts and photographers alike." "Despite their benchmark-setting characteristics, both films have been improved even further. To reflect these enhancements externally, the word 'PROFESSIONAL' was added to the product name. The 100 DELTA PROFESSIONAL and the recently upgraded and now renamed DELTA 400 PROFESSIONAL differ from their predecessors by the following advancements: Even higher negative sharpness and acutance. Increased latitude for handling underexposure. Significantly less degradation in image quality during push processing (see section 4.1). Greater compatibility and a wider choice of suitable film developers." comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Although i "only" bought the Canon EF 3,5-4,5 50-200mm without "L" at auction, I don`t want to withhold some test shots from you. I like this focal length range very much and maybe I`ll grab the "L" version again sometime. Canon EF 3.5-4.5 50-200mm Schätzchen aus der Frühzeit des EOS-Systems: Das Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 Wenn wir über die ersten Zoomobjektive für das 1987 eingeführte Canon EOS-System sprechen, fällt der Blick meist schnell auf dieses interessante Stück Technik: das Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5. Auf den Markt gekommen im Dezember 1987, gehört es zu den absoluten Pionieren der EF-Objektive und deckt einen äußerst praktischen Brennweitenbereich ab, der vom klassischen Porträt- bis in das solide Telebereich reicht. Konstruiert ist es als klassisches Schiebezoom („Pumper“), bei dem Brennweite und Fokus über denselben Ring gesteuert werden – ein Design, das heute selten geworden ist, aber eine sehr intuitive Bedienung erlaubt. Im Inneren arbeitet ein AFD-Motor (Arc-Form Drive) für den Autofokus, und das Objektiv verfügt über eine mechanische Entfernungsskala. Optischer Aufbau & Technische Daten Für ein Consumer-Objektiv der späten 1980er Jahre besaß das Standard-Modell einen durchaus ambitionierten optischen Aufbau: Optischer Aufbau: 16 Linsen in 13 Gruppen Anzahl der Blendenlamellen: 8 (was für ein schönes, relativ rundes Bokeh sorgt) Kleinste Blende: f/22 – f/32 (je nach Brennweite) Naheinstellgrenze: 1,2 Meter (über den gesamten Brennweitenbereich) Maximaler Abbildungsmaßstab: 1:4,2 (bei 200 mm) Filterdurchmesser: 58 mm Gewicht: ca. 690 g Der legendäre Zwilling: Die L-Variante Was viele heute nicht mehr wissen: Canon brachte im Juni 1988 – nur wenige Monate nach der Standardversion – eine optisch stark aufgewertete Edel-Variante heraus: das Canon EF 50-200mm f/3.5-4.5 L. Äußerlich fast identisch und ebenfalls in Schwarz gehalten (nicht im heutigen L-Typischen Off-White), trug es den legendären roten Ring an der Front. Der entscheidende Unterschied lag im optischen Aufbau (16 Linsen in 14 Gruppen): Canon integrierte hier eine Fluorit-Linse sowie zwei UD-Glaselemente (Ultra-low Dispersion). Diese Version eliminierte chromatische Aberrationen fast vollständig und lieferte eine knackscharfe Abbildungsleistung, die selbst an modernen hochauflösenden Sensoren noch erstaunlich gut performt. Wer heute ein gut erhaltenes Exemplar der seltenen L-Variante erwischt, besitzt ein echtes Sammlerstück mit hervorragenden optischen Eigenschaften. 200mm - f5.6 This lens saw the light of day in 1988. It consists of 16 elements arranged in 13 groups. 200mm - f5.6 Max magnification x 0.23 200mm - f5.6 The smallest aperture is 29; a total of 8 aperture blades were installed 200mm - f5.6 Even at f/5.6, the lens offers very pleasing performance 50mm - f5.6 Unfortunately, I didn't have a lens hood available at the time. 100mm - f5.6 The lens accepts 58mm screw-in filters 200mm - f5.6 Here is a comparison between aperture 5.6... 100mm - f4.5 The length is 146.4mm with a diameter of 75.6mm 200mm - f5.6 The lens weighs 690g 50mm - f5.6 An unusual, but very practical, focal length range! 200mm- f11 As an "L" variant, I could easily fall in love with this lens 50mm - f3.5 When the aperture is wide open, the corners of the image lose a lot of performance 200mm- f11 The sharpness holds up remarkably well even at 200mm when stopped down! 200mm- f11 ...and aperture 11 at 200mm The video for the lens - here in German The video for the lens - here in English comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Shooting analog with 35mm, medium format, and large format sheet film—as well as digital Since 2008, I have been working as a specialized nurse for hygiene and infection prevention at the Neuwied Public Health Department. Prior to this, I served as an infection control specialist at the Institute for Hygiene and Public Health at the University of Bonn. I am the sole creator and operator of the YouTube channel "apertureonepointfour". I took my very first photo with an SLR camera when I was just 10 years old. I grabbed my father's camera, a PORST compact reflex, and his flash unit. My father simply called out from the other room, telling me to set the top dial to the red 60 and turn the lens aperture ring to 8. But where was my subject? What could be better than taking a picture of myself?! No sooner said than done. I walked up to our large hallway mirror and started turning the lens. Somehow the image looked sharper... no, blurry again... wait, now it looks good, and I pressed the shutter. It went "click." Then I heard my father yell from the living room, reminding me to actually turn on the flash unit. Okay, second try. It went "click" again. And for a split second, the hallway turned blindingly bright, way too bright. When the prints came back a few days later, I could barely recognize myself in the photo. Instead, all you could see was the massive reflection of the firing flash... Ever since that moment, photography hooked me and never let me go. This early fascination eventually led me into the professional world of cameras: From 1988 to 1990, I completed my first formal vocational training in photographic retail at Foto Brell in Bonn, qualifying as a retail sales specialist for photo, cinema, and video gear. At age 14, I bought my first real camera: a Canon A-1 paired with the Canon FD 50mm f/1.8. For two years, that would remain my one and only lens. Today, I share my home with a vast collection of vintage analog Canon SLR bodies and an extensive array of lenses. I present some of them to you here in pictures and videos! On a personal note: Welcome to apertureonepointfour.com. On a personal note: If you like my reviews and photo content and are planning to buy equipment anyway, please use my affiliate links below. It won't cost you anything extra, but it directly supports the website and helps me create more articles and videos. Thank you for your support! Need a quick photo fix? K&F Concept covers the basics: and much more filters, tripods, cleaning gear, and smart little accessories that just work. https://www.kentfaith.com/?=697511876acf2 Brightin Star sells affordable manual-focus and autofocus lenses (plus some accessories) for popular mirrorless mounts like Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds. https://www.brightinstar.com/?ref=apertureonepointfour.com TTArtisan makes budget-friendly lenses for mirrorless cameras, including full-frame, APS-C, cine lenses, and photo accessories. https://ttartisan.store/?ref=ttartisan14.com 7Artisans offers low-cost manual-focus and cine lenses (and related gear) for a wide range of camera mounts. https://7artisans.store/?ref=sevenartisan14.com Pergear is a one-stop shop for camera and filmmaking gear, ranging from lenses and accessories to monitors, sliders, memory cards, and more. https://www.pergear.com?ref=GdAy0 Techart builds smart lens adapters, especially autofocus adapters that let you use lenses from one mount on another (for example Leica M, Canon EF, or Sony E on different mirrorless systems). https://techartpro.com/?ref=593 Affilitate Links Canon FD system Canon FD system By the way ... I still take pictures of myself in front of all kinds of reflective surfaces: