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Bokeh lens? More from the bubbly Pentacon AV projector lens

Bokeh lens? More from the bubbly Pentacon AV projector lens

It’s a weird thing, this recent craze over a good bokeh lens. There’s weird bokeh, smooth bokeh, disturbing bokeh…and the list goes on. For those of you who’ve never heard of it, bokeh is a Japanese word that relates to

Steve December 26, 2015 Adapted Lenses 2 Comments Read more

Chimping Nikonian – caught by an old Trioplan

Chimping Nikonian – caught by an old Trioplan

In this fast age of digital cameras, we’ve become habituated to looking at the bright little screen after every click of the button to analyse the photo. It’s one of the strengths and also one of the weaknesses of our

Steve December 7, 2015December 25, 2015 Photo Stories No Comments Read more

Pentacon AV 2.8 80mm lens – some more photos

Pentacon AV 2.8 80mm lens – some more photos

In a previous post, I detailed a method of converting the Pentacon AV 2.8 80mm projector lens for use on a modern digital camera. It’s so much fun to use, I’ve had it on my humble Olympus E PM1 most

Steve August 19, 2015November 20, 2015 Adapted Lenses No Comments Read more

The cult of bokeh, soap bubbles, and a cheap Meyer Optik Trioplan lens

The cult of bokeh, soap bubbles, and a cheap Meyer Optik Trioplan lens

The cult of BOKEH ! An enthusiastic new light recordist could be forgiven for thinking that photography is all about the BOKEH !! – a Japanese word meaning the aesthetic quality of the out of focus area of a photograph,

Steve August 11, 2015April 7, 2016 Adapted Lenses 6 Comments Read more

Smoko in Chinatown – Adelaide

Smoko in Chinatown – Adelaide

Taking a break from the gaudy lunchtime grind of the Adelaide-based Hello Kitty cafe, a smoke and a smartphone provides some relief from the working day. The midday hustle and bustle of Chinatown in Adelaide makes for a great locale

Steve August 10, 2015August 11, 2015 Photo Stories No Comments Read more
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