2) I wanted to see if I could manually focus a lens and get a tack sharp picture.
This picture of Drew was shot in Aperture Priority Mode at f/1.8, using my Nikkor 1.8D 50mm prime, and outside around 6:00 PM in shade. I have to say that it looks fairly sharp, but again it is a second generation JPG.
Going forward, I'm going to bring my 35mm along with the rest of my gear just to keep my skills sharp. It's kinda like using a typewriter without correction fluid. You have to do it right, otherwise you waste a lot of time trying obtain the desired results. Same with digital, some people rely on Adobe Photoshop as a crutch for poor, fundamental, photography. I believe creative solutions arise from constrained situations. Okay, I'll get off my soapbox.
So what's next? I've got a studio shoot this weekend and I'm going to shoot a roll of ISO 200 film in addition to my digital camera. I always use a light meter, so I should be able to get some usable pics SOOC (Straight-Out-Of-Camera).
That's A Wrap!!!
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