MAM_Wallpapper

    I created this image as wallpaper for my computer. Reduced saturation in THE GIMP, changed the black point and lighting a little in Photomatix.

    The detail in the original is phenomenal. Even in this reduced image it's quite startling. I'm constantly surprised and pleased by this little camera.

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      Bob Darrell added this photo to his favorites. (8 months ago)

    2. Guyser1 (8 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the FAV.

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      brasilbruno added this photo to his favorites. (8 months ago)

    4. Guyser1 (8 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the Fav.

    5. = Leo = (8 months ago | reply)

      What a beast. Looks like half of it is viewfinder prism.

    6. Guyser1 (8 months ago | reply)

      It's an example of pure function with little thought to ergonomics, especially off of a tripod. That viewfinder is a metering prism and solid glass.

      Camera body, 90mm lens, waist level finder and back tips the scales right at 6 pounds. The rig as pictured with the 50mm lens, metering prism, back, and hand grip is right at 9 pounds. The weight is staggering if you try to carry it for any length of time. I put a towel around my neck for short excursions around town or in the field. Hand holding is possible and oftentimes rewarding but not a habit I enjoy.

      Beast indeed it is! But, for studio and landscape work nothing in medium format film can touch it with it's focusing bellows and super lenses. A humble statement based on 30 years of use and abuse.

      It's primarily a tripod proposition. The images are usually spectacular when scanned. When printed they are as good as any, (if I do my job correctly.) Lately I have used these more than the 4x5's and - in practical terms - that's just fine. I haven't had any commissions for billboards in the last 15 years anyway. I've 4 bodies, two prisms, six lenses, some grips and extension tubes to go with the waist level finders and backs. It all fits nicely in a very large steamer trunk.

      This image makes a good wallpaper. Neutral colors, icons of all sorts show up just fine to these old eyes.

    7. Alan Cooney (8 months ago | reply)

      lovely!

    8. Guyser1 (8 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for noticing. I really enjoy the little Canon.

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      lacey cherokee added this photo to her favorites. (7 months ago)

    10. Guyser1 (7 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the fave.

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      samsabri added this photo to their favorites. (6 months ago)

    12. Guyser1 (6 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the fave.

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      jasohill added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    14. Guyser1 (5 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the fave.

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      amgd911 added this photo to his favorites. (3 months ago)

    16. Guyser1 (3 months ago | reply)

      Thanks for the fave.

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