> [Raul, How are you metering your xpan? I notice in low light it's impossible to get a reading with the in camera system. I use a spot meter then add a stop for the center ND filter. I also just noticed on my xpan the "A" (automatic) only allowed 4" sec as the longest exposure rather than the 8" shown on the dial.]
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raul_bautista
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Hi Ferrell,
I use a seikonic meter and like you add a stop for the center filter which i leave on all the time. I can not comment on the longest exposure time allowed on the A mode because i primarily shoot in manual mode.
because of the expanse of the film and view (in Pano), especially when shooting night cityscapes, the centerweight meter of the camera will always indicate very low reading or B, as there are more dark areas than bright areas in the scene.
it is in situations like this that a hand meter is very helpful.
raul
I use a seikonic meter and like you add a stop for the center filter which i leave on all the time. I can not comment on the longest exposure time allowed on the A mode because i primarily shoot in manual mode.
because of the expanse of the film and view (in Pano), especially when shooting night cityscapes, the centerweight meter of the camera will always indicate very low reading or B, as there are more dark areas than bright areas in the scene.
it is in situations like this that a hand meter is very helpful.
raul
I am wondering what the Quick release plate for the Xpan actualy does, i picked up my Xpan second hand and it didnt come with one. I'm assume it is the same as a normal quick release plate, but it moves the mounting point towards the centre of the camera body? If this is the case, does the quick release plate fit a Manfroto/Bogan tripod head?
Thanks,
Paul
Thanks,
Paul
raul_bautista
New Member
Hi Ferrel and John(Barclay),
I would like to ask how big are the picture files you use in posting your pictures on your websites? I just recently started scanning my negatives and would at some time in the very near future like to have a website as well or just to share some pictures. Also can you recommend a book on photoshop 7 on picture editing?
all the best!
raul
I would like to ask how big are the picture files you use in posting your pictures on your websites? I just recently started scanning my negatives and would at some time in the very near future like to have a website as well or just to share some pictures. Also can you recommend a book on photoshop 7 on picture editing?
all the best!
raul
raul_bautista
New Member
Hi John,
Thanks for the information.
BTW, the xpan2 is already available at US$2,200.00 for the kit in Hong Kong. Would you know how much they sell it there?
raul
Thanks for the information.
BTW, the xpan2 is already available at US$2,200.00 for the kit in Hong Kong. Would you know how much they sell it there?
raul
hi,
where are the great links to xpan technics and picutres, with google I've found only a small list of links, most there are commercial sites.
I like to see pictures and read texts about working with the xpan.
My first pictures I've made are:
http://home.arcor.de/martin.hupfer/xpan/xpan.htm
where are the great links to xpan technics and picutres, with google I've found only a small list of links, most there are commercial sites.
I like to see pictures and read texts about working with the xpan.
My first pictures I've made are:
http://home.arcor.de/martin.hupfer/xpan/xpan.htm
> [Martin, I visited your site and enjoyed your images. You are making excellent use of the pan format. I particularly like the isolated house and the mine entrance shots. There are a few shooters of xpan I know: www.tonysweetphotography.com and www.barclayphoto.com and I have a few posted of mine on www.fmphotog.com ]
farnborough01
New Member
Hello everybody,
I am new here and would just like to say, that I have just had a look at John Barclays panorama pictures. I find them great. Respect.
I was wondering if anybody could give me a tip, where to buy a used and not too expensive center filter for the 4/45 (preferrably in Europe) ?
Hans Peter Spitz
I am new here and would just like to say, that I have just had a look at John Barclays panorama pictures. I find them great. Respect.
I was wondering if anybody could give me a tip, where to buy a used and not too expensive center filter for the 4/45 (preferrably in Europe) ?
Hans Peter Spitz
Hans,
Thank you very much for your kind comments on my images. The Xpan is a very fun format which I enjoy very much! Every once in awhile I see the center filter on ebay. There is another post (not on xpan) this site about hong kong supplies. Looks like thier prices may be quite good. www.hksupplies.com
Thank you very much for your kind comments on my images. The Xpan is a very fun format which I enjoy very much! Every once in awhile I see the center filter on ebay. There is another post (not on xpan) this site about hong kong supplies. Looks like thier prices may be quite good. www.hksupplies.com
andrewfoto
New Member
To Martin and the rest of the XPAN list. I have posted some of my xpan images on my site (www.andrewfoto.com). I too would like to know if some has or would be willing to set up a xpan link site. I know lots of people are making amazing images but the ones I see the most are commercial nature/ landscape photography. I would also like to see how people are using the xpan format for street photography, fashion/ portraiture as well as architecture. It would be nice to hear from xpan users some techniques and thoughts regarding the pano format. I will type up some of my thoughts and post them on my site soon.