I posted a copy of yesterday’s blog post on the Sony alpha 7x forum on dpr. There were a couple of comments that I found interesting. The first related to the effect of in-lens electronics and software lens correction on the useful life of lenses. I admit to not considering that aspect when I made… [Read More]
Archives for November 2015
Glass is forever… isn’t it?
There’s a saying in the digital era of photography: “You date cameras, but marry lenses.” There’s certainly a lot of truth to that. There’s another, stronger adage: “Glass is forever.” How true is that? I decided to investigate my equipment cabinets for clues. Let’s start with the oldest, if we don’t count the 5cm f/2… [Read More]
Why the hiatus?
You may have noticed that I haven’t posted anything recently. I have a really good excuse. I had brain surgery (removal of a benign tumor) on October 19th, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Parnassus Hill Medical Center. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that none of the… [Read More]