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Baby Leica shops (August 6, 2007)Took the little Panasonic FX-07 "Baby Leica" to the grocery
store. It performed just as I wanted it to. When I saw something pretty, I just whipped that little sucker out and
captured it! The colors impress me and I'm getting better
with it (I think) |
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Baby Leica (August 5, 2007)These are some photos taken with my new Panasonic
FX-07. I am impressed with the colors, the sharpness and
overall results from this little 7.2 meg jewel.
The 28mm WA is awesome! |
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KM colors (October 15, 2007)These are pictures with the fantastic colors of the Minolta A2 and the D7UG.
Many of us prefer the "Natural" colors we get from the Minolta cameras. IMO, they are unique to the D7xx, Axx, 5D and 7D series
cameras. It is a real pity that when the last of these cameras dies,-- The KM colors will be no more. I enjoy them while I can! |
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Inside Flowers (May 12, 2007 (update))Showing how different types of flowers use their "sexy" display
to attract different suiters to insure pollenation and perpetuate the species.
These pictures were all taken with the Minolta D7ug and A2. Many of them could NOT have been done with a DSLR
because they lack the features needed.
The pistil is the female part of the plant. It is generally shaped like a bowling pin and located in the center of the flower. It consists of the stigma, style, and ovary. The stigma is located at the top, and is connected to the ovary by the style. The ovary contains the eggs which reside in the ovules. After the egg is fertilized the ovule develops into a seed.
The stamen is the male reproductive organ. It consists of a pollen sac (anther) and a long supporting filament. This filament holds the anther in position so the pollen it contains may be disbursed by wind or carried to the stigma by insects, birds or bats.
(Things you didn't know! "LOL") |
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D-7 Add-on lenses (May 9th, 2007 (update))Any camera can use these lenses!
PLEASE READ THE TEXT UNDER THE PICTURES SO YOU UNDERSTAND HOW AND WHY THEY WERE TAKEN !!
These pictures are not to promote brands of lenses but to show the different magnifications and how they can be used. Most of these are older brands but newer makes are similar in results. THESE SHOTS ARE WITH THE Minolta D-7ug and A2 but can be used on ANY lens or camera that has threads on the front lens. Some will require a step ring to make the fit. You just have to find some of the add-on lenses and give them a try. Never know what you will get. Most of these lenses are out of production. You can find them in auctions, Ebay, or older type camera stores. There are many current makers, including Sony, Tiffen, Raynox, and Kenko, and Olympus that
offer add-ons for sale. Worth looking for !! More are coming. Add-ons with 46mm threads and up can be used with step rings to fit on the camera lens. They can be used with the new DSLR's and with film cameras also.
High Tech .42x WA
No name .5x
No name 2.0x
Star 1.5x
Fujiyama 0.43 fisheye
Kalcor WA 0.50x
Raynox 1.5x
TC 200 2X teleconverter (Ricoh)
Fujiyama 3X teleconverter
Raynox 0.7X WA
Lenmar 2X Teleconverter.
Ambico 1.5X tele
Ambico 0.5X WA
RCA 0.6x WA
RCA 1.5x tele
Lenmar 0.6x WA
Precision Quartz 0.42X
Raynox 0.6x
CANON C-8 1.6x tele
+1,+2,+3,+4 Diopters
They provide a shooting range from 10mm to 1200mm when used with the D7 and A series Minolta cameras w/fixed
28-200mm lens. Overall quality is in general very acceptable for all. Fun to try different things! Vignetting ends at about 50mm for the .5X and around 100mm for the 1.5X. With vignetting, you can shoot in TIFF and crop it off and still have a good square image of 6.3megs or so. Some are good, some not so good, try different ones to find the ones that suit you.
CLICK ON THUMBNAIL TO BRING UP MEDIUM SIZE PHOTO, UNDER THAT--CLICK TO SELECT SIZE YOU WANT TO VIEW, UP TO ORIGINAL LOADED SIZE. CLICK ON PHOTO TO RETURN TO THUMBNAILS. (Counter reset at 70M) |
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Composition, ect. (August 12, 2002)Reason the photos look this way. This is to
show different forms of cropping and using
foreground and composition and color to lead
your eyes within the picture. You get rid of
everything in the photograph that is not
needed to make the PICTURE. |
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D-7 Odds and Ends (Update July, 2007)These are various photos taken with the Minolta
D-7 digital camera. They were taken in "fine" mode,
and posted with little or no processing in Ulead
Photo Express Pro 7.2. They range from beach photos and people pictures to macro
shots of flowers and spiders. The D7 gives beautiful colors! |
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Farmer's Market (July 27, 2002)A PICTURE STORY
My D-7 hadn't been out for a while so we
went to the Vista Farmer's Market. This was a fun
event and took candid (really grab) shots of the
folks shopping and buying the beautiful produce
and flowers grown in our wonderful area. The colors
were vivid and the camera continues to do what
I ask it to do. I'm a "people shooter" so I don't
worry about so-called "noise" or even a "blown"
highlight if I get a photo "I" am pleased with and
conveys my reason for taking the picture. Don't
tell me what I did wrong, I don't "do" wrong. |
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Wild Animal Park (Updated September 16, 2005)Spent the day (Aug,19th) at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. We have memberships here and
at the Zoo, but a while since we have been. This gallery combines two visits, last time it was overcast. This
time the weather was good, with a breeze off Mexico
bringing in bright skies. Got some decent
photos and missed some great ones with deep shadows. Oh well, next time. Couldn't see all we wanted to but take a look
at these. |
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Basilica San Diego de Alcala (March 8, 2002)With gracious permission, I was able to photograph
this most beautiful of the Spanish Missions inside
and out. This is the "Mother of Missions", being the
first one conceived by Fr Serra and established in
1769. It is living history. Take a tour and enjoy!
(All photos taken with the Minolta D-7) |
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Mission San Antonio de Pala (February 27, 2002)The Pala Mission was a sub mission to San Luis Ray,
and is the only Mission still serving the Native
Indians. It was founded in 1816 and the main Chapel
and wing are original. Beautifully kept by the Pala
Indian Tribe, it has regular services and it's own
Charter School (Bonsall SD). Out of the way it offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the D-7's presentation! |
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Mission San Luis Rey (February 22, 2002)A stop at the mission with the D-7 for outside photos of this beautiful mission. Couldn't shoot
inside,-- don't allow flash or tripods, and I can't
hold still at 1/8 th like I used to. Did sneak a few
in the Gift Shop of some crosses. The creamy
white of the structure surprised me with how much
detail the camera held. Comments welcome. |
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OCEANSIDE HARBOR (February 12, 2002)We like to go down to the Harbor for the peacefull
atmosphere and maybe a lunch or coffee break. The
boats are beautiful and the air is clean and fresh. Taking pictures with the D-7 is a joy,
besides,--it's good for the soul. |
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San Diego Day Trip (February 14, 2002)We like to take day trips around the area to see
what's happening. This day took us to Lake Dixon,
Bate's Nut Farm and some of the horse farms in
the beautiful inland country. The D-7 camera is
great -- being small, light weight and great photos! |
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Ashley Brown (August 11, 2005)ASHLEY
These are pictures of Ashley over some 4+
years. From the first photo taken with my
"New D-7" to the last one taken before she
passed over. She showed a lot of expressions and was a great subject. A lot
of memories. |
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