Red Spot

[Pete Askew]

City Garden, HK.

Sigma DP3 Merrill. ISO100, 1/125s at f1:2.8. PP (after conversion to 16 bit TIFF in Sigma Photo Pro) in LR / Nik ColorFX 4.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Didn't know you had the DP3!

Now, what would Hitchcock make of that scene?!

 

[Pete Askew]

I do. And a DP2. Took the DP3 to HK as I hadn't had the chance to use it. Rubbish much above ISO 200. Slow to focus. Slow to write files to card. Refuses to focus in low light. Feels light and plasticky. Too big to go in your pocket (even without the lens hood). Eats batteries. But, has stunning resolution and produces beautifully delicate images in the right conditions.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Almost human...

 

[Pete Askew]

It's the camera equivalent of an annoying, ageing aunt that bakes delicious cakes!

 

[Aldous Lau]

Nice shot Pete

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Yummy cake Pete

Is that flat where the Leica dealer lives then?

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Aldous and Chris (I think!).

Yes, Aldous was try to get a line across from my hotel room!

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

I do. And a DP2. Took the DP3 to HK as I hadn't had the chance to use it. Rubbish much above ISO 200. Slow to focus. Slow to write files to card. Refuses to focus in low light. Feels light and plasticky. Too big to go in your pocket (even without the lens hood). Eats batteries. But, has stunning resolution and produces beautifully delicate images in the right conditions.

About sums it up Pete. I've got down about mine more than once. But when I tune into what it does well it is actually magnificent. Definitely a love hate camera, which is probably it's attraction.

How do you get on with the DP2, many say it is very different in defining of colours and tones. Even though what is said above I'd love to have the angle of the DP2.

Nice pic by the way.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Julian. At the moment, the file count on the DP2 is < 1! Will use it soon though.

 

[Beth Carter]

again, the pattern and squares work well. great comp.

 

[Brian Moore]

I found the red dot! Nice one, Pete.

Pete,...(and @Julian de'Courcy too) would it be wildly inaccurate to compare the DP's limitations to those we settle for when shooting with an older semi-automatic or manual film camera?

 

[Dave Green]

I see the dot!

Nicely done!

 

[Pete Askew]

Ah, but you need to feel the dot, Dave!

Thanks.

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Very interesting pattern. I'm wondering though if the building is that color or is the white balance off just a tad?

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Ralph. Cross processed otherwise a slightly mouldy, very light grey!

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Looks good then!

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Nice Pete, although very symmetrical in the shot, it makes you still want to explore it hard to see if there is anything further interesting in the shot. Love it!

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Dan.

 

[Hamish Gill]

I feel like I was conned into opening this thread under false pretences ...

Like the shot though

Going out with my long lens today Pete ... Not sure Worcester will reap results like this mind!?