Excellent, very helpful video. I just made my first Lith darkroom print this week and was delighted. I cannot wait to try this in Photoshop.
@jonholcombe3 ай бұрын
I just found this reivew and your channel and I subscribed. Brilliant, practical, insisghful review.
@philcowling68124 ай бұрын
Thanks for a superb and practical review. I have the 24-200 as it came with the camera. Your point re zooming to an equivalent 6ft print says it all. It's easy to hear other reviewers pulling apart and completing microscopic examination of lens performance, but in truth who and when will an average Joe get to benefit or even see the extra minutia improvement for the massive additional cost. As a basic amateur enthusiast I love the one lens, compact and lightness and anything better is probably way outside my skill set and compromises the benefits of traveling with a z camera. Thanks again for saving me the expense of believing I really needed to blow $2500 on a F2.8 zoom or prime. I will invest in a lens to suite landscape shots in the near future but for now and for travels through Europe I will stick with what I have and enjoy the luxury of travelling light and as you say "never having the wrong lens"
@georgedavall94494 ай бұрын
B. R. I. L. L. I. A. N. T.
@RemlichtFilm5 ай бұрын
Great, i've been looking for something like this because i stil dream about the PHotospeed prints i used to make
@petervankessel45326 ай бұрын
Thx John. The best explanation of Lith so far. Inspiring to get to do it myself :) You are an excellent photographer and guide as well.
@sandysox9 ай бұрын
You are a star....looked at all the videos and decided I could not do this...then you came along...❤❤....I am dyslexic...and I could follow easily on my phone as you showed it step by step and not talked a hole in my head xxxx
@stoufenatz37289 ай бұрын
Cool ! Thanks a lot !
@GaneshShanker211 ай бұрын
I am using a Z6ii but I do not see the Peaking stack image on option in the Focus shift shooting option.
@johngravett919411 ай бұрын
Are you using a Z lens, or an F- fit with the adapter - peaking stack images only appear with Z-lenses (annoying, isn't it!)
@GaneshShanker211 ай бұрын
@@johngravett9194 Yes, I am using 105 Macro F2.8 Z mount S lens Nikkor. I am using my camera in auto mode.
@GaneshShanker211 ай бұрын
I appreciate you for taking the efforts.
@corbinasar Жыл бұрын
Спасибо за подробное описание смены линзы на Гелиос 44-2. Будем фотографировать в творческом режиме)))))
@johnsimpson-wb1kq Жыл бұрын
Hi John does this work with back button
@nickfanzo Жыл бұрын
Looks nothing like the real thing , which is beautiful
@fattestallenalive7148 Жыл бұрын
Why is it so hard to just take pictures of FLAT CHARTS to test sharpens instead of using freaking 3 dimension brick walls that obviously isn't ideal due to depth of field??? It's ridiculous seeing people pixel peeping on bunch of stupid brick walls that are IMPERFECT BY NATURE I really wish more people would learn from Christopher frost by using STANDARDIZED test charts for pixel peeping sharpness review STOP USING STUPID BRICK WALLS People make fun of those using brick walls to test lens sharpness as if the act of pixel preeping itself is something to be ridiculed but it's actually some people's weird obsession with brick walls that gives pixel peeping the bad rep it has
@johngravett9194 Жыл бұрын
Because life is in three dimensions. Unless you spend your life shooting two dimensional subjects. If that’s your bag, but a macro lens 🤪
@Zittendeeend Жыл бұрын
Could this also worl with a Helios M44-6?
@johngravett9194 Жыл бұрын
I have a Helios M44-4 which is cosmetically similar. I did try to reverse the front element, but had real trouble trying to get the retaining ring back on the thread (in fact, I couldn't) So I reversed the rear element instead, and it gives the most amazing bubble bokeh!
@Zittendeeend Жыл бұрын
@@johngravett9194 I'll try my m44-6 , also have a M44-7 , but that one is a one-off a kind, do I won't mess with that one ;-)
@johngravett9194 Жыл бұрын
@@Zittendeeend My M44-4 cost me £6, looking at the price of M44-7s - I don't think I'd be messing with it either!
@terryallen9546 Жыл бұрын
I thought it would be a very difficult process. Just took a look at my 44-3, and I think I'll give the rear element a try, as I seem to like a bubble look more than the swirl. Thank you.
@larryfarr Жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely blown away by your video. Thank you John, I've been looking for something like this for so long. I really got caught up with the lith process in the darkroom but haven't been able to figure out a way to do it digitally, at least to the same level I was getting the the darkroom. Now I have hope at last! Your prints, your explanation, your delivery - all fantastic. I appreciate your time and effort to put this out there and I look forward to exploring the rest of your videos. Thanks again!
@stjepanjina Жыл бұрын
24-200 SPECTACULAR LENS!
@5RustyBin Жыл бұрын
what a great video - subscribed - so glad i found this
@Type_Run Жыл бұрын
This was great thank you
@pianoman6639 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for this really has helped
@sarahhorrocks8217 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this John - very clear instructions and I have enjoyed trying the technique out on some of my images quite successfully
@sarahhorrocks8217 Жыл бұрын
Sarah Horrocks
@kevinfrench9896 Жыл бұрын
Something I must try, great video John.
@janismcgowan9283 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Really nicely done and quite helpful. Thanks.
@Danny_Roman. Жыл бұрын
John may I ask you a question? How do you create your text image for your signature ? Been struggling to make mime not sure how.
@azizghanim Жыл бұрын
Stunning effects 😍
@scotimages Жыл бұрын
Excellent comparison that is personally helpful for my forthcoming purchase. Many thanks.
@gpgpainting Жыл бұрын
love my Viltrox 85, great for portraits
@Luxf11 Жыл бұрын
Love the technique (and your pictures!) and the T-shirt. I remember your great teaching from a workshop of yours I did some years ago. Thanks for the information.
@kevinfrench9896 Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a huge difference in price. I would thought living in the Lakes everything has to be waterproof 😂
@johngravett9194 Жыл бұрын
I've never been a fan of getting a camera soaked - that's why I've always used Cameramacs to protect them. A waterproof cover will keep the Viltrox as dry as anything. I've shot quite a bit with it over the past couple of days and am blown away with the value - and performance!
@hansformat Жыл бұрын
Excellent technique. I have come with a similar approach using Darktable using parametric masking instead of Photoshop.
@lumenlarry61972 жыл бұрын
Great lesson on the lens, thanks!!
@CharleyHarley012 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I'll but one right away. The lens is VR according to the detail descriptions I have read
@denis-anderson2 жыл бұрын
Very informative presentation. I have a six inch high 'jessops' that I use regularly on my Nikon 1 J5. I have been looking for something for my Canon mirror less camera and I now know what to look for.
@jefferyargentine44532 жыл бұрын
John. This is brilliant. I love lith prints, and this gets me close. Thank you. I am now "Subscribed".
@johngravett91942 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@fam1lyghost2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, loved this!
@johngravett91942 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@keithturner28892 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, I will try this technique for the next club competition.
@johngravett91942 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@stevecrump62532 жыл бұрын
Hi John, enjoyed the video and the results! I tried this and experienced an issue when trying to save back into LR. LR didn't recognise the Duotone? Did I miss something?
@johngravett91942 жыл бұрын
To save back to lightroom, try Image>Mode>RGB to change it back to an RGB file - doesn't change the image at all, but saves easily (I've incorporated it into an action)
@stevecrump62532 жыл бұрын
Cheers John, worked a treat!
@paulstone6232 жыл бұрын
Great technique and as usual from a John simple explanation of the process.
@johngravett91942 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@philhobbs17642 жыл бұрын
That is a great technique John - I will be trying it soon.
@stuartfowler12012 жыл бұрын
Great to see more workshops , John. Keep up the good work
@Isidor02 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have the Nikon Z6 and a Nikkor Z 24-200mm f4-f6.3 VR lens. Can you tell me what the sweet spot of this telephoto lens for sharper photos? Thank you.
@robtyman42812 жыл бұрын
Are these Nikon lenses compatible with a Canon camera?
@taaslie99062 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation , now I understand photo stacking with my Z6 Thank You ......
@EdwardKilner2 жыл бұрын
The initial audio quality had me concerned, but the middle was fine. Overall, this was excellent for me, going to try it out later today. I also subscribed. I liked the sharp + bokeh example a lot! Thank you.
@paulmclinden28592 жыл бұрын
Hi John, what is the best distance to have between your centre subject and the background to produce the swirls you have in the photos at the end of this video, and what did you do post process wise, thereafter?
@johngravett91942 жыл бұрын
I usually set the lens at or near the closest focus distance then move the camera towards/away from the subject until focus is achieved. Post processing LR/PS just a touch of clarity.
@rodtaylor76902 жыл бұрын
Thank you John, an easy to follow method, and also shown me the fun of the fx button lol. Great video :) Cheers, Rod
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Beautiful photos! From a French photographer. 👍🏼
Excellent, very helpful video. I just made my first Lith darkroom print this week and was delighted. I cannot wait to try this in Photoshop.
I just found this reivew and your channel and I subscribed. Brilliant, practical, insisghful review.
Thanks for a superb and practical review. I have the 24-200 as it came with the camera. Your point re zooming to an equivalent 6ft print says it all. It's easy to hear other reviewers pulling apart and completing microscopic examination of lens performance, but in truth who and when will an average Joe get to benefit or even see the extra minutia improvement for the massive additional cost. As a basic amateur enthusiast I love the one lens, compact and lightness and anything better is probably way outside my skill set and compromises the benefits of traveling with a z camera. Thanks again for saving me the expense of believing I really needed to blow $2500 on a F2.8 zoom or prime. I will invest in a lens to suite landscape shots in the near future but for now and for travels through Europe I will stick with what I have and enjoy the luxury of travelling light and as you say "never having the wrong lens"
B. R. I. L. L. I. A. N. T.
Great, i've been looking for something like this because i stil dream about the PHotospeed prints i used to make
Thx John. The best explanation of Lith so far. Inspiring to get to do it myself :) You are an excellent photographer and guide as well.
You are a star....looked at all the videos and decided I could not do this...then you came along...❤❤....I am dyslexic...and I could follow easily on my phone as you showed it step by step and not talked a hole in my head xxxx
Cool ! Thanks a lot !
I am using a Z6ii but I do not see the Peaking stack image on option in the Focus shift shooting option.
Are you using a Z lens, or an F- fit with the adapter - peaking stack images only appear with Z-lenses (annoying, isn't it!)
@@johngravett9194 Yes, I am using 105 Macro F2.8 Z mount S lens Nikkor. I am using my camera in auto mode.
I appreciate you for taking the efforts.
Спасибо за подробное описание смены линзы на Гелиос 44-2. Будем фотографировать в творческом режиме)))))
Hi John does this work with back button
Looks nothing like the real thing , which is beautiful
Why is it so hard to just take pictures of FLAT CHARTS to test sharpens instead of using freaking 3 dimension brick walls that obviously isn't ideal due to depth of field??? It's ridiculous seeing people pixel peeping on bunch of stupid brick walls that are IMPERFECT BY NATURE I really wish more people would learn from Christopher frost by using STANDARDIZED test charts for pixel peeping sharpness review STOP USING STUPID BRICK WALLS People make fun of those using brick walls to test lens sharpness as if the act of pixel preeping itself is something to be ridiculed but it's actually some people's weird obsession with brick walls that gives pixel peeping the bad rep it has
Because life is in three dimensions. Unless you spend your life shooting two dimensional subjects. If that’s your bag, but a macro lens 🤪
Could this also worl with a Helios M44-6?
I have a Helios M44-4 which is cosmetically similar. I did try to reverse the front element, but had real trouble trying to get the retaining ring back on the thread (in fact, I couldn't) So I reversed the rear element instead, and it gives the most amazing bubble bokeh!
@@johngravett9194 I'll try my m44-6 , also have a M44-7 , but that one is a one-off a kind, do I won't mess with that one ;-)
@@Zittendeeend My M44-4 cost me £6, looking at the price of M44-7s - I don't think I'd be messing with it either!
I thought it would be a very difficult process. Just took a look at my 44-3, and I think I'll give the rear element a try, as I seem to like a bubble look more than the swirl. Thank you.
I'm absolutely blown away by your video. Thank you John, I've been looking for something like this for so long. I really got caught up with the lith process in the darkroom but haven't been able to figure out a way to do it digitally, at least to the same level I was getting the the darkroom. Now I have hope at last! Your prints, your explanation, your delivery - all fantastic. I appreciate your time and effort to put this out there and I look forward to exploring the rest of your videos. Thanks again!
24-200 SPECTACULAR LENS!
what a great video - subscribed - so glad i found this
This was great thank you
Many thanks for this really has helped
Really enjoyed this John - very clear instructions and I have enjoyed trying the technique out on some of my images quite successfully
Sarah Horrocks
Something I must try, great video John.
Wow! Really nicely done and quite helpful. Thanks.
John may I ask you a question? How do you create your text image for your signature ? Been struggling to make mime not sure how.
Stunning effects 😍
Excellent comparison that is personally helpful for my forthcoming purchase. Many thanks.
love my Viltrox 85, great for portraits
Love the technique (and your pictures!) and the T-shirt. I remember your great teaching from a workshop of yours I did some years ago. Thanks for the information.
Wow that’s a huge difference in price. I would thought living in the Lakes everything has to be waterproof 😂
I've never been a fan of getting a camera soaked - that's why I've always used Cameramacs to protect them. A waterproof cover will keep the Viltrox as dry as anything. I've shot quite a bit with it over the past couple of days and am blown away with the value - and performance!
Excellent technique. I have come with a similar approach using Darktable using parametric masking instead of Photoshop.
Great lesson on the lens, thanks!!
Nice review. I'll but one right away. The lens is VR according to the detail descriptions I have read
Very informative presentation. I have a six inch high 'jessops' that I use regularly on my Nikon 1 J5. I have been looking for something for my Canon mirror less camera and I now know what to look for.
John. This is brilliant. I love lith prints, and this gets me close. Thank you. I am now "Subscribed".
Thanks for the sub!
Thanks John, loved this!
My pleasure!
Thanks John, I will try this technique for the next club competition.
Best of luck!
Hi John, enjoyed the video and the results! I tried this and experienced an issue when trying to save back into LR. LR didn't recognise the Duotone? Did I miss something?
To save back to lightroom, try Image>Mode>RGB to change it back to an RGB file - doesn't change the image at all, but saves easily (I've incorporated it into an action)
Cheers John, worked a treat!
Great technique and as usual from a John simple explanation of the process.
Glad you enjoyed it
That is a great technique John - I will be trying it soon.
Great to see more workshops , John. Keep up the good work
Hello, I have the Nikon Z6 and a Nikkor Z 24-200mm f4-f6.3 VR lens. Can you tell me what the sweet spot of this telephoto lens for sharper photos? Thank you.
Are these Nikon lenses compatible with a Canon camera?
Nice presentation , now I understand photo stacking with my Z6 Thank You ......
The initial audio quality had me concerned, but the middle was fine. Overall, this was excellent for me, going to try it out later today. I also subscribed. I liked the sharp + bokeh example a lot! Thank you.
Hi John, what is the best distance to have between your centre subject and the background to produce the swirls you have in the photos at the end of this video, and what did you do post process wise, thereafter?
I usually set the lens at or near the closest focus distance then move the camera towards/away from the subject until focus is achieved. Post processing LR/PS just a touch of clarity.
Thank you John, an easy to follow method, and also shown me the fun of the fx button lol. Great video :) Cheers, Rod
Great video! Thanks!