shift lens

jonty500

8

14 Oct 2004 - 9:08 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

what are shift lenses? head about them and don't know what they are, used for architecture? just curious.

bpa

8

14 Oct 2004 - 9:14 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

Danyg, how wrong you are, a SHIFT lens is for motorsport photography when trying to capture the moment when the drivers shifts/changes gear. It was felt that 'shift lens' was an americanism, but it was accepted that a change lens sounded too confusing.
Hope this helps.

Stephen

dannyg

8

14 Oct 2004 - 9:17 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

that can't be right...i think mine and BPA's theories are far more realistic

bpa

8

14 Oct 2004 - 9:18 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

proposterous nonsense, making walls look straight indeed!

Just Jas

10

14 Oct 2004 - 10:11 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

I believe the term came into existance when the assistant in Jessops took one in part exchange to the dismay and great annoyance of the Manager.

"You'd better Shift This Lens" he said menacingly.

UserRemoved

8

15 Oct 2004 - 12:43 AM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

I take it that if it makes things look straight (and in focus) I assume that Stigma dont make them


I'll get my coat - again!

shaun

8

15 Oct 2004 - 7:01 AM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

Be aware that tilt and shift are two entirely different concepts. It just so happens that many manufacturers combine the two functions in one lens.

Whilst a shift lens can correct perspective, a tilt lens moves the plane of focus so that it is not parallel to your film / sensor but diagonal to it. This makes it popular for product photography where focus needs to be precisely controlled.

Interestingly, perspective correction can be achieved in software. I have a picture in my portfolio that has been corrected. Tilt is not something that can be achieved software.

Shaun

Carabosse (e2 Member)

9

15 Oct 2004 - 11:21 AM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

From a conversation with an architect member on here at the last London meet, it seems even they think a T&S lens is OTT in price.

Maybe just use the converging verticals "creatively"!