Weston Super Saint Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 What are they, how do they work, and what uses do they have??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 (edited) http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/EF_Lenses/Tilt-and-Shift_Lenses/index.asp http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/662916/0?keyword=tilt,shift#5911882 They're often used by architects to correct perspective. I don't think I've even seen one in the "flesh". Edited 22 August, 2008 by Al de Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 I would love to get one but they're not cheap. They can create some good effects for wedding shots and other genres but as Al said, mainly used for architecture. This illustrates one feature very well (changing the plane of focus): http://www.mattblumphotography.com/pblog/index.php?showimage=497 Here's some wedding examples: http://makelovereal.net/tilt-shift-wedding-photography/ Another good article here: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/tilt_and_shift_ts-e.html If you're after similar effect for cheaper, the lensbaby is a novel little piece of kit too: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_lensbaby.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 dumb question. I dont get it, surely you can just take a sharp photo then blur it in photoshop... /dives for cover and waits for abuse even tho im being serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al de Man Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 dumb question. I dont get it, surely you can just take a sharp photo then blur it in photoshop... /dives for cover and waits for abuse even tho im being serious. Errrrr because if you walk around with a tilt and shift lens then you're obviously hardcore. To be honest, you can. This is a miniaturization effect simulated in PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 It allows you to do the opposite too though Baj... get MORE of a scene in focus, along a certain plane, than would otherwise be possible. Plus the Shift part, used to correct perspective... so it's not just a question of blur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baj Posted 22 August, 2008 Share Posted 22 August, 2008 It allows you to do the opposite too though Baj... get MORE of a scene in focus, along a certain plane, than would otherwise be possible. Plus the Shift part, used to correct perspective... so it's not just a question of blur. Ah, now that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 22 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 22 August, 2008 Having read this link, I shall be steering well clear, as it looks far too complex for me!!! http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/662916/0?keyword=tilt,shift#5911882 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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