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- Having some experience (since the late 70s) with regular 35mm film SLR cameras and the various lenses - sticking primarily with normal 50mm and wide angle 28mm lenses- 30 or 31 mm seems about right.
It's actually too wide for my taste for normal photography. I wish it was more along the lines of around 40mm at the most. I never feel like I can get close enough to my subjects. And once I do, it's a bit too distorted.
Posted via CB10Last edited by joeldf; 09-22-14 at 11:20 PM.
09-22-14 09:54 PMLike 0 - Here's what Irfanview reports about the attached image:
Filename - IMG_20140914_114238.jpg
Make - BlackBerry
Model - BlackBerry Z10
Orientation - Top left
XResolution - 72
YResolution - 72
ResolutionUnit - Inch
Software - BlackBerry 10.3.0.1052
DateTime - 2014:09:14 11:42:38
ExifOffset - 222
ExposureTime - 1/2857.1 seconds
FNumber - 2.25
ISOSpeedRatings - 70
ExifVersion - 0230
DateTimeOriginal - 2014:09:14 11:42:38
DateTimeDigitized - 2014:09:14 11:42:38
ExposureBiasValue - 0.00
SubjectDistance - 0.84 m
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 4.13 mm
FlashPixVersion - 0100
ColorSpace - Uncalibrated/Unknown (-1)
ExifImageWidth - 3264
ExifImageHeight - 1836
White Balance - Auto
DigitalZoomRatio - 1.00 x
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm - 3100 mm
SceneCaptureType - Standard
GPS information: -
GPSLatitudeRef - N
GPSLatitude - 48 51 27.28 (48.857578)
GPSLongitudeRef - W
GPSLongitude - 121 42 33.91 (121.709419)
GPSAltitudeRef - Sea level
GPSAltitude - 0.00 m
Maker Note (Vendor): -m3ach likes this.09-23-14 12:17 AMLike 1 -
Therefore you need to multiply the focal length of the lens by the difference in Sensor size to get the 35mm film equivalent, in this case by around 7.5 if you take the 31mm as correct against the 4.1mm of the Z10 lens.
All this conversation factor gives you is the equivalent angle of view if you had a 31mm lens on a full frame camera, ie 35 mm.
In basic terms if you took a picture with a 35mm camera with a 31mm lens it would capture the same field of view as the Z10's.
The comparison is only of value to photographers who have used 35mm film or Digital full frame cameras really to give them an idea of what the camera and lens combination is best for.
Hope that helps, sorry it sounds more complicated than it is really.
Posted via CB10 using my Z10 STL100-2 /10.2.1.324709-23-14 03:39 AMLike 2 - m3ach:
Thanks since I could not answer. I only posted what irfanview reported (and I can't vouch for its accuracy). I only highlighted those two values since they both mentioned focal length.
(as an aside, I never use any zoom functions on landscapes as quality suffers.)m3ach likes this.09-23-14 09:12 AMLike 1 -
I wish they could figure out a way to fit in an optical zoom that gets to the equivalent of about 50mm on these things. Then I really could retire my old Canon AE-1. .
Posted via CB10FF22 likes this.09-23-14 09:59 AMLike 1 - F2, I guess the figures are fairly accurate.
It is never worth using a digital zoom as you can do exactly the same thing on your computer or in an editing app just by cropping the photo!
I've never worked out why people think digital zooms are worth having, they still tend to be a selling point though!
Posted via CB10 using my Z10 STL100-2 /10.2.1.3247FF22 likes this.09-23-14 10:01 AMLike 1 - Try this thread
http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=916603
Posted via CB10 using my Z10 STL100-2 /10.2.1.324709-23-14 10:09 AMLike 0 -
Here's a link to more from that weekend. I do take a camera but always take some for that Z10-Photo thread using the phone. I've posted a lot of shots of the mountains in that thread.
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackbe...l#post10842546m3ach likes this.09-24-14 02:58 PMLike 1 -
Yup, Panorama is in the new 10.3.xxxx OS. I like the one I did from the locks - a full 180. The distant bridge on the left and the arch over the water on the right were completely opposite each other. It also works much nicer than my Canon where you have to overlap (match profiles of items - hmm, is that the right place on the ridge!!!!). This thing throws a SQUARE outline up on the screen and a moving square. You have to match or overlap those. Oh, I tried doing a screen capture of the Pan Squares but it must be an overlay and does not capture.m3ach likes this.09-25-14 03:36 PMLike 1 - Sorry I forgot that Scotland was still part of the UK lol, I guess we all have dramatic scenery if we look hard enough.
I suppose it's always the same when you live somewhere you don't always appreciate it.
That Panorama is just insane, I usually take loads of shots and let Photoshop stitch them together, usually quite a task with RAW shots!
Looking forward to 10.3. Will wait until its officially released though as I like the suspense, plus it's less time to wait until any new improvements released later.09-26-14 05:59 PMLike 0 - Sorry I forgot that Scotland was still part of the UK lol, I guess we all have dramatic scenery if we look hard enough.
I suppose it's always the same when you live somewhere you don't always appreciate it.
That Panorama is just insane, I usually take loads of shots and let Photoshop stitch them together, usually quite a task with RAW shots!
Looking forward to 10.3. Will wait until its officially released though as I like the suspense, plus it's less time to wait until any new improvements released later.
The pans on the phone lead (for me) to much less curvature and cropping necessary. But that's probably because I free-hold it and don't deal with a tripod. Hey, I'm too old to schlepp that gear into them thar hills.
Living near the Cascades definitely has its advantages. And in the Spring I was down in "red rock" country - Bryce and Zion which is so dramatically different and almost exotic. I really like the Sierra for mountains. And kind of back on topic - wide angle really helps!
There was just an article yesterday about how potentially dangerous one of our nearby volcanoes it. It is large but more obscure since it does not really dominate any skylines from almost anywhere - Glacier Peak - it is buried in a wilderness area. The other 4 large ones are more visible including the infamous Mt St Helens.
Glacier Peak:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/S...277109911.htmlLast edited by F2; 09-26-14 at 09:18 PM.
09-26-14 09:06 PMLike 0 - I think the Scots should be happy for a few years now but I'm sure they will want another vote in a few years time.
I know what you mean about carrying loads of Camera gear about!
I'm more of a telephoto kind of guy, I like to shoot Motorsport and not only is the Z10's lens too wide, by the time it's taken a picture all you end up with is an empty piece of road!
The Pano function would come in very handy for capturing the entire venue though so looking forward to that.
That picture of Glacier Peak is awesome, love the reflections, a bit worrying though, you guys seem to have your fair share of slumbering volcanoes, Yellowstone Park is one huge Volcano overdue for an eruption I believe!09-28-14 05:00 PMLike 0 - I think the Scots should be happy for a few years now but I'm sure they will want another vote in a few years time.
I know what you mean about carrying loads of Camera gear about!
I'm more of a telephoto kind of guy, I like to shoot Motorsport and not only is the Z10's lens too wide, by the time it's taken a picture all you end up with is an empty piece of road!
The Pano function would come in very handy for capturing the entire venue though so looking forward to that.
That picture of Glacier Peak is awesome, love the reflections, a bit worrying though, you guys seem to have your fair share of slumbering volcanoes, Yellowstone Park is one huge Volcano overdue for an eruption I believe!
I've been to Image Lake twice, both quite many years ago. Long haul - about 16 miles each way and lots of elevation gain.
Yes, both Yellowstone (hauled a sled through there one Winter - great trip) and the Long Caldera down near Mammoth Calif are waiting to go.
Five pretty impressive ones. I've been to the top of each of them. Baker was the most active - lots of sulphur smell and the crater sounded like a constant freight train. It has backed off again. St Helens before and after she blew. The one that just went off in Japan does give one pause.
If you are interested in our volcanoes, this article was published just yesterday. A fascinating look under the ice cap.
Under Rainier�€™s crater, a natural laboratory like no other | Special reports pages | The Seattle Times
http://mobile.seattletimes.com/story...6/track-.-.-./m3ach likes this.09-28-14 06:27 PMLike 1 - 16 Miles each way up and down hills, sounds like you've done a bit of sightseeing now and then!
I guess you're right about the Z10, you can also make phone calls on it, I think we tend to lose sight of the fact that it is a Phone lol.
Thats a great article, thanks for sharing, the ice caves are very impresive.
If we believe what we are being told about Global Warming these things could be a thing of the past in a few years unfortunately.09-30-14 05:22 PMLike 0 - 16 Miles each way up and down hills, sounds like you've done a bit of sightseeing now and then!
I guess you're right about the Z10, you can also make phone calls on it, I think we tend to lose sight of the fact that it is a Phone lol.
Thats a great article, thanks for sharing, the ice caves are very impresive.
If we believe what we are being told about Global Warming these things could be a thing of the past in a few years unfortunately.09-30-14 07:33 PMLike 0
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