Fisheye, when to use? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Harper · August 8th, 2011, 04:13 PM

I bought an 7mm fisheye, works fine I suppose, haven't used it yet.

When, for wedding work might it be used? It is way too slow for inside, it has to be closed down to about F/6 to get any sharpness, so I'm left wondering what to do with the damned thing.

I'm thinking for some special uses like closeups of the couple kissing in the park, but I'm just at a loss otherwise.

Allan Black · August 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Careful with that baby you could get into big trouble, eg: stay clear of the brides mother.

Cheers.

Don Bloom · August 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Yeah Jeff, that's a real speciality lens. I know 1 photog that uses his fisheye for doing a group shot especially if it's a large bridal party. He does it in the church and has th B&G sit in the first pew, then scatters the bridal party behind them in the other pews. He usually doesn't go more than about 4 pews in depth and then shoots overhead. He;ll either stand on a chair or a short ladder. It's actually a pretty neat shot but it does take a bit of time to set it up right.
I think the couple in the park is a great idea maybe a few offshoots of that but otherwise I can't think of anything else you could use it for.

Jeff Harper · August 8th, 2011, 07:13 PM

Thanks Don, yes, pretty limited uses for it. I bought it on a whim, and felt initially I threw my money away...but properly used in a few select situations I might be able to get some use out of it.

I imagine pans of the outside of the church would be cool, and those few shots in the park, etc would be about it. It would be awesome in a sanctuary, but for video at F/6 or so the place would have to be lit up for sure.

Chip Thome · August 8th, 2011, 07:37 PM

If it is a whole lens and not just a screw on adapter, this will straighten stills and turn it into a 6mm wide monster.

Image Trends - Fisheye-Hemi Plug-In - Corrects Fisheye Lens Distortion and retains Image Content Details

Jeff Harper · August 8th, 2011, 08:13 PM

Chip, pretty cool plug in. I don't use Photoshop normally, (though I have it of course) but this would be a good reason to use it more. Nice link, thanks again. For some select photos this would be awesome.

Yes, it is a lens I've got, not a WA adapter.

Jeff Harper · August 8th, 2011, 08:14 PM

Allen, right you are. For that matter, there are a lot of shots I would do best to avoid with this lens!

Don Bloom · August 8th, 2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Harper

Allen, right you are. For that matter, there are a lot of shots I would do best to avoid with this lens!

Hah, I think there are shots you (and me and anyone) best avoid with any lens!
O|O
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August 8th, 2011, 04:13 PM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Fisheye, when to use? I bought an 7mm fisheye, works fine I suppose, haven't used it yet. When, for wedding work might it be used? It is way too slow for inside, it has to be closed down to about F/6 to get any sharpness, so I'm left wondering what to do with the damned thing. I'm thinking for some special uses like closeups of the couple kissing in the park, but I'm just at a loss otherwise. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

August 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,930	Re: Fisheye, when to use? Careful with that baby you could get into big trouble, eg: stay clear of the brides mother. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

August 8th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#3
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: Fisheye, when to use? Yeah Jeff, that's a real speciality lens. I know 1 photog that uses his fisheye for doing a group shot especially if it's a large bridal party. He does it in the church and has th B&G sit in the first pew, then scatters the bridal party behind them in the other pews. He usually doesn't go more than about 4 pews in depth and then shoots overhead. He;ll either stand on a chair or a short ladder. It's actually a pretty neat shot but it does take a bit of time to set it up right. I think the couple in the park is a great idea maybe a few offshoots of that but otherwise I can't think of anything else you could use it for. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

August 8th, 2011, 07:13 PM	#4
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Fisheye, when to use? Thanks Don, yes, pretty limited uses for it. I bought it on a whim, and felt initially I threw my money away...but properly used in a few select situations I might be able to get some use out of it. I imagine pans of the outside of the church would be cool, and those few shots in the park, etc would be about it. It would be awesome in a sanctuary, but for video at F/6 or so the place would have to be lit up for sure. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

August 8th, 2011, 07:37 PM	#5
Chip Thome Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 553	Re: Fisheye, when to use? If it is a whole lens and not just a screw on adapter, this will straighten stills and turn it into a 6mm wide monster. Image Trends - Fisheye-Hemi Plug-In - Corrects Fisheye Lens Distortion and retains Image Content Details

August 8th, 2011, 08:13 PM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Fisheye, when to use? Chip, pretty cool plug in. I don't use Photoshop normally, (though I have it of course) but this would be a good reason to use it more. Nice link, thanks again. For some select photos this would be awesome. Yes, it is a lens I've got, not a WA adapter. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

August 8th, 2011, 08:14 PM	#7
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Fisheye, when to use? Allen, right you are. For that matter, there are a lot of shots I would do best to avoid with this lens! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."