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[OM] Re: Taking the sp350 for a spin

Subject: [OM] Re: Taking the sp350 for a spin
From: "Phil" <pcks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 07:33:25 -0000
Nice shots Mike, where is it?
Have you considered a wide angle adapter for the 350, not sure what they are 
like but the Oly ones are pricey.
There are alternatives on ebay for 40 pounds I was considering.

Phil


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike" <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "1" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 4:13 AM
Subject: [OM] Taking the sp350 for a spin


>
> Wed morning I threw a thermos and tripod in the truck along with Scout,
> my run-a-muck mutt, and we headed off to catch the sunrise. Days have
> been nice for a change and the mornings a bit frosty. Headed for one of
> our favorite spots  set up the tripod and drank hot tea until the sun
> came up. You'll recognize this spot as I have lots of photos taken here.
> Since the sp350 only goes to about 38mm equiv I figured to try
> overcoming that by stitching. First I tried a series well before sun up
> for a panorama but there wasn't enough light for the auto focus. That
> was lesson one. The second lesson was that in sections of mostly sky and
> water there isn't enough detail for a program like Autostitch  to find
> matches. All-in-all I was mostly satisfied the way things turned out.
> Things will improve when I learn how all the "features" work. Trying to
> fumble through screens in the near dark with gloves on while mounted on
> a tripod plus lousy eyesight makes one appreciate an OM4.
>
> Here is a selection all taken on AUTO setting. originally HQ before
> reducing for web.
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/1-31-07/pano37-40.jpg
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/1-31-07/pano141-3.jpg
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/1-31-07/151.jpg
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/1-31-07/164.jpg
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/1-31-07/176.jpg
>
> This last one was taken by my wife of me and Scout at sunset the night
> before.
> http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/1-31-07/115.jpg
>
> Mike
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