May 16: Official Announcement by Robin Reid

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15-MAY-2005	Robin Reid

May 16: Official Announcement

Rancho Bernardo, CA

Dazedgonebye has proposed using one lens employing a fixed focal length for the week. I and a few others are joining him in that effort.

I have chosen to use my Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens. It is the only fixed focal length lens I own, however I think it will be a good choice for many reasons.

This is it as it takes its own picture in the moment. To see a fuller, uncropped, version of this image ***click here*** to see how I did it.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon 50mm f/1.8
1/30s f/4.0 at 50.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	15-May-2005 14:46:27
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 20D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	50 mm
Exposure Time	1/30 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	partial (6)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest		17-May-2005 16:32
Didn't know this until today (17th) Sounds fun. I only have the 50mm f1.8. :) Yesterday, I added kenko tubes to the 50mm for a macro. So, does that count as a fixed focal length pic? :)

Karen Leaf		17-May-2005 02:23
I'm ~~~in~~~~ with the 85 1.8

brother_mark		16-May-2005 22:27
Fun idea. I just won a 135mm f/2.8 lens on ebay. It's manual focus and compact for traveling. Unfortunately I also bid on a later model and am destined to win that too in a few hours!! Great 2 used lens $80.00 each. I hope they are as described. When I get the first one I'll try to shoot it for a week.

Stu		16-May-2005 21:08
I'm in... starting tomorrow!

Robin Reid		16-May-2005 19:01
@ Gayle and Ken etc... I'd say if you decide on on a fix focal length and stick to it, it more than qualifies!

Kenneth Zimmerman		16-May-2005 18:57
Can I play along using my 8800 if I just keep the lens at the same focal length? These prosumer cameras don't have interchangable lenses.

Gary Winters		16-May-2005 18:53
I'm in. Same lens, but no cropping for me. I like this lens shot and also wonder what happened to the word "in." I'm thinking smudge perhaps? Should be an interesting week!

JW		16-May-2005 18:23
Best of luck guys!

JeremyGood		16-May-2005 16:51
Well I'm already on my way. Yesterday and today's shots (to be posted) were both with the 50mm 1.8 II, and with my camera's current brain-damaged state, I think I'll be using this lens a lot. So, I'm in. Good idea for the lens SP. Why is the word "IN" at the bottom blurred? Smudge on the mirror?

Guest		16-May-2005 16:39
Great shot of the lens! Best of luck in your effort!

Di		16-May-2005 16:09
I am just so jealous that you have at least two to choose from! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Gayle P. Clement		16-May-2005 15:03
Oh no! I'm in a new mystery state and didn't bring a fixed lens with me! I wanna play! I may have to start late.

Cliff		16-May-2005 15:03
I've thought this might be fun. I know as soon as I commit, will be the day I see an gorgeous eagle up in a tree (as if) and there will my new 70-300,untouchable :o( LOL

Herb		16-May-2005 14:46
I MIGHT TRY THIS ONCE I AM CAUGHT UP, NEAT IDEA.

Coleen Perilloux Landry		16-May-2005 14:38
Great shot of this lens. Sorry, I'm out of the competition unless I shoot 35 mm. film.

Guest		16-May-2005 14:36
that's an idea....maybe I'll try it too....

Guest		16-May-2005 14:35
You know, I'm terrible at product shots and my manual lens galleries do not all have representative images because of that. I'm not sure why this simple idea did not occur to me...