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FE 35mm F1.8| Never miss a special moment | Review by Eat Love Photo

Harriman — Tue, 16 May 2023 03:11:52 +0000

FE 35mm F1.8| Never miss a special moment | Review by Eat Love Photo

Harriman Tue, 05/16/2023 - 08:41

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Alpha 7C FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F7.1 | 1/ | 500s | 500

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F3.5 | 1/160s | ISO 640

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F3.2 | 1/2000s | ISO 100

Creative inspirations, equipment selection

How can you make everyday life, extraordinary? By snapping a photo and appreciating all the wonderful, fleeting details that are often so easily missed. My favourite camera and lenses are the Sony Alpha 7C, 35mm F1.8 Lens and FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS.

The joy of shooting with a prime lens

Shooting with a prime lens is always a pleasure, and we actually enjoy its fixed focal length - which means having to move physically closer or further away from an object before snapping a photo. It's a vivid and interesting feeling that must be experienced to be fully appreciated.

What we like about the 35mm F1.8 Lens is its easy-to-use focal length, which is great for snapping food and people. When your eye is close to the viewing window and you find the perfect frame, you know you've got a great shot!

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F2.5 | 1/2000s | ISO 640

What makes the 35mm F1.8 prime lens ideal for daily snaps?

The lightweight nature of the 35mm F1.8 Lens is incredibly useful for daily shots, as it's easy to carry in a bag whenever we're outdoors. When we're at a café, a prime lens with a large aperture and 35mm focal length is the ideal combination of creating the appearance of a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F2.5 | 1/160s | ISO 100

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F2.8 | 1/80s | ISO 200

We like how the 35mm F1.8 Lens captures everyday life in all its simplicity and innocence, yet remains focused and detailed.

Beautiful bokeh

Perhaps our favourite feature of the 35mm F1.8 Lens is its large F1.8 aperture, which allows you to shoot subjects with gorgeous bokeh that highlights the three-dimensionality of your subject - while keeping important elements focused.

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F1.8 | 1/1000s | ISO 100

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F2.5 | 1/3200s | ISO 100

The photo on the left is one of our favourites, and we shot it by placing the camera close to the ground - using the flip screen to frame the image. Because of the large aperture, the single leaf became the focus of the entire image. What makes this photo extra special is the sunlight creating a spotlight effect on the leaf - transforming an ordinary leaf into a character that's on a stage - highlighted by an illuminating stage light.

Low angle, flip screen, large aperture.

Low-light shots

When shooting indoors and without natural light, we recommend increasing the aperture for better light intake - as well as an indoor light source to provide some light. The good news is that even in low lighting conditions, a slow shutter speed (which allows more light to enter your photo) and the Alpha 7C's stabilisation system can enable you to take some outstanding photos, even in handheld mode.

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F1.8 | 1/250s | ISO 1000

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F2.5 | 1/160s | ISO 1000

Larger aperture, low angle, shooting distance of around 1 metre.

A lightweight combination: The Alpha 7C and 35mm F1.8 Lens

We really enjoy how lightweight the combination of the Alpha 7C and 35mm F1.8 Lens is, as it makes carrying the camera and lens around for daily snaps a pleasure. It's also very versatile.

When shooting, you can set the Alpha 7C to APS-C mode. With a 35mm lens, APS-C mode creates a 1.5x magnification effect, so the image captured by the camera looks similar to one shot on a 50mm lens (35mm * 1.5=52mm, which is close to 50MM). This allows you to capture distant objects with amazing detail and clarity.

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 52mm | F2.8 | 1/200s | ISO 250

One camera, two lenses. A lifetime of memories.

As photographers, we enjoy capturing moments of our life in snapshots. Over time, our photo albums become a collection of memories - which many times, reveal details and treasures that we missed at the time.

That's the magic of daily snaps, and why some of our simplest photos, can also be the most precious.

Alpha 7C | FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS | 16mm | F4 | 1/80s | ISO 1600

Alpha 7C | FE 35mm F1.8 | 35mm | F2.8 | 1/1600s | ISO 1600

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Out and About Town: Bringing Details to Life in Urban Videography

sneha — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:04:24 +0000

Out and About Town: Bringing Details to Life in Urban Videography

sneha Tue, 05/09/2023 - 07:34

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Jao's eye for detail allows him to capture urban life in his Creative Portrait project

Pinphong Niammanee, who goes by the handle of Jao Filmmaker (@jaopinphong), has a passion for bringing the intimate details of his subjects into view. Be it the thrill of exploring the unknown or a lone flower amongst the bushes, his works bring to light hidden wonders, providing a sense of curiosity and awe.

For his Creative Portrait project, Jao decided to go for the "Model and The City" theme that conveys a feeling of confidence and charm. "The whole idea of the video shoot is to capture both the masculine energy from the city as well as the feminine energy from the model. This gives the viewers a sort of upbeat and high-class experience," he said. We connected with Jao to learn more on how he was able to juxtapose these elements in his work.

Framing the perfect vibe

Alpha 7 IV | FE 20mm F1.8 G | 1/100 sec | F1.8 | ISO 800

Before the video shoot, he needed to consider locations that had a contemporary and modern vibe. "For my project, I chose Velaa Sindhorn Village in Bangkok as my backdrop, as it has a lot of city elements, including skyscrapers, windows, and artistic building facades," Jao said.

Alpha 7 IV | FE 35mm F1.8 | 1/100 sec | F1.8 | ISO 800

Since emotion is the focus of his video, Jao decided to not use props for this project. "I find that using props can distract viewers away from the model. The best moments are ones that are captured or recorded as they are through the right surroundings. For example, I would use the trees to create an elegant bokeh background, while the roof would act as the perfect framing device to keep the model in focus," he added.

Alpha 7 IV | FE 20mm F1.8 G | 1/100 sec | F1.8 | ISO 800

Dark-coloured clothes also complete the look by allowing the model to exude an air of style and luxury that fits the urban theme. "The model's jacket also provides the perfect complement for the rigid shapes in the background. At the same time, it also counterbalances her delicate energy, adding more dynamism to the image," he said.

With the Alpha 7 IV, he was able to take clear images without losing sight of both the model and the underlying details

The Alpha 7 IV is Jao's camera of choice as it gives him full control over his shooting setup. "One thing that I like about the camera is the S-Log3 picture profile which retains a superior image quality, regardless of how far you're shooting at. Even crucial elements like shadows and highlights don't get blurred out. This is coupled with the auto-focus and focus maps that keep moving subjects clear and sharp," he said.

The art of balancing light

Alpha 7 IV | FE 85mm F1.8 | 1/100 sec | F1.8 | ISO 800

Throughout the project, Jao's greatest challenge was controlling the amount of natural light. "Depending on the conditions, light can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. While it helps to accentuate minute details, overexposure can make it harder for viewers to focus on their subjects, who are the main focus. To avoid that, I would frequently check weather forecasts to figure out the best conditions for taking photos," he said.

On some occasions, Jao would manually adjust the white balance so that the model's facial features remain in full view. "When the weather suddenly changes and you need to compensate for certain light intensities, white balance is a lifesaver as it takes into account colour temperature. As a result, there are no unrealistic colour casts, and you can still produce vibrant tones without having to delay the project," he said.

Alpha 7 IV | FE 35mm F1.8 | 1/100 sec | F1.8 | ISO 800

Jao also chose the camera's FL Creative Look preset to enhance the video's cinematic appearance. "Shooting in FL mode resulted in captivating lights and visual effects that enhanced the subject's look and feel, saving me a lot of effort in post-processing. At the same time, I was able to get the right tones without having to resort to colour-grading," he said.

When it comes to capturing details, Jao believes that the two traits all videographers must have are a lot of patience and willingness to experiment. "My advice to those looking to pursue videography is not to be too eager to record immediately. Take some time to plan out the storytelling and always be open to new opportunities, even when things don't go your way. Most importantly, make them about you and your world so that you can inspire your viewers with fresh and unique perspectives."

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