Russian Helios Lens on hike

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Comment by Rich and Sandy Adams on February 9, 2012 at 11:53am

There is indeed plenty of moss here, especially right now!  Can't wait for summer as well.  Keep up the great work and post some more videos when you get time!

Comment by Mike, Cedar and Reno on February 9, 2012 at 11:49am

Thanks for the comment Rich & Sandy.  Yes, the lens is old and for old film cameras.  I have to do focus and exposure manually, but it does a great job.  That's what nice about digital .. you can adjust via trial and error.  Living in Oregon, you must see a lot of moss like in the video :o)  Longing for some more sunlight so I can give it a try out at the beach.

Comment by Rich and Sandy Adams on February 9, 2012 at 11:13am

That is VERY cool!  I take it the lens was originally designed for still photography?  It gives a wonderful, surreal feel to everything.  Nice choice of music as well.  In any case, very nice work...thank you for sharing!

Comment by Mike, Cedar and Reno on February 8, 2012 at 4:10pm

Thank you, Janie.  I live in a great spot for rain forest videos.

Comment by Mike, Cedar and Reno on February 8, 2012 at 4:10pm

@Linda .. the lens is very light compared to my Canon lenses.  Of course, everything has to be done manually and by trial and error.  I agree the sharpness is excellent and so to is the bokeh(blur).  Cedar is doing fine.  She carried that bottle all the way home from there(~1½ miles).

Comment by Janie, Jackson and Jilly on February 8, 2012 at 4:06pm

So beautiful and peaceful and dreamlike. I hope my dreams are like that! 

Comment by Linda, Webber and Seda on February 8, 2012 at 8:27am

That is an amazing video, the sharpness of the lens is quite impressive.  I have never heard of a Russian Helios lens.  Thank you for posting this.  Ceda looks fabulous.