Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 10:11 PM Feb 2024

When the fog rolls

Last edited Sun Feb 4, 2024, 10:55 PM - Edit history (1)

Two more photos I took at Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, WV, in 2012. I used a borrowed Olympus E-PL1 mirrorless camera with a 14-42mm 3.5-5.6 lens.


ISO 200
f/3.5
1/60s


ISO 200
f/5.6
1/125s

15 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
When the fog rolls (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 OP
What a beautiful and peaceful place. Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #1
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #3
Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #2
Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #6
I hadn't realized that cameras could be that basic! And look how well yours worked. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #7
This was 12 years ago. I don't know if Olympus still makes the E-PL1. Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #10
foooooo og. fooooo og. foooo og. thanks for sharing. AllaN01Bear Feb 2024 #4
A silent foghorn. You're welcome! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #8
Serene and intriguing. Beartracks Feb 2024 #5
Thank you! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #9
I just Googled this camera and here's the link I found! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #11
Interesting. They had an optional viewfinder. Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #12
How very cool! I hope she still has it. The circle may close! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #14
Thanks for posting these photos, Mousetoes. brer cat Feb 2024 #13
Yes, it's a beautiful state; much of it is still forested. You're welcome! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #15

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
2. Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper!
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 10:22 PM
Feb 2024

These are just wonderful. I must say that I prefer the first one, since the fog is more prominent. But the second one is also lovely.

I really think mirrorless is the way to go. Did that Olympus camera have an exposure compensation ring? Mine does and it allows all sorts of changes before you take the photo. And you can see through the lens which means you are able to more directly control the picture you get.

Anyway, great work!

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
6. Thanks!
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 10:46 PM
Feb 2024

They're better viewed full size by clicking right and then click Open in New Tab and click on the new tab to open the full photo.

The camera was pretty basic and simple to use. No compensation ring or viewfinder, only a screen.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
7. I hadn't realized that cameras could be that basic! And look how well yours worked.
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 10:50 PM
Feb 2024

I'm sure Andy would know about yours. Wish I could ask him!

I'll check out the full size photos.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
11. I just Googled this camera and here's the link I found!
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 11:15 PM
Feb 2024
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=Olympus%20E-PL1&hspart=fc&hsimp=yhs-3753&type=fc_A5762EC6628_s69_g_e_d_n4502_c999¶m1=7¶m2=eJwdjtEOgyAMRX%2Blj1uyQIvowvgU44MRJGQODM5p9vUre%2Bk9vSdNGqLr7VAcITbY6f42JN51i4qxKo6JwxjDFNcq74K0FtQYobBeBJ%2B53jfGfWR65W9cllG2AuFyxOTysUF6A6FAC1x02sJZR%2Fk8SCmBVwh%2BemapkP8gJJhj8XM%2B5d%2F%2BAI9SL40%3D

It's worth looking at. I remember Andy talking about these cameras. They were very popular and Olympus could hardly keep up with the demand, I think.



On edit: The Wikipedia article goes on to talk about the history of the camera. Fascinating stuff!

Mousetoescamper

(5,509 posts)
12. Interesting. They had an optional viewfinder.
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 11:45 PM
Feb 2024

The lack of a viewfinder was the only thing I didn't like.

The camera was my daughter's. I'll see if she still owns it. She's had a number of camera's since then, one of which she gave to me last year, the Canon Rebel T5i.

brer cat

(26,506 posts)
13. Thanks for posting these photos, Mousetoes.
Sun Feb 4, 2024, 11:50 PM
Feb 2024

I used to travel around WVA when I lived in the DC area. Despite the poverty and mining, it is a beautiful state.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Photography»When the fog rolls