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We're a couple of days away from Photo Plus Expo and I can't contain myself.

Due to all of the issues that go along with telling the press not to leak anything before launch, I have no details other than a few pictures to share. These images were shot with a Lensbaby Composer using a, soon to be announced, optic swap lens.

All images shot on a full frame digital SLR, no crop.

Enjoy.

-Craig

P.S. Check out some full rez (click on "O" at top of image to see full rez version) images here: [craigstrong.smugmug.com]

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus



Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 10/20/2009 09:19AM by Craig.

Here are images from the other pending Optic Swap optic. Details to come Thursday.

All shot on a full frame digital SLR, tiny crop on the water/rocks photo to straighten. No crop on others.

-Craig

P.S. Full rez images to inspect: [craigstrong.smugmug.com]

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2009 09:04AM by Craig.

they look interesting,
Scott



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/20/2009 12:41PM by ScottM.

Craig,

These look great -- can't wait till Thursday. The very best to all of you at Photo Plus Expo!

Rich

Nice! I can't wait to get all the details!

Nate
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Some really nice shots there Craig. Well done. How about sharing your technique ;-).He He He. Tony.


P.S. Have I got the product for you ?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/20/2009 10:55AM by TG-J.

stop it. you had me at optic swap.

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Glad you like what you see.

Tony, if the frame is round think of all the wonderful edge artifacts we'd miss out on. That's 60% of the fun!

Have a beautiful day.

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

cool images - can't wait to see the product...

Wow, those are really cool shots Craig. The kid eating the ice cream is hilarious. Can't wait to get my mitts on these new goodies.

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Peter

i'm wondering what they look like wide open?

Great stuff! I cannot wait to get ahold of the 'soft' optic. And yes, curious what they look like wide open.

Oh, and fabulous imagery to showcase the new optics with btw.

I don't know what optics would come, I'm still using just my LB 2.0 with the accesories I've got, probably soon will come the time to buy a companion for it, yes a 'optic swap system' fellow :) Anyway the first image is an alltime favorite for me, absolutely gorgeous, timeless!

Codrin
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Craig, you keep hittin' on those tender what-equipment-do-I-get-next nerves.
Excellent vision.
Nice string of trout BTW.

Drool......

Codrin,

We share that image as an all time favorite. I had my D700 on a tripod and was using live view to focus while my son stood with his fish. This was a test shot before I got in there with him.

A great ending to one of my favorite days fishing on one of the most beautiful Oregon lakes I've ever seen. Had the whole place to ourselves.

Oh, yes, the optics, as much as I love getting new products out that can help photographers create something new, I am also a fan of simplicity and using what I have. I support you in all of this.

-Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2009 07:38AM by Craig.

I love that image with your son and his fish as well Craig. When I was that age I was absolutly crazy about fishing...it really takes me back. Thank you.

I hope your new products get a great reception. So far all I have are my Composer with the double glass optic and the wide angle/macro attachment you so kindly sent me. Maybe if I'm good Santa will......:>)

Brian

"Keeping a positive attitude won't solve all your problems. You will, however, annoy enough people to make it worth your while."

when will they ship the new optic to UK????

chichichar

" fake it till you make it "

Stay tuned to our webstore (updating in 8 hours or so-?) and orders (we do not expect to be backordered on this product unless demand is quite a bit higher than we anticipate) should be shipping out right after they are received.

Brian, love your signature quote. Looking forward to annoying lots of people at PPE in NYC this weekend.

-Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2009 08:43AM by Craig.

Fisheye would be fun and amazing:)

People from my most recent photowalk didn't recognize me but knew that I attended in May because of my Lensbaby. Topic of discussion--want to get a Photowalk in Sacramento with Lensbaby--like Utah! What do I need to do to make that happen? We could always celebrate your new announcement in style:)

Fantastic shots Craig! the fish picture is amazing, just the right amount of sharp, just the right amount of soft! Great colors! i love it!

Mmmm, Yummy! I'll take one of everything on the right side of the menu!

Yes, the first image is an instant Fave--Perfect!

Johnny Crabcakes

"Failure is the key to success;
Each mistake teaches us something."
--Morihei Ueshiba

Looks like the announcement is live. Still some glitches on the site. Prices currently are only correct after you put it in your cart. Will be fixed shortly.

-Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus

Exactly what I was expecting to see Craig. The boken in #3 to the left of subject on your link was a dead give away. Congrats on the expansion of your line, sure this one will become a favorite of many,seeing as we are about to re-enter the eighties, Tony.

These both look great - really cool bokeh with the multi-hole soft focus rings.

Any idea on when these will be shipped through the UK distribution? Tax and carriage added a small fortune to my wide-angle purchase!

Matthew

oh man... the fisheye is calling my name. and, of course, the soft focus, too. bah. just when i thought with the purchase of the muse i was all caught up on products. you guys are dangerous. (but in such a good way.)
wow...
cindi

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My order is in for the fisheye, soft focus and the step up ring. Now to get a 52mm CP from B&H....this is going to be a fun week coming up!

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Peter

I am curious, what prevents the fisheye optic from being used in the Muse? Is it due to lack of 'bendability'? If so, could one still plug 'er in to the Muse? How much is the adaptor?

Congrats on the new lenses, looks amazing!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2009 11:43PM by Daifuku Sensei.

The Muse, when fully compressed, moves all of our optics closer to the mirror than the Composer does. This is necessary since the optic moves away from the image plane as soon as you begin to tilt the Muse. The Composer tilts on a different axis. In order to produce a fisheye optic for the Optic Swap System and offer it at an affordable price, we used the Composer backfocus distance as the basis of our optical design. If that backfocus distance were to be used in the Muse the back of the lens could hit your SLRs mirror when the Muse is fully compressed.

Moving such a short focal length lens away from the film plane any farther when focused on infinity would have required significant costs for a lens that is, in my experience, much better suited for use in a lens body that can be locked before Your focus is acheoved and fine-tuned. I do think that some users will want to use the Fisheye Optic with their Muse so an adapter will be available soon. I'm not sure on the price yet as we are determining machining and anodizing costs. It will be significantly less than a fisheye that would work in the Composer and the Muse.

If you have a Muse you would like to try it out on you can hold the Fisheye Optic in place while compressing to focus. It will not, however, lock into place without the adapter.

Have a beautiful day.

Craig

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.
Heraclitus of Ephesus



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/22/2009 02:25AM by Craig.

Question for soft focus optic - What's the different between normal double glass optic and the soft focus optic? They look identical to me apart from the multi-holes aperture disc. Can I make an multi-holes aperture disc myself to get the same result?

chichichar

" fake it till you make it "



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/22/2009 03:24AM by chichichar.