Lensbaby Optics System Introduction

[darthjohn0]

Where was this video shot? Kinda surprised to hear you were on private property and to see a security guard.

Also, thanks for the vid. I've known about lensbaby products but never knew what they do.

[thatnikonguy]

@darthjohn0 was in a courtyard outside a high rise building. I thought it was a thoroughfare, turns out they own it too.

[SLRist]

I have the Lensbaby composer. To be perfectly honest, I consider it rather overpriced for what it is.

[funincluded]

@SLRist

Thanks for the heads up. I was just looking at it on Amazon.

[ZeroG84]

Why so pink m8? :O the background is nice and contrasty, but you look like you've just gotten out from a steamroom or something.. Something to do with the lighting?

[thatnikonguy]

@ZeroG84 haha true, face was the only part in direct sun, the green in bg was in shade

[N4gr3b]

Great video as always, Matt! Very clear and easy to follow =)

Me, I'd like to see how the lens baby perform in terms of sharpness. I know there's a lot of selective focus involved, but is there anything that is tac sharp? Are the optics even comparable to normal lenses?

Also, some thoughts on practicality and price would be nice ;-)

[thatnikonguy]

@N4gr3b hi mate, that is nice to hear :)

Well, i would say you cannot compare to normal lens - much more simple, and generally no, it is not super sharp, but can create some lovely images. Will try to touch on all the issues you raised.

[augustomet]

I have no idea of what those do.. I will skip google and wait for you :)

[thatnikonguy]

@augustomet haha, I'll try to not keep you waiting too long.

[hoddo1812]

Security guards, actually it sounded like he approached you with a reasonable attitude. Some can have the most aggressive approach.

Where were you? If it's a location you'd like to use more often the perhaps the building management team would grant you access.

[thatnikonguy]

@hoddo1812 true, ill see.

[trickymckicky]

I love how cool you stayed when interrupted mid shot by security. Yep, the show must go on. Well done.

[mo3451001]

Matt,maybe a short street photography tour would show how the quality of the Lensbaby products is.

[thatnikonguy]

@mo3451001 good idea