D90 Lensbaby?

Hmm I would normaly consider myself the creative type, but in this case I fail to see the importance of beeing lensbaby. Mabe someone can nail it in a short statement. And don't think I haven't checked the web for infos. I know it's practicaly a shift-tilt-lens, so you can achieve interessting focus effects, without spending a fortune. That would be the point' because it's really difficult doing that in the post. But still...
 
people have been messing with lensbabies and 35mm adapters for a little while, and there is some stuff you can check on the web. i played around with a lensbaby 1.0 on a letus extreme a while ago, and it was difficult to control as there aren't any locking mechanisms on the 1.0 version. i'm sure it gets easier with the 3g and more recent models. anyway, you should be able to throw one on the d90 and get some interesting effects.

here are some examples of lensbaby vids that came up in a quick search on vimeo:

hvx/letus:
http://www.vimeo.com/902069

ex1/letus:
http://www.vimeo.com/1376548
 
Ok it looked like it could be done in the post, because most of the samples on their website were mainly about the radial focal point. Anyway, I think it's just me not beeing that much into the lensbaby-look. I can imagine very few occasions to use it.

The second video with the ex1/letus is exactly the kind of sample I was looking for, to see how to put this strange thing to good use.
 
Lensbaby Composer?

Lensbaby Composer?

I haven't had a chance to order and/or use the new Lensbaby Composer yet, but it seems like it simplifies the manual lens operation.

And yeah, the Lensbaby is definitely an acquired taste. If you're into sharpness, it ain't your thing. But for a dynamic subject in a "hazy shade of winter" landscape- all industrial & grey- the Lensbaby can be a great tool.
 
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