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- dcthelegend, on 07/16/2008, -2/+12Now I know how to photograph my kids at the park.
- flatlinebb, on 07/16/2008, -1/+4I will disagree with you for the following reasons:
1) Cost of the cameras is not an issue. If you are migrating from a film camera, chances are you can reuse your lenses with your new digital SLR, if you stick with the same maker. And older generation Digital SLRs, like the Canon Rebel XT are dropping in prices to make room for the next generation, yet provide great quality for the cost.
2) The cost of doing film includes the developing and processing costs, which can be avoided if one shoots digital. Good processing labs are not always available locally, especially if you only have your local pharmacy to depend on. With digital, you pick which photos you print, and you get feedback immediately, especially if you are trying to experiment with new techniques. Faster feedback fosters creativity, in my opinion.
3) Some SLR manufacturers no longer produce film cameras, and some films are hard to buy locally. Everyone sells memory cards.
The lessons learned from film shooting are applicable to digital shooting, and vice-versa, it is all about how you capture light. Just because you shoot film only, does not make you a purist - it makes you a snob. And just because you shoot digital, does not make you a newb - it makes you a smart consumer. - Tr33fiddy, on 07/16/2008, -0/+3Yeah, with your lawyer on speed-dial.
- spotty, on 07/16/2008, -0/+2Strobist is amazing
- Systembomber, on 07/16/2008, -1/+3I love all the tutorial articles lately on digg. Some damn good ones out there!
- maxengage, on 07/16/2008, -3/+5Wow what a hotbed of great tips and learning resources for any would be photography enthusiast.
It’s got me itching to grab my pentax. - suncapsol, on 07/16/2008, -1/+3Great site with way more info than an amateur photo take can absorb; but I will bookmark and come back to learn in pieces. The cloning tool is awesome.
- thtroyer, on 07/16/2008, -2/+3If you're interested in photography, I would suggest considering film. You can get a killer camera for a reasonable price, sometimes you can find absolute bargains. I recently got a Minolta XD-11 (35mm film SLR from late '70s) with a few lenses for $200, all in pristine condition.
You don't need digital to take good pictures. Rather, I prefer film now. Here's what I've been doing lately: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thtroyer/ All my latest stuff is from the Minolta. Early stuff is from my digital P&S Kodak.
From the article, the 'Guide to Buying Old Cameras' is excellent. Direct link:
http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/06/20/your-guide-to ... - theadvinci, on 08/11/2008, -0/+1Great tutorial for curves... one of things I didn't really use before.
- thtroyer, on 07/16/2008, -0/+1I was merely suggesting the idea of shooting film. It's an under-appreciated medium today, and few even consider it.
1) Cost of a camera is an issue for some people. I admit that I didn't check out the used dSRL market much, but I wasn't going to drop $500+ for a new body and mediocre lens.
Most dSLR's have a sensor smaller than 35mm, introducing a 'crop factor' on all 'film' lenses, even if you are migrating from film to digital with compatible lenses. Not necessarily a problem, but something to be aware of.
2) Sure. Development costs are there, but they aren't massive. For C-41 stuff, I have the cost of film, and less than $2 a roll to get developed at the local walmart. No, I don't get everything printed, so the whole "you pick which photos you print" applies to me as well. I get them developed, bring them home, and scan them myself (for upload to flickr), with good results.
I've just started developing my own B&W, so I just have film cost and chemical cost (which isn't much).
Concerning instant feedback, that can be incredibly valuable. There are various things that can ruin a good photo, and without this feedback, you can miss the opportunity to re-shoot something.
3) Ok... my suggestion was towards vintage equipment, not a new film SLR... so I'm not sure what you're suggestion other than a decline of film usage. Not sure I see your point...
Good film is disappearing locally, but it's still widely available online. It's not going to disappear anytime soon.
Really, I don't see how I'm being a snob for preffering and suggesting something. I never put down digital, and I don't have problems using it. If I had a dSLR, I'd certainly use it -- but I don't have one because I don't need one. I still carry my digital P&S on occasion.
You, on the other hand, have falsely classified me and put down my medium. Who's the snob?
Finally, I'm not sure that digital makes you a smart consumer. For $200, I got a camera set that's already lasted 30 years and, if taken care of, will easily last another 30 years, taking as good of pictures then as it did brand new. What's your dSLR going to look like when it's 30 years old? 60?
I'm not arguing that digital is a bad idea for anyone, but you're making the argument that digital is the best idea for everyone -- and it's not. - zwendkos, on 07/16/2008, -1/+1Not gonna lie, I read "25 Great Pornography Tutorials..."
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- FireEducator, on 07/16/2008, -3/+2A list with a wide variety of tutorials ... especially like the one on seeing the possibilities of light.
- tl01, on 02/12/2009, -1/+0thanks for sharing
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- mcsenget, on 07/16/2008, -3/+125 GPTLFAW
