 Jagadeesh Andrew Owens |
Fun with $1000 ideas.... Ok, one more opinion based question. I'm coming into about a 1000 dollars here in a couple of days and have decided to spend it on photography. I know it's not much in the world of photography equipment, but here's what I want to know. Does anybody have the Nikon Coolscan V ED Scanner and love it or hate it? Any film scanners that are better within the same price range? I'm trying to narrow it down (buying options), and I'm deciding between buying the scanner with other accessories for my camera, upgrade my camera (but keep it film), buy a nice macro lens, etc. You get the idea! Also do any of you have suggestions of a "fun" package that I could put together and be entertained by and with for a good long time?? What would YOU guys that have been in it for a while recommend for a guy who's owned his first ever film AND SLR camera for 5 days now?!?!?!.....LOL
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Terry R. Hatfield |
Aah New Stuff:-)We All Love To Get It! But What About A Photography Course From Betterphoto?(Not That Im Trying To Say Your Images Need Improvment Or Anything Like That)Sometimes We All Just Need To Learn New Things Andrew Thats Where I Would Have To Put Any Extra Cash Right Now;-)
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Jagadeesh Andrew Owens |
I don't know, I bought one of Jim's books yesterday to go through, and I really haven't seen any courses that interest me. Plus I'd have to pay for all that film to be scanned to upload for to the net?
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John P. Sandstedt |
You've said you've owned an SLR [film] camera for five days. Go to Barnes and Noble and see whether there's a decent book to augment its manual. While I don't think the Magic Lantern Series is too good [at least it wasn't for my Canon EOS 3,] sometimes the info presented is better than that included in the manual. There are a number of books written on specific Nikon and Canon models. Then go buy some film so you can learn to use the camera. Forget about a scanner for the moment. What about lenses, filters, a good tripod, a dedicated flash with a high Guide Number, a decent gadget bag? Crawl before you walk; walk before you run. In this respect, don't even think about a photo course until you're sure you know how your camera works. For example, what are the tell-tale signs to assure yourself you've loaded your camera properly. Does your camera have a button to allow preview of depth of field? Can you quickly change batteries [if you have to?] Do you know why you should use a telephoto preferentially to the normal lens [if you bought one?] Will you be burdened by the Never-ready Case? Can you hold the camera steady while shooting in the landscape AND portrait mode? These are just some of the things "your mother will not have taught you" - and neither will an instructor. It'll be assumed you know how to make your camera work! Once you feel ready for a course of instruction, check out community colleges in your area. Look for a camera club you might join. I'm not knocking any web course[s] that are available, but most are expensive. And, you can really learn more from the face-to-face teacher/student relationship. And, as you've seen from the BP threads, most photographers are more than will to share their knowledge with others.
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Jagadeesh Andrew Owens |
Thanks for your responses! I have a couple of good lenses and bags and a tripod! I had my digital for a while before I changed to a 35mm SLR. I've pored over the manual, bought that book by Jim Miotke, bought The Photographer's Handbook by John Hedgecoe, and tons of different speeds and types of film and filters! I guess I should have specified something fun beyond the basics! Something more advanced, or technically demanding, maybe. I'm a quick study, so I've kinda got the camera operations down. What about lighting? Now I'm thinking about the macro speedlight that goes on your lens. Any recommendations?
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Bob Cammarata |
Andrew, It sounds like you've gotten the basics covered. How about getting some remote accessories? These are practical and a lot of fun to play with. There are infra-red flash triggers that allow for wire-free off-camera flash operation as well as radio-controlled remotes to operate flash units or motor-driven cameras. There are even sound-activated triggering devices which are fully adjustable and can be used to trip the shutter with any sound, from a whisper to a gunshot. I have all three versions of remotes and use them all the time, for setting up action self-portraits or for photographing skittish wildlife in the field. Successfully operating a film camera hands-free is truly challenging and indeed, "technically demanding".
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Jagadeesh Andrew Owens |
Thanks for the idea, Bob. I'd planned to get the regular remote for my camera, so I'm glad you told me about these other great ones that are out there. I had no idea they even existed!
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Bob Cammarata |
You're welcome Andrew. Check out Wein Products for infra-red and sound triggers and Quantum Industries for radio-controlled devices. Just make sure your film camera is compatable with whatever remote accessories you intend to acquire.
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