[TattoodGirl]

EyeBrock wrote:

TattoodGirl wrote:

I like filters. I like the Sepia filter for the nostalgic effect it gives to either b&w and colour. There are filter kits out there that have various filters in them so you can play around. I have various coloured lenses as well...B+W is what I have gone with.

You can get good effects in post processing with photoshop now, most people with digtal use UV, cir pols and ND filters. The other ones kinda died a death with film and I agree on B+W, Heliopan and Rodenstock also use schott glass and have brass rings.
Eisen, get ready to spend a lot of cash!

Damn photoshop!!! God I am way too old skool...I dont know if I would enjoy it as much if I didnt get to go into a darkroom.

second the comment to Eisen

[roger-roger]

Only think I can handle for now is a new tripod.

[EyeBrock]

Eisensapper wrote:

Only think I can handle for now is a new tripod.

Get the remote shutter release too. A decent tripod is a must, don't skimp. As an Army guy, you know you have to get the best kit to get the job done. Otherwise you just end up replacing the cheap stuff.

[BartSimpson]

Eisensapper wrote:

I bought a first for me today a SLR camera, its a Cannon EOS XSi Rebel. Now I have no experience with taking pictures really besides what I have taken with the compact I had. So any pointers you have would be a great help. I also picked up a guide to the camera from Chapters to help me along.

Sweet camera! I have the Canon EOS Elan 7 35mm and it's been a nice camera. I used to have a 2MP SLR digital (snazzy when I bought it) and now I replaced that with my $130 Kodak which is 8.2MP and has an optical zoom. Eventually I'll get another SLR but for now this is fine.

Tips: Get the flash for the hot shoe - the on-board flash is kind of weak on the Rebel series.

[EyeBrock]

TattoodGirl wrote:

EyeBrock wrote:

TattoodGirl wrote:

I like filters. I like the Sepia filter for the nostalgic effect it gives to either b&w and colour. There are filter kits out there that have various filters in them so you can play around. I have various coloured lenses as well...B+W is what I have gone with.

You can get good effects in post processing with photoshop now, most people with digtal use UV, cir pols and ND filters. The other ones kinda died a death with film and I agree on B+W, Heliopan and Rodenstock also use schott glass and have brass rings.
Eisen, get ready to spend a lot of cash!

Damn photoshop!!! God I am way too old skool...I dont know if I would enjoy it as much if I didnt get to go into a darkroom.

second the comment to Eisen

Photoshop is easy to use, difficult to master! I basically just crop and adjust lighting/ contrast. I'm not into all the other digital manipulation stuff, kinda takes away from the art of composing and shooting.

I agree on the flash. You can get a cheaper sigma flash or the 430 EX but the new 580 EX II is weather sealed and well powerful.

[EyeBrock]

BartSimpson wrote:

Eisensapper wrote:

I bought a first for me today a SLR camera, its a Cannon EOS XSi Rebel. Now I have no experience with taking pictures really besides what I have taken with the compact I had. So any pointers you have would be a great help. I also picked up a guide to the camera from Chapters to help me along.

Sweet camera! I have the Canon EOS Elan 7 35mm and it's been a nice camera. I used to have a 2MP SLR digital (snazzy when I bought it) and now I replaced that with my $130 Kodak which is 8.2MP and has an optical zoom. Eventually I'll get another SLR but for now this is fine.

Tips: Get the flash for the hot shoe - the on-board flash is kind of weak on the Rebel series.

Bart, checkout the new 50D, a good tough bit of kit. Or if you want to spend lots like me, get the full frame 5D2.
Do you have some good lenses?

[TattoodGirl]

Quote:

Photoshop is easy to use, difficult to master! I basically just crop and adjust lighting/ contrast. I'm not into all the other digital manipulation stuff, kinda takes away from the art of composing and shooting.

Well I know I wont be getting rid of my other camera, just in case I dont like digital. I can be very stubborn, but after seeing yours and others pics, it certainly makes it more appealing.

[EyeBrock]

Photoshop Elements is the way to go Tattood. Not too complicated and way less hassle than a darkroom.

[TattoodGirl]

I will definately check it out, I do have to scan to my computer now. so I could try it out with what I have currently. I really enjoy the serenity of a darkroom, I cant explain it, but I love darkrooms. Thanks again Eyebrock for all the tips!

[BartSimpson]

EyeBrock wrote:

Bart, checkout the new 50D, a good tough bit of kit. Or if you want to spend lots like me, get the full frame 5D2.
Do you have some good lenses?

Oh, hell - I have lenses, filters, strobes, diffusers, backdrops, and etc. Photography has been a hobby of mine for years and I do weddings and etc. when people ask. I guess it's hard for me to justify say $3,000 on a great camera when it'll be functionally obsolete in just a few years.

The old Hasselblad 35mm I bought 20 years ago is still worth more than all my digital cameras added together. It just makes me cringe to spend so much on a camera only to have it go obsolete and worthless in just a few years.

[TattoodGirl]

BartSimpson wrote:

EyeBrock wrote:

Bart, checkout the new 50D, a good tough bit of kit. Or if you want to spend lots like me, get the full frame 5D2.
Do you have some good lenses?

Oh, hell - I have lenses, filters, strobes, diffusers, backdrops, and etc. Photography has been a hobby of mine for years and I do weddings and etc. when people ask. I guess it's hard for me to justify say $3,000 on a great camera when it'll be functionally obsolete in just a few years.

The old Hasselblad 35mm I bought 20 years ago is still worth more than all my digital cameras added together. It just makes me cringe to spend so much on a camera only to have it go obsolete and worthless in just a few years.

You still use film as well Bart?

Please say I am not the only one out there

[EyeBrock]

BartSimpson wrote:

EyeBrock wrote:

Bart, checkout the new 50D, a good tough bit of kit. Or if you want to spend lots like me, get the full frame 5D2.
Do you have some good lenses?

Oh, hell - I have lenses, filters, strobes, diffusers, backdrops, and etc. Photography has been a hobby of mine for years and I do weddings and etc. when people ask. I guess it's hard for me to justify say $3,000 on a great camera when it'll be functionally obsolete in just a few years.

The old Hasselblad 35mm I bought 20 years ago is still worth more than all my digital cameras added together. It just makes me cringe to spend so much on a camera only to have it go obsolete and worthless in just a few years.

I have a 20D that is nearly 5 years old and still takes great shots. Keeping up with new bodies is for gear heads.
I'm going 5D2 as it's full frame and I expect to get at least another 5-6 years out of this.
I expect to get 10-15 years out of my lenses, if not more.
Buying good lenses never changes and bodies don't stop working because a newer shinier version comes out.
Take the plunge and use those lenses on a new digital body!

[EyeBrock]

TattoodGirl wrote:

I will definately check it out, I do have to scan to my computer now. so I could try it out with what I have currently. I really enjoy the serenity of a darkroom, I cant explain it, but I love darkrooms. Thanks again Eyebrock for all the tips!

No probs! Let me know when you are ready to go digital!

[BartSimpson]

EyeBrock wrote:

I have a 20D that is nearly 5 years old and still takes great shots. Keeping up with new bodies is for gear heads.
I'm going 5D2 as it's full frame and I expect to get at least another 5-6 years out of this.
I expect to get 10-15 years out of my lenses, if not more.
Buying good lenses never changes and bodies don't stop working because a newer shinier version comes out.
Take the plunge and use those lenses on a new digital body!

After the first of the year I will probably splurge for a new camera, but I have a few priorities to attend to in the interim. My little Kodak will have to do for now, and besides, it takes pretty awesome pix.

[PluggyRug]

[quote="TattoodGirl
Please say I am not the only one out there [/quote]


No you are not.

I still use B/W film in my old Olympus SLR bought in '74.

Have all the Olympus lenses and filters from that era.

Still do the odd wedding when the couple want some nostalgic B/W prints to add to their collection.