Thanks Philip. Thanks for the compliment and the memories as in your 1964 post. A lot more has been plopped on our E-Page since, but this goes directly back to...
(In reply) - your "wedding" example is a good instance of the tricks that technology can do, albeit with the expense of an assistant and a lot of technology...
Since I do take some of my images to Walmart and use their Fuji processor based setup, I have some tips. First, take an image you are very familiar with, and...
My local community college offers a number of Photoshop related courses, though mostly under the graphics arts titles. Despite using Photoshop since version...
(In reply) - you are aptly describing some of the allure of hands-on PHOTOGRAPHY, as opposed to graphic arts - the problem is that today it all gets lumped...
... Actually, no. 1600 speed, with, for that shot, something around a 125 exposure. Pretty slow at any rate. It wasn't a proper concert setting with a slew of...
Philip and others… What a walk down memory lane! There was one common thread to all and that was that dimension of smell. I suppose one could also toss in...
... Aunt Millie's head aside, I don't see digital as having that big an impact on anyone who's not already inclined to improve, and/or put much thought into...
(In reply) - not to belabor the whole thing, but a working pro will find a way to buy what's needed, and with digital something more expensive will always be...
Amen, time to put the matter to rest with just a few quickies. You comments are right on the money as to B&W. I can now only afford things I dreamed about back...
(In reply) - welcome to the world of preset lenses. In order to estimate depth of field you need to close the lens down. That would also correspond to the...
... would ... DOF ... of ... a ... and ... for ... If ... Thanks for your advice. I have cut and pasted it so I can spend a little time and maybe, just maybe,...
(In reply) - I would commend someone for learning to use preset lenses as well as auto diaphragm, as lots of interesting vintage lenses came that way....
Thanks Phil. As for subject matter nothing will be out of bounds but I suspect I shall be shooting quite a lot of scenery along with quite a lot of wildlife...
(In reply) - extreme closeups require a different lens and a tripod, but not a problem getting something appropriate in M42, and the choice is wider than for...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say. What matters is are the photos good looking !!!! Prince Albert thought Queen Victoria was Gorgeous :-0 Tris...
So last Friday I managed to buy a STX-1 on ebay - as some of you have recommended this for my astrophotography. So thank you again for the recommendation. I...
(Addendum) Here's an Astroscan on EBay right now, with a good description of capabilities ... auction 3838533758 This seller is unable to ship outside the...
... Fuji ... Hi Randy I have just got my first batch of prints back that I have taken with the STX2 and they are as good if not better than the snaps I used to...
It's funny, I've always had a knack for photography. On a recent outing to Sagertown Pa (Sharon Stone's hometown), I shot some great pictures of a 14 foot wide...
I have a Fujica ST-605n that I bought new when I was in college, that dates me I know. Well, I used it for a long time and then got into automatic cameras and...
... Snip: I understand from going through some of the threads that the light meters in the STX range are somewhat inaccurate, not always to be trusted :-) Tris...
Terry, welcome back to real photography! I find that a 28mm lens is very useful for scenic and landscape photography. Everyone's taste is different, however....
... I would agree with that...They seem to lose resistance values somewhere in the circuit. Fortunately, you can adjust them back to range, though. Jon...
Hi, Terry. Where in Texas? The 605 is one I enjoy a lot, too. Here's a place where you can buy a nice new wide angle lens for $25. I bought one years ago...
Hey Jon, I am in a little town just west of Fort Worth. I am going to check out the website for the wide angle lens. How will I know if my light seals have...
Terry, The "lack of exposure depth" could be due to simple underexposure, overexposure or possibly even a light leak as you said. If the cause is bad light...
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