I like 60lb. Polar Matte
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I like 60lb. Polar Matte
Don't worry about what others use. Use whatever works for you.
I've always admired the products these folks put out, though they can get pricey.
http://www.hindsightltd.com/
Whatever your choice, regret it not. It's the image that counts, and life is short.
If you need a bag to carry that monster, consider these two:
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=66925
The Arca Swiss Compendium Shade is a winner, in my opinion.
We hope, we dream, we face reality. The world, and the trends that drive it, are constantly changing. For those of us attempting sell our photos, we are trapped by the numbers: Too much product, too...
As an alternative to Atlanta, you might consider National Geographic in D.C.
Whatever you choose, keep things as simple as possible or you'll end up spending more time at the computer than you do behind the camera.
I size my jpegs 500 to 800 pixels on the long side. That's adequate for viewing on computers or most handhelds.
Flash is good, as are watermarks. I also register all my images with the Copyright...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
In technology, everything is quickly getting cheaper, once the novelty has worn off. In two years, this will probably cost $16K or less.
I second the Tiley as both a people and lens shade, but I usually use a compendium for the lens--it can't be beat.
I had the Minolta Autometer IV and found it invaluable in the field, as was a spot meter. I never used the digital, if I ever took it. Both meters were, uh, spot on.
I tested my Arca-Swiss F-Line on it, and it seemed fine. But I always used my Gitzo 320 (rated at 25 lbs) for a rock-solid setup. (BTW, I might sell my 320, if you're interested.)
What's the quality of the print like?
Be sure that, when you do buy, you get a system that is versatile, expandable (and you can get parts for), and will serve your shooting goals--that is, don't be penny wise and pound foolish. For...
All of this advice looks good for building a machine on my own or through a third party. Any suggestions as to third parties to work with? What about going through the traditional manufacturers, such...
I would consider going to a pro lab. You can get a 65mb scan of a 4x5 for $16 at National Geographic Imaging, for example. Hard to beat that.
The poster of this thread wanted to build a computer costing $2-$2.5k:
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?t=54848&highlight=photoshop+components
I have only about...
I like to show subjects the equipment, what I will be doing, let them "fool around" (a bit) with the equipment, so they aren't intimidated. The "unknown" is the greatest fear, and this puts them at...
I stand to the side, _after_ I check the speed and aperture (unless I am on the edge of a cliff, in which case I stand to the back).
10 for me.
KEH's been a reliable supplier for me. Never had any issues.
Thanks for the tip on free days. Had no idea!
I've had the 1800f for about 6 years. It now whines a bit when I do a lot of scans, but the performance is superb. I'd avoid Vue Scan. Had nothing but trouble with it. I also use Silverfast AI, and...
I agree 100%. Try to find an accommodation (partnership) with Kodak, get credit, and add it to your resume. Who know what positive things will come out of this.
Contact your state tax department about getting a resale license. This will allow you to avoid paying taxes to vendors such as framers, printers, etc.
The bottom line, as I see it, is (1) always get a lawyer (preferably an expert in the field) and (2), to paraphrase Yogi Berra, "it isn't always over, even when you think it's over."
I agree that the orphaned angle is key, especially, as the article notes:
"One problem photographers see is that most computer software strips the metadata from digital images, creating an instant...
Put another way, this whole topic goes from hopeless to hopeful.
Depending on how much you shoot, I recommend you make a submission at least one a year by the end of the year, so that you can register all "unpublished" photos at once. It will save some money....
National Geographic offers Lambda prints, too: http://www.ngimaging.com/4_printing.html
My 1800f has worked like a charm for six years.
I found the "announcement" confusing and if you read between the lines (or maybe the lines themselves), they're more oriented toward servicing businesses, not so much consumers. I'm just hoping my...
Every one of these responses is, uh, illuminating. I do like the idea of the "hands-free" headlamp, plus something brighter for finding my way back to civilization.
My small, light, bright flashlight of many years died and I'm looking for a replacement. I see there are small LED flashlights now--any good? Maglites seem heavy. What's your favorite portable...
I would at least try back tilting the front frame, slightly, so that the plane of focus is about 1/3 the way from the top of the near buildings and about 1/3 up from the bottom of the rear building. ...
Seems pretty simple to me:
* Slight swing from left to right to ensure the trees are in focus--they are the critical elements.
* Then set the focus halfway between near and far and close down until...
Whatever the number is--10,000 or 100,000--more important is how much are they spending per photo and are they buying your photos?