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Ordered 8oz of 5 and 3 micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping compound to make some ground glass viewfinders. Also ordered a few packs of FP-100C that I can ruin so I can find out the exact size of the film, how it works in the holder, and the depth of the film in the holder. I also sort of have an idea of what I want the camera to look like and how I want it to function, but nothing is set in stone until all the critical parts get here so I can do some fancy measurements. I also made some fancy business cards because I was bored. [IMG]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7035566/bcards.png[/IMG]
Canon [i]finally[/i] put angry birds in the app store. Been waiting so long for this. [img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8466145780_e91bcce016_b.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=bopie;39551594]Canon [i]finally[/i] put angry birds in the app store. Been waiting so long for this. [img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8466145780_e91bcce016_b.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] wow.. what?
[img]http://i.imgur.com/DHFEB.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=Trogdon;39553679][t]http://i.imgur.com/DHFEB.jpg[/t][/QUOTE] I'm pretty sure this would run great on the brutal Digic 3 processor and 4-directional-wheel of my 450D
[QUOTE=bopie;39533622]I've heard bad things about Brooks. You should study somewhere where photo isn't the only thing going on. "I would very much advise studying a well-rounded group of subjects in college, stay aware of what’s going on around you, cause there’s alot more than photography in this world." - Jake S.[/QUOTE] Going back to this (it's some sound advice) and anyone thinking of studying photography, I'd like to add this: I found this snippet on the [URL="http://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/siteindex/careers-faqs/"]Nat Geo photography FAQ page [/URL] and demonstrates exactly what Trog and Bop were saying. "[I]National Geographic photographers have college degrees in a variety of disciplines. Most did not major in photography, but all took photo courses. The most common majors have been journalism, anthropology, sociology or psychology, fine arts, and sciences. [B]Our editors and photographers agree that it is important to complete a degree in a discipline other than photography.[/B][/I]" In my opinion, if you only do a photography major, you'll be focusing too much on textbook technique and the only world out there for you is just photography, nothing else. It'll become a chore after you have to replicate the same styles of photos over and over again because it's business to you now, replicating what you learned in your degree over and over again. Your life will be just "I take pictures of things". If that is satisfying and fulfilling for you, then good for you.
I'm taking all my gear on a train down south (UK) on Friday for a classic car shoot with my brother. Just bought a decent bag. Anything I should keep in mind? My kit; 7d Zacuto USA Z-finder viewfinder Sigma 70-300 4 - 5.6 and hood 50mm 1.8 yongnuo 460 flash Nikon d3000 Nikon 18-55 4 - 5.6 (kit) UV filter to protect my d3000's kit in transit Flower hood Nikon to Canon lens adapter ( Metal ) Hama star 63 tripod I will be on a table with 3 other random people. [editline]12th February 2013[/editline] And chargers and shit
what you should take with you: d3000 body 7d charger flower hood tripod wear bag as hat it will work out
[QUOTE=Uber|nooB;39555944]what you should take with you: d3000 body 7d charger flower hood tripod wear bag as hat it will work out[/QUOTE] I will be sure to take my d3000 and my 7d charger. I don't need batteries anyway. Thank you for your advice.
remember- the flower hood can be used as a miniature emergency crown in case you need to reassert your dominance
[QUOTE=PenguinKris;39528068]Graduating this year and I'm still conflicted on which college to attend. For me, my choices are SDSU, CSU Long Beach, and perhaps Brooks Institute of Photo. SDSU is right at home (half an hour from my home) for me and the best thing I found most interesting was a journalism degree and I also have guaranteed admission into it. CSU long beach is about two hours away and I find it nice that it'd be a good to explore a new area. But I don't know if I'm accepted until next month. Oh and the degree i'd get into is journalism as well. As for Brooks, I found it seemingly perfect for what I want to do. They have a visual journalism degree which is the most interesting thing (I've been wanting to be a photojournalist for quite sometime.). But I've heard VERY mixed things about the place. (Too expensive, promising students to get jobs right when they graduate.) But I've also read that some good photogs graduated from there. So pretty much, I'm still thinking about it. Likely, I'm going to SDSU but still considering Brooks. I'm just afraid that I'll end up not liking whatever college I go to and just drop it, wasting money.. What do you guys think?[/QUOTE] I just got my denial letter from CSU Long Beach :(. Oh well :v:
If it's any consolation one of the worst-attitude-d people I know transferred from there. But in all seriousness that's never a good feeling, I'm sorry mate. SDSU sounds way better even it's a lil close to your home, holding out for ya. [editline]12th February 2013[/editline] As for getting out an exploring, Long Beach is only 2 hours from ya, and I'm 30 minutes north of there. I'd be down to meet up or something. I've only really explored the ports and a little bit of downtown Long Beach, it's a mildly interesting place but a little dry. I also went with AWE when he played a show there and I know it's a small sample size but the general population was pretty uninteresting and negative. I've found San Diego a much richer place, even if it's your home. La Jolla is the bomb.
had another interview today might have fucked it up, might have gone well. time will tell
So Cal meetup, go go go. Someone pick me up :v
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[QUOTE=cueballv2themax;39562375]had another interview today might have fucked it up, might have gone well. time will tell[/QUOTE] What are you applying for?
[QUOTE=coolrider102;39542507]Ordered 8oz of 5 and 3 micron Aluminum Oxide Lapping compound to make some ground glass viewfinders. Also ordered a few packs of FP-100C that I can ruin so I can find out the exact size of the film, how it works in the holder, and the depth of the film in the holder. I also sort of have an idea of what I want the camera to look like and how I want it to function, but nothing is set in stone until all the critical parts get here so I can do some fancy measurements. I also made some fancy business cards because I was bored. [IMG]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7035566/bcards.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] Where are you getting glass from to make your ground glass? I"m toying with the idea of making a spare (parts) C3 TLR body into an enlarger, meaning I'll probably need to make at least one piece of ground glass to keep the negatives flat..
[QUOTE=Killerelf12;39569164]Where are you getting glass from to make your ground glass? I"m toying with the idea of making a spare (parts) C3 TLR body into an enlarger, meaning I'll probably need to make at least one piece of ground glass to keep the negatives flat..[/QUOTE] I haven't gotten around to getting the glass just yet. I had some glass laying around but it turns out it is to thick. From what I have read, Glass 2mm thick seems to be the most ideal for ground glass. [url]http://www.dokasphotos.com/techniques/ground_glass/[/url] As for the type of glass, I'm not sure yet. I've e-mailed a few companies and asked what they think is best. I know for a fact you can't use regular ole' window glass.
Got an offer from the college I want to go to, sweet:)
[QUOTE=Him1411;39572899]Got an offer from the college I want to go to, sweet:)[/QUOTE] Nice one :)
cheers, just got to get the grades and then I'm in :D
[url]http://www.reddit.com/r/itookapicture/top/?sort=top&t=all[/url] #3 all time in r/itookapicture. Wooooo
I need to submit to reddit more.
[QUOTE=Jaanus;39576181][url]http://www.reddit.com/r/itookapicture/top/?sort=top&t=all[/url] #3 all time in r/itookapicture. Wooooo[/QUOTE] The picture is great but looking at the other pictures reddits standards don't seem to be high.
[QUOTE=Killerelf12;39569164]Where are you getting glass from to make your ground glass? I"m toying with the idea of making a spare (parts) C3 TLR body into an enlarger, meaning I'll probably need to make at least one piece of ground glass to keep the negatives flat..[/QUOTE] S.I. Howard Glass just E-mailed me back! [URL="http://www.us.schott.com/borofloat/english/index.html"]Borosilicate/Borofloat[/URL] glass is what's hot for optics/ground glass according to them!
Am I the only one who just likes to shoot manual only? I've used A priority and Shutter priority but I just think there is something a little bit special about having full control over the image. IMO I don't think it matters how you get the shot as long as its yours and it's good, just wondering if anyone else only ever shoots manual?
[QUOTE=Elfy;39579576]Am I the only one who just likes to shoot manual only? I've used A priority and Shutter priority but I just think there is something a little bit special about having full control over the image. IMO I don't think it matters how you get the shot as long as its yours and it's good, just wondering if anyone else only ever shoots manual?[/QUOTE] all i use is manual. the only thing i never control is white balance. edit: oh, and sometimes i'll put my lens on AF.
Manual for specific shots, aperture priority for the rest.. its just a bit easier
Aperture priority with lowest ISO if outside and auto if conditions fluctuate at all, and exposure comp+live view for metering. Manual is clunky with most DSLR cameras only having one dial. And if you have two, its still not as fast as the camera can calculate the scene, and exposure compensation comes in when I dislike what the camera meters. I have not once used spot metering nor do I care to know really. I wish I could push my nex 5 more than 2 stops in either direction (a77 does 5, just a bit more flexible), but I've found live view gives me an accurate display of exposure, so I just make it look how I want it to look.
I shoot in aperture priority + auto iso most of the time. If the picture doesn't look right I just tweak the exposure comp a bit until it looks fine or I just leave it a bit underexposed and correct it in post. When I'm taking pictures of our dog (soon to be dogs) I switch to shutter priority so I can freeze the motion a bit.
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