laura_caldwell1

I use a manfrotto (Bogen in the USA) Master stand and an

adapter that goes (forget the propper name) on it that you can

attach your 285 or any flash for that matter (except minolta weird

shaped shoe!) and an umbrella. It swivels etc for moving it

around and licks in place nicely. You have to buy the plastic flash

holder to attach to the adapter too. It works great and is very

simple to take on and off. Hope this helps.

Laura

Not sure if this helps - but after much research I have narrowed it

down to Bowens Esprit momlights or Calumet Travelites.....bot

are made by Bowens I think....Calumet is cheaper in price and I

myself am quickly trying to figure out any other differences than

price. I am going to buy a three head kit - it comes with everything

you need to get rolling. Then add in a few more accessories like

an octobox, a couple backlite stands and some grids and you

are set for under 4 thousand from B&H for the Bowens and I

think under 3500 for the stuff from Calumet.

Like i said, hope this helps........I have been researching for ovber

a year and a half now while taking courses at a college.

Laura

I have since my last posting done some more research into weather or

not to buy one or the other - a Nikon FM3A or a FM2(n).

I know the FM2's are a great buy right now because of the intro of the

FM3A's, i also know that the FM3A is a creation that puts all the best

from the FE and the FM2 into one PLUS some additional goodies. With

that said one would assume that I should buy the FM3A right?

Well, I have used neither and would really appreciate some feedback on

the performance of the FM3A and the FM2. Anyone with pros and cons of

either body would be greatly appreciated. please do not reccomend

other bodies as i have narrowed it down to these two. I plan to buy

one of the two this weekend. So far, i am leaning twoards the FM3A. Am

I on the wrong track here?

Thank you to all who reply.

Hello fellow Bronica users. I have recently decided that it is time to

buy a wide angle lens for my SQ-Ai. I also just recently rented both

the 40mm and the 50mm PS lenses and took a landcape/nature trip with a

friend to test them out. I still feel confused as to which lens to buy

even after trying them both out. I usually do portraiture work, but

love to dable in landscape work so i need something that will do well

in both instances. the price difference is small so it is not an

issue. They seem to weigh close to the same. I di have to say that the

screw on lens cap on the 40 mm was a little time consuming though. I

found that the 40mm gets a lot in the photo, but sometimes too much. I

also found that the 50mm sometimes misses some of the stuff that i

want in the photo........is there ANYONE that has used both OR anyone

who can offer up some honest experience and advice on whice way to go?

This is not to start a debat, i only wish to have all of your

experiences shared here. Perhaps others will find it usefull

information one day too.

Thanks to all who

Hello all, thank you for responding to my question.

Is the FM2 and FM2n the same camera? AND, does ANYONE

have any experience or opinions of the new FM3A? I have been

doing a lot of research into this and figure maybe I should go

with that one (FM3A). Any reasons to stick to the FM2? Please

share your thoughts.

Thanks again ro responding.

Laura

It is time to ask the question. What is the best (in all your Nikonian

experienced opinions) manual NIKON body? I have been told by many that

it is the FM2 (I am in Canada), is this true or do you hold another

manual body close to your hearts and if so, why? I do not wish to

start a war on favorites, rather get a lot of honest opinions to help

me make the right decision for a USED purchase.

FYI - it will be my second 35mm body (i currently have the F100). I

wish to used all my AF-D lenses on this body and it will be used for

many applications such as weddings, portraits of kids & babies,

landscape......

Thank you to all who reply. Your time is appreciated.

Laura