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<p>You will always want a quality filter of some type (UV, 81-A, polarizer, etc ) on your lens during beach shoots. Salt spray, scum is nasty on glass. Go with a quality mult-coated filter (Hoya, B+W, etc). The new Marumi DHG filters are very good and cheaper than the high end Hoya's.<br>

<img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1083/773356964_d449030ed9.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /><br>

Russ</p>

<p> Wonderful B/W film. My favorite amongst the B/W C-41 process films.<br>

<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4160695818_9b686abe8c.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /><br>

Straight scan from Neopan 400CN negative. No post processing.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> Wonderful B/W film. My favorite amongst the B/W C-41 process films.<br>

<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4160695818_9b686abe8c.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /><br>

Straight scan from Neopan 400CN negative. No post processing.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p>Natura 1600 snap (35mm) exposed @ 1250.<br>

<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/3117256692_01f45a7d6e.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="326" /></p>

<p>Superia-Press 1600 is a different emulsion than the Natura 1600. The Natura has a more muted color palette and finer grain. The attached snap was made on 35mm Natura 1600, burned @ ASA 1250.</p>

<p><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/3117256692_01f45a7d6e.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="326" /><br>

Russ</p>

<p> I find the Demb Flip-It, to be the best of the light modifying devices. Designed and built to last, very portable.<br>

<a href="http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/">http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/</a> </p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> I love the stuff. I burn it @ 640, and get fine grain, very good color and flesh tones.</p>

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<p> Both. But a quality zoom sure is convenient.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> You kidding? Film is all that I shoot weddings with. I've even had a few clients insist on the use of film. Love the look and ease of film.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p>I get in tight and close, use wide apertures.</p>

<p><img src="<a href=" title="Goldilocks by quietlightphoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/3536800721_cd2bd3e703.jpg" width="500" height="389" alt="Goldilocks" /></a>" alt="" /></p>

<p> I routinely expose my 400UC at 320, and get great results.</p>

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<p>C-41 films don't do well when underexposed. I burn my Kodak 400UC @ 320, and get very nice results. If you need-want more speed, go with Kodak Portra 800 or Fuji natura 1600.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> When shooting with two rigs, I use the R-Strap and the UpStrap together. This system works very well for me.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> When shooting with two rigs, I use the R-Strap and the UpStrap. This system works very well for me.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p>Myself, and quite a few of my shooting buddies have been using the R-Strap for some time now, with the older and the newer connecting hardware. None of us have had any problems with them. We are thoroughly convinced that the shooters that have experienced problems or damage from the R-Strap hardware, is due to operator error. I have no problem recommending the R-Staps. It's worked very well for me. When shooting with two rigs, I have my main camera on the R-Strap and my secondary rig over my other shoulder on an UpStrap.<br>

Russ</p>

<p>Yes, it works rather well in mixed lighting conditions.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> I have really found my Think Tank Belt system to be very easy to move about in, and the gear is always with me.</p>

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<p> I've gone to using the Think Tank Belt system. Love it.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> For wedding work, you definitely want the added power of the SB-800. I have and use them both. The SB-600 is a nice unit, but underpowered for wedding work.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p>One body, one lens and a few rolls of fresh film in my pockets. Back-up gear nearby.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> My lab uses X-Tol, and I've found the grain to be very similar to Delta 400 and much fined than Tr-X and HP-5. A wonderful film.</p>

<p>Russ</p>

<p> My marumi DHG filters are of very high quality. They are multi-coated and every bit as good as the multi-coated Hoya's, Nikon, B+W's, etc. Actually, I just picked ap a multi-coated 3 stop ND filter today.</p>

<p>Russ</p>