randy_lovejoy

I tend to think of being there as being in the moment. I try to wash away all preconceptions and accept what is offered. Might be more of a comment on my temperament than anything.

Wow, thanks so much for the quick responses! I find all of your experiences invaluable. It really helps in making an informed decision. I have definitely ruled out rangefinders. Although I think the Mamiya 7II rangefinder is a great camera I just doesn?t fit all of my needs at the moment. Might be a good stocking stuffer though! I think Stephane brings up a good point that the digital quality is close enough to the 645 to lean in favor of digital. So, for the moment I think the Pentax 67 and a digital might be the best choices for me. Maybe renting a couple of systems might be the way to go?? Thanks everybody for the guidance. I'll post my decision in the future for those that might be interested.

 

-Randy

I am looking for suggestions in choosing a new MF system primarily

for landscapes. In the past I have used a Mamiya RB. However, I need

a system that is lighter -Im tired of feeling like Im dragging around

an old Buick. I think that I would like to stay with an SLR because I

use graduated ND filters pretty often. Im also looking for a system

that is relatively quick to setup. Its more important for me to be in

the moment rather than to spend a great deal of time setting up.

 

I would like to hear what systems are working for others. If you had

to choose again would you still choose the same system?

 

 

-Randy

Great shots! Thanks for the examples.

I am new to portrait photography but was wondering if there are any

techniques to help capture and accentuate a models eyes. I am

primarily thinking for headshots. Thanks for any help!

Cecile,

 

I think a grip head and arm is exactly what I am looking for, I just wasn?t sure what it was called. Thanks for answering such a beginner question!

 

Cheers,

-Randy

I guess that I should clarify that I am trying to make the foam core sit like a table, maybe 1.5 feet from the ground. I can attach the board to a bar that extends out from the middle of the stand and can stick out horizontally but it stands about 3 feet from the ground, which is too high. My foam core is about 3x4 feet. Perhaps the Matthews clamp could attach to the very end of this bar and hold the foam core? Anyone have any other ideas? I appreciate your thoughts.

Does anyone have any suggestions for attaching a large foam core

board to a light stand in a horizontal position? The clamps on the

stand aren?t very robust and not designed for that orientation.

Thanks!

As a college student I posted my info and desire to photograph National Parks on SCA (Student Conservation Association). I obtained a position and was paid a small stipend, given lodging within the park, and a vehicle to drive. Most importantly, I was given access to all the "special locations" and worked with the researchers that came to the park. I photographed research and worked in a darkroom to produce historic photographs that helped document the evolution of the park. While photographing the work they required, I collected a number of photos only possible with my backstage pass. I am only a hobbiest but my suggestion is to dig deeper in your subject of interest. Good luck!