jeffrey_winn

March 29, 2012

Lex, Will, Craig, Michael, Ron, L.G., Bethe, John, Jim, Jeff, Neil, and Lynn,

Thank You for all of the good ideas, and help! I've been away from my computer for a time, and I'm happy at all of the good information presented here.

I think I need to find a good pro-studio, and have a good old fashion print made. Additionally, I may try another source for a quality scan. At the end of the day, I want I high quality photo on my wall, and the scaned photo saved for the future.

Thanks again!

Jeff

March 14, 2012

Hello,

Recently I came across a 70 year old 120 negative of my Mom when she was a very small child. I went to Ritz Camera, and they sent this negative off for scaning, and transfered the image to a CD. I later had the scan printed, and the results were terrible. Ritz scanned the negative 4 times,and two of the scans did not include enough information to print at 8X10. I'm not happy with the results, and I need help. I've seen the origional photo that was printed years ago, and the quality is very good. I would like to duplicate this photo if possible.

Where can I get a good quality scan of this old negative? I was under the impression that 120 negatives had a lot of information on them, and printing to 8X10 should be easy.

Does anyone have any advice on printing? Should I seek out a conventional printing of this negative, or will a good quality scan print as well?

Thanks for any help,

Jeff

March 1, 2012

Mark,

I've had the 300/f4.0 for about 10 years, and I've been pleased with the lens. Some of my favorite photos were taken with this lens. I've even used this lens with a Kiron 2X teleconverter, and I got surprising good results. (Using the 2X teleconverter the results were reasonable knowing that the 2X degraded the image.)

Anyway, the price for this lens is reasonable, and you should have fun with it.

Jeff

November 9, 2011

I bought a Canon T-70 in the mid 1980's. I needed to replace the internal battery after about two years. The new battery has been in my camera ever since, or about 24 years! I realize that the T-90 is a different camera, but these batteries last a very long time.

Jeff

May 3, 2011

Walter,

The internal battery lasts FOREVER! I bought my Canon T-70 back in about 1985, and I needed to replace the internal battery within the first few months. There must have been a problem with this battery. Anyway, I'm still using the second battery to this day. Don't worry about this battery, and have fun with the camera.

You will enjoy the T-70, as you learn the camera. The camera's meter is very good, and the partial 12% spot meter is a nice feature. Also the different programs give you a few nice options without much effort. You will enjoy this camera.

Jeff

November 5, 2010

Kayam,

Thanks for the tip. I'll try to remember next time. I had a tough time getting the image to upload for some reason, so I guess I was happy to get it posted as is.

Jeff

November 5, 2010

My first attempt at an uploaded image. Canon T-70, with FDn 100mm f 2.8. I used a remote flash in an umbrella, with the Cactus remote trigger. The photo is of my 10 year old son's football helmet.<div>

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November 5, 2010

My first attempt at an uploaded image. Canon T-70, with FDn 100mm f 2.8. I used a remote flash in an umbrella, with the Cactus remote trigger. The photo is of my 10 year old son's football helmet.

September 24, 2010

Dave,

I have the 60T3 remote release. I'm probably wrong, but I thought that by using the T-3 adapter I will have full automatic exposure control via the T-70's program modes.

By using the 60T3, how will exposure control be accomplished? I'm assuming that I would focus on the subject, depress either the shutter halfway or use the Exposure Preview buttom on the front of the camera. Then I guess I should set the correct aperture setting from the viewfinder on the lens. When I take the photo, I should depress the double cable release to set the aperture, and then fire the shot using the 60T3, it will release the shutter at the correct speed. I'm assuming this will produce the correct exposure.

I hope I'm on the right track here. I'll give this a try and see what happens.

Jeff,

I'm going to take a few baby steps with these photos. I bought the Autobellows, which came with a 35mm slide duplicator in wonderful condition, and a Canon FD 50mm f 1.4. I got all of this for a song. And if you heard me sing you would really appreciate how good of a deal I got. I like the idea of a pro level camera where I can really get great results. But, for now I think I need to give this a try and then move on from there.

Thanks again,

Jeff

September 23, 2010

Well, serious within reason.

To begin I have a Canon T-70 with a Canon FD Autobellows. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I need the T-3 connector to attach to the double cable release to make everything work? If this is the case, I can begin to take a few photos. I have everything else except this t-3 connector, and I'll get one if this is the correct attachment. My plan is to start slowly, and learn some of the different aspects of using the autobellows. I bought this device a year ago, and have been just too busy until now. ( Yea, I know it is a weak excuse. But, I really want to give this a try. )

Thanks

Jeff

April 21, 2010

I've seen photo's of the inside of a T-90, and again every possible space is used for somethng. I was thinking that a clear plastic body for either the T-70 or T-90 would be a neat toy to have. This assumes that you could keep the stray light from effecting the photos!

Thanks again! I hope to take my T-70 out for a spin this afternoon if the weather cooperates.

Jeff

April 20, 2010

Today, I took my T-70 apart, and fixed the problems with the main switch. Getting the top off wasn't too difficult, but required a few extra steps. In addition to removing the screws from the back and sides of the camera, I needed to remove the face plate of the camera which enabled me to get at two additional screws that were under this face plate, and held the front part of the top in place.

I slowly removed the top plate of the camera, and quickly realized that the top was connected to the rest of the camera body by several different wires to the flash hot shoe, and others. This limited my ability to see under the top. I later twisted the top to get a better view of the switch. As I did this a part of the switch fell from the camera. My heart sank, as I didn't see how this part was attached, and I would have to figure out how everything went back together. I was afraid that this misstep would prevent me from even attempting a fix, as I was doing this blindly, without a manual.

Anyway, I cleaned the contacts and played around with the placement of this part. After about 15 minutes I figured out how it was aligned inside the camera, and tested the switch. I was shocked that everything worked as before, as I expected there to be more wrong with the camera. I later got the top back on the camera, which was a tricky part. I later reconnected the screws, and for fun I tightened the lens mount. Everything is working normally so far, but I need to run a roll of film through the camera to be sure.

Inside this relatively small camera there is a boat load of electronics, and no space is wasted. For a mid 1980's camera, it is pretty impressive. When I look at all of the electronics, I'm amazed at the design, and have a new appreciation for this and other cameras. If something major breaks, I can see why one would just throw the camera out, as fixing something of this complexity would really be a handful, and probably not worth the effort.

This was a fun experiment, but I hope I don't need to do this again.

Thanks again for all of the help, and Douglas in particular for the advice to try to fix the camera.

Jeff

April 17, 2010

Dave, Chris, and Douglas,

Thanks for the good advice. I have always liked the T-70. In 25 years, this is the only time it has ever failed me. I think I'll try to fix my current T-70 first. If I'm not successful, I'll probably pick up another T-70. I've always wanted a T-90, but I worry about the weight and the shutter issues. I use my T-70 regularly, but it still sits with film in it from time to time. I fear getting a T-90 only to not use it enough, and then face the shutter problems. I guess I need to think about this some more.

Thanks again,

Jeff

April 16, 2010

For spring break, I took the family on a week long cruise. I decided to bring along my Canon T-70, 28mm f2.8, 50mm f1.4, 100mm f2.8 and 299T flash. I loaded up with a lot of film, and had a lot of plans for taking photos. My plans didn't work out.

After being out about three days, I found myself with a malfunctioning T-70. The camera can not be adjusted into different prgram modes, or adjusted in any way. For example, I can't check the battery or check the film ISO. Additionally, the camera will not turn off. It is currently stuck on program mode, and I've been turning it off by opening the battery compartment with the switch in the off position. Once this is done, the camera will remain off.

I believe that the main switch is broken in some way, and wondered if anyone thinks that this is an easy fix? I think that repairing this camera may cost more then it is worth, and I think I may need to look into a different camera.

Should I fix this camera, or save the money and just pick up a new T-70 body?

Should I try a new model, such as the T-90, as prices are at a low point? Coming from the T-70, the T-90 will be an easy transition, as it is a T90 light. (Many similar program options, but more basic.)

What about an F1N or A1? Both are great cameras.

Jeff

March 3, 2010

I haven't ben to Grand Forks for a number of years. It is good to see the Red Pepper is still in business!

Jeff

December 29, 2009

Vincent,

I have the Canon 299T, and I believe that it will work with your camera. I'm on the road right now, so I don't have access to the manuals. Anyway, the 299T is a good flash with a manual zoom. I get consistant results with this flash.

I like a dedicate flash for my cameras. This removes some of the guess work, and allows me to concentrate on the photos, not the technology. I still use my Canon T-70 for this reason. I know how to make it work the way I like, and I don't have to worry about menus etc. Slap the flash on top, check the film iso, and either select an f-stop, or use program, and let it do ALL of the thinking. Good stuff.

If you plan to take the flash off the camera, try looking into the wireless flash setups. If you look on that auction site, you can find the inexpensive ones there for about $25 to $30. I bought a set and with an extra trigger, so I can drive two different flashes in two different umbrellas. This will really change they way your photos look, and really open up many options to you. Using a flash remotely, I always use a flash meter. Some here are smart enought to do the math, but I just prefer the ease of using a meter. 100% accurate results.

There is a ton of information on a website called the Strobist. ( <a href="http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/">www.strobist.blogspot.com/</a> ) This site will make you want to use your flash more, and use it in different ways. Good Stuff.

Good luck!

Jeff

November 30, 2009

I have a much more modest collection of lenses, (7), one T-70, a few flashes, and only a few other pieces of Canon FD gear. This equipment suits me fine, and I like the results. The jump to Digital is a tough one for me. For the amount of film I shoot every year, it is difficult for me to justify the costs of converting to digital. I'm also stunned by the cost of new lenses, flashes etc. I don't think I would produce better results with a digital camera, just have a little less money in the bank. After all, I shoot Canon FD as a hobby, so I can't write off the expense of new gear.

I did buy my wife a new Nikon D-60 last August. The camera came with two zooms, and it does produce good photos. But when I look at getting any extra lenses, I just can't justify the price tag. For those shots I just use my Good ole Canon FD and move on. For my wife the Nikon D-60 digital camera is wonderful. She takes a lot of photos of the kids, and also many photos for their school. In this use, the digital camera is perfect.

I like to say that I'm a sniper and she is a machine gunner. We will go to one of my son's football games, and both take a few photos. I'll take about 10 photos for one game, and she will take over 100. At the end of the game we will both have a few nice photos. But she needed to take ten times as many photos to produce a few good shots. I bought her the digital camera to save on film, and I'm way ahead. (Years ago she took 72 photos of my son at a kindergarten class trip. Recently she took over 1,000 photos using the Nikon D-60 at a dance recital. Digital does have it's place, but it isn't the only answer.

For me the final photo held in my hands is all that really matters. I can produce consistantly good photos, (at my modest skill level) with my Canon FD. In fact, I've never been limited by the quality of my gear, but rather I'm usually limited by my skills as a photographer.

Jeff

November 16, 2009

Kayam,

My go to film for people shots is Fuji PRO 160S. Great skin tones, good colors, and this film makes great enlargements. I also like Fuji REALA. ISO 100. This is a good all around film, and I like the look of the prints. I would pick some 400 speed film or even some 800 speed film for difficult lighting situations. A few rolls of each should do the trick.

Have a great trip!

Jeff

August 19, 2009

Jim,

I was just in Orlando at Disney back in April, and my wife brought her Nikon D-60 with 18-55, and 55-200. We were in Orlando for a week, and on day two she was down to just the D-60 and the 18-55. The rest of the trip we used a digital point and shoot, as the SLR is just too much to drag around all day long.

Having a stroller helps a lot, but in the past I found that it is usually filled with other stuff for the small kids.

Several years ago I did drag along my SLR Kit to Disney, with about 5 different lenses, a small tripod, and a flash. I had three small kids and my wife in tow, and I must admit that the extra camera gear made it more difficult. BUT......... But, I did get many wonderful photos on that trip that I couldn't get with my current point and shoot.

The camera choice is yours. But remember that going to Disney means spending a lot of time waiting in lines, and going on rides. This past trip I found the point and shoot perfect, as I just took a few snap shots, and enjoyed the time with my family.

Good Luck,

Jeff

August 18, 2009

Richard,

You have already received a lot of good advice. I would also go with something along the lines of a 28mm, 50mm, and 100mm. You may want to use a 24mm instead of the 28mm. I don't have a 24mm so the 28mm works OK for me.

I try to think about where I'm going and what I'm likely to take photos of when I select a lens for an outing. Sometimes a 300mm f 4.0 is on the list. But for most situations the three small and light primes of 24/28mm, 50mm, and 100mm works well.

Good Luck,

Jeff

July 24, 2009

Al N.

I reccommed using a Canon FD 100mm lens. I have and use a Canon FD 100mm f 2.8 lens, and I've used it for some tight close up's. You will be pleased with this lens. They are not expensive, and good examples can be had for a modest price.

Don't forget about the other details of the picture. Use quality film for these photos. I like Fuji PRO 160, and would use this film for similar photos. Take your time on getting the lighting corect. Assuming that you are not using flash, go outdoors in the late afternoon for the better light. Take the photos in the shade, or on a day with a thin overcast sky. Take your time and the photos will look great.

Good Luck,

Jeff

June 25, 2009

Lex,

I have a T-70 and I tightened a loose lens ring about a year ago. It is a pretty easy process, as long as you take your time and don't lose any of the small screws. As I recall, it took me about 15 minutes to complete the entire process, and I've never taken a camera apart before.

Good Luck,

Jeff

May 12, 2009

If the fresh batteries don't solve the problem, let us know. A detailed explaination of the problems and what you have attempted may help.

I've had a T-70 for years, and it has worked trouble free.

Good Luck!

Jeff

February 24, 2009

Neil,

I've bought several camera bodies and several lenses from KEH. Everything worked as advertised, and the bargain grade equipment looked pretty good. Overall, I've been happy with KEH, and I feel comfortable ordering from them.

Jeff

February 12, 2009

Hello,

I'm new to the digital world, but have been using film cameras for a long time. This fall, our family picked up a Nikon D-60 as our first DSLR, and I would like to slowly begin the process of editing these photos, and having some fun. My goal is to begin with a few basic touch ups, like adjusting the white balance, etc. Later, I would like to try a few fun things, like turning selected photos into paintings.

Can someone point me in the right direction to learn more about editing digital photos. I'm not a pro, and after searching this site, I found many different threads about software and editing. But, since I'm late to the digital game, much of this is going over my head. Should I start off with Photoshop Elements, or is there another basic program that I should look into.

Is there a program out there that can turn photos into paintings? I've seen several photos on this site, and others that were changed from a photo into a painting. Is this a relatively easy process, with the right program, or is this some expert spending hours on end completely retouching the entire photo?

Again, please bear with me on these subjects. I've been a dedicated film shooter for years, and still enjoy using my old gear. But, as we begin to take more digital photos, I would like to enhance them when I need to, or play around and turn them into a painting if it is a reasonable thing for me.

Thanks again!

Jeff

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