robert_landis

I like the way the folds in her shirt were captured. Very artistic.

Remember that there are millions (billions?) of people around the world who have access to film who do not have a computer or a wish to get a digital camera. They will need film for a long time before they can afford/use a computer or digital camera.

I just heard on CNN that Kodak is d/cing the Advantix line.

I recently got much more into photography, after realizing that I always enjoyed it and that people always complemented me on my photos. I surfed onto this site a few months ago, and it has been INVALUABLE in terms of which camera to buy, tripods, etc. Also, the links I got to were important.

 

The things I have learned here so far would have taken me a year to learn on my own.

 

Think about what $25 dollars amounts to- One can easily spend that on a weekend eating fast food with your kids or friends! Is it not worth it to keep this going?

 

Just something to think about.

I just got my dad's Retina (in mint condition), however I think the

lens needs to be cleaned. I do have the German made lens kit

(imported) that is designed to be used on Contax Zeiss "T" lenses. I

assume I can use this.

 

Can anybody confirm this or offer advice? I certainly don't want to

botch this.

 

Thanks for any input.

Sorry- I mostly will be using a Contax G2

Well, I need a tripod and I am getting addicted to buying (and

using) quality equipment. It sure seems like a lot of money to spend

on something like a Gitzo tripod and an Arca-Swiss ballhead (or

similar gear). Is this worth it? Do you really need to spend $400 or

$500 on a tripod? Why?

 

Think about it- you could buy a quality point and shoot or a new

lens to play with at those prices.

 

Thanks for any advice.

I think that even if 35mm processing decreases there will emerge specialty labs who will take advantage of a market niche, even if it means mailing your film out for developing. There are lots of film cameras out there. Unlike the Compact Disc/LP transition, digital imaging doesn't always provide a better or more convenient image. CD's were a clear improvement over LP's, but I think film is different. (There will also be artists who want to work in the traditional methods.)

I was able to buy a G2 with a 45mm lens and TLA 200 from B&H for ~ $1260 and then get rebated $500. This allowed me to move from a cheap Rebel with packaged zoom to a world class camera. I couldn't confidently spend $2500 to $5000 on Leica equipment now, but I did feel ok spending what I did to help me get close.

 

That was a good enough reason for me... I can overlook the fine points for the money I saved.

Forgive me if this is naive...

 

What makes photographs made with a Leica rangefinder different?

(They do seem to have a certain "thing"). Could you make the same

shots with an SLR with the same f setting, speed etc. and get the

same results? Is it my imagination, or is it really a different

result?

I suggest a trip to the pharmacy to get a pregnancy test.

I am going to start using a retina 2c which I used with much success

35 years ago, but I am trying to figure out how to set the film

speed dial with some current color and black and white films.

 

The dial just lists Plus X/Super XX, Kodachrome A, etc. Can anybody

translate these into any of the better current film (with asa

speeds) available?

 

Thanks,

 

Rob L.