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Photoshop has a batch mode, you can record actions and then replay those action in batch

mode on an entire folder/directory, then save every modified file into a new folder/directory.

Canon's own software also allows batch mode. Nikon should have those functions. Good

luck.

Thanks Joseph, I'll give the bulk roll a try, although I haven't used 3200 in bulk that much. Just for others who will visit this thread, the following is what B&H reply to my request for USAW:

 

"Kodak has effectively dried up most of overseas Import film, it was

cutting way too much into their profits.

The Digital revolution has also minimized availability overall, with

many items discontinued & others in short supply."

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Oh, and while we're at it, maybe for those who really missed this USAW 3200, please write B&H's sales department about how we couldn't sleep or eat without this.

In the not so distant good old past, places like B&H used to carry the

Kodak 3200 TMZ "Made in USA for International use" (designated USAW by

B&H) for very low price - my old receipt here says $2.98 for a 36-exp

roll purchased about a year ago. I can't seem to locate these cheap

3200 rolls anymore. The "USA" ones runs for $5.99 a roll nowadays!

Does anyone know any place I can get these "USAW" TMZ still? Oh, and

please don't turn this into a depressing "films are slowly dying" or

"how to push iso 400 film" thread. =). Thanks a lot!

I agree. In fact, I think it's a good news. Those of you with a 20D can now save your cash to feed your family; those of us who fed our family first can now buy a 30D. Carl's definately right: get over the parameters, go out and shoot some pretty pictures.

Dear Adi,

1). I don't think there is a quicker fix to your problem as every photographic moment requires some unique thoughts and fundamental technique. I think the best way to learn how to take better picture of your son is to sit down and read through that manual WHILE experimenting what it's teaching you. It may be a little slow at the beginning, but you will find it fun and rewarding as your son's picture improve very quickly. Doesn't have a take long, one afternoon on a weekend and you will notice dramatic improvement. turn off the continuous shooting mode, carefully compose each picture and think thru it. This is not a sport action. 2). learn not to rely on photoshop too much, a proper exposure in the first place is key. 3). consider getting a good flash (430EX for example) or find a place with good natural light to photograph your son. Good lighting quality is so much more important than the quality of your camera system. Best wishes and I hope you find learning process to be fun!

I second Zane's opinion, get the 50mm 1.8 if you're on a tight budget (~$80, cheap and very good lens). If you have more to spend, consider the 85mm 1.8 too (~$340).

Howe,

I would get a good prime, either the 50mm 1.8 or a 35mm lens, just one, go out and shoot for 3 months and really get to know your equipment and learn photography. Then decide what you want to spend the rest of your money on. You can even just use what you have now without buying anything else. Purchasing additional equipment is not going to help learning as much as practicing. Best wishes.

Well, rejoice in the fact that they are "dialing back" and not "dialing off". Hopefully they'll find a new equilibrium and just stay there. Let's go out and shoot more film and have fun.

Go for the 5D. Spend the rest on home secruity. Makes no sense to spend it all on the 1DsII, only to have this happen to you again. I am sorry to hear this. Best wishes.

Agree with above poster. The 50mm 1.8 and the 70-200mmL on the 20D makes great portrait lenses. I don't think you need more lens, assuming your portraits are primarily shoulder or head shot.

Hi Edgar, just to throw in my opinion. It appears like you prefer MF film (I am assuming, since pricewise instead of MF you can likely get a cheap rebel XT). If I were to worry about one thing, it'd be processing if you shoot color, b&w you can develop yourself. I wouldn't worry about 120 availability for quite a number of years (decades maybe?). By then, if the world run out of 120 film, big deal, just buy a whole new digital system and forget about what you have now. Who knows what the future holds? MF may be dead? We may all be dead? Or the MF backs maybe much much cheaper? You may become a multi-millionaire with enough money buy all of us offering you advice here a digital MF? If you have the spared cash, just get a system now and enjoy taking photos and stop worrying. Best wishes.

I am a newbie trying to decide between oil painting and watercolor. Can someone please explain to me or point me to links comparing the resolution between the two? Thanks in advance.

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Agree with above post. Keep your 17-35mm. As for the camera and in my opinion, if it hurts your hand to hold it, don't even think about getting it no matter what. What's the point if you don't enjoy using your camera for photography?

Maybe the reason all the stores ran out of stock is because once the rebate was announced, the aggressive and not-so-nice people hoarded what's left, leaving nothing but grief and anger behind for their fellow Europeans. I feel all your grief, men. But blaming Canon Europe, the stores, and fellow photographers ain't gonna help. Go out and shoot some pictures to make yourselves feel better. That's what I do when I get depressed. Best wishes!

Developing your own B&W film could be a lot of fun too.

Agrees with some of the above posts. 1). If you are going to be hired professionally, get a 20D or above, but if you shoot wedding for fun, then XT is good; 2). don't sell your Elan 7 yet. After playing with my wife's digital for a little bit, I am still shooting film (no particular reasons, just personal preference); 3). don't know about your other lenses, but my copy of 50 1.8 is great.

 

Good luck.

Maybe most of you out there are in a much better shape than me financially. Given the price of the current MF backs and the rate at which prices are dropping, the day that I can afford a digital MF back, if ever, I think I'd be buying a system to match the back instead of choosing a back to fit my existing system. For now, I am just going to use my MF for film and forget about digital for a while.

Both Elan 7's and EOS 3's focus can be converted to "*", which is what I do for both cameras. As said above, Elan 7 will be closer to 10D in build. But if you really have ~$400 to spend, a reasonably used EOS 3 is going to feel much better in hand than a new Elan 7. Add a BP-E1 battery magazine, and you have a wonder-machine. However, the EOS3 may make you feel bad about your 10D, causing you to upgrade digitally, which may not be what you want though... Good luck in your purchase.

"sounds expensive."

 

Hi Jay, you have just spent at least $1200+ on a 20D with lens. A $250 flash really isn't that much more in comparison, and in my opinion should significatly improve your flash photography. Also, your flash will very likely depreciate slower than your 20D (I am still using my old 420EX), so I'd say it's a good investment, not to mention the photographic opportunity you will miss otherwise. IMHO, equipment-wise: lighting outweights lens quality outweights what kind of camera you use. Best wish in finding a good flash.

Just adding to the above. The XT should be considered despite being an "entry level" camera. However, for me, holding it for an hour actually hurts my hand because of its small size and big lenses don't balance well on it. However, my wife absolutely loves the small XT with a small prime lens on it. So try holding both before you buy.

Hi Knack,

 

just to confirm your thoughts, get the EOS3 if you're going the film route. I have both the Elan 7 and the EOS3. When shooting 35mm film, I always grab the EOS3. I prefer the BP-E1 battery magazine over the PB-E2 booster (both I own) most of the time for reason of weight, the PB-E2 booster is a little too big for hiking or walk-around. But you should try both BP-E1 and PB-E2 in your hand before you decide. I am still waiting for the EOS 3D. Watch out so you won't get spoiled by your EOS 3, the build is better than even the 5D in my opinion.