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<p>Marc, I'd shoot second (or third) behind you for travel expenses alone, meaning a cheapo flight and a ride to location. Meaning: I'd love to work with/for you one of these days. Contact me if you ever think it could happen.</p>
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<p>I second Pete's advice regarding how to correct your customers' orders. They hired you to provide them copy; do your work, provide new files, ask for the old discs to be returned and destroy them. If I was your customer and you asked me to do the work here, you'd not hear from me again. Just my two cents. Chalk this up to hard-earned wisdom.</p>
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<p>Shawnee, plenty of answers here already, but I would add that you can guarantee others will be there with P&S cameras and lots of flashes going off. If you employ extra lighting, you are best advised to use radio verses optical triggers, lest you find your lights overworked (and underslaved! HAHAHAH). No seriously, I speak from experience. Nothing more frustrating then to have your lights drained by others, especially if you, like me, tend to go the Strobist route via Nikon Speedlights with their optical triggers.</p>
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<p>The Tammy 17-50mm, hands-down, for that 40D.</p>
<p>The 28-75mm is a full-frame lens, meaning it will be too long (in my opinion) on a 1.x sensor. Yes, I've owned the latter, shot it on a D70s and loved it, even shot a wedding with it (whence cometh my opinion on wedding usage), and would recommend it heartily if you were shooting a full-frame body.</p>
<p>The 17-50mm is wicked sharp for the buck. I shoot the Promaster-branded version (it is a Tamron lens) and have no complaints. See sample image below, taken with a Canon 7D on 11/28/2009.</p>
<p>http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4178003098_2497680a44_b.jpg</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.<br>
CE Nelson<br>
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Here's another:<div>
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Here's one.<div></div>
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Bruno - correct, you've seen them in my Flickr. I've now completed the gallery from my domain page. Wanted to avoid sending people to Flickr from my host; didn't seem very professional, and I'm working on launching my portrait business at this time, so...
Thank you for the feedback.
Best,
Craig
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Wanted to share:<p>
Last Tuesday, I was interviewed by a local reporter. Today, the piece ran. A strange feeling, but a positive
experience.<p>
This <a
points to the full edition of the daily. It is a 5MB PDF file. Download it, open it, then scroll to page 13 to
begin reading.<p>
Cheers!<br>
Craig<p>
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Anna - the trouble you're facing is lack of affordable films for a 545 holder, or even the Holgaroid, unless the Holgaroid is now fitted with a 3x4 pack-film holder...in which case you can use the readily-available and still produced Fujifilm 3x4 pack-films.
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As for enlarging, I scan my Fujifilm instant prints on an old Canon LiDE20 flat-bed scanner. I get decent results out of it, allowing enlargements up to 10x10 without serious issues. Mind you, I shoot my Fujifilm through my Mamiya RB67 fixed with an NPC pack-film holder which accepts 3x4 Fufjfilm packs, but does limit the image-area to a square roughly 3x3.
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You may view my work at this <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nelsonfoto/sets/72157604123142870/">LINK</a>.<p>
CE Nelson<br>
Nelsonfoto.Com
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If I was planning to shoot any indoors event on film, I would select Fuji 800-speed negative film and rate it
around 600, for ambient work, even under some speedlight conditions where I'd pop a tiny bit of flash to fill,
setting flash manually, camera set manually or in Av mode, preferably the former.
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Mike - I wouldn't expect a straight answer from him. But you are on the money, of course.
Things were sketchy enough for photographers before 9/11, what with Amber Alerts going off and neighbor cowering from neighbor-- a pervert out of us all, this pathetic society of wannabe cops and defenders of the American Way. Post-9/11, well...one cannot fart out loud without being accused of wanting to destroy the Great White Culture. Meanwhile, the real crooks whistle Dixie.
Bruce - bottom line, as I see it, and I imagine all legal outlets see it: You only have yourself to blame for standing there and playing along. In fact, as much as that crossing guard wanted to feel important for defending Liberty, I would suggest you, too, were pecking for a scene by hanging around. Perhaps I am mistaken, but that's my take.
Had you actually been arrested, then perhaps there would be a case of some kind. Next time walk away without a word, or just stand there and continue to photograph until they hook you up. Don't surrender so much as a frame, ever.
C.
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The Fujicas are sweet cameras. Enjoy!
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<a href="http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~razzle/">Dean Jones</a> is the source for a Razzle or other Polaroid conversions. Pricing? Ask him. His waiting list is long, so be prepared for a wait.
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As for the comparison to a Littman conversion, I've no idea. The Razzle is a breeze to focus using the original focus-mechanism and RF unit. Simple as pie. Really.<p>
Craig
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Note me as another satisfied customer of Dean Jones, the Australian camera-hacker and innovator.
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Late last year, while tooling around a Tulsa flea-market with my pal Bruce Appel, I stumbled upon a nice Polaroid
110B and purchased it. After making contact with Dean Jones, I forwarded both camera and down payment to Mr.
Jones. In March 2008, I received my IRS refund and completed the transaction with Dean, who set about converting
my camera. Yesterday, June 23rd, my Razzle was received at the post office, and a quick shot put past the Fujinon
150/6.3 lens.
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In a word: Bliss.
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Dean Jones is highly regarded, and I recommend him to any seeking an alternative to the much more expensive
options out there for RF-focused 4x5 cameras and conversions.
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Model: Buffie Brooke<br>
EV/Film: 1/30" @ F8, Fujifilm FP-100C45<p>
<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2606126436_40911a7434.jpg">
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Brad - thank you. I'm still enjoying (very much) the project I bought from you.
Craig
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Barry - thank you. Wish I could have had that done via inkjet, but not bad for what it is, not bad at all.
I'm in the process now of prepping files for output, frames en route, etc., to be ready to hang a selection of the images come July 2nd. It's been a fun few months thus far with promise for more to come.
Craig
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Nice shot. Thinking about heading out to photograph some falls today, myself.
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Bruce - let them arrest you. In fact, the next time this happens, insist that you will not cease and desist. Once you've been arrested, you will have something factual to bring to light. Otherwise, you're only adding fuel to their fire; and I don't mean this as a sleight. What I do mean is that by yielding to them at the mere threat of being arrested emboldens them to continue with the threats, to feel justified. Let them arrest you. Make sure you have a good attorney to phone once it happens, but remain respectful. You do have rights, but you might need to be arrested in order to exercise those rights, ultimately, sadly. I wish you well.
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Mark - thanks! Books are moving pretty well. Sitting on the Best Seller list, even, whatever that means. :)
Also confirmed: select images from the series will mount for a solo exhibition at the local university campus--not bad for a guy who hasn't even made it to university yet.
Har!
Best to all,
Craig
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Forgive me: that link to the book is FUBAR.
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<a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/253675">http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/253675 is the correct link.</a><p>
Craig
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Finances are tight for many of us. I'm hit pretty hard at the moment. If you
have enjoyed my portraits, I would be very grateful if you would consider the
following:
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(The coupon code was sent to me by a local photographer, who used it to purchase
a copy yesterday)<p>
Save $7 on shipping<br>
Code: istockphoto2008<br>
Discount: $7 off shipping until July 31, 2008
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[<a href="http://www.blurb.com/my/book/detail/253675">LINK to Blurb listing</a>]
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To help sustain this project, I have assembled a softcover book containing
selected images from the series. This is not intended as a final retrospective
as work will continue for months going forward, perhaps years.
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My cut of each purchase is $5--that is, Blurb charges $15.95 per unit for
materials and services. The rest goes to me, and will be used to continue
working on the project.<p>
If you have specific questions regarding this offering, please contact me before
purchasing. Otherwise, thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy the book.<p>
Sincerely,<br>
CE Nelson<p>
Square 7x7 inches (18x18 cm) 66 pages<br>
Published: May 26, 2008<p>
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Aye, Phil. I've been laying low.
As always, if you plan on being back here in the hills, drop me a line ahead of time to plan a connection. Would be grateful for a meet.
Craig
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Giles - here's my input.
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First, you might like to check out <a href="http://www.stephendirado.com/gene.htm">Stephen DiRado's site</a>.
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DiRado's father, Gene, has been living with Alzheimer's for many years. Stephen has been photographing him all along. I've been corresponding with Stephen off and on for the last nearly two years. I enjoy the exchanges, and admire him for his tenacity. He works at Clarke University in Massachusetts.<p>
Now, what DiRado is doing is profoundly personal. It is his father, after all. I can't imagine how one could pursue such a project as a non-relative, an outsider, unless one has the blessing of the subject's family. Even then, I would think, to some degree, it to be a difficult matter.<p>
Chase it. See what you make of it. I would be happy to see the results. But please take extra care in dealing with all involved.<p>
Best of luck,<br>
CE Nelson<br>
Fayetteville, AR, USA
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Haven't thought about that angle, Michael. Good one to mull over.
C.
Newbies and Pros ... let's get it together!
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<p>And to address the point of discussion: Yes, more folks helping folks. Attitudes like Marc's are healthy and positive and lead to strong ties, community, learning, growth.</p>
<p>I've had a helluva time here in NW Arkansas as there is little opportunity to shoot second and even less (it seems) chance to engage other pros or those aspiring-to-be. While I'm fully-capable of shooting my own gigs, I have to admit I find the idea of shooting second or otherwise assisting to be of infinite value at this point in my career and wish more opportunity existed.</p>
<p>Money is important, but it isn't everything, and my future value as a first improves with every second/assisting gig I can land. So far, slim pickings, and I'm beginning to think I need to just bite the bullet for push forward solo, else, leave this fly-over region and move to a better market where I can be of good use to seasoned pros and continue to develop my chops.</p>