Stephen_Prunier

<p>I shoot film. I process my E-6 & B&W myself. Then I scan the film and tweak the image in PS. When I need a print to be spot on, I have a Custom Lab in my home town make the print after I make the final adjustments. Sometimes being a "Mad Chemist" is FUN sometimes it's a living NIGHTMARE!!! LOL</p>

<p>I currently own and use:<br>

Nikon F100 w/MB-15<br>

Nikon FM2n<br>

Nikon FM10<br>

I had a F3HP but it got ruined in a flood along with everything else. So if you flip the order of my list you can see how I replaced my system!<br>

I hope to add a MF system in 2010!</p>

<p>I have the same problem from time to time with my F100. I asked around and no one else has had the problem. For me it seems like it self fires when I have lowered the camera after taking a shot BUT not right after taking a shot myself and when it does it's like 3 frames at a time. If you find out anything solid about your problem can you let me know?</p>

<p>I just noticed that all my cameras start with an F! Like FM2n or F100. Sorry but I don't own anything starting with a D yet! LOL</p>

<p>To some degree those replying to the OP are "Professionals", myself included. When my Doctor, Lawyer or CPA start giving away their services I will consider giving away my Art Work. Until then I / We have bills to pay just like everyone else! In todays changing world of photography even Ansel Adams would have a difficult time trying to make a living from their Artwork. Like a lot of current "Top" Pro's they have to also Teach at workshops and some run tours. Most "Professional Photographers" have to juggle several hats just to make it work for them. I'm glad you don't take their money and are making your living doing something else. Maybe this week you can perform Your Job for free. How's that sound? Not to good I hope LOL I think we are complaining more about the scary shape that our country is in and how it's effecting our businesses and NOT are we good enough to sell our photo's. If you would be so kind to buy me a new Nikon D3x I would be more than happy to give you a free photo a year for the next 30 years! LOL </p>

<p>I own 2 separate businesses. In addition to my Photography I am a Licensed Contractor (carpentry) here in MA. Between the economy & weather I worked 4 days in June as a carpenter! Because I am self employed the 16+ days that I didn't work are not counted as un-employed days! I bet there are a lot of others who fall into this category. With the Photography I also have become more open to allowing my work to be used on items that I never would have in the past like coffee mugs, magnets, messenger bags etc. As for the Carpentry? It is dying a slow painful death. A lot of home owners are trying to have work done for next to nothing and they will look the other way (unlicensed, uninsured, illegals) to save a few dollars. I have gone from building and working on multi million dollar homes with a crew of 3 employees, to taking work from a property management company who will pay me 20% more than the types previously mentioned and to working alone!</p>

<p>Would the V750 work with 35mm slide film? I process my own E-6 and if I could wet scan them before mounting would be great. It looks like the cost of the V750 is reasonable compared to the Nikon.</p>

<p>Patrick,<br>

Thats awesome. I have been working with my 12 year old niece. She having fun with it. As for being wrong? That only equals 2! LOL. Thats why I said "most kids". My nephews high school (private) still teaches traditional photography and darkroom basics. With him, if it has nothing to do with hockey he's not interested.</p>

<p>I drive by Eastman Gelatin/Kodak, 3-4 times a week were they make chemicals for Kodak here in MA. I never see anyone around the property when I drive by but I can tell there is work still taking place. Years ago they employed quite a few people and if you drove by you would always see some of them. Unlike most I still haven't purchase a digital camera yet, but I will need to soon as I start offering more services with my photography business. I'm currently winding down (hopefully) my carpentry/painting business do to the economy. The drastic changes in the work force, and what a lot of homeowners will except in order to save a little money. It just makes it to hard to run my business in a safe and legal manner and still make a living. I feel for anyone who has lost their job. I know it's been said before, but it sure wouldn't hurt any of the film companies to start spending money on advertising again. Like Kodak did with Bob Krist. I bet most kids up to the age of 12 have no idea what film is.</p>

<p>I use Nikon's. My #1 is the F100. My #1a is the FM2n and I have the FM10 kit. I had a F3hp but it got ruined in a flood. I bought the FM10 when I was getting back into photography. My Fm2n was purchased new about a week before the Fm3a hit the shelves so it's a newer dinosaur! lol<br>

Patrick check your email!</p>

<p>I do all my own film developing. B&W and E-6 I then scan, print or upload to my site. When I need it to be the best print quality I use a local lab. I'm holding out as long as I can when it comes to buying a DSLR. Unless it becomes the "only" method for submiting images I will use film and my current methods. If I have to make the switch at least my lenses will work now.</p>

I have a copy of his book Inner Game of Outdoor Photography. It is a bunch of his articles from his time writting for OP. There are some really good lessons in it. He shows a lot of his true personality in the book. I wish I had the chance to meet him. I love his work and miss him. They say his wife was a wonderful person too.

My local lab and i'm also looking into doing my own. I do my own B+W so I have the equiptment I just need more information on the E-6 process

Lauren

 

I have used The Finer Image in down town Danvers (978)777-4686, for years. The owner (Barry) is still a very active photographer who loves what he does.

FM2n Black w/ 28mm F2 AIS. I had the F3, BUT it got destroyed in a flood, along with the lenses, SB16, slides, neg's etc. That was 8 years ago. I just started up again about a year ago.