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Gas, I am looking for a simple computer based imaging software that has preset effects for images . What do you suggest? I know I can design my own presets in photo shop, but that is not what I'm looking for.

<p>I have heard about the lighter fluid. I will watch my toothpaste results. Hey, I do not have to worry about cavities or sensitivity on my lens !</p>

<p>I tried several methods, this was a last resort. Not sure how it was stored. The element fogged was not exposed to the apature blades nor was it on the outside. Did not seem to be a fungus, more like something dried on the element. Came off very easily.</p>

<p>effect ? no, not really, excluding that you have good glass, good flash & filters. I could shoot a beautiful wedding with a Pentax K1000 film camera as well as I could with a Canon 1D Mark4.<br>

You may try harder with a expensive camera. Like thinking you will play better golf with a set of Pings opposed to Mcgregor's. Serena Williams can beat the !#$%& out you with a $9.00 tennis racket.</p>

<p>I have a old lens that one of the elements had a haze or a fog on it. It would not come off with lens cleaner. So, I used a mild toothpaste. Cleaned it like new. Thourghly rinsed, dried, wiped with lint-free cloth, assembled, looks good. What are my chances of it staying clear ? Have not tested yet.</p>

<p>Every thread has a smart @#$ to comment on it....<br>

If you don't like my thread, please don't comment on it, I will do the same for you,,,<br>

or I will blow yours up with a bunch of stupid stuff like you have mine,,,</p>

<p>Marc, sorry you think it is vague, not abandoning film, I was raised on a waist level finder ! I remember many times shaking bird seed out of my WLF after weddings ! Been shooting mostly digital for some time. No posting a classfied either, I will use ebay, I get much better coverage of potential buyers. During film days it was MF shooters dream to own Hasselblad equipment. I was excited to be able to buy a new one. At a wedding NO ONE had a better camera than I did. Now days, uncle Joe will pop out his Canon 1D MarkII with a L series lens & all you have is a 60D. Sure the difference is the skill, but come on, we are guys & we want better stuff than anyone because we were paid to do a job.<br>

but things change in life,</p>

<p>about to kiss my last hasselblad good bye. I bought this one new, still have the boxes for it. I guess its the sign of the times, kinda need the $$$. I will keep my chrome 50mm F4 lens & a A12 back for another body when things turn back up !!</p>

<p>did you shoot it without the lantern ? it is distracting</p>

<p>CONGRATULATIONS !!! I quit 2 years ago, & I FEEL GREAT ! I sleep better, don't have photos & albums scattered around my kitchen !! <strong>I do miss the wedding food</strong> ! After $15K+ of equipment, 100s & 100's of weddings, zillions of shots, rolls & rolls of film, (you know, that roll stuff that goes in a back of a camera ? ), then digital, hours on a computer, I don't shoot much of anything anymore ! mainly sunsets on Mobile Bay.<br>

lens ? 35mm</p>

<p>I have a really good Tamron lens I sed on a old Nikon. Is there a adapter that allow me to use this lens on my EOS ? I know it would be manual focus & F stop.</p>

<p><em>""The bride was an hour late for her "getting ready" the Groom told me when I went to photograph him that he didn't want photographs before the wedding""</em><br>

None of this is your fault BUT it does affect the images because you are behind in getting the needed photos.<br>

That is one of the main reasons I quit photo'ing weddings</p>

<p>Circumstances ? I have some images that I need to store & no one else needs to see. I also need to be able to access them when needed.</p>

<p>What is the best way to password protect images on a CD ? is it possible ? Trying to protect a folder in XP, will not let me choose 'make this folde private'. HELP !</p>

<p>No, one of those long inexpensive 500mm lenses</p>

<p>No, I do not bring a camera. Usually there is a friend of B&G taking shots, I will get them to take a shot of B&G & me, give them my email address, then it shows up !</p>

<p>Guys, is it possible to find a EOS mount for a 500mm f8 lens ? Are there generic ones or specific for the lens ?</p>

<p>$500-600 ! WOW, I wonder if I need to fire up the old 35mm</p>

<p>Wanting a 500mm lens for my Canon digital, what do you guys like for a 500MM, mirror type lens or standard telephoto ?</p>

<p>What is your price range ? I know it varies from city to city, but usually consistant. There are 3 catagories of wedding photographers. low cost ($250-$750) shoot then give bride a CD. The middle group ($800-2000) Includes images & maybe a package with album. Then the high group ($2500+) includes, hours of photo coverage, Art albums, pre bridal, etc. The middle group is falling to the side. YOu probably fall in that group. YOu said ""<em>I always produce at least 50-100 album-worthy images that tell a complete story" </em>That is what we did on the 80s' ! No where enough images. Do you then have a DVD or CD with several hundred other poses ? Check what others are charging & what their packages include. I had a full time pro/friend that was on the same side of town. I made sure my packages were similar to his & charged less. 2011 Weddings & brides are not so much quality poses, but quantity, photojournalistic, behind the scenes. Parents still like posed perfect shots, but brides don't.<br />I don't consider 3-5 weddings booked thriving. When I shot I had a lot of bookings over a year in advance.<br />You said<strong> "<em>MY selections</em></strong>," should <strong>not</strong> be YOUR selection, but the bride's. It is their wedding. You may be the pro, but is THEIR wedding, their money, their choice to use someone else.</p>

<p>Stuart said:<br /><em>then what exactly is the problem if that camera turns out to be a digital Rebel. </em><br />Not so much a problem. But if you spend $40,000 for a remodeling project for your house woundn't you feel better if the contractor if he pulled up in a nice big truck & construction trailer, Dewalt saws, Senco or Paslode nailers ? Opposed to a compact car, off-brand tools, with 2x4's stacked on the top ?<br /><em>Light weight ? </em>rebel is not much lighter than a 60D or a 7D I used to shoot Hasselblad with a Metz flash before changing to Canon digital cameras,<br /><em>""There is a big difference between a photographer choosing equipment because it suits their needs""</em><br />Yes, some are too cheap to buy pro or pro-sumer grade equipment & nice glass.<br>

The main focus of this thread was shooting style, 1000's of images taken & hoping for some good ones, and not being prepared; like not having a ladder or step stool. Not so much the equipment used.</p>

<p><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=1159709">Mark Anthony </a>, that is nice, I like the off-set of the subject.</p>

<p>, Simon said:<br>

<em>We're using digital, but if you've got the exposure, the focus, the composition and the moment right, you only need to press the shutter once. If you don't have those right to start with, the chances of them all being right a second or two later aren't high.,,,He said it reminded him of Beken of Cowes, who would give a single image to the client, but make sure it was perfect.</em><br>

WOW that is so correct !<br>

Green said:<br>

<em>Not sure why all the chair/stool bashing here</em><br>

Easy, that is just being prepared. I know you have to quickly stand in a chair to get that perfect shot, but in planned group shots you need your own stool or ladder. Might as well use a tripod from the church.</p>

<p>What is film ?? just kidding !</p>

<p><em>I've also been trying to find out if you can use 120 film in a 220 back</em><br>

Yes you can, well, I did it in my Hasselblad on several occasions by accident. I knew it was in there, so I stopped at 12.</p>