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<p>I had Pentax 645N, Contax 645, Rolleiflex 2.8e before getting into 67 format I still have Rollei btw. All of these cameras has one of kind lens. Not just sharp, all of them are sharp enough, but its has something above. I never had P67, but I had RZ67proII. From my experience with RZ67's lens I can say that there is nothing there except crazy sharpness. I could be wrong, but nowdays I would go for camera that has THE lens rather than the one with interchangeable backs and leaf shutter (hassy will go too, just in case). Think about that. I'd rent Pentax67 with 105mm /f2.4 lens.</p>

<p>I consider press-books are more like a story-telling books. I guess it will fits perfectly if you're PJ style photographer. For me, this type of books doesn't add to much value to the final product, as flush mount ones does (fancy covers, mind-breaking layouts design and etc). But they do just the same promo work for your bussines for sure. If the client stands for pure photography and wish to have as many photos in the book as possible - i'd offer press-book. Summary: it's few times cheaper than flash mount, esay to care, fits womens bag (!!!) it will be shown all over, easy to reprint, it's lightweight, up to 400 pages. Are there any cons? :)</p>

<p>Hi David,<br>

Thanks for your advice! The bride was really unhappy with florists work. She actually has turned to bridezilla when she saw flowers for the first time. "This is not what I have ordered!" for this reason I wasn't really after florist details. Great work tweaking the photo, but really I was looking for low contrast kinda film-look ones. I bet you got my point. Thank you anyway.<br>

Sergey</p>

<p>Linda hi!<br>

<br />Its a friend of mine on that picture, not me sorry :) He was hoping to shoot some film during this wedding. One of the cameras rather Lieca M6 or some 645 Range finder. Since we weren't able to shoot outside due weather and timing he couldn't done a single shoot on film. His second cam is one of those Panasonic "mini" DLSR with a hacked firmware that enable to recored video in 1080p with very high bitrate.<br>

Here is photo if mine<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10809084-md.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="817" /><br>

<br />My kit is Canon 1D3, 5D2, 16-35mmL, 24mmL, 35mmL, 85mm f/1.8 and 100mm f2.8 Macro. 3x580EX-II, 4xPlus-II PW. All shoots from reception done with two flashes set up on stands. I used PW Plus II as a trigger.</p>

<p>Just done one more destination wedding. Moscow, Russia. 27 Nov 2010<br>

<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs031.snc6/166126_10150120974798134_677398133_7747351_1581838_n.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="720" /><br>

<img src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1396.snc4/164817_10150120975108134_677398133_7747360_7278800_n.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="720" /></p>

<p>More pictures:<br>

<a href="http://blog.sergeyusik.com/2011/01/blog-post.html#more">http://blog.sergeyusik.com/2011/01/blog-post.html#more</a><br>

Your comments and critiques are appreciated!<br>

Thanks,<br>

Sergey</p>

<p>I got my Seconic-358L - so happy with it. Get one like that - and you won't regret. It will helps you out with how to deal with Flash and Ambient light until you'll learned it and become pretty much advanced!</p>

<p>http://albumexposure.com/<br>

Have a look</p>

<p>Lubos, "poor mans Hasselblad" means Kiev 88 and 88CM but definitely not Bronica.</p>

<p>I used to have Pentax 645N then switched to Bronica SQ-Ai (actually B, I don't need any additional extras, just simple 6x6). Well, I got it in EX+ condition from Keh with two backs and 80mm for almost 600$ Split Image Focusing Screen is very easy to use. I am happy with results after having P645N. I also happy to know that there lots of lens EX up to 200$ - 150mm, 50mm so on. I just couldn't afford them if it would be Hassy.</p>

<p>Little Princess</p>

<p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10768177-lg.jpg" alt="" width="534" height="800" /></p>

<p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/11524996-lg.jpg" alt="" width="667" height="900" /></p>

<p>I use them both. Can't imagine going out to a wedding with only one. Same lens has way different look on 1.3 and FF. I'm in love what I get with 35mm f/1,4L and 85mm f/1.8 on FF.<br /> I'd say if you're PJ styler - go for 1d3, there will be lots of shots you miss just because of the 5d2's AF and it will makes you crazyyy. With 1d3 you will get exact moment what you see in viewfinder.</p>

<p>Thanks Pavel! I got it.</p>

<p>Does anybody of you use AUTO EXT TUBE SET-A with Pentax 645N and FA lens? Does it effects AF or I would need to use MF instead? I would appreciate any of your answers.<br>

Thanks. </p>

<p>Thanks Mark, 90% of albums I offer to my client is flush-mount one with edge-to-edge pages. But this one has completely .... different looks and feeling.</p>

<p>I just got the type album ( made by <a href="http://www.photomounts.com.au">http://www.photomounts.com.au</a> ) i was after for a long time. There are no album manufactories in my area that could supply me with such a great product and options i'd love to have in the album. Please have a look and your comments are highly appreciated. Here it is:<br>

<img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/11331761-lg.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" /><br>

more picture of the album on my blog<br>

Have a good day,<br>

Sergey Usik</p>

<p>it there any special settings has to be made to TT1 in order to fire PW Plus II?<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>I use MacBookPro/2.2Ghz in my "front office" and "custom made PC with Win7" in my "back office, dark room". I used MBP to get into Internet, to do task like album design and etc. I do connect ext-monitor if the task required. Mac is so user friendly. My back-office PCs is not internet connected ever. Just don't want to mess with viruses - another BIG vote for Mac here. It has i7-920 processor /12 Gb Ram and it is very (!!!) fast for the money (about $1200 for all without monitor). Check its calculation power - 1000 raws from 1d3 convert to jpg from LR with numbers of settings for less then 30 minutes(!). When the time will come I just throw the main-board and CPU away, invest about $500 in new parts.</p>

<p>Missy you may change your mind about destination wedding after reading the post above. Hope it helps.</p>

<p>Here is the link to Photographer's story (facebook account needed) - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=385787114544">http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=385787114544</a><br>

Her bad experience might be helpful.</p>

<p>I had a very good trip to Egypt at the end of 2009. Before I got there I did contact very nice couple over facebook and offered them myself being second photographer on their wedding. They did accept my offer. What I can say it was a great experience for me, different culture, different people, just two people that feel in love was the same. I would appreciate your comments /critique about photos from the church - blog.sergeyusik.com/2009/12/sarasherif-egypt-cairo.html and reception blog.sergeyusik.com/2010/03/sarasherif-egypt-cairo-part2<br>

thanks,<br />Sergey</p>

<p>I used to have P645 and loved it! It is simple as 35mm SLR camera with Av Tv M modes. There is lightmeter build inside. It's much much more reliable then you can get even from "pump-uped" Kiev of Arax. You wouldn't choose between Toyota and VAZ :) would you? If you can afford the P645N - go for it. Have one now I do love it. </p>

<p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10543110-lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/10539671-lg.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Mike, you're right! 5K its a lot! Few of my friends are trying to sell their 1d3 for less then 3K and nobody wants to buy it. And still 2k(!!!) should be added in order to get 1d4 - whatta upgrade.</p>