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<p>As Michael Meyer said "If your going to shoot film, why not shoot "BIG" film". Either medium format or even large format. A used Pentax 67 or 67II will give you all the features of a 35mm SLR, but many more times the quality of resolution.</p>

<p>I have had 2 pair, 300 & 900 watt Flashpoint mono lights. They are built like tanks, maybe a little on the heavy side, but very consistent and reliable. I also have 1 AB 400 watt unit - I use it as a hair light, some people swear by them - they're very light and no where near as rugged as the Flashpoints.</p>

<p>Get your self a manaquin head, put it on a stand and try your ideas out.</p>

<p>You usually get what you pay for - but, if you are not constantly putting the boxes up and taking them down, you can get the same results from a cheaper unit from Photoflex or some of the house brands (Calumet, Adorama etc.)</p>

<p>German Glass - you cant beat it !!</p>

<p>For a couple hundred more you could have got a D2X.</p>

<p>The big difference is a field camera folds up for easier transport and a "rail" does not.</p>

<p>Hello, anybody home at Nikon ? I see that Nikon has released an updated version of its already great 70-200mm VR, but no 24-70mm VR Pro lens.<br>

I cant think of a reason not to, they would literally fly off the shelves. It's what every Nikon Wedding/Event photographer has been waiting for. Come on guys get busy - Xmas is coming. (BTW: it would go great with a D700X to rival Canon's 5DMkII & 24-105 IS combo)</p>

 

<p>Get your self a 4x5 field camera or a 6x7 Pentax, a good steady tripod, a couple of wide lenses and some Fuji Velvia 50.<br>

You can get a light box to check out your work, if you get a shot your in love with, get it drum scanned and lab printed to a 20x30 or bigger.</p>

<p>I have a D2Xs, D300 & a D700 - I use the D2xs for portrait/studio work, it's native ISO is 100 and its built like a tank while being lighter than either the 300 or 700 with grip attached. There is something about flagship cameras that have to be used to be appreciated.</p><div></div>

<p>I'd really like a D700x and a 24-70mm with VR in time for X-MAS.</p>

<p>Best one I've had so far, you can leave the "kick stand" off and it packs pretty flat. I added a quick release on the bracket and anti twist plate to the bottom of my camera. I also added a Nikon SC-29 and threaded my Digital Battery Cable thru the provided plastic loop.</p>

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<p>Joe & Lisa</p><div></div>

<p>You actually should turn off IS/VR if your using a Tripod, the gyros inside the lens need a slight motion to operate properly.</p>

<p>Check this out, zoom in ! Pentax 67 - 45mm lens at f.22, Fuji Velvia 50.<br>

They do a nice job.</p><div></div>

<p>Save your money, don't buy a scanner for anything smaller than a 4x5, you'll be dissapointed when you see the comparison between a pro-sumer scanner and a scan from a lab such as North Coast Photographic Services.<br>

They can scan your 120/6x7 film to equal a high end medium format digital back for about $11.00 bucks a roll.</p>

<p>I didnt know I would have to defend my answer: Sure you can shoot a Wedding or Sports with a Hassy, a 4x5, 8x10, 11x14, but in todays mixed bag of photographic styles (photojournalism, traditional formals etc.) clients expect every aspect of their event to be covered - speed in performance is mandatory. I'd really like to see someone today shooting 800-1200 photos with a Speed Graphic.<br>

BTW: I own an 8x10, 3-4x5s, & 3-6x7's as well as Pro Digital SLRs and more lenses than I care to admit, so with me it's the right tool for the job, it's all good !</p>

<p>Live at home with family, rent a studio when you need it, keep your money in your pocket.</p>

<p>It's not that one is better than the other, it's different tools for different jobs. Try shooting a Wedding or Sports with a 4x5, but if your talking about Landscapes or Archetecture - Large Format, either traditionally printed or professionally drum scanned is King !!</p>

 

<p>Try INNOVOTRONIX portable power sources, built like tanks and last all day.</p>

<p>After trying out practically every Flash Bracket I could lay my hands on (and making every camera store salesman nuts) I think I may have found one that's close to perfect, The Stroboframe U-Pro.<br>

The flash is up nice and high and the camera rotator is very smooth and holds in place firmly, but not locked in vertical position. I added a Quick release mount to the bracket and a anti twist plate to the bottom of my camera.<br>

With the addition of a <a onclick="append_url(this, '')" href="http://www.adorama.com/NKSC29.html" >Nikon SC-29 Dedicated TTL Coiled Sync Extension Cord (I'm sure Canon makes something similar) and a anti twist plate for the sc-29 with the excess cord wraped around the flash support and secured with tape it makes for a compact - flat packing bracket if you dont use the " kick stand".<br /> </a><br>

I thought for a minute that using it right handed the vertical extention of the bracket would partially block the SC-29's AF Illuminator's infra red signal, but as long as your fingers don't get in the way it works just fine.</p>

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<p>I see that Chimera makes Quick Release type Speedrings for rectangular or square softboxes (4 Rods), but does anyone make one for a Octogon style softbox (8 rods) ?</p>

<p>Photoflex rollaway cases.</p>

<p>If your going Medium Format (especialy) 6x7, don't even buy a scanner. Avoid all that hassle and wasted money by sending your film out to a lab such as North Coast Photographic Services and have it developed and scanned as well.</p>

<p>According to the rumor mill - the D700X will be out in a few months. I would wait and see before buying, unless you really need it now.<br>

Or you could wait for the D4 which will probably have the high ISO's of the D3 and the MPs of the D3X !!!</p>