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<p>Hmm lots of copies on ebay but they appear to be without the diopter adjustment. Any leads as to where I may find the original Zeiss viewfinder show in this thread for purchase?</p>

<p>Awesome thank you so much. This definitely is a good (and hopeful) lead. Ebay results are also promising! I appreciate your help and photo!</p>

<p>Hi all,<br /><br />Can't seem to find any answers online and I can't believe this hasn't been asked before with all the DIY fixes and accessories in the camera world. I am wondering if anyone has a fix for the lack of diopters for the brilliant viewfinder?<br /><br />Yes, eye glasses is a fix. But for someone who hates wearing glasses when shooting, is there any other solutions? A third party viewfinder perhaps? <br /><br />Nathan </p>

<p>Thanks for the response guys! I was able to find a manual for the flash today!</p>

<p>I am half Thai and I grew up in Thailand. It is completely normal, let me reiterate - it is COMPLETELY NORMAL for Thai people to increase prices for goods when dealing with foreign tourists. The Thai culture is based on the barter system and shopping is always a game of cat and mouse. Trust me, he raised the price because it is the norm in Thailand. I suggest you try bartering or bring a Thai friend to buy it for you at a cheaper price. When I shop in Thailand I always tell my American friends to hide or leave them at the hotel. I always speak in Thai. If you can, set the price and ask a Thai friend to buy it for you. If you have any questions feel free to ask.</p>

<p>Hi all, I am new to film (been shooting digital) and I recently bought a mint 501cm kit. I came across the Walz self timer and Walz Flash Master. I was curious if someone could help me understand if this will work with the 501CM and CB T* 80mm lens or not?<br>

The self timer has a Hasselblad L-shaped shutter release connector included, so I don't think there will be any issue connecting the self timer. The question I have is whether or not the flash will work with this lens or not - and even if the bulb for this flash unit will still be available on the market. Does anyone have any instruction manual for Walz products available? Googling has brought me to a bunch of dead ends.<br>

Nate</p>

<p>Take the picture. It's not like a flock of people are asking you to do it. This is the bride's mom for ch%%% sake. If you really run into issues (i doubt you will) with guests asking you to shoot pictures for them, all you have to say is - I'm sorry but I was hired by the bride and groom to shoot pictures of them and I really need to focus on capturing their special moment. You are free to take a few pictures of the bride and groom when I am done. You really can't be coined as a "snippy - snotty photographer" because you are also relying on referral business. Be professional, courteous and above all - put your pride aside.</p>

<p>Being on a full frame camera you will probably not be able to make full use of the wonderful portrait lenses that Canon makes. One that comes to mind, perhaps the best (in my opinion) for head shots and half length shots is the 85mm 1.2L. But to be honest, you will get the most flexibility buying the 24-70 2.8L for the crop body. This sits in the perfect range for portraits on your crop sensor.</p>

<p>Hi all, I have the opportunity to shoot at a fashion show in Oct on a press pass. This is not a paid gig or anything, a friend of mine organized the event and said it would give me good practice so he offered to let me shoot and experiment.<br>

I have never shot at a fashion event before and was hoping to get some idea of what to look for. A rather open ended question I know, but i guess what I am looking for is for people to share experiences with shooting at a fashion show.<br>

I am planning on using my EF 70-200 2.8IS and 85 1.2II (on full frame). I don't even know if I will be assigned a spot to hang around in or not. Does anyone have any good pointers or tips for a fashion show shoot out?</p>

<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>Not really a question, but more a post about getting feedback on the design of my iPhone site. It's my first, and I really don't do programming much. I figure I would share with the community - perhaps it will generate ideas and make others aware of the possibilities of putting your own images online in an iphone friendly manner.<br>

Point your iPhone to: www.simplynate.com</p>

<p>Thanks<br>

Nate</p>

 

<p>Thank you everyone for your help in this matter. I am aware that a model release will be required if anyone is recognizable. I do not intend on getting anyone's face recognizable. Basically a crowded bar with some motion blurring type shot. If anyone is recognizable I will have my model release handy. I just wanted to post the sign and wasn't sure what that sign is called. Thanks Paul for giving me the name for said signage.</p>

 

<p>Hello,<br>

I have been asked to shoot a restaurant interior during dining hour where patrons may appear in frame. I have seen signs in restaurants before when a film is being produced where it tells the patrons that photography is being conducted. Rather than having model releases this seems like a better option. Does anyone have any experience with this? and where can I find some verbiage on said signage? Thanks in advance for any help.<br>

Nate</p>

<p>As photo.net grows perhaps you are getting a larger user base but not necessarily a larger community. It happens, too many darned photo's to critique - not enough people to look at them and actually spend time admiring a photo.</p>

<p>Les,</p>

<p>I agree. But the one thing that is making me think (which no one has been able to answer) is whether or not the higher resolution on the R2880 produces a better quality photo over the lower resolution 3800. Does the "pro" driver and "Accuphoto HD Screening Technology" produce a much better photo even though the resolution is lower than the new R2880?</p>

<p>Nate</p>

<p>Hello,</p>

<p>This is my first printer purchase and from initial research it shows that Epson refurb pieces are pretty solid, with warranty and all. My question is, since the Epson 3800 will be discontinued (some retail places already posting discontinued pricing) is it a wise investment to buy the 3800 Pro at $800 bucks over a new R2880 for $699 (rebate included)?</p>

<p>I currently don't print a lot, but will in the future. I enoy B&W prints but also do color prints, and the 3800 is a wider printer so that is a plus (but not a feature I require). My main concern is: side by side, which has a superior print quality (in terms of new ink and nozzle technology). Also, once the 3800 is discontinued, how long do supplies of ink usually last? I assume it will outlast the life of the printer - but figure I would ask someone who knows about printers more than I do. </p>

<p>Any help (pros / cons) appreciated in helping me make my decision.</p>

<p>Nate</p>

<p>Thanks for all the feedback. Sounds like it's at least worth buying paper and ink ribbon for this free printer to at least print out pages for my portfolio or even smaller give-away prints to friends and family. But in the long term my choice of the Epson R2880 is the way to go. Thanks a bunch!<br>

Nate</p>

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<p >Bob Atkins: I took a photo of a plant growing between the tracks on a NYC subway track. A police officer questioned me and told me to delete the photo. I cooperated with him to avoid trouble. .....But what could have happened if I insisted I'm not a terrorist and refused to delete the photo? It sounds like a perfect example of the settlement situation you described. There was some big shots in the United Nations that day, except I was in another borough of NYC all together.</p>

 

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<p >Michael,</p>

<p >If you didn't delete and caused a scene, in this case you may have been slapped with a trespassing charge. If you were on the tracks (that is). Most tracks are not public property. If I were caught on the track I would kiss ass and try to get out of trespassing charges. Then retrieve images later. However, if you are on public property i would tell the police to stick it. I didn't break any laws and they have nothing on me.</p>

<p >Nate</p>

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<p>Robbie thanks for the insight, cost effectiveness is definitely a plus and well noted. But in terms of print quality (cost aside), are dye-subs still considered superior these days? Do you see any significant image quality in the prints?</p>

<p>Hello,<br>

A friend of mine is giving me his used dye sub Olympus P-400 printer. He hasn't used it in a while but works perfectly. Before I go out and buy $100 worth of paper and ink for it. What are the general consensus on dye-subs vs. inkjet's these days? I know the whole debate on cost effectiveness. But keeping cost aside, how does this dye-sub perform in terms of quality (contrast, color, tonal range, clarity) over the inkjet printers today? <br>

I want to save up for the Epson R2880, but until I have cash for it, I am going to just stick with this free printer for now. But most articles talking about dye-subs tend to be severely outdated (2001-2004).<br>

Nathan</p>

<p>Hi all, anyone get this camera yet? has any begun shipping? Calumet said they have been getting and replenishing but I have been on the list for a month now.</p>

<p>Shawnee,</p>

<p>Getting closer. Also post processing helps. Additionally if you work with more mega pixels you can manual crop in more without losing quality. A macro is the way to go, but I think the original image was in fact what is tagged. 50mm and manual crop later to get in close.</p>

<p>Nate</p>

<p>Plastic cards are fun and have a nice snap to them. If I were in the business of supplying photographers with something, I would totally make my plastic card a "gray card."</p>

<p>Manual crop in post processing could couldn't it?</p>

<p>Hi all, thanks for the feedback. So it sounds like I have a lot of time to frame shots and get images since the ceremony is dragged out over the course of 2 days. Cool, and ummm really long. I am going to have to pace myself and bring lots of memory cards. I am talking to the bride this week about the progression, so a lot of this will fall in place after my conversation with her. Was just hoping to see some images.</p>

 

<p>Hi all, thanks for the feedback. So it sounds like I have a lot of time to frame shots and get images since the ceremony is dragged out over the course of 2 days. Cool, and ummm really long. I am going to have to pace myself and bring lots of memory cards. I am talking to the bride this week about the progression, so a lot of this will fall in place after my conversation with her. Was just hoping to see some images.</p>