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<p>The only thing that being a successful professional photographer means is that one can market one's product and services, in no way does it indicate that the professional is capable of producing a "good" image or otherwise. Conversely there are many amateurs who never make it in business due to the fact that they lack the ability to market themselves.<br>

<br /> The business side of photography and the photographer's ability to produce an image are mutually exclusive concepts.</p>

<p>My personal choice when I am not lugging large fromat is for Rolleiflex, the image quality is simply superb. I would also second Brad's choice of the Agfa (beautiful image btw Brad), I have a couple of the 35mm versions and the lens quality is simply fantastic, and there is much to be said for a camera that folds up.</p>

<p>I think one of the most important things when you are hiking is weight and secondly the volume of your pack that is taken up.</p>

<p>I note with some amusement the couple of comment re. politeness. Go have a look at http://www.arguewitheveryone.com and you will find out what rudeness truly is.</p>

<p>Anyway, I shoot in snow and humidity is something that I have to deal with on a regular basis. It is not a reflection upon the equipment but rather handling technique.</p>

<p>These results are very impressive and I am by no means going down the film v. digital track. However, I will say that I have 2 rolls of Provia 400 sitting in my fridge waiting for a 3 stop push, from what I have read it will do so with little change in colour balance or grain. As they say the proof is in the pudding.<br>

Now having said that I REALLY want a D3 or a D700.</p>

<p>Hi Christine, first let me complement the work that you have been doing, your portraiture is fantastic and clearly you have a real eye for it.<br>

In regards to your question, Lex is bang on the money, it is a little difficult to advise you given that you have provided no technical details, having said this I will do my best.<br>

If you are shooting film, load a film that is designed to give punchy colours such as Fujichrome Velvia (although you would probably find this film a little on the colourful side for your subject matter), or more appropriately Fujichrome Provia F or in terms of a high quality colour negative film you could try Kodak Ultra Color.<br>

If you are shooting digital, there should be a setting on your camera that allows you to turn up the colour in the image, the manual for your camera will best tell you what to do.<br>

I hope that I have helped at least a little.</p>