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<p>Even though I am not a Petnax user yet, may I post photos that I have taken?</p>

<p>I guess I should have mentioned that I do not know how to use CS3, oops!</p>

<p>"They all make life eaiser, and they make it possible for someone who hasn't developed the skills of timing, follow focus, etc., to get by. By they are by no means necessary to getting the picture."</p>

<p>I am soo glad that a few people have said this! I was worried that I am an odd ball because I kept thinking that I would much rather try to perfect my own timing for taking pictures then let the camera do all the work LOL</p>

<p>Would someone please recommend a great website that is basically a step by step guide for idiots that don't realize they were shooting RAW on how to process RAW photos?</p>

<p>I have CS3.</p>

<p>Thank you!<br /> L.</p>

<p>Thank you!<br />The event is indoor, wish me luck!</p>

<p>L.</p>

 

<p>I will be attempting action shots tomorrow at an agility trial (dog sport) with my Lumix FZ28.<br>

Any tips for what my settings should be?</p>

<p>Thank you!<br>

L.</p>

<p>Where do I upload them to?</p>

<p>Patrick - I did ask about that. They said that any dSLR is acceptable and that I need to choose the one that would be best for me. After a lot of research and handling different cameras I quite like the K20D.</p>

<p>Haha! Canadian Dollars, how did you know?</p>

<p>I am kind of vearing off topic now, but what would you say are the basics to have?</p>

<p>I need to have a portfolio put together for March 17th (part of the application process to get into a college program) and I am not sure where to start.<br>

They are asking for 12 photos ...<br>

"6 Photographic Pieces:<br>

May include photographs created with a film based camera or a digital camera. May include photographs manipulated, either by hand (ie., in the darkroom) or by computer. May include a web site that displays your photographs. May include examples of your work on CD Rom.<br>

6 Pieces of Your Choice:<br>

May include additional photographs. May include work using any other medium of your choice.<br>

Please label your artwork 1 through 12 and include a typed list that briefly describes the work and media used (ie., Photograph #1 - Digital).<br>

Evaluation Criteria:<br>

The faculty team assessing your work will be looking for, originality (copies of existing work or clip art are not acceptable), personal expression and creativity, observational and interpretive skills, competence in the use of line, tone, texture, perspective, light and shadow, evidence of understanding of colour relationships and effective applications."</p>

<p>The camera I am using is a Panasonic Lumix FZ28 (not a dSLR), I am still learning the ins and outs of it.<br>

Is it better to have them in hard copy or on a CD-Rom?<br>

If using hard copies what size should they be?<br>

Are black and white ok?<br>

How much variety should there be? (I seem to have a habit of doing macro type shots)<br>

Ahhh! I am so nervous! LOL</p>

<p>Thank you again!<br>

L.</p>

 

<p>Really now!</p>

<p>LOL A new laptop!<br>

Why two flashes that are the same?</p>

<p>$4500 is the (approximate) budget for basic equipment, camera, tripod, spare battery, lens, bag, ect..</p>

<p>Thank you all very much!<br>

I can tell that I will get a lot of good advice from this community.</p>

<p>Eventually I would like to have my own business doing landscape, architectural structures, dog sports, equine sports, pet photography and engagement photos (MAYBE weddings too, if the brides are not like me ROFLMAO!).<br>

First I will have to make it through school LOL<br>

The budget is still somewhat undeterminded, but I would most definetly say that $4500 is tops ... I still have to buy the camera. I really would like the K20D, however I don't start school until September so I am holding off on that purchase in case they come out with a new model and to see if the price comes down.</p>

<p>Or on a budget 'cause you're a student ;)</p>

<p>... one lens for your Pentax, what would it be and why?</p>

<p>TIA (:</p>

<p>The camera that I am looking into, the Pentax K20D, shoots 3 fps.<br>

I know compaired to other cameras that it is slow, but do you think it is too slow for someone just starting out?<br>

Will it be a major disadvantage?<br>

Thank you!<br>

L.</p>