stephen_marsh

<p>I'd like to take this opportunity to mention how much I enjoyed (and gained from) Steve's book. It's clearly written, well illustrated and to the point. By no means is it a dry technical tome. There's anecdotal information and humour throughout but always to the subject matter at hand.</p>

<p>Congratulations!</p>

<p>I use Chronosync by Econ Technologies. It's not free but I think it's robust and flexible enough fro what you need. You can selectively back up either by folder or even file type if you wish.<br>

Steve</p>

<p>http://www.econtechnologies.com/pages/cs/chrono_overview.html</p>

<p>As an additional note: I was using an AB800 with a 64" PLM this weekend as I was going for a more focused and dramatic look that what I would get from a softbox. The light was about 12' up in the air on a boom and slightly in front of and over the model's head. I had the AB800 turned all of the way down, was shooting at ISO50 and was still stopped down to f/11 (I was not using the front diffuser). The PLM really concentrates the light and I can't imagine using it in a confined space like most hotel rooms. Why not consider a beauty dish for your purpose?</p>

<p>Well timed! After shooting a half-dozen or so 'test rolls' I've finally scanned the first real images from my RB67. A sample from a short hike through Claireville Conservation Area.</p><div></div>

<p>Dean, I'm a bit late to the thread but since I too started using MF recently I though I'd throw in some of my findings.<br>

Start-up cost: with patience and some luck, you can put together a good starting RB67 kit for under $500. There are Pro-S kits with a 120 back and 127mmm lens on the auction site right now for $300-$400. I got mine with a 220 back for $250.<br>

Add-ons: Yep, it's going to happen but, as mentioned above, get out there with what you have and find out what you're missing first. I added 65 and 180mm lenses and a couple of extra backs for another $300. Again, patience and luck.<br>

Processing: Mrs. Pak was certainly a great find. I live near a large metropolitan area so there's a few labs I can use. Yesterday, my favourite lab processed my 2 rolls of 220 in about an hour and charged $35. Sadly they're closing in September as the owner is retiring. You mentioned that your Sargeant wouldn't let you have a darkroom but would he let you develop your own film? B&W processing is pretty straightforward and reasonably inexpensive. You just need a changing bag, access to water and a place to store the chemicals. Mrs. Pak may even be able to make some prints for you from the negatives.<br>

Just another persons opinion of course!<br>

Steve</p>

<p>Wonderful images! I was also visited Old Montreal this last November, I wonder if we crossed paths? You used the overcast light to great effect. I wish I could say the same for the images I took.</p>

<p>Steve</p>