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Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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'Most Lenses are Better Than Most Photographers' - Michael H.
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Al,

What about the small battery-powered dye sublimation printers offered by Canon? After the initial cost of 160 dollars you would only be paying around 50¢ per picture (around half the cost of Polaroid Spectra film.) This would give you all the advantages of a Polaroid camera while still delivering the quality and convenience of digital files. Think about it: if someone blinks you haven't wasted a dollar worth of film, but you can instead just hit the delete button and try the shot again... only printing the ones you need to. It would pay for itself in very little time considering you are paying 1 dollar per photo with Polaroid.

The printer itself is not too big to worry about carrying... but you may be better off leaving it in your car or inside somewhere and visiting it only when needed. On the other hand you could just toss it in a bag and print after every shot if needed... at under 90 seconds for a 4x6 print it would be less time than waiting for a Polaroid to develop.

I have seen several wedding pros doing this these days. With the larger portable printers you can get incredible 8x10s in an instant and everyone is very happy.

Best,
B.
Al Pacheco said:
The host says , "Hey guys, take some shots of my kids, will ya?"

Al Pacheco: Click, click, click... "Here you go"

Host: "Hey, thanks, I'll stick one on the fridge and give a few to
the wife"

CanonKen: Click, click, click,click "I'm getting some good shots"
Click, click...

Host: "Can we see them? That's a great camera! Can I try it?"

CanonKen: "I'll e-mail them to you. And you can print out poster
size prints from them!"

Host: "Wow..you can do e-mail from that camera! I want one! Can I
try it"

CanonKen: "Well, no, you'll have to wait until I get home. I need
my computer and then I'll e-mail the files to you and you can print
them."

Host: "My stupid computer isn't working right...can you help me set
the e-mail up? And I don't have a printer...can I still get the
poster somehow? Can't you make one for me? And can I try that
camera of yours?"

CanonKen: "Uh, no...I think my memory card is full"

Al Pacheco: "Here...use the Polaroid"

Host: Click, click..."Digital is amazing, Al, isn't it? Say, can
you help me with my e-mail?"

The end
CanonKen said:
I have e-mailed people pictures I have taken with them!

It's easy and they have a file they can print a poster with!
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J A K said:
Les McLean said:
Most importantly, it has slowed me down somewhat, and forced me to
give time and reflection to a particular shot, which is no bad
thing.
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Les, you have brought up an important point that I have tried to
pay a lot of attention to (i.e. if I didn't have a digital camera
that easily allows me to dispose of so-so pictures, would I
actually waste time and money on this shot using film). It is
remarkable how picky you get when you stop and question each
scenery photo opportunity.

However, when it comes to wildlife/zoo type of shots, you can't get
enough shots to capture just the right expression in an animal's
eyes. This arena is where digital film provides MAJOR benefits
towards getting a high quality image. Well, at least I try to get
a high quality shot - unfortunately, I'm not usually successful.

Best regards and have a nice weekend.

Joe Kurkjian, Pbase Supporter

http://www.pbase.com/jkurkjia
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Hi Joe

What made me go back (partly) to film was an experience at a weeks recent stay in the Scottish Highlands, I was along with another phtographer who was using a medium format camera, in most situations I had taken 40-50 shots before he had set up his equipment, and I was ready to move on. I realised I was turning into a paparazzi type landscape photographer, and not enjoying or appreciating the scenery, more focused on capturing the image.

I agree entirely regarding wildlife shots, digital is king in these situations.

Another point I didn't mention was that by using velvia, I can set an ISO of 50, which is great for me, as a lot of my shots are of running water.

BTW, I liked your gallery, there is definitely a touch of Ansel Addams there , those Yosemite images would look brilliant especially in B&W, framed and hung.

Regards

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
 
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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I've been playing with slides for a while. Although I had to sell my film scanner, I'd love to keep it if I could.

Canon Elan II & Provia F100:







 
I still shoot a lot of slides. especially wide angle, fisheye and underwater.

Also certain shots which could be a seller. a lot of agencies still prefer slides. Would be different with a 1Ds.

I scan slides with Nikon LS-40, gives superior images.

underwater is the home of wide angle photography. you get close to the subject and reduce backclutter. DSLRs are still not compatible with amphibic flashes as they don't support E-TTL (only exception Fuji S2pro, they can work without preflash, reading out the sensor data during exposure for TTL-metering). Only way would be expensive housing with special canon system flash housing. But still would give low flashpower UW and WA/fisheye compromise.
 
Sorry for the late reply....getting married, and was ordering chairs and looking at rings..

yes...my friend has a older HP wide format printer,and also a local copy shop has an Epson 9600.

The HP has superior colors, but the inks on the 9600 last longer, at least on paper....no pun intended...

I wouldn't dare send any thing out to get printer, so many things can go wrong, and you need to be able to get things reprinted if the color is off, or they scratch the print...

David
 
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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some of my shots here
http://www.pbase.com/cpr1954/root
 
That's what I'm thinking is going to happen to me; I may not touch film agian. So do I hang on to the film camera's ??!!

Regards,

Tom
Michael Eckstein said:
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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--
'Most Lenses are Better Than Most Photographers' - Michael H.
Reichmann
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Nice galleries ! How do you like your 100-400IS ? I'm thinking of getting one.

Regards,

Tom
cpr1954 said:
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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some of my shots here
http://www.pbase.com/cpr1954/root
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Hi Dr. Tom,

The 100-400 is is a superb lens, I find myself using it more than my 300m F2.8 . With the 1.6 factor I can cover the whole field of a little league game and most softball games. It is equally as good for soccer and wildlife. I did have one problem with mine after a two year period of use. I was shooting a high school baseball game for the local paper and it was typical Maine Spring game in April, COLD!!. The zoom started working hard and then stopped working period. I then noticed a groove that had appeared on the barrel of the lens . in order to collapse the lens I removed the collar on the zoom part and was immediatly showered with miniature ball bearings. I sent it back to Canon repair in NJ and the cost was $300.00 but luckily I have all my lenses and camera bodies insured through my homeowners and it was covered under that and I was reimbursed for that amount later. It is still a great lens and one I use the most. Good luck in your 10D adventures.

Darrold Dorr
Dr.Tom said:
Regards,

Tom
theoldman said:
I haven't shot a roll of film for over a year. I have a D60 and
have had it for two years, it is great, I just bought a 10D and it
is better with higher ISO rating and other options thayt I really
like. w As a stringer for the local weekly thats rated the best in
Maine & with the D60 I have won a second place in the weekly
newspaper categories for the state of Maine in sports and a third
place in scenics for the same newspaper category. Both were
digital D60 pics. I have taken full moon shots that show the
craters with the 100-400 is zoom and the digital process leaves
this old man in wonderment of the advances in photography since I
was developing and doing contact prints from my old 620 camera at
12 years of age. I am not going back its too much fun with
digital.I hope you enjoy it as much as this 69 year old guy.

10D
D60
BG-3 grip
550ex
eos3
300 f2.8
200 f1.8
100-400is
28-135is
100macro
85 f 1.8
50 f1.8
22-55 Canon
rollei 6006
150mmsonnar
80mm
Leica II (d) 50 Elmar
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D60
BG-3 grip
550ex
eos3
300 f2.8
200 f1.8
100-400is
28-135is
100macro
85 f 1.8
50 f1.8
22-55 Canon
rollei 6006
150mmsonnar
80mm
Leica II (d) 50 Elmar
 
Welll Dr.. I do like the trombonie (100-400 IS) very much.. it's on my camera 90% of the time..

if you notice.. most of my photo's in my galleries are with this lens, except for some with the 28-135 IS, which I bought with the camera, then added the 100-400 a few months later..

I think I have developed a minor case of trombonie elbow tho, would that be in your specialty..? (my left elbow has developed an ache from lifting the 10D and lens combo, a little hefty.. :)

love the IS.. and the range it covers.. as you can tell, it is capable of very sharp pictures.. it does like lot's of light.. I usually won't attempt to use it on dark days.. (heavy overcast).. I don't know what you would be shooting with it, but i'm sure you would not regret owning it.. :)
glad to answer any questions regarding this lens..

and.. thanks for the kind words.. appreciate it..

cheers..
Dr.Tom said:
Regards,

Tom
cpr1954 said:
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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some of my shots here
http://www.pbase.com/cpr1954/root
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some of my shots here
http://www.pbase.com/cpr1954/root
 
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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Les McLean said:
J A K said:
Les McLean said:
Most importantly, it has slowed me down somewhat, and forced me to
give time and reflection to a particular shot, which is no bad
thing.
Click to expand...
Les, you have brought up an important point that I have tried to
pay a lot of attention to (i.e. if I didn't have a digital camera
that easily allows me to dispose of so-so pictures, would I
actually waste time and money on this shot using film). It is
remarkable how picky you get when you stop and question each
scenery photo opportunity.

However, when it comes to wildlife/zoo type of shots, you can't get
enough shots to capture just the right expression in an animal's
eyes. This arena is where digital film provides MAJOR benefits
towards getting a high quality image. Well, at least I try to get
a high quality shot - unfortunately, I'm not usually successful.

Best regards and have a nice weekend.

Joe Kurkjian, Pbase Supporter

http://www.pbase.com/jkurkjia
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Hi Joe

What made me go back (partly) to film was an experience at a weeks
recent stay in the Scottish Highlands, I was along with another
phtographer who was using a medium format camera, in most
situations I had taken 40-50 shots before he had set up his
equipment, and I was ready to move on. I realised I was turning
into a paparazzi type landscape photographer, and not enjoying or
appreciating the scenery, more focused on capturing the image.

I agree entirely regarding wildlife shots, digital is king in these
situations.

Another point I didn't mention was that by using velvia, I can set
an ISO of 50, which is great for me, as a lot of my shots are of
running water.
BTW, I liked your gallery, there is definitely a touch of Ansel
Addams there , those Yosemite images would look brilliant
especially in B&W, framed and hung.

Regards

Les

http://lesmclean.photoblink.com/
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Les, thank you for the very kind words - glad you liked some of my shots. Regarding B&W, I've never really given it much thought. A lot of the forum members dabble in B&W and some time in the future I'll search out a few of the recommended techniques. Again, thanks for the compliment.

Regards,

Joe Kurkjian, Pbase Supporter

http://www.pbase.com/jkurkjia
 
I recently traded my Canon Elan II, Tamron AF 28-200, 430EZ flash, and some filters for a Bogen 3221WN tripod with a Bogen 488CR2 ball head on it. I was quite surprised the dealer gave me so much value on the film equipment, but I have been a pretty good customer over the years so I think he cut me a very favorable deal. That reminds me I still have to develop the last roll of film that was in the camera!!

Jack
Dr.Tom said:
I'm just curious if any one is still shooting film after having
lived with the 10D for a while. I have an original Canon F1 I
bought new in 1975 or 76 (I think), an AE-1, two T-90's and a lot
off good FD lenses. I'm just wondering if I'll still find any use
for these now that I have the 10D and good EF lenses ??Thank you.

Regards,

Tom
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