Hi Tanya ... I wasn't going to offer any suggestions as what I know about the istd and flash wouldn't fill a thimble, but you made a comment that I can comment upon. You said:
> A few of you have suggsted that for this shoot at least, I should go back to > shooting the film as I know it and the cameras better. BUT, I really want to > "stick at it" as I am sure there are ways to get around the problems that I > am having and secondly, one of the reasons I got this shoot in the first > place was my ability to shoot it digitally and offer them proofs almost > immediately. Also, I loathe the thought of having a $2k camera that is > sitting there collecting dust, I really want this thing to earn its keep and > so I must learn how to use it properly... I agree that you should learn to properly use your gear, but not necessarily in this situation. This is a career making shoot for you, and the client is expecting high quality work. It just doesn't seem to be the time o be "learning" all the new things you'll need to know, or that have been suggested. The idea that your $2K camera is at home on the shelf collecting dust is reason enough to use unfamiliar equipment is silly. A carpenter uses many saws, choosing the one best suited to the task, and does not worry too much that his new, fancy saw is sitting in the toolbox. If you can, indeed, make the istd work for this situation, great, but, imo, if there's any doubt, or if using it will interrupt your work flow, or cause you anxiety, then leave it on the shelf. It's your call, but don't get hung up on having to use that camera and the digital format just to make a point. Now, if the client insists on digital, you better deliver digital, but find out for sure. just my half thimble-full ... shel
