[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I am resending this with a Subject line this time. Sorry for the repost. > > I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the PUG and its message >list/group. It looks interesting and so far the posts have been educational (outside >of the whole street imaging OT threads). > > I am getting back into photography (deeper than taking family/holiday pictures) and >questions abound. > > I have the following camera/equipment: > > Pentax PZ-20 > Pentax 28-80 f/3.5-4.7 SMC-FA (lens was dropped, still works, but held together with >duct tape) > Pentax 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 SMC-FA (just purchased used from B&H) > Pentax 70-200 f/4-5.6 SMC-FA > Pentax 100-300 f/4.5-5.6 SMC-FA > UV and Polarizer filters > Vivitar 285HV Thyristor w/ vari-power > Monopod > > I am testing different types of film - so far I've tried T400CN, T-Max 400 (I used >to shoot and develop this back in college), Portra 400 B&W and am now onto slide >films (Kodak E100VS to start, with more on the way). I'm looking at posting to the >PUG as well as starting to get involved with my local camera group competitions. > > My subject matter is landscapes/outside, people and street photography and maybe >sports (local, town teams, etc). > > Question 1 > Looking at my equipment, what would you suggest to be the next purchase? A prime >lens? A newer or better body? Which accessories? (A tripod is scheduled to be >purchased.) > > Question 2 > I don't have a slide viewer, but want to continue with slide film. Should I watch >B&H/KEH for used viewers/projectors or should I lean towards a light box? > > Question 3 > Digital scanning...Should I look into purchasing a film scanner. If so should I >really go for one with ICE/FARE technology, or can I get good results with a less >expensive model without the dust removal, etc? Money is a slight deterrent right now. > > Question 4 > Printing from slides. If I get a scanner, which printer should I get (I'm waiting >for the results of the December print-off). Or can I get my local lab to print >prints from my slides? These would be to show off around and keep a mini-portfolio >for myself. > > TIA for any help... > Ed > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > >
-- ____________________________________________________ Robert Harris, Economic and Public Policy Consultant 30 River Road, #17J, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 Tel. 212-753-4951 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
