Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
Tanya, you have to stop smashing cameras. I was quite dismayed when you tossed that PZ1 or whatever it was over the cliff, and I am now deeply despondent to hear that you've trashed another camera. Are you related to Tom V? ,vbg. In any case, I don't think you're making a mistake if you hold off on that digital purchase. The prices are going to drop -- precipitously. They've already fallen some 15% in just a couple of months. I would guess that you'll soon be able to purchase a 10 megapixel digital for less than $1000. Two years at the most is my call. Meanwhile, you're smart to continue using your film equipment to make money. On Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 07:12 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Many thanks William, and everybody else for your thoughtful responses to this thread... In regards to the digital/film thingy: I KNOW that I need to go digital. I know that I would recoup the $$ in very little time and I also know that it would be SOO beneficial for me out here having no labs etc. BUT, in Australian dollars, the outlay to go over to the *istD is over $3000. I HAVE decided that I am going to lease one for tax/technology reasons, but due to my business only being set up this year, I am still required to place an au$1500 deposit for security. Might not be much to most pro photographers, but I have 3 kids hanging out for a very generous Santa in a couple of weeks aaannd, another little story to tell... Three weeks ago, I was shooting graduation portraits in the bush in a town about 2 hours from mine (it is called Moranbah, if any of you Aussies have heard of it). Anyways, light was running out, the kids were all bloody late (little brats!), and I was RUSHING to get them all through. So, I was running across a road when I tripped, dropped everything I was carrying and then turned to watch the next passing car run over everything that I was carrying! Aargh! So just WHAT was I carrying? Well, it was a (very poorly made) Sigma EF430st flashgun, three rolls of NPH400, a Pentax Pz-20, and a Tamron 28-200mm lens (the same one that shel's friend is selling). Combined, this was my favourite set up for shooting portraits! Ok, so of course I had backup gear, and went ahead with the job no problems (although with my hands shaking!). I was very lucky, cause looking back it most easily could have been MYSELF that got collected by the car. Anyways, I had prompt flash backs of the PZ-1P that I threw over a cliff a few years back (anyone remember that? Stan saved my butt on that one...), and which I never did replace. For some reason, that I can't put my finger on, I have since come to LOVE the Pz-20 body, and have 3 (well, 2 and one smashed one!) of them, and think I will stick with them. They do everything that I have come to need. Of course, everything WAS insured (not that I would get much back, cause it was all used gear), BUT decided against claiming them due to the time factor involved. I would need to source 3 or 4 quotes and then send them to my insurance company etc, because of course there isn't an agent here in my town. To put it into perspective, a gecko crawled into my power supply on my pc last year and it took me 6 months to get another one! Sooo, basically, my *istD fund has disappeared for now, as over the past three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20, Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And whilst I was at it, I went a bit mad and also bought an Incablitz flashmeter, Lowepro Nova 5 Camera Bag, SLS 160ws monolight (300 effective ws), light stand, softbox, umbrella, carry bag. Phew! Of course, I am well aware that what I have spent over the past few weeks, could very well have purchased my *istD outright, BUT I am intending of going down the shoot digital have film backup path, so want to get that side of things sorted out too. I am now at a point where I am quite confident and comfortable in my collection of equipment that I can offer consistent results to my clients. I do OF COURSE, still want to go digital, but that won't happen until the New Year now... William, I already scan most of my work, and ftp (upload) it to my lab where they print just as they would if I were shooting digital. As they are a Pro lab, the turn around time is generally about 3-5 days, which would only differ by a day or so if I had actually hand delivered it/picked it up myself, so I am happy with that side of things. They also do a fantastic job. For Aussie members, the lab's website is www.imt.net.au if anyone wants to check it out. The delay for me is that I have to send the film off to be processed first, before I can get to work on it. That adds another 3-5 days, sometimes more, to the turn around. Moral of the story is that when I do get my *istD that side of things won't really change where my lab is concerned, BUT I won't have to a) mail order film (as
Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
Many thanks William, and everybody else for your thoughtful responses to this thread... In regards to the digital/film thingy: I KNOW that I need to go digital. I know that I would recoup the $$ in very little time and I also know that it would be SOO beneficial for me out here having no labs etc. BUT, in Australian dollars, the outlay to go over to the *istD is over $3000. I HAVE decided that I am going to lease one for tax/technology reasons, but due to my business only being set up this year, I am still required to place an au$1500 deposit for security. Might not be much to most pro photographers, but I have 3 kids hanging out for a very generous Santa in a couple of weeks aaannd, another little story to tell... Three weeks ago, I was shooting graduation portraits in the bush in a town about 2 hours from mine (it is called Moranbah, if any of you Aussies have heard of it). Anyways, light was running out, the kids were all bloody late (little brats!), and I was RUSHING to get them all through. So, I was running across a road when I tripped, dropped everything I was carrying and then turned to watch the next passing car run over everything that I was carrying! Aargh! So just WHAT was I carrying? Well, it was a (very poorly made) Sigma EF430st flashgun, three rolls of NPH400, a Pentax Pz-20, and a Tamron 28-200mm lens (the same one that shel's friend is selling). Combined, this was my favourite set up for shooting portraits! Ok, so of course I had backup gear, and went ahead with the job no problems (although with my hands shaking!). I was very lucky, cause looking back it most easily could have been MYSELF that got collected by the car. Anyways, I had prompt flash backs of the PZ-1P that I threw over a cliff a few years back (anyone remember that? Stan saved my butt on that one...), and which I never did replace. For some reason, that I can't put my finger on, I have since come to LOVE the Pz-20 body, and have 3 (well, 2 and one smashed one!) of them, and think I will stick with them. They do everything that I have come to need. Of course, everything WAS insured (not that I would get much back, cause it was all used gear), BUT decided against claiming them due to the time factor involved. I would need to source 3 or 4 quotes and then send them to my insurance company etc, because of course there isn't an agent here in my town. To put it into perspective, a gecko crawled into my power supply on my pc last year and it took me 6 months to get another one! Sooo, basically, my *istD fund has disappeared for now, as over the past three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20, Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And whilst I was at it, I went a bit mad and also bought an Incablitz flashmeter, Lowepro Nova 5 Camera Bag, SLS 160ws monolight (300 effective ws), light stand, softbox, umbrella, carry bag. Phew! Of course, I am well aware that what I have spent over the past few weeks, could very well have purchased my *istD outright, BUT I am intending of going down the shoot digital have film backup path, so want to get that side of things sorted out too. I am now at a point where I am quite confident and comfortable in my collection of equipment that I can offer consistent results to my clients. I do OF COURSE, still want to go digital, but that won't happen until the New Year now... William, I already scan most of my work, and ftp (upload) it to my lab where they print just as they would if I were shooting digital. As they are a Pro lab, the turn around time is generally about 3-5 days, which would only differ by a day or so if I had actually hand delivered it/picked it up myself, so I am happy with that side of things. They also do a fantastic job. For Aussie members, the lab's website is www.imt.net.au if anyone wants to check it out. The delay for me is that I have to send the film off to be processed first, before I can get to work on it. That adds another 3-5 days, sometimes more, to the turn around. Moral of the story is that when I do get my *istD that side of things won't really change where my lab is concerned, BUT I won't have to a) mail order film (as no-one locally stocks any Pro films), and b) won't have to send film off to be processed. The trips to Brisbane are for work/bookings. I am travelling there to shoot weddings, and couldn't possibly comprehend travelling there for lab stuff (it is a 14 hour drive!). I welcome the Brisbane trips as they give me the chance to display a larger variety of backdrops and locations on my website and also give me a great break for a day or two from my kids! lol. Ok, so sorry that was all so long winded, just wanted to fill you all in on my butter fingers and say thanks for all of your encouraging comments... tan.
Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
Hi, Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Sooo, basically, my *istD fund has disappeared for now, as over the past three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20, Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And whilst I was at it, I went a bit mad and also bought an Incablitz flashmeter, Lowepro Nova 5 Camera Bag, SLS 160ws monolight (300 effective ws), light stand, softbox, umbrella, carry bag. Phew! That Nova 5 can weigh rather a lot when full. You really _don't_ want to be carrying it if you can avoid it. Gave myself some quite unpleasant back problems after using one for a while. mike
Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
Mike, you are correct, it DOES way a ton! lol. BUT, I have a smaller bag that I use for weddings etc. I just purchased the Nova 5 so that I can fill it with most of my gear and take in on flights as carry on luggage. No matter how secure the case (Pelikan, Storm etc), I don't trust baggage handlers at airports and have heard too many stories of entire suitcases etc being stolen recently. With alot of travel coming up, I wanted something that I could keep WITHIN my reach! If anyone else has any better suggestions, I am very open to hearing them! :-) tan. - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:30 AM Subject: Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7... Hi, Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Sooo, basically, my *istD fund has disappeared for now, as over the past three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20, Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And whilst I was at it, I went a bit mad and also bought an Incablitz flashmeter, Lowepro Nova 5 Camera Bag, SLS 160ws monolight (300 effective ws), light stand, softbox, umbrella, carry bag. Phew! That Nova 5 can weigh rather a lot when full. You really _don't_ want to be carrying it if you can avoid it. Gave myself some quite unpleasant back problems after using one for a while. mike
RE: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
I once flew across the US with a Pelican 1450 case full of gear and a full size Manfrotto tripod (and, boy, were my arms tired! - lol). They won't let you do that anymore. It was much too heavy, anyway. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 6:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7... Mike, you are correct, it DOES way a ton! lol. BUT, I have a smaller bag that I use for weddings etc. I just purchased the Nova 5 so that I can fill it with most of my gear and take in on flights as carry on luggage. No matter how secure the case (Pelikan, Storm etc), I don't trust baggage handlers at airports and have heard too many stories of entire suitcases etc being stolen recently. With alot of travel coming up, I wanted something that I could keep WITHIN my reach! If anyone else has any better suggestions, I am very open to hearing them! :-) tan.
Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
I once flew across the US with a Pelican 1450 case full of gear and a full size Manfrotto tripod (and, boy, were my arms tired! - lol). They won't let you do that anymore. It was much too heavy, anyway. The last time I had a heavy camera bag as carry-on was a transatlantic flight a couple of weeks after 9/11 (coming home after a 6-week trip). I had to get the flight officer to OK the bag, and that was under 20lbs. The main kit weighs 70lbs, and gets checked in. It's insured, anyway (so if it gets lost, run over by a car, or anything, I can replace it).
RE: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
-Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike, you are correct, it DOES way a ton! lol. BUT, I have a smaller bag that I use for weddings etc. I just purchased the Nova 5 so that I can fill it with most of my gear and take in on flights as carry on luggage. No matter how secure the case (Pelikan, Storm etc), I don't trust baggage handlers at airports and have heard too many stories of entire suitcases etc being stolen recently. With alot of travel coming up, I wanted something that I could keep WITHIN my reach! If anyone else has any better suggestions, I am very open to hearing them! :-) I have a roller case that is almost exactly the limit for carry-on size. Tripod and lightstands have to be checked, but I could get by fine without them. Mine was a freebie from Fuji (back when I shot lots of film) and is sort of a piece of junk (I think it's a Tamrac), but the Lowepro I borrowed for a few months from a Pentax rep would be ideal. It might have been this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=detail sQ=sku=149687is=REG I don't like changing my setup for flying...the roller case goes to weddings no matter where they happen to be, and I don't have to worry that I forgot something while switching bags. tv
