do you backup bodies?
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i wouldn't mind one or two backup nikon 135 slr bodies. that way, i could have cameras ready with low-iso b&w, high-iso b&w, low-iso color, and high-iso color. luckily, old nikon 135 slr bodies aren't too expensive.
i currently have a fg body. i love how lightweight it is, but it lacks some features. i think my choice for a backup body would be a nikon fm2 or nikon fe2.
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i really don't see much need for a backup nikon digital slr body. it would be nice in case something goes awry with my d90.
the nikon d200 goes for about $350 used (link). if i had it, then if i wanted to use an old ai-s lens, i could meter ttl. if i wanted to use some old-school studio lighting, i'd have a flash sync terminal on the body. if i was shooting in inclement weather, the body would be more durable. it seems like it's the ideal backup body, considering the price and features.
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i wouldn't mind one or two backup nikon 135 slr bodies. that way, i could have cameras ready with low-iso b&w, high-iso b&w, low-iso color, and high-iso color. luckily, old nikon 135 slr bodies aren't too expensive.
i currently have a fg body. i love how lightweight it is, but it lacks some features. i think my choice for a backup body would be a nikon fm2 or nikon fe2.
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i really don't see much need for a backup nikon digital slr body. it would be nice in case something goes awry with my d90.
the nikon d200 goes for about $350 used (link). if i had it, then if i wanted to use an old ai-s lens, i could meter ttl. if i wanted to use some old-school studio lighting, i'd have a flash sync terminal on the body. if i was shooting in inclement weather, the body would be more durable. it seems like it's the ideal backup body, considering the price and features.
If i'm shooting a wedding then i'll definitely get a backup digital body. I would also go with the d200 or maybe another d300 if I'm feeling that i really need it (for familiarities sake).
I don't shoot film enough to warrant multiple bodies for different iso/color balances.
It's also sort of nice to limit yourself as to what you can actually get out of a certain film type as far as available light, pushing film, and experimenting. same goes for lenses. having all the lenses with you as opposed to carrying one and seeing what you can do with it.
I don't shoot film enough to warrant multiple bodies for different iso/color balances.
It's also sort of nice to limit yourself as to what you can actually get out of a certain film type as far as available light, pushing film, and experimenting. same goes for lenses. having all the lenses with you as opposed to carrying one and seeing what you can do with it.
i agree, somewhat.
if i'm halfway through a roll of film that i've been shooting at the rated iso, i don't want to begin pushing it. unless the film has a wide exposure latitude, i'm going to screw up half of the exposures. ... or i guess i could cut the roll in half in the changing bag and process them separately. :o
sometimes i see something beautiful that i know i won't happen upon again, and i want to take my best shot at capturing it perfectly. if it's an outdoor scene and i want to use iso 100 color film, but i have a roll of b&w iso 1600 loaded in my camera, i'm either going to waste half a roll of film or miss my opportunity.
if i'm halfway through a roll of film that i've been shooting at the rated iso, i don't want to begin pushing it. unless the film has a wide exposure latitude, i'm going to screw up half of the exposures. ... or i guess i could cut the roll in half in the changing bag and process them separately. :o
sometimes i see something beautiful that i know i won't happen upon again, and i want to take my best shot at capturing it perfectly. if it's an outdoor scene and i want to use iso 100 color film, but i have a roll of b&w iso 1600 loaded in my camera, i'm either going to waste half a roll of film or miss my opportunity.
i was also thinking about rolling my own 135 film, putting maybe 6 or 12 exposures on a roll. but then i'd waste a lot on leader, unless i could make some non-film leader.
rolling your own is a decent option.. i'm not sure of the price of bulk film but i imagine it would be a good deal :) plus its kind of fun to use the film loader thing!
yeah i know what you mean as far as missing something really awesome because you know you don't have the proper film for it or the right lens or even no camera at all. I think this is one of the best things about photography.. knowing that if you miss something extraordinary that maybe the next moment will be even better, or not being so greedy about it and accepting that this extraordinary thing has just happened and it happened for you and no one else. There will always be great shots you miss, but just remember that they are all around you all the time - you just need to be willing to accept them.
(i've had some drinks tonight sorry if this is un-intelligible)
yeah i know what you mean as far as missing something really awesome because you know you don't have the proper film for it or the right lens or even no camera at all. I think this is one of the best things about photography.. knowing that if you miss something extraordinary that maybe the next moment will be even better, or not being so greedy about it and accepting that this extraordinary thing has just happened and it happened for you and no one else. There will always be great shots you miss, but just remember that they are all around you all the time - you just need to be willing to accept them.
(i've had some drinks tonight sorry if this is un-intelligible)
no, that makes sense, and i agree to an extent. but sometimes i still do want the shot. :)
i don't think that rolling my own short rolls from bulk would be very economical for me. i don't go through a lot of film, so a roll of 100 feet (~700 exp.) of film would last me years. plus, i need variety! i want at least four types of film on hand. 400 feet of film would last me over a decade. plus i like trying out different films!
i don't think that rolling my own short rolls from bulk would be very economical for me. i don't go through a lot of film, so a roll of 100 feet (~700 exp.) of film would last me years. plus, i need variety! i want at least four types of film on hand. 400 feet of film would last me over a decade. plus i like trying out different films!
I have several film slr bodies. I should buy a backup digital body for safety's sake, but (as of yet) haven't felt particularly risky bringing only my d90 to jobs.
I've had several lens failures while in the middle of shoots, however, and was unbelievably grateful to have had backups in each situation.
I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my camera will give me a reson to regret trusting it. :)
I've had several lens failures while in the middle of shoots, however, and was unbelievably grateful to have had backups in each situation.
I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my camera will give me a reson to regret trusting it. :)
the a75 recently decided the image sensor will no longer operate...
:(
want me to snag that a70 to go with your telephoto lens?
want me to snag that a70 to go with your telephoto lens?
No thanks. I think I might get a newer a-series camera. I know the adapter size is different, but the telephoto is a common 52mm filter diameter, and I think it will work with the newer a-series adapter.
that telephoto sucks anyway, doesn't it?
Yeah. Seems pretty useless. I have been using a wide angle lens on the adapter to do some videos on the a75 though.
:D
you have other lenses that can attach to that weird adapter?
It's really not a weird adapter. It's from the proprietary canon a-series mount to a common 52mm filter size.
oh. well that's handy.
Now that the Nikon D300s is for sale and the Nikon D300 is discontinued, I wonder if B&H will have any used D300 cameras for sale at a decent price.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=15488 … 4291315846
None so far--
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=15488 … 4291315846
None so far--
Used Nikon D300 cameras in good condition are selling for about $1,000 on eBay.
mmmm d300s.....
update: a75 is dead. sensor death, and complete system failure.
any slight movements would cause sensor color perturbations, it actually looked cool in video mode. but it didn't last long at all :[
any slight movements would cause sensor color perturbations, it actually looked cool in video mode. but it didn't last long at all :[
aw
a75: 2004 to 2010
RIP
a75: 2004 to 2010
RIP
no more fisheye videos? :(
dp, i almost bought this for you just now. i hesitated because (a) you might have already tossed it, and (b) you can buy a used, working a75 for $25 on ebay.
i'm glad you didn't, its time has passed.
well, for those of you shooting dx, i suggest using a d7000 as your primary body and a d90 as your backup body. you'll be able to buy both for about $2000.