JZ wrote:
Hi,

I (rookie) have Canon EOS 7NE, Tamron 28-200 len, and 2 filters. I am
not sure which kind of camera bag I should buy. Any suggestions?

First decide where you are going to use it and how. If you are going to
use it going to cousin Fred's place in the car that would mean a more
traditional bag. If you are more likely to use it an a vacation trip like I
do and do a lot of walking in town and in the woods, that would indicate
something in the backpack style. BTW, it need not say camera anywhere on
the bag. Many backpacks work very well and not having something identifying
it as a camera bag, makes it less of a target for thieves.

Next decide how much and what equipment you will need it for. You may
buy more in the future, but then see the next comment

Also consider you may want more than one bag for different uses. I have
several. I find that often I don't use any bag when traveling light.


Also, normally in where do you guys develop your 35mm film?

I usually do it in my darkroom in the basement. I also have a local 1
hour lab that does a good job for me when I am not doing enough to make it
worth setting up. On trips I find local 1 hour places so I can see how
things are going and eliminate any chance of X-ray damage.

And which
films do you use?

Of today's films I like Fuji, but Kodak also has good films. Film
choice involves several factors including what you are photographing and
your personal choice. I might add that I use negative films. You may
prefer slides.

If I use Kodak films, does the exposure chart from
Kodak web site work well?

The exposure charts provided by any manufacturer are good starting
points. However individual preferences and equipment mean you may need to
tweak them for your own use. Exposure is a whole art and science in itself.
It can take a lifetime to learn.


Thanks for any input!

--
Joseph E. Meehan

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