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It's over for me!
This IS a friendly group - in fact when I first arrived I posted a message
to say just that! So don't feel bad just coz a stray troll (whose name says it all - "Witheld") tries to stir it up. "MAXWOLF2002" wrote in message ... I smell a Troll. Yep and what makes the pathetic loser think they will make better pictures just because they have a digital camera Whoa! I make a couple of statements about what I did, and I'm suddenly a troll and a pathetic loser! Real friendly newsgroup you got going here...if this is any indication. |
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It's over for me!
So, I'm just curious, which digital camera did you purchase?
I have been using a Fuji S2 for a few months now and I am liking it alot. I have found that the learning curve is longer that I thought it would be, but it is fun. Scott "MAXWOLF2002" wrote in message ... Why not a digital back for the 4X5 if control of the image was your goal? Excellent question and one I did ask myself. I've spent years running around woods and streams and learned that some "left behind shots" were in fact those worth making. 4x5, which I loved, really set me apart from whomever I ran across in the wild (with the exception of Jack Dykinga) but I finally realized that it is the PHOTOGRAPH that sets one apart and not the equipment. And having the shot versus screwing up and wasting a tremendous amount of time so doing, is my goal. No matter what, try it, view it, save it or trashcan it, it is now immediate, which puts me in greater touch with what I shoot. After all, isn't our goal to capture what we see in our minds, versus the limitationsand the costs of the process? 4x5 shooters? More power to you all, I respect you and am awed at your abilities. For me it boils down to a desire to please me... and boy is that selfish or what!? |
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So, I'm just curious, which digital camera did you purchase? Hey there Scott. I bought 2 actually. The Sony DSC-1 and the Nikon D1. Totally differing machines but with the same possibilities. I'm now on a learning curve. Look at a few images on some of the photo posting sites and see that if you have some talent for lighting and composition it really does not matter what the machine is...unless of course you're bent is selling to calendar companies or magazines. Images that absolutely astound are there...check 'em out and realize you can do it! Don't allow equipment freaks to talk you out of your ability! |
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It's over for me!
MAXWOLF2002 wrote: Never, ever thought I would be stating this (never thought I'd forsake Kodak for Fuji either for that matter!) but today I sadly parted with my 4x5 system and my NIkon F5...for digital. Yes, digital. Having spent the better part of last month shooting exclusively digital, the writing was clear on the wall. It's all that I developed a need for. Instant review. Total (almost) control to make the shot that I saw. Waste not, want not, trash can the rejects. Well...change is good. Right? Re-discovering why photography has had this hold on me for so many years. And still loving it! I am surprised you would dump the 4x5 and go exclusive digital at 35mm. There isn't a comparison when print quality comes into play. Since someone already asked the "why no digital 4x5" question, i find the darn tihngs slow and expensive. I still haven't decided whether my next 35mm purchase will be digital or film (I haven't moved to autofocus yet!), but I doubt I'll part with my 4x5 for a long time (especially since I use it in the studio). Anyway ignore the nasty people this is generally a nice group of people. Take care Stan Visual Arts Photography |
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In article ,
John wrote: I hope many more join you in your endeavor. It makes my works even more unique ;) Regards, John - Photographer & Webmaster Website - http://www.darkroompro.com Please delete the "_" if replying by mail. Absolutely, positively. To the rest my previous commentary was tongue in cheek,....please get over it. Best regards "WIT" Held -- When you live next to the graveyard, you can't cry at every funeral. |
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