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Advice for camera bag, film developing and film choice
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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? Also, normally in where do you guys develop your 35mm film? And which films do you use? If I use Kodak films, does the exposure chart from Kodak web site work well? Thanks for any input! |
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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 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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Interestingly enough, I've found a hunter's "Dry Box," made by Plano
to be the most useful -- put some foam padding in the bottom. Tray holds smallers stuff, and there is a compartment in the lid that is nice for film. Holds 2 Pentax bodies, a couple spare lenses, film, cable release, small flash, filters, lens hoods. Is water/dust tight. Since I go most places in my car, this works well. For plane trips, then some sort of smaller bag, or a backpack. Lenses are in padded bags, as well as the camera bodies (B&H photo has these). I do my B&W at home, or use a changing bag and daylight tank at my summer place, and do the printing when I get back to home base. Color at whatever local processor I have available. As to film/exposure, the guides are just that -- a guide. Some experimentation with a hand-held meter, 18% gray card or a MacBeth chart are very insightful. Also read some of the Ansel Adams books for starters. Above all, take pictures! Critique your work. Get somebody else to take a look at it. For "instant" feedback, play around with a digital camera. You can learn a lot quickly. |
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Interestingly enough, I've found a hunter's "Dry Box," made by Plano
to be the most useful -- put some foam padding in the bottom. Tray holds smallers stuff, and there is a compartment in the lid that is nice for film. Holds 2 Pentax bodies, a couple spare lenses, film, cable release, small flash, filters, lens hoods. Is water/dust tight. Since I go most places in my car, this works well. For plane trips, then some sort of smaller bag, or a backpack. Lenses are in padded bags, as well as the camera bodies (B&H photo has these). I do my B&W at home, or use a changing bag and daylight tank at my summer place, and do the printing when I get back to home base. Color at whatever local processor I have available. As to film/exposure, the guides are just that -- a guide. Some experimentation with a hand-held meter, 18% gray card or a MacBeth chart are very insightful. Also read some of the Ansel Adams books for starters. Above all, take pictures! Critique your work. Get somebody else to take a look at it. For "instant" feedback, play around with a digital camera. You can learn a lot quickly. |
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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 26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math |
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