http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/-t1.htm Talk about the latest or your favorite equipment Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:04:48 GMT 10 http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/lizzardskills/IMG_0051.jpg http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/-t1.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/let-s-see-your-gear-t208.htm Kenneth Armstrong




]]> Equipment and Gear Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:55:32 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/let-s-see-your-gear-t208.htm#1730 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/let-s-see-your-gear-t208.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/deals-on-film-t238.htm Nando Since there seems to be a good interest in film photography here, I thought that it should be fitting to have a "Deals on film" thread here to give people heads-up on good deals. I'll start. Freestyle Photo currently has a special on Arista II 400, 24-exposure rolls. This is rebranded Agfa APX 400. 20 rolls for $25 http://www.freestylephoto.biz/sc_prod.php?cat_id=&pid=1000003124 That works out to $1.25/roll. I'd order more but I already got plenty of film. Also ... Equipment and Gear Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:04:16 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/deals-on-film-t238.htm#2099 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/deals-on-film-t238.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/newfoundland-travel-t318.htm Kenneth Armstrong OK, it's not Cuba, but I am planning a trip to the Rock. I've never been but my parents retired there almost 10 years ago. It's long past due for me to visit. I plan to spend a week this spring at least, hopefully 2. Here's my dilemma: I've pretty much reserved myself to shooting B&W film almost 100% of the time. I feel like I really want to keep going with this but I might be remiss if I didn't shoot some colour in the spring. When I went to Toronto recently for a quick visit I ... Equipment and Gear Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:43:22 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/newfoundland-travel-t318.htm#2808 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/newfoundland-travel-t318.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/my-m3-is-finally-getting-a-make-over-t317.htm Nando Its finally time! I'm in the process of arranging for a complete make-over for my 1954 Leica M3 'double-stroke'. This camera has been all around the world in the hands of its previous owners, has thousands of rolls through it and still works as flawlessly as my 3-year-old Leica MP. However, the white lizard leather is getting to me. It was really cool when I first got it but now that I'm getting into my mid-30's, I don't really want a pimpin' camera. The white material also gets dirty easily ... Equipment and Gear Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:44:42 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/my-m3-is-finally-getting-a-make-over-t317.htm#2801 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/my-m3-is-finally-getting-a-make-over-t317.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/my-grandfather-s-camera-t333.htm Kenneth Armstrong My dad is the only person I know whose childhood photos are mostly viewmaster reels. My dad gave me his father's viewmaster camera... I don't know if my dad ever used it (he was more of a TLR and later an SLR kind of guy). I put a roll through it two summers ago, and then inadvertantly put that roll through my Rebel film camera. Only recently did I have the idea to make animated GIFs of the stereo images. I think I sense a project coming on... Equipment and Gear Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:04:48 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/my-grandfather-s-camera-t333.htm#2887 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/my-grandfather-s-camera-t333.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/cuba-t306.htm viewsthroughmylens
Headed to Cuba Febuary 20th and I'm struggling with what gear I should bring along?! I want to maximize my options while at the same time bringing the minimum amount of things with me.

Here's my options:

Nikon DX AF-S, 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6 G
Nikon 50mm, f/1.4
Sigma 10-20mm, f/4-5.6
Nikon 80-200mm, f/4.5-5.6

Thoughts?

Thank you in advance for your help!!]]> Equipment and Gear Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:28:10 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/cuba-t306.htm#2671 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/cuba-t306.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/wem-wenders-for-leica-t300.htm Nando

]]> Equipment and Gear Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:13:42 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/wem-wenders-for-leica-t300.htm#2556 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/wem-wenders-for-leica-t300.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/microtek-m1-vs-nikon-coolscan-v-ed-warning-huge-photos-t199.htm Nando I hope that you are looking at this on a monitor capable of over 1024px in width... I purchased the new Microtek ArtixScan M1 primarily to scan medium format film. My Nikon is a dedicated 35mm film scanner and can't do larger. The M1 is huge and heavy. I injured my back trying to move the big box down the stairs to the basement. The box was at least 40 pounds. I pulled a muscle when the box caught on one of the railing posts as I came down the stairs and caused me to twist slightly. Anyway, ... Equipment and Gear Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:41:16 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/microtek-m1-vs-nikon-coolscan-v-ed-warning-huge-photos-t199.htm#1653 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/microtek-m1-vs-nikon-coolscan-v-ed-warning-huge-photos-t199.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/filters-t284.htm viewsthroughmylens I see this topic has been discussed before, and after reading through it I'm still kind of confused! lol. I've been looking into getting some different filters (to work with a Nikon D50) and I'm not sure what would be my best investment. I shot some portraits but mostly landscapes. I don't want to spend lots of money, but at the same time I don't want to waste money on something that I'm going to 'out grow'. Thoughts? Equipment and Gear Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:59:29 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/filters-t284.htm#2424 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/filters-t284.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/lenspen-sensorklear-low-budget-sensor-cleaning-t283.htm Cujo Background Information: I recently took a 16 day trip semi-backpacking through Egypt. The air and environment caused some havoc on the 20D I brought and a lot of dirt and dust made its way inside the camera. The shots later in the trip show this off extremely. I needed to clean the sensor but not having done it before (don't judge) I didn't quite know the steps to take. I reviewed some products online and also checked out some local stores for what they had in stock. Locally I was only ... Equipment and Gear Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:24:29 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/lenspen-sensorklear-low-budget-sensor-cleaning-t283.htm#2416 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/lenspen-sensorklear-low-budget-sensor-cleaning-t283.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/looking-to-buy-t267.htm smiles Thanks]]> Equipment and Gear Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:58:31 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/looking-to-buy-t267.htm#2279 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/looking-to-buy-t267.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/mamiya-backs-now-both-are-dead-t246.htm Anonymous ...Well, sorta. Anyways, shot off a roll of Provia yesterday at a wedding shoot, and low and be hold, my 120 back decides to stop advancing film. Same symptoms as my 220 back (as described in another thread I believe), but as I pull the crank, I hear 1 click and no tension/film advancing. So I sadly put the Mammy down for the day. The only difference with the 120 back is that if I tilt the back in a certain direction and then crank it it'll catch roughly 1 out of 10 times. So the dummy ... Equipment and Gear Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:01:10 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/mamiya-backs-now-both-are-dead-t246.htm#2148 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/mamiya-backs-now-both-are-dead-t246.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/film-recommendations-t239.htm Anonymous I'm pretty sure there may have been a discussion/thread about this sort of topic already, but after a quick search I gave up and just decided to start this thread. After Nando started the 'deals on film' thread, I finally decided to stop procrastinating and order a bunch of film for myself. I have a basket started on Freestyle (thanks Nando ) Here's what I have in that basket so far. I've been really loving the 35mm slides I have been getting back--and most of the skate/bmx ... Equipment and Gear Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:01:21 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/film-recommendations-t239.htm#2105 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/film-recommendations-t239.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/rumour-nikon-digital-rangefinder-49mp-t240.htm Cujo
http://gizmodo.com/5045897/nikon-41+megapixel-mx-format-sensor-for-digital-rangefinder]]> Equipment and Gear Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:39:48 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/rumour-nikon-digital-rangefinder-49mp-t240.htm#2115 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/rumour-nikon-digital-rangefinder-49mp-t240.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/canon-50d-t235.htm Cujo
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17499

I knew this was coming out mainly because I just purchased the 40D a few months ago ]]> Equipment and Gear Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:37:01 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/canon-50d-t235.htm#2065 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/canon-50d-t235.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/d700-t231.htm Kenneth Armstrong
It's bigger than the D300 and fits perfectly in my hand.

I have no money to buy one even if I wanted to but thought I'd mention it was there if anyone wants to fondle it.]]> Equipment and Gear Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:05:33 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/d700-t231.htm#2035 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/d700-t231.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/you-re-opinion-please-t226.htm Nando I'm looking for a wide-angle in between 21mm and 35mm. I narrowed it down to two lenses. I would appreciate it very much if you could look at these following two slide shows and please tell me what you think. You will encounter some very good photos (especially those by Vladimer Nachkebia - one of the most brilliant photographers I've ever came across on the internet) and also some bad photos. I'm not interested in how good the photos are. I'm interested in the rendering - e.g. colour rendition, ... Equipment and Gear Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:28:21 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/you-re-opinion-please-t226.htm#1951 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/you-re-opinion-please-t226.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/i-ve-made-up-my-mind-but-i-don-t-know-how-to-do-it-t225.htm crowellphotographs Well, after some strong debate I think I'm going to replace my 4x5 with a more practical hasselblad system. From getting film, to developing anything but BW, to purchasing a suitable film scanner, to purchasing an enlarger system that can handle 4x5 costing at least double.... This monster is turning into a monster pain in the... rump. The problem is that from here in the soo, I'm not 100% sure of the best way to do it. I'm not really familiar/comfortable with ebay. I love to window ... Equipment and Gear Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:54:29 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/i-ve-made-up-my-mind-but-i-don-t-know-how-to-do-it-t225.htm#1940 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/i-ve-made-up-my-mind-but-i-don-t-know-how-to-do-it-t225.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/nikkor-50mm-14-t168.htm viewsthroughmylens My husband keeps telling me he wants me to get a lens for 'low light'. I've read some reviews, and looked at some photos on Flickr taken with this lens....and they all look pretty awesome to me. Who has this lens(or similar)? Thoughts? Other suggestions?]]> Equipment and Gear Mon, 05 May 2008 19:31:55 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/nikkor-50mm-14-t168.htm#1434 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/nikkor-50mm-14-t168.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/buying-a-new-lens-t124.htm crowellphotographs Well, my wife's given me permission to get a new lens. I'd better jump on this quick. The problem is, I don't know what to do. Unfortunately I should upgrade my DSLR kit, especially since an unfortunate accident has opened my 18-135mm up like pacman. (My stomach still turns when I think about it) All that chat about the 50mm primes from nikon have convinced me that I will need one, just not today. Such a low price, I'll get one when needed. I need a workhorse. Right now I'm leaning ... Equipment and Gear Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:08:43 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/buying-a-new-lens-t124.htm#1084 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/buying-a-new-lens-t124.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/what-are-you-using-t6.htm Admin I'm an amateur and I'm using my a canon S3 which I LOVE!!! For a beginner I think its a great camera! I also just got my first lens ever and I can't wait to go try it out! Equipment and Gear Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:31:54 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/what-are-you-using-t6.htm#6 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/what-are-you-using-t6.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/new-lens-t78.htm viewsthroughmylens
Currently I have the Nikon D50 with the kit lens (18-55) and a Nikkor 80-200mm. I'm looking to invest in another lens, but I'm really just not sure what it should be?! Mainly I shoot landscapes, etc. but have been getting into more informal portraits lately. (Check out my Flickr site if you need a better idea of my 'style'...)

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

Thank you in advance for your help/feedback!!]]> Equipment and Gear Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:29:13 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/new-lens-t78.htm#497 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/new-lens-t78.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/nd-filters-what-where-t73.htm bjotoole
Anybody have any recommendations on what to get, and where to find them (locally or online)? Thanks.]]> Equipment and Gear Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:54:16 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/nd-filters-what-where-t73.htm#452 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/nd-filters-what-where-t73.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/the-last-part-came-in-t98.htm Chako ]]> Equipment and Gear Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:08:24 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/the-last-part-came-in-t98.htm#693 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/the-last-part-came-in-t98.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/darkrooms-t64.htm Chako This may sound strange, but I got to thinking after seeing the posting on this site about darkroom equipment. It sort of made me a little nostalgic of sorts. I dug deep in my archives to see if I still had some old photos of my basement darkroom that I had for about 5 years. By 2000, I completely went digital and haven't really looked back with little to no regrets. I ended up selling it for give away prices though in the late 90s, as it seems quite a few people were getting out of it at ... Equipment and Gear Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:15:53 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/darkrooms-t64.htm#384 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/darkrooms-t64.htm http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/hasselblad-vs-arax-t58.htm Nando Last Saturday I met with a friend to talk photography and do some shooting. He brought along his Hasselblad kit and I brought my Arax kit. This was the first opportunity we had to compare the two medium-format kits. Some background. I wanted to step up to medium format for several reasons. Primarily it was to be capable of making larger prints. I also figured that if I needed to use a tripod, I might as well use something larger than 35mm film. As I shoot primarily with rangefinders, I knew ... Equipment and Gear Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:04:39 GMT http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/hasselblad-vs-arax-t58.htm#334 http://saultphotography.forumotion.com/equipment-and-gear-f5/hasselblad-vs-arax-t58.htm