Used Hasselblad 500 y/n? Apr 17, 12, 1:55 p.m.

Ive been thinking recently about getting a used Hasselblad 500. Used kits are on sale for quite a cheap price (under $1000).

Are there any of you out there that use one as a hobby camera? To shoot portraits or street work with? I've also never ventured into medium format yet, and im hoping this isnt something that is too difficult to get into.

Cheers,

Design / Book Store NYC Feb 29, 12, 12:34 p.m.

What is your favourite design / book store to check out in New York? Im talking about those stores that just stock loads of interesting trinkets, toys, books, etc.

Im based in lower Manhattan at the moment and I haven't run into anything yet.

Fav 35mm film to use Dec 15, 11, 9:44 a.m.

I just picked up a Konica Hexar AF and was wondering what some of your favorite rolls of film is to use for your film camera.

Good all around film? Nice color or BW?

So much to choose from!

Film Development / Scan NYC Dec 7, 11, 9:29 a.m.

Im starting to get back into shooting 35mm film (just picked up a Konica Hexar AF!) and im wondering where the best place to go to get film developed and scanned.

Favorite spots? Quick? Reliable? Cheap??

Cheers!

Film or Digital Nov 21, 11, 9:12 a.m.

For those of you who have both a DSLR and a film camera...

How often do you shoot film vs digital? Do you neglect film more due to extra work of having them processed or scanned? Or price having to buy film? Im thinking about getting a film body (I havent shot film in well over 10 years, getting the itch to do it again). Im asking in terms of personal work rather then for client work.

Thanks for your input!

Photo Rights Question Oct 5, 11, 6:04 a.m.

I have 2 photos that a local city magazine wants to use for their quarterly issue. The mag is fairly new in the market and its free to pick up their mag.

Just curious what I should charge (or should I even charge them? Just ask for ad space). I normally sell prints at about $150-200 a piece, should I just do that and call it a day?

Any help would be great. Cheers!

Large word doc to html Sep 26, 11, 5:32 a.m.

Is there an 'easy' way of converting a large formatted word doc into some sort of html page for viewing online?

Just wondering if there are any automated tools out there for doing this.

Cheers!

Current NYC Job Market Sep 12, 11, 2:19 p.m.

Im wondering what the job market in NYC is looking like right now. I know the overall economy isnt so hot but I am contemplating a move there (from Canada) within the next few months.

Any help is welcome. Cheers!

RAW + JPG? Jul 7, 11, 7 a.m.

Just curious how many of you shoot Raw+jpg? Is it worth the extra storage space on your cards?

Tshirt Crit May 27, 11, 7:17 a.m.

Im planning to print out a fun tshirt in honour of my upcoming 30th bday coming up (sigh). Would love to hear your thoughts on the initial design.

Cheers guys!

MBP Battery replacement Mar 24, 11, 8:06 p.m.

Have any of you guys replaced your 15" MBP battery on your own? Whats the process like?

I just bought a new battery and am a bit hesitant to replace it on my own. Should I bring the battery and computer to a mac genius to do it for me? Just feeling a bit paranoid.

Coney Island, NY Mar 22, 11, 5:31 a.m.

Ive got a free day here in New York today and was wondering if Coney Island is still worth checking out?

Is there anything going on there these days? or is it a dead zone?

If anyone knows, let me know! Cheers!

Aperture / App Store Mar 8, 11, 3:19 a.m.

Is Aperture from the Mac Desktop App store worth buying? Its a cheaper price but not the full version.

Currently, im just using Adobe Camera Raw

Respect: Freelance vs Full Time Feb 22, 11, 10:02 a.m.

In your opinion, do you think freelancers get less respect from the general public then from 'normal' full timers?

I find that when I tell people I freelance full time, they think its some sort of easy peasy, after work job where I can do whatever I want and wake up at 2pm for 'work'. Doesn't seem like everyone is aware of how common the freelance lifestyle is nowadays.

Anyway, just wondering what your thoughts are.

Cheers!

50mm 1.8 -> 1.4 Nov 24, 10, 10:05 a.m.

Do you think its worth the upgrade from a 1.8 to 1.4? Im aware that allowing more light is always better, but at its sharpest, both lenses can shoot at 2.8 (or around that area).

Is there really that much of a difference between the two to dish out the extra cash? I ask because I love shooting low light. Maybe im missing out on something with 1.4

Cheers!

How Low Can Your Logo Nov 17, 10, 8:55 a.m.

Hey dbloc

You'd be a shoe in for this!

http://howlowcanyourlogo.com/

Best places to photograph NYC Nov 3, 10, 8:24 a.m.

Ive got the afternoon free to wander around New York and im going to lug around my camera and tripod. Whats the best secret spots to shoot the city? Not interested in Times Square or any other major tourist attraction.

Is there a neat spot under the Brooklyn bridge? Maybe an interesting walkway in the meat packing district?

All tips welcome! Thanks!!

GAP to return to old logo Oct 11, 10, 4:03 p.m.

Well that didnt last very long, did it?

http://adage.com/article?article…

Lil Esther Oct 8, 10, 11:49 a.m.

Abstract shape tutorial Oct 8, 10, 9:32 a.m.

Any good photoshop or illustrator tutorials that can give me this sort of abstract look? Sadly, I dont have any 3d programs to use.

http://is.gd/fRyDH

Ive been doing some digging around and couldn't find anything decent.

Thanks for the help!