Camera Filter Help
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- iodine74
I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for types of camera filters to get for a novice hobbyist. My wife wants to get some for her Canon Rebel Ti (I think that's what it is). She doesn't really know what she wants.
I think it's just more a matter of her wanting to try them out and see the effects more than anything. At this point, most of her photos are just of our daughter, but I know she'd like to start developing this hobby abit more.
Any thoughts? I guess I'm looking for types more than brands, since I'm tied to a budget.
- ********0
get a polarizing filter for color and a red&yellow for b&w film. Filters are just one way to manipulate output; cross-processing, film type(daylight/tungsten, print/slide, bw/infrared, etc)push/pulling in development, exposure variations, photoshop(obviously). I suggest NOT using filters and just shooting straight, try a roll of fujichrome and shoot in varying light conditions. Filters can get gimmicky real quick.
shoot a roll of fuji slide film, spread them out on a light table, and a digital camera will suddenly seem less attractive.
- iodine740
Thanks.. I'd done a little searching last night for what WolfCamera.com even had available, just to see what was there and the polarizing one looked like a good idea.
Yeah, she's yet to even really experiment with lighting, film type etc... she has a lack of patience with new things sometimes and the "gimmicky" nature of filters would be a quick fix... besides that, it's a rarity that I even get a "want" list from her.. other than she wants me to finishing the surround for the mantel or finish tiling the backsplash in the kitchen.
My thought's were of Photoshop as well, but that's really my forte (even though I'm more of a developer than designer.... at least compared to you guys) and not hers.
- Carty0
these forums are so fun.
i could do a photo sermon right here but i'll save it. really its all about light and composition... try to stay away from on camera flash, it will make your wifes flicks look amateursih... natural light with intimate moments will be the best for your novice partner.
i must disagree with the slide film vibe.. slides are cool for us pros, but really in a day when email and print scanners are so cheap, why would one shoot chromes? unless you have a client or an art director to view them with, they're just masterbation... i only shoot chromes for catalogue... they latitude is so slim, you need to be bang on... not much fun when you are learning... shoot neg or get a 3 - 6 megapixel digi and a printer... homeboy's wifey would have so much more fun... i mean, he's got kids... as if he wants to wait to get his trannies back...im sure they want to email, print, retouch and frame shit... if i had i youth, i know i would.
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- ********0
you're right carty, definitely.
I was just assuming that his wife wanted her pics to look 'more professional' thereby getting her stoked on it more.
I just remember when i got my first roll of chromes back after shooting strictly neg film - it was all landscapes of southern utah and it about crapped my pants, it was so much better than print.
For sure listen to Carty's advice over mine, photo is nothing more than a hobby for me now (although i DO get to shoot the canon 1 ds here at work occasionally - 11mpx EOS, sweet).
- iodine740
Chromes? Sorry... I'm not too up on my terminology either.
2 years ago when I bought her the Rebel actually wanted to get a digital cam. I'm the digital type guy, she's not. She just wanted an SLR... which I'd actually wanted several years ago.
Most of the relatives are in town, so we don't have to do too much scanning.... I'm actually about 2 years behind on keeping her website updated as well. OOPs.
Misty actually likes having the prints vs having a file somewhere. Unfortunately it means we spend alot of money on development, but we've found that Wolf does very nice prints, they even have the white border, which I like.. just a classic look.
If she get's serious into it, once we move into a new house, if there's space, maybe she'll invest in doing some of her own darkroom work.
I'd actually like to get into it as well, but right now my passion for music is too strong to divide my creative juices
- gavinnosler0
yo carty, i'm curious what you think about digital technology at the moment. all these digital fanatics say how a good 6 megapixel "rivals" 35mm film. personally, i think that's BS. i use a 5400 dpi film scanner and although the grain is very visible, when scaled down to the size of a 6mp, it isn't grainy. when you scale a 6mp up to the size of a 5400 dpi scan of some good low ISO film, there's no way that can compare. what do you think about the 10mp canon? think that can rival film in terms of quality in large prints (20x30")? then there's those techy reports that say film can achieve 40+ megapixels, but those don't seem to take into account the grain. i'm thinking that waiting until 18-20 megapixels are in the price range of the 10 megapixels is when i should invest in digital. i also have a 6x7 pentax, so maybe waiting for a 20mp digital back in that price range would be best? although i don't know if lugging that baby around all day is the best idea. what are your thoughts?
you're a kickass photographer man. i love your work
- meok0
Hey Carty, I saw your spread in Pound. They look really nice on your site but looks totally crap on paper. They look out of focus, desaturated, and just amateur looking. Doesnt do the picture justice. Make sure whoever prepare your files knows what they are doing.