Hmm, food for thought. I'm not sure I agree with the crutch part, but the
fast primes are awfully useful.
Perhaps a compromise. I'm starting the think that the 800 would do ok. I
think I'll go with the 100/2 on one body and the 35-105 (just got it) on
another.
So many decisions.
Tom
<snip>
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> the following may come across as more than a bit opinionated,
> so please take my comments with a large pinch of salt.
>
> My take on your question is to ask: Why own nice, fast prime
> glass if you're going to run for slow zooms and flashguns as
> soon as you're presented with an available-light situation?
>
> If I were in your shoes (which I'm not, obviously) I'd take
> the 800 film, the 100/2 and 85/2 (on separate bodies) and
> leave the flashes at home, or at least in the bag. That way
> you don't shout "look at me everybody, I'm taking pictures"
> each time you press the button.
>
> The "flexibility" of a zoom is a crutch that you should be
> able to do without in this sort of situation.
>
>
> Regarding your portrait flash problems, it sounds to me like half
> your problems are related to machine printing, but the difficulty
> lies in telling *which* half. I suggest using slide film
> during your setting-up stage precisely for it's repeatability
> and narrow tolerance for error, once you know what's going on
> you can switch back to whatever film you like best.
>
> For this purpose I'd suggest Sensia II or EliteChrome 100 as cheaper
> alternatives to Astia, E100S or E100SW. Stay away from films like
> E100VS, EliteChrome Extra Color and (especially) Velvia for people
> pictures.
>
> Hope this helps, or at least doesn't annoy too much.
>
> -Brian
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