for the time being, anyway...(I promise)
[OT] content:
The November issue of PDN (Photo District News) has an article on
pros that turned digital and why. Of course, the reasons are as
varied as the photographer but there were some common threads that
were of interest. One was the immediacy; being able to try things,
look at the result, and then change if necesary, and not have to wait
for the film to come back. Another that was almost always mentioned
mentioned was improved workflow, despite increased time at the
computer doing postprocessing. And a no. of them mentioned not
having to worry about the lab screwing up or losing their film during
processing.
Here's a couple of interesting comments and the type of pro service
they provide:
Tim Stahl:
"I get instant gratification in knowing I have the shot. It's like a
47-megabyte Polaroid, only it becomes my final image. With digital,
your level freedom and creativity opens up because you can make
subtle lighting adjustments, or shoot three stops open to see the
results on the screen-not fumble with film holders or keep track of
snips, pushes, pulls, film emulsions."
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Stahl Photographics
Advertising, commercial
Here's a comment Albert will find of interest regarding film vs
digital using a view camera:
Paul Hartley:
I shoot mainly with a Phase One H20 on a Rollei Xact, and the quality
just blows film away. I've not shot a sheet of film since I made the
move, and its probably the best investment since I bought my first
view camera.
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Paul Hartley, London
Diamond jewelry, watches, still life, etc.
There's also an awesome digital imaging contest section...including
some photos from "A Day in Africa", which was shot exclusively with
Oly Digitals (E10 and E20, I think).
[OM] content (finally!)
Just picked up the latest Popular Photography (and Imaging..whoops,
there's the D-word association again),
and two of the photos that won in their best photos of the year issue
were taken with OM's. One was taken with an OM-2 and one with the
venerable OM-1. Pretty dang cool.
-Stephen.
--
2001 CBR600F4i - Fantastic!
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