I mean OMG, that is a beautiful OM4T. But OMG is a totally different OM. Clear as mud?
I don’t need it, but if it sits in the case longer than you’d like, send me a dm.
OMG… sorry different OM
So many compromises with either design. I love working with my rail cameras, hate carrying them. Love the portability of my foldable cameras, always wish I had a rail camera as soon as I start setting up a photo. Non foldable wood cameras seem like a good compromise.
So is this instead of or in addition to the Arca?
I wanted a 4x5 Ebony for the longest time. When I had finally talked myself into placing an order, they weren’t taking them anymore. Pretty darn cool cameras!
I’ve never seen one of those. Had no idea it existed. I wonder if the filters are replaceable with anything common. I bet it weighs a ton.
At least I’ve managed to keep my life on one phone. Although I’m considering a two phone option, personal and professional. That might make my mind explode.
At one point this evening I suddenly realized I had three laptops on my kitchen table. A MacBook Pro, a Microsoft Surface (favorite!) and a Dell ProMax. WTF have I become. Embarrassing confession.
Wonky :-)
I tried NLP but didn’t like the lack of controls and ultimately gave up on it because of the plugin style interface with Lightroom, which i refuse to use. I’ll definitely explore a demo version. What I really want are neg conversion tools in Camera Raw.
This is super exciting! Been waiting for a high quality conversion tool that is integrated into a raw converter!
Fortunately, there will always be those that value authenticity. Those are the people and companies we need to do business and associate with.
For the working photographer, it will be (already is) a critical connection.
Medical school curriculum has an accrediting body, the LCME. Schools don’t arbitrarily change their curriculum because someone wants them to. A lot of planning and consideration goes into any curriculum changes.
given the current rates most photographers are able to charge. This doesn’t even touch on expenses and/or the extra costs of living in a major city capable of supplying enough work. The photographers business model failed to change with the advent of digital imaging. It’s a tough industry.
The challenge for freelancers is that the math doesn’t work for them. I was once told you can expect to keep 1/3 of your day rate as income after health insurance/taxes/retirement. And I think that’s reasonably accurate. Using that, it’s easy to figure out it’s impossible to earn enough..
I want to clarify; when I say exceptional talent, I’m not just referring to being a good photographer. I’m lumping in all those things it takes to run a successful business.
that places a high value on the skills and products you can provide.
It’s a career choice I don’t recommend except to those who are extremely driven. Only a very lucky few can find a way to make it work, either freelance or in-house.
Honestly, without a spouse with a regular income/retirement/benefits package or a trust fund, it’s unlikely going to work unless you are an exceptional talent. And even then, it’s very difficult. Best option as a career is to find one of the very elusive staff positions with a large institution..
Corporate/business events, headshots, video and more video. You gotta have skills and expertise they can’t buy with the newest camera technology or software update.
That would be the 40 with either the A7RV or A7CR. The EVF on the V is worlds better that the CR. It's the first I've used that I like. But it doesn't keep the CR from making equally as nice files. I've made 4x as many images with the V vs CR. The joy stick control on the V is also very useful.
I haven't used the 24-50. Although it looks good. My experience with the Sony GM II zooms, the 24-70 and 16-35, is that they're exceptional out of the box. Edge performance drops a bit once they're broken in from regular use. For the long haul, they're not built as well as Canon L lenses.
That's the one. I have zero complaints about it. Seems like it would be a great fit for what you do. I have a feeling the same is true of the 24, but I haven't spent as much time with it. Wish it was a 28 instead.
I've been using an A7RV and an A7CR for about 18 months. The sensors are truly fantastic. I have a couple of the small G primes; the 40 and 24. I really like the 40. Small, light and very sharp. Works great with the sensor. I haven't used the 24 that much, usually opting for the 16-35 instead.
Ahh. Then I can see why you tried a mixed media sketchbook. Which probably handles the wash well but too absorbent for the pen. Might be tough to find something that does both.
One thing I've learned is that a good paper to an artist and good paper to a fountain pen user are very different things. Good fountain pen papers are very hard and slick. They help promote sheen and let the ink sit on top of the paper. Basically the opposite of what a traditional artist wants.
Whatever 🙄
What qualities are you looking for? Paper with a tooth or something hard and smooth? I bet if you have a paper you like, you can find a sketchbook made with something similar.
Wow! Hope your family appreciates all that work!
I don't really like any of the current 400 speed films. It's a real bummer. I loved Fuji Neopan 400. It was gorgeous and easy to work with. Nothing else has been close for me.
Something about the F4 never seemed right. It was stuck between old and new school. Definitely a short term evolutionary step. Not enough to make me leave my F3's. By the time the F5 came around, it had a problem.. the F100.
