1. Forum
  2. General Discussion | Introductions | Off Topic Forum
  3. Photography General Discussion
  4. Do you think you would have made the cut?

Do you think you would have made the cut?


10 years 2 days ago #371753 by KCook
Good article that touches on the Zen of shooting with a TLR -

www.photographytalk.com/photography-arti...355-the-power-of-one

Kelly
Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/
The following user(s) said Thank You: icepics
,
10 years 2 days ago - 10 years 2 days ago #371754 by hghlndr6

KCook wrote: Good article that touches on the Zen of shooting with a TLR -

www.photographytalk.com/photography-arti...355-the-power-of-one

Kelly


Yes, I read that.  And I can relate. Despite the fact that my new camera will fire off a gazillion shots at the press of the button, and automatically run through some tricks to come up with the "perfect" shot in case I'm too dumb to figure out how to do it myself, I like to work deliberatively, in the old way. Good article.  Better than most articles I see here, in fact.  

To answer the question posed by the OP: Yes, absolutely; but it is easier today.  Like the other old-timers here, I cut my teeth in film when everything about a camera was manual and processing was dark, cumbersome, wet, odiferous, and, considering some of the chemicals involved, unpleasant and somewhat dangerous.  Unlike some, I didn't hate it. But I sure don't miss it.
www.bobmitchellphoto.com
,
10 years 2 days ago - 10 years 2 days ago #371762 by Don Fischer
Best things about digital for me are #1, cost and #2, see picture instantly. I fooled with darkroom a bit but never had a place to set one up. Didn't do enough to understand very well. Digital processing is way over my head, I get snowballed just thinking about it. If film was as inexpensive as digital, I'd still be shooting film. Still have an RB 67, Yashica 635, Pentax 645 and Nikon F5. I love the feel of them and love the sound.
,
10 years 1 day ago #371866 by Stealthy Ninja

Scotty wrote: I would have done just fine. I'd be in the dark room a lot. I'd also be finding a lot of masters do reverse engineer.


img\def


I would have died already.
img\def

www.aevansphoto.com
,
10 years 1 day ago #371985 by icepics
Good article Kelly, and I agree Bob.

I learned B&W darkroom work several years ago and love it, but I never did work in photography where I had to do it so I can see for some people why they wouldn't exactly miss it (it can be that way for any job I think, you get tired of the tedious part of a job and don't miss that part of it!).

I don't find that darkroom work is necessarily harder once you learn it, it can be more time consuming but like with digital, if you have a well framed, properly exposed, in focus, well composed image, you won't have as much work to do as trying to salvage a photo that didn't turn out so well.

Shooting more doesn't necessarily help you learn or give you better photos I don't think as much as the quality of what you shoot; learning and thinking about what you're doing and developing your skills seems better than just firing off thousands of photos to have to go thru. Seems for those of us who learned on film or shoot film now we've had to learn and understand how to use a camera because there wasn't much of an option to take a mediocre picture and fix it later.
Sharon
Photo Comments
,
10 years 1 day ago #371989 by Joves

hghlndr6 wrote:

KCook wrote: Good article that touches on the Zen of shooting with a TLR -

www.photographytalk.com/photography-arti...355-the-power-of-one

Kelly


Yes, I read that.  And I can relate. Despite the fact that my new camera will fire off a gazillion shots at the press of the button, and automatically run through some tricks to come up with the "perfect" shot in case I'm too dumb to figure out how to do it myself, I like to work deliberatively, in the old way. Good article.  Better than most articles I see here, in fact.  

Holy thread resurrection Batsman!
I agree that was one of the better articles on here. I hardly get through most of them.
,

  1. Forum
  2. General Discussion | Introductions | Off Topic Forum
  3. Photography General Discussion
  4. Do you think you would have made the cut?

817.3K

241K

  • Facebook

    817,251 / Likes

  • Twitter

    241,000 / Followers

  • Google+

    1,620,816 / Followers

Show Me...

Visit 4wdtlak Forum
Saal

Latest Reviews

Canon EOS R100 Review

The Canon EOS R100 is an entry-level mirrorless camera introduced in 2023. But just because it’s an entry-level camera doesn’t mean it’s a bare-bones camera. Find out why in this review!

Apr 22, 2024
Nikon Zfc Review

Nikon’s retro-looking Nikon Zfc is anything but retro. Under its classic body is a host of features and amenities that make it a worthwhile compact mirrorless camera for 2024.

Apr 15, 2024
Canon EOS R50 Review

The Canon EOS R50 is one of the newest R-system cameras from Canon. Is it worth your money? Find out all the details you need to know in this comprehensive review.

Apr 10, 2024
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Review

The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is Sony’s flagship mirrorless zoom lens. As such, it’s loaded with features and has a top-shelf build quality that makes it a top pick!

Mar 27, 2024
More Articles
Get 600+ Pro photo lessons for $1

Forum Top Posters

Sponsored Imageimages2/50off.jpgSponsored Imageimages/stories/ad_agency/2/1559071052.jpg
Sponsored ImageSponsored Image

Latest Articles

Guiding the Eye: Mastering Leading Lines in Photography

Using leading lines in photography helps improve the composition by drawing viewers in and leading their eye from the foreground to the background. Explore some fine examples of this in this guide!

Apr 24, 2024
Must-Have Insta360 Accessories

The Insta360 has one of the best lineups of action cams and 360-degree cameras. With these Insta360 accessories, you can elevate your photography and videography game!

Apr 24, 2024
5 Keys for More Impactful Photos of Landscapes

Creating impactful photos of landscapes depends on many factors, not the least of which is your talent behind the lens. This guide explores other elements required for the best product.

Apr 23, 2024
Canon EOS R100 Review

The Canon EOS R100 is an entry-level mirrorless camera introduced in 2023. But just because it’s an entry-level camera doesn’t mean it’s a bare-bones camera. Find out why in this review!

Apr 22, 2024
Expert Tips to Upgrade Your Camera Gear With Used Equipment

Are you ready to upgrade your camera? Before buying new, you might consider the value of purchasing used gear to save money.

Apr 18, 2024
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a micro four thirds camera released in 2020. It’s an entry-level system along with the OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Use this guide to determine which one is best for you!

Apr 17, 2024
What is Blue Hour Photography?

Blue hour photography might not be as well known as golden hour photography, but it is every bit as good a time to create epic images of landscapes. Learn how in this quick tutorial!

Apr 17, 2024
Nikon Zfc Review

Nikon’s retro-looking Nikon Zfc is anything but retro. Under its classic body is a host of features and amenities that make it a worthwhile compact mirrorless camera for 2024.

Apr 15, 2024
More Articles