Some questions on Lense and Filters for Film SLR
xtiva
I have a Canon 300V (Rebel Ti) film camera body and BP-220 Battery Pack and
also the cable release. After research I will need a Tripod and Cable
release for Night Photography. I bought camera primariry for taking
Landscape and Architecural photo.
And have 2 lenses, a 28-90mm non-USM canon Lense and a 90-300 USM f4.5-5.6
Canon Lense.
My question is because I only have limited resources..I can only get one
more lense.
Reading this NG and on the internet I will need a 50mm lense and for
landscape and architecure photography I also need wide angle lense, a 20 and
28mm lense... But what would be the best for me? 50mm f1.8 Canon lense or
wide angle zoom lense.. like
Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
lense.
or
Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
Second question is I want to take picture inside of the Windows and take
night landscape picture... What filter should I get? I have Sky 1B and UV
clear filter...
Thirdly..my friend told me to get Fuji film for landscape photo as Kodak's
Red is too strong...is that true? If true what professional film should I
get from Fuji?
Your kind and professional advise is greately appreciated.
Thanks.
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Shin
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Joseph Meehan
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> Hi there,
>
> I have a Canon 300V (Rebel Ti) film camera body and BP-220 Battery Pack
and
> also the cable release. After research I will need a Tripod and Cable
> release for Night Photography. I bought camera primariry for taking
> Landscape and Architecural photo.
>
> And have 2 lenses, a 28-90mm non-USM canon Lense and a 90-300 USM f4.5-5.6
> Canon Lense.
>
> My question is because I only have limited resources..I can only get one
> more lense.
> Reading this NG and on the internet I will need a 50mm lense and for
> landscape and architecure photography I also need wide angle lense, a 20
and
> 28mm lense... But what would be the best for me? 50mm f1.8 Canon lense
or
> wide angle zoom lense.. like
> Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
> lense.
> or
> Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
Start with what you have. The 28-90 will do a good job to start. After
you have worked with it for a while, then you will have a better idea of
what YOU want. That may well not be what I would want of what someone else
might want.
It is not the equipment that makes the photographer, but rather the
photographer chooses his tools.
>
> Second question is I want to take picture inside of the Windows and take
> night landscape picture... What filter should I get? I have Sky 1B and UV
> clear filter...
None. Well you may want a polarizing filter for the windows IF you
find reflections a problem or if you want stronger reflections that you get
without one. The polarizer can reduce or increase reflections from glass.
You MAY want some form of color correction filter for those windows, but
that depends on what results you want and what kind of lights are inside.
You MAY want some sort of color correction filter for the night
landscapes as well, but again that will depend on the results you want, the
film used and the leingth of the exposure you are using.
Start working and see what YOU want. Photography is an art that must be
learned but doing, not by following along behind someone else.
>
> Thirdly..my friend told me to get Fuji film for landscape photo as Kodak's
> Red is too strong...is that true? If true what professional film should I
> get from Fuji?
Fuji is fine film as is Kodak. Both make a number of very different
films. So try the Fuji that was recommended and see if you like it. If you
do, use it to get some experience under your belt and then consider other
films.
>
> Your kind and professional advise is greately appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Regards
> Shin
>
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Deathwalker
1. same magnification as the human eye but not the width of view as we have
two eyes.
2. quality for price It is a prime lense (not a zoom) therfore optically far
easier to make and though priced as a bargain lense is very good.
3. Far faster than your zoom. I believe the 28-90 zoom is 4.5 at the wide
end or maybe 3.5. However even the cheapest 50mm is 2.8 and the better ones
are 1.8. This means you can hand hold in lower light than with the zoom.
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stan
xtiva wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I have a Canon 300V (Rebel Ti) film camera body and BP-220 Battery Pack and
> also the cable release. After research I will need a Tripod and Cable
> release for Night Photography. I bought camera primariry for taking
> Landscape and Architecural photo.
>
> And have 2 lenses, a 28-90mm non-USM canon Lense and a 90-300 USM f4.5-5.6
> Canon Lense.
>
> My question is because I only have limited resources..I can only get one
> more lense.
> Reading this NG and on the internet I will need a 50mm lense and for
> landscape and architecure photography I also need wide angle lense, a 20 and
> 28mm lense... But what would be the best for me? 50mm f1.8 Canon lense or
> wide angle zoom lense.. like
> Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
> lense.
> or
> Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
You already have a 50mm built into the zoom. Why buy another if money is a
problem. If you want to do architectural work a 20mm will probably be your last
choice. The distortion is great for some things but I wouldn't use one for
architectural work. I have always been a great fan of the 20mm for landscape
(I'm ot a landscape shooter by trade). It has a wonderful depth and range that I
really like. I would go for a wide angle zoom. Can't recommend one because I've
never owned one.
>
>
> Second question is I want to take picture inside of the Windows and take
> night landscape picture... What filter should I get? I have Sky 1B and UV
> clear filter...
>
You won't need a filter. Get your camera as close to the glass as possible. If
you can, use a rubber lens hood and mush it against the glass. This eliminates
reflections from other sources. I use tungsten film at night and shoot a bit
earlier than total darkness. This makes the sky darker than normal. Give it a
try.
I have been a Fuji fan for a LONG time. You probably don't need pro film. Get a
couple rolls of any film and shoot it. My taste and your taste will differ.
Experiment is the key with film. Even under and over exposing. You can get a lot
of info from one 36 shot roll.
Stan
Visual Arts Photography
xtiva
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xtiva
I have only had SLR for about a month and was hoping to get the hang of it
too quickly.
I will take your advise and will try to take many photos...:)
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xtiva
Good news to hear that I would only need 1 more lense...:)
By the way do you have website that you put your photo on?
Thanks.
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for clients to view images when necessary. I have played with the idea of
setting one up and may do so in the future but too busy to do it.
Stan
Visual Arts Photography
Robert Meyers
"xtiva" <xtiv...@optushome.com.au.nospam> wrote in message
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>
> I have a Canon 300V (Rebel Ti) film camera body and BP-220 Battery Pack
and
> also the cable release. After research I will need a Tripod and Cable
> release for Night Photography. I bought camera primariry for taking
> Landscape and Architecural photo.
How much and what type of night photography may influence your choices here?
You may have what you need. You may need a flash. You may want to get a
higher speed zoom.
>
> And have 2 lenses, a 28-90mm non-USM canon Lense and a 90-300 USM f4.5-5.6
> Canon Lense.
Cool.
> My question is because I only have limited resources..I can only get one
> more lense.
> Reading this NG and on the internet I will need a 50mm lense and for
> landscape and architecure photography I also need wide angle lense, a 20
and
> 28mm lense... But what would be the best for me? 50mm f1.8 Canon lense
or
> wide angle zoom lense.. like
> Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
> lense.
> or
> Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
You may want to skip on the exotics for a while... and I would definatly
consider those exotics. You may want to instead invest in a film scanner to
avoid paying for prints ($1.50 at Sams Club to develope 36 exposure film
without prints). This may help extend your budget a bit. Just a thought.
> Second question is I want to take picture inside of the Windows and take
> night landscape picture... What filter should I get? I have Sky 1B and UV
> clear filter...
Maybe a circular polarizer. I would try with what you have first, then if
needed buy a Circular Polarizer (note, on this, the cheaper ones do have a
visible diference).
> Thirdly..my friend told me to get Fuji film for landscape photo as Kodak's
> Red is too strong...is that true? If true what professional film should I
> get from Fuji?
You may also want to try Agfa (Vista and Ultra are very nice), depending on
whats cheap near you. You can see a noticible diffecnce with good film. You
will want to try a lot, and then take what works for you. This is the place
to wast money. By far.
> Your kind and professional advise is greately appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Regards
> Shin
Have fun Shin!
Robert Meyers
Robert Meyers
"xtiva" <xtiv...@optushome.com.au.nospam> wrote in message
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>
> I have a Canon 300V (Rebel Ti) film camera body and BP-220 Battery Pack
and
> also the cable release. After research I will need a Tripod and Cable
> release for Night Photography. I bought camera primariry for taking
> Landscape and Architecural photo.
How much and what type of night photography may influence your choices here?
You may have what you need. You may need a flash. You may want to get a
higher speed zoom.
>
> And have 2 lenses, a 28-90mm non-USM canon Lense and a 90-300 USM f4.5-5.6
> Canon Lense.
Cool.
> My question is because I only have limited resources..I can only get one
> more lense.
> Reading this NG and on the internet I will need a 50mm lense and for
> landscape and architecure photography I also need wide angle lense, a 20
and
> 28mm lense... But what would be the best for me? 50mm f1.8 Canon lense
or
> wide angle zoom lense.. like
> Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
> lense.
> or
> Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
You may want to skip on the exotics for a while... and I would definatly
consider those exotics. You may want to instead invest in a film scanner to
avoid paying for prints ($1.50 at Sams Club to develope 36 exposure film
without prints). This may help extend your budget a bit. Just a thought.
> Second question is I want to take picture inside of the Windows and take
> night landscape picture... What filter should I get? I have Sky 1B and UV
> clear filter...
Maybe a circular polarizer. I would try with what you have first, then if
needed buy a Circular Polarizer (note, on this, the cheaper ones do have a
visible diference).
> Thirdly..my friend told me to get Fuji film for landscape photo as Kodak's
> Red is too strong...is that true? If true what professional film should I
> get from Fuji?
You may also want to try Agfa (Vista and Ultra are very nice), depending on
whats cheap near you. You can see a noticible diffecnce with good film. You
will want to try a lot, and then take what works for you. This is the place
to wast money. By far.
> Your kind and professional advise is greately appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Regards
> Shin
Have fun Shin!
Robert Meyers
xtiva
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> "xtiva" <xtiv...@optushome.com.au.nospam> wrote in message
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> > Hi there,
> >
> > I have a Canon 300V (Rebel Ti) film camera body and BP-220 Battery Pack
> and
> > also the cable release. After research I will need a Tripod and Cable
> > release for Night Photography. I bought camera primariry for taking
> > Landscape and Architecural photo.
>
> How much and what type of night photography may influence your choices here?
> You may have what you need. You may need a flash. You may want to get a
> higher speed zoom.
I went out for the night photography for the first time...:)
Was son enjoyable first used Bulb coz didn't know my camera had
shutter speed of more than a sec... anyway after finding that out i
used self-timer with 3, 6, 10, 15 sec for the photo..just waiting to
get the developed photo..
I can now understand that I need to take more picture..I think I
learnt quiet few yesterday...:)
>
> >
> > And have 2 lenses, a 28-90mm non-USM canon Lense and a 90-300 USM f4.5-5.6
> > Canon Lense.
>
> Cool.
>
> > My question is because I only have limited resources..I can only get one
> > more lense.
> > Reading this NG and on the internet I will need a 50mm lense and for
> > landscape and architecure photography I also need wide angle lense, a 20
> and
> > 28mm lense... But what would be the best for me? 50mm f1.8 Canon lense
> or
> > wide angle zoom lense.. like
> > Tamron Zoom Super Wide Angle SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF
> > lense.
> > or
> > Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM?
>
> You may want to skip on the exotics for a while... and I would definatly
> consider those exotics. You may want to instead invest in a film scanner to
> avoid paying for prints ($1.50 at Sams Club to develope 36 exposure film
> without prints). This may help extend your budget a bit. Just a thought.
Yeah I think I can skip that and decided to get nice tripod like
Manfrotto.. mine seems to be a little shaky..at the quick release
plate...
Don't know if this is better choice..but I thought 28 mm was just
ok..Would be good if I have wider lense..but I think I can manage
without it..but not without Tripod...
I have a cheapish..Epson 1650P film scanner.. hope this is enough for
the time being...:)