Earlier today I posted some pictures about an old Leica that my father owned and thought was in my attic. Turns out it was, and it was a IIIf from the 1951/2. When I called him and told him that I had located his old camera he remembered that he also had a Leica that his uncle (my great uncle) had used when he was a German soldier in North Africa with Rommel. My father did not know where that camera went to; but he thought it might be with the other Leica that I found this morning. So I climbed back up in the attic on a hunch and actually found the older Leica that my Great Uncle gave to my father. I think it is one of the first Leicas from around 1934. I've posted some pictures. Guess I'll be doing some more research. Two old Leicas in one day, and they have been in my attic for about 15 years. Go figure

I have followed the "walkaround" threads and appreciate the people who have patience to give advice. Here was my situation last weekend: Easter dinner at my sister-in-law's house in the country, dreadful glare because windows had no curtains, brand new twins, Easter egg hunt outside after lunch, and a beautiful sunset as we left. What lens do I put on my Nikon D7000 to get tack-sharp photos of the new babies in their grandparents' arms and then shots of my daughter being the Easter Bunny outside with the toddlers? I took a 35mm so that I didn't have to use flash inside but I would have liked a little zoom. The sunset shots got deleted. Boring.
Mostly what I wanted was sharpness. Those babies won't stay little long. I could save up for the 28-70 lens but it seemed heavy when I rented one. Is there another choice in about the same range that will be sharp? I don't want to clunk in with a big camera case and 4 lenses.
This is what I mean by a walkaround lens -- one that will handle the many situations of life in the best means possible. Thanks for staying with those of us who are still searching and dithering.

Hi all, (Photography student here)

My question today is Film alternatives. (and no I'm not concerned with the price)

At school they reccomend we shoot with Ilford or TMAX as that is what the dark rooms are set up for.

So my question is simple. What are some alternative B/W 35mm and 120mm films that yield superior quality? I figure that since i'm doing this I might as well branch out from Ilford and TMax and try my hand with as many Professional grade B/W films as possible.

Oh and I'm shooting in manual 100%. I stumbed by Adox film from Germany. Any advice on Adox, and any other High Grade film would be greatly appreciated.

I'm going to ask my Instructor about using Adox (if I can I'll buy an entire box of it). On that same note I've already decided to print with Oriental Seagull Matte when I get enough money saved up for their insane order amounts. lol

Thank you all well in advance!

V/r,
Doogie

In the mean time advice is appreciated.

To be honest, I have no idea how long this price will hold, or inventory for that matter, so I just ordered a second one for myself just to have a backup and to take on my seminars to Yellowstone for student use. At $40 its the photo bargain of the year!

A couple of years ago I bought Photoshop Elements 8 because it looked like a lot of capability for the buck. The software seems very powerful but I have one big issue with it. Am I missing something or is the "Help" and documentation for this software (and all of the other Photoshop software) so poor? First of all, there is no contextual help. Clicking on help brings you to website with help on everyone of the versions of the software. I find after searching, the answer comes up does not apply to my version of the program. I have not been able to find a way to discover what the function of a specific tool or button is.There are some tutorials...and some are helpful but again...I have watched a tutorial several times only to discover my version of the software doesn't have the menu item required to do a specific task. I also suspect that sometimes a tool is called one thing in one version and something else in another.
I am not a computer illiterate person. If fact, I provide tech support on a number of software systems including some global software platforms. Yet I still am having a real challenge getting proficient with this program. In spite of only working with the software intermittently (photography is hobby, not occupation), I would think I would be much more proficient by now.
I guess my question is this...Is Photo Shop Elements really so badly documented and supported or is this some key resource I am just not seeing? If so, what is it? I just have a hard time thinking this software would have such a great reputation if it is so difficult to use. All suggestions gratefully accepted.

P.S - the task I am presently seeking help with is selecting hair when playing with chroma-key pictures.