Posts for: abc1234
Nov 14, 2013 06:19:55 #
I never had trouble with 220 in my Yashica 124G or Mamiya C330f. Surprised that the Rollei's could not handle it. To shoot 24 pictures before reloading was great. Now, I go out and shot 200 or 300 pictures in a session and sort them out in less time developing the film took. And then, I can proof them in less time needed to get a single color print.
What the youngsters do not know about what we went through let alone earlier generations did.
My avatar, a Ricohmatic 225 did not take 220 but did have an adapter for 35 mm.
What the youngsters do not know about what we went through let alone earlier generations did.
My avatar, a Ricohmatic 225 did not take 220 but did have an adapter for 35 mm.
Nov 11, 2013 11:24:58 #
Beware of QuickBooks or any accounting program. Certainly are easy to enter data and write checks but doing it all correctly is another story. If you do not know some accounting, then hurry to an accountant. If his answers are more than three minutes or you do not understand them, find someone else.
Nov 11, 2013 11:21:36 #
Sheila wrote:
...we are trying to help a novice who doesn't need to have everything thrown at them in one bite. This is why an appointment with someone specializing in small business accounting would be a good step....
And that is why she should start with an accountant to do it right. She will be busy enough with marketing and production. Now is not the time to become an accountant too. However, at some point, she will have to learn how to read financials and reconciling cash accounts.
Nov 11, 2013 11:13:38 #
cheineck wrote:
Have you tried back button focus? Look it up for the 6D on Youtube. It works great!
Another feature to learn! But I will give it a try. Thanks for calling it to my attention.
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/backbutton_af_article.htmlp
Nov 11, 2013 10:41:32 #
Sheila wrote:
Some accountants do much of their work with small, single proprieter businesses. They handle hair salons, small stores and restaurants.
As a retired accounting and financial person, some of accounting can seem complicated at first but it is important that you get a system to easily track income and expenses if for no other reason than the taxing authorities can make your life miserable.
Do you know anyone who runs a small business? Ask who they use.
As a retired accounting and financial person, some of accounting can seem complicated at first but it is important that you get a system to easily track income and expenses if for no other reason than the taxing authorities can make your life miserable.
Do you know anyone who runs a small business? Ask who they use.
In all due respect, you have to deal with the balance sheet side of things too. In this situation, the fixed assets and long-term liabilities may not be significant but the amateurs screw up in mistaking income/expenses with assets/liabilities. A good professional will also deal with cash flow and viability issues. Marketing and production are the real challenges, not the accounting.
Nov 11, 2013 10:20:54 #
redpepper wrote:
...My ply concern with the 6d is the lack of AF points. I struggle with that on my 60d whith a fast moving athlete....
The number of AF points does not matter that much. After all, how many times do they focus on the wrong thing? What matters is using AI-Servo. Makes a world of difference. Have you tried that?
Nov 11, 2013 07:33:53 #
I am a small business owner with an MBA in marketing and finance. My advice for someone with no accounting experience is to hire an accountant or join a photographic trade association to start the business. Accountants turn me off because the ones I have met make things so complicated.
The key to setting up the accounting is the chart of accounts. That must be done correctly. Then, all transactions must be entered into the right accounts. Unless one is really interested in these details, leave it to a professional. Finally, all those tax filings can be rather taxing on one's patience and sanity.
My advice is to work with a professional or trade association to minimize your involvement with the accounting and maximize your effort in marketing the business. However, do not fall behind in the accounting. You are probably a better photographer than accountant or bookkeeper so that is where to spend your time.
The key to setting up the accounting is the chart of accounts. That must be done correctly. Then, all transactions must be entered into the right accounts. Unless one is really interested in these details, leave it to a professional. Finally, all those tax filings can be rather taxing on one's patience and sanity.
My advice is to work with a professional or trade association to minimize your involvement with the accounting and maximize your effort in marketing the business. However, do not fall behind in the accounting. You are probably a better photographer than accountant or bookkeeper so that is where to spend your time.
Nov 11, 2013 07:23:29 #
I use the Canon 60D for baseball, football and basketball with the standard 18-200 mm lens. I can get about 15 shots off in about three seconds. Fast enough for me. The body has no performance problems.
I would really like the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens. While I fake higher lens quality in post-processing, I need the extra lens speed for the indoor basketball. The noise at 6400 is not that bad and virtually disappears in post processing. In fact, digital ISO 6400 produces less "grain" then Tri-x at 400.
I would really like the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 lens. While I fake higher lens quality in post-processing, I need the extra lens speed for the indoor basketball. The noise at 6400 is not that bad and virtually disappears in post processing. In fact, digital ISO 6400 produces less "grain" then Tri-x at 400.
Nov 7, 2013 15:51:35 #
IsoBob wrote:
Glad you picked up my typing error- I do know the difference between the two. If you are so inclined to pick on this type of thing then you must be having a field day here!
Field day is an understatement. I do not mind occasional slips but some of the writing is really terrible. In such cases, I will not even read the post. I am glad that someone cares about the language here.
Nov 7, 2013 12:00:28 #
IsoBob wrote:
Your advise is right on....
Bob, I would like to give you some advice when you advise people: spell it with a "c". Otherwise, when you advise someone, they may not get your advice. I am sure I will not have to advise you again when you give advice.
PS I like the low angle here. Generally, I do not but it works for me here.
Nov 7, 2013 09:04:09 #
winterrose wrote:
Did you actually have a proper look at that part of your edit? It's as rough as guts! Very sloppy detail work......
You are absolutely correct. It was only meant to show what could be done. I will not spend more time fixing someone else's pictures than I will my own. And I would have been most reluctant to even show a fixed version of this one.
Nov 7, 2013 09:00:01 #
rpavich wrote:
That looked good...subtle and not supermodel.
I got sloppy with the shorts but it still made the point. The pity about this shot is that she was rather photogenic but the technical problems killed her. No metadata unfortunately.
I wonder why my jpg's got trashed when uploaded. They were pretty dreadful.
Nov 7, 2013 08:48:14 #
rpavich wrote:
I agree.
But for the future I'd also suggest giving the liquify tool in Photoshop a try for things like a "less than perfect" shape for people. Make it subtle.
But for the future I'd also suggest giving the liquify tool in Photoshop a try for things like a "less than perfect" shape for people. Make it subtle.
Check the left side of the waist and the shorts on my last edit. And compare the second and third files I posted. I guess my edits were a little too subtle. Unless the camera file is a good raw file, none of us really posted anything that was worth more touching up let along make into a 4x5 banner.
Nov 7, 2013 06:16:54 #
rpavich wrote:
I'm sorry you are so thin-skinned; making you cry ... (show quote)
I agree with most of rpavich's critique but perhaps not his choice of words. I disagree with the his comment on the angle: I like it. What I do not like are her shorts. They make her look ridiculous and the way the hang from the waste is very unflattering. It may be the style but that does not make it look good.
Flash with a diffuser should have been used. Would have cured a multitude of sins.
I would have darkened the foreground slightly and applied a little dark vignette to draw the eye to the subject. At least, she has a nice smile.
Finally, there is no excuse for not having acceptable white balance. I have found the Expodisc wonderful for getting it true to the original scene. In lieu of that, I would have assumed the shorts were white and set the balance from them.
PS The exposure and color balance did not come in as it should have.
Nov 4, 2013 16:02:08 #
CooledgeR wrote:
Thanks. Will look forward to hearing from you when you are able to get back to me.
I sent you a private message. Please watch out for it.