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Jul 23, 2012 22:33:27   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
What to charge ??
Festina Lente wrote:
papajoe60 wrote:
Hey All !!
I have been asked by 5 women (waitresses) to set up a photo shoot. I explained that the studio fees are their responsibility and they are OK with that. However, each one would like a portfolio and also be photographed as a group. These photos will be displayed in their restaurant. My question is what would be a good and fair price to ask ?? I don't want to give my work for free but I also don't want to lose the contract. Any suggestions??
PS: The shoot would last aprox 3 hours.

You said "their" resturant. Do they and the cook jointly own the resturant?
If so, you may come out better on all fronts for an exchange of services. Say 2x your estimated fee in credit for meals. That could be free lunch for almost a year or nice dinners with your significant other.

It will cost them less, they pay over time, you get much more for your efforts while depriving Uncle Sam of money he will only waste anyway. :thumbup: ?
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While this may sound like a good idea, Uncle Sam (the IRS) has specific rules about this arrangement. It is called bartering income which is still subject to income tax on both sides. Even though some small businesses may do this, and it may be difficult for Uncle Sam to catch, just wanted to make you aware that not including these dollars in your income tax return is illegal.
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Jul 11, 2012 17:52:50   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
The Coward of Ugly Hedgehog
lotsa50 wrote:
Ok, then If the forum is open for all discussion and all views then I dont see there is much you can really do about one persons ideas. (Good or bad as they may be) Instead of getting upset and angry.. Do the easy thing and ignore or go to another topic.. Just my opinion :)


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Jul 11, 2012 17:36:29   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
The Coward of Ugly Hedgehog
Newfie-1 wrote:
Why do we have a General Chit-Chat, non photography talk. I thought it was a Photography Site where we talked about pictures and cameras and the like. Do we need to talk about guns, the first amendment, the best President run down Canada and Britian our best allies. Lets just take pictures and enjoy whats left of our lives....


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Jul 9, 2012 10:08:55   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
CanonSX40 HS vs Panasonic DMC FZ150
Itpurs wrote:
woodsmitty wrote:
My Fuji S700 has had it's best days and now I'm thinking of moving on to a newer bridge camera. After reading all the reviews I'm puzzled.
In a comparison between the Panasonic DMC FZ 150 and the Canon SX40 HS They rated the FZ 150 as having better picture quality than the SX40. I'd like to hear from users of these cameras regarding their pros and cons. Please help me out fellow UHHers.


I bought the Canon from B&h(I have two dslrs) because I wanted a bridge for travel backup. I found the Canon was very soft and slow on focus. I as not really thrilled, but attributed that to being spoiled with the 7d. I borrowed a friends FZ150 for a week, and immediately sent the Canon back to B&H for an exchange to the FZ. The FZ150 was just amazing. Fast focus and in most cases tact sharp. I would recommend the FZ or better yet, order both and send one back after giving each of them a fair trial.
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I totally agree with Itpurs. I only used the Canon SX40 for a short time in a Best Buy store, but I also was frustrated with the slow focus, often searching. I don't know about the soft focus on the SX40, but a previous Canon Bridge that I owned often had a soft focus.

Although this does not affect IQ, the display screen resolution on the FZ150 is double that of the SX40, as per Snapsort.com. The only downside I see for the FZ150 is less zoom, 24X optical.

If you want big zoom, you may want to take a look at the Nikon P510. Others on this forum have bragged about it. BTW, I own and am pleased with the Lumix FZ150.
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Jul 8, 2012 17:06:05   #
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Setting up a photography website
You may want to take a look at Zenfolio.com. I am surprised that no one has mentioned it yet. I set up my web site ( http://www.photosbylorvey.com/) over a month ago as a result of recommendations from many UHH members. I registered the domain name with GoDaddy and Zenfolio is hosting the website.

Zenfolio has several pricing plans and many more features than I am using. I found the set up to be very user-friendly and flexible. Just wanted to mention it.
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Jul 5, 2012 15:28:14   #
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Bridge Cameras
I looked at the Nikon P510, the Canon SX40, and the Lumix FZ150. I purchased the Lumix FZ150 and have not been disappointed.

I tried the Nikon P510 and the Canon SX40 in Best Buy and had problems focusing with both of them. It also did not make sense to me to get the extra zoom of the Nikon if the extra zoom was going to be soft. I think some Nikons are bought because of the name.

I would like to have purchased a Canon, but my previous Canon bridge did not always provide the best results, especially in low light.

Even though the FZ150 is listed as a 24X Zoom, it has an Intelligent Zoom add-on which boosts the zoom to 32X, equivalent 800mm without image degradation. This is not digital zoom. I've tried it and have been pleased with the results. Anyhow, I vote for the Lumix FZ150. Here are a couple of photos I took a few days ago.




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Jun 20, 2012 11:23:56   #
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Memory card
EstherP wrote:
Unless it's important that he receives the physical card, why not upload the images (in a zip file) to dropbox, and he can download them on his computer.
Or, if both of you have Skype on your computer, use it to send him the images. My brother and I do this all the time (between The Netherlands and Canada) and Skype allows huge files.
Esther


I agree. You could also use MailBigFile.com, YouSendIt, 4shared.com, or WeTransfer.com. This is much easier and quicker than shipping a physical form of media storage. Just my two cents.
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May 1, 2012 23:14:56   #
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When do you purchase the second camera body?
rpavich wrote:
I guess I don't get this for the average amateur shooter.

I can see if you are a pro and your livelihood depends on getting the shot or if you've spent a ton of time and money getting to a location, you really need that "second body" insurance.

But for the casual shooter? Is changing lenses really that much of a pain that you are contemplating spending another 2000.00 on a body and planning on having two camera bodies slung around your neck...?

All for removing the 15 seconds it takes to change lenses?


And I guess the other thing that perplexed me is this; are different amazing photo ops popping up so rapidly that you have to go back and forth between two wildly different focal lengths?

That's not been my experience...as the other poster said...spend a day with one lens (like a 50mm) and milk it for all it's worth. It's an eye opener.

I'm just wondering about your motivation or circumstances.
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As an average amateur shooter, you're right, I don't NEED a second body. But even as an amateur shooter, I don't like missing shots.

In my opinion, it is pain to have to change the lens, not only because you have the potential to miss the shot, but also because every time you change lens, you introduce the possibility that dirt and dust will get into the camera.

My motivation is purely to get the best shot I can get even if I am an amateur. In most cases I am using my long telephotos and wanted to switch to my macro lens to take a photo of a butterfly, a caterpillar, or some other small object. But I won't be spending $2,000, more like $750.

Thanks for your comments. This helps me decide whether parting with the money is worth it.
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Apr 30, 2012 10:42:35   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
When do you purchase the second camera body?
MT Shooter wrote:
lorvey wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
I bought my second body when I bought my second lens. I never go out without 2 cameras at the ready for many reasons, too much to miss and too much can go wrong.


Thanks, that's kind of what I was thinking when I asked the question.


You are welcome. I use the OpTech Double Sling Strap to carry 2 bodies, very comfortable and no neck strain. Occasionally I will have a film body with me also and carry that hanging from D-rings on my vest via OpTech connectors. All the cameras and mounting points are interchangeable due to OpTechs design, its a great setup if you need it, at a VERY reasonable price.
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Thanks for the update. If I get a second body, I will look into a sling strap. The OpTech is only $32.95 at Amazon. Anyways, I don't want to leave too much money for my kids.
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Apr 30, 2012 10:20:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Best lenses for a Sony a77
Not sure if this fits into your budget, but I have the Zeiss 3.5/4.5 16-80mm and the Sony 4.5/5.6 70-300 G series. The two of them provide excellent IQ and good coverage of most situations. Probably, the only downside is the speed. Need to boost the ISO in low-light situations.
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Apr 30, 2012 10:12:55   #
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When do you purchase the second camera body?
SteveR wrote:
Even with my Nikkor 28-300mm I was constantly switching to my 10-24mm wide angle on vacation. Thank goodness I had an assistant to help me with the changes. She also made good sandwiches and kept me warm at night!


So are you suggesting I should get a warm and fuzzy assistant? I already have one, but she is not into changing lens, at least I don't think I want her touching my lenses.
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Apr 30, 2012 10:10:51   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
When do you purchase the second camera body?
MT Shooter wrote:
I bought my second body when I bought my second lens. I never go out without 2 cameras at the ready for many reasons, too much to miss and too much can go wrong.


Thanks, that's kind of what I was thinking when I asked the question.
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Apr 30, 2012 10:10:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
When do you purchase the second camera body?
sloscheider wrote:
I think what you're shooting should be taken into consideration.

--Are you ever getting paid to take photos? If so then you need a backup body now.

--If you are in situations where you need to rapidly change from wide angle zooms to a bigger tele then sure, get another body. You could invest in an 18-200 type of zoom but that has some drawbacks like higher f-stop minimums.

--If you're just out there walking around town and just don't feel like changing a lens then, no perhaps you don't need another body...

I have a Nikon D3000 and a D7000 and the menu/button layouts of the two are very different but I've become comfortable with either so it's not a big deal. I would like to have two D7000 but it's not worth the extra money to make that happen for me.
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Thank you for your input. So when you are shooting with the D3000 and the D7000, do you have both of them hanging on your neck? Does that get a little bit tiresome/
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Apr 30, 2012 10:06:53   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
When do you purchase the second camera body?
PrairieSeasons wrote:
If you're really tired of changing lenses, maybe you would be better off with a high end P&S or rangefinder. My wife takes great pix with a Canon G12 and never has to worry about bulky bodies or lenses.

If you're committed to DSLRs, and you find yourself changing lenses in adverse conditions (dust in the air, wind, rain etc.) then it might be time for a second body.


Thanks for your response. I have Canon S90 which takes pretty good pics, but my real need is probably to have the macro lens on a separate body. It is a little different shooting birds and then running into a butterfly or worm that looks interesting.
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Apr 30, 2012 09:12:08   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
When do you purchase the second camera body?
Is it better to have two camera bodies from the same era or even the same model, or is it better to wait a few years in case there are significant technological improvements? I have a Sony a580 with four lenses - a 35mm fixed, a 18-80mm Zeiss, a 70-300 Sony, and a Sony 100mm macro. I get tired of changing from one lens to another whenever the situation changes. I'm just curious about how others handle this dilemma.
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