Abubob
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OK Ansel Adams...
That's right - you're gonna need some post processing software too. I think Photoshop Elements is about $80 or $90.
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That's right - you're gonna need some post processing software too. I think Photoshop Elements is about $80 or $90.
severine
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Lightroom 4 is $99 right now, and well worth it. I have Lightroom 3; haven't gotten around to upgrading yet, but it's worth the money.
http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-6516493...F8&qid=1353875644&sr=8-1&keywords=lightroom+4
Pi casa is a great free starter tool. I just switched to light room and I really like it
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gmcunni
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thanks, will check that out.. we just found the course description for high school.. she will need *GASP* a film 35mm camera :-o
Abubob
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What! film? I got a couple cameras you can HAVE!
severine
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I have 2, if she wants to borrow one. Haven't used them in years. One was my grandmother's (which I used for MY Photography course sophomore year of high school), the other was mine that I bought in the late 90s.
I imagine part of the course will be teaching them how to develop film and make prints, which is cool. I do miss that part of it. Paying someone else to do it--not so much.
bobbutts
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Raw Therapee is free OSS for raw processing
Gimp is free OSS like Photoshop
Adobe probably makes superior software, but these work well enough that I see no reason to pay for photo manipulation software personally.
For just simple touching up there's a ton of options. I like XNView
Gimp is free OSS like Photoshop
Adobe probably makes superior software, but these work well enough that I see no reason to pay for photo manipulation software personally.
For just simple touching up there's a ton of options. I like XNView
gmcunni
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sounds like it:
Students must provide their own film, photographic paper, 35mm SLR camera with adjustable shutter, lens opening and focusing control, point and shoot cameras are not acceptable in this class.
i wouldn't even know where to buy film these days.. some specialty shops or on the interweb i guess.
severine
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I'm pretty sure it's still available. We have a great camera shop in town; if you don't, try Ritz, maybe? You'll need a source for the paper anyway.
gmcunni
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EOS Rebel T3 EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished - $310 direct from Canon with 90 warranty...???
o3jeff
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You should of bought it yesterday, its $351 today and out of stock!
gmcunni
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that's F'd up. today (cyber monday) is supposed to be the big sale day!!!
out of stock was the color, there are others still in stock.
o3jeff
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I noticed that Amazon jacked the prices of some things I was watching too.
severine
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Amazon's prices are always in flux.
I love Canon products. I would still choose a used prosumer model over the plastic Rebels. If you don't want to buy from a stranger, try adorama's refurbed options. It does come down to how serious you'll be, but the prosumer ones are a bit more durable, more flexible, more options.
I love Canon products. I would still choose a used prosumer model over the plastic Rebels. If you don't want to buy from a stranger, try adorama's refurbed options. It does come down to how serious you'll be, but the prosumer ones are a bit more durable, more flexible, more options.
Abubob
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riverc0il
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Freestyle Photo is a good vendor for B&W film if you don't have a vendor locally. My store orders through them wholesale. Though most of the college courses have gone DSLR but there are still a few B&W film classes offered. Surprised they are still offered at the HS level... gotta do something with that black room I guess... :roll: but they should at least offer a digital version of the course for those that could care less about B&W. Goodness knows most pros have probably gone digital by now leaving film for those few that are really into it.
gmcunni
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my wife is friendly with a lot of staff at the high school, we're going to inquire about the photography class and prospects of it going digital any time soon. there is a local state college credit associated with the photography classes so i'm guessing the curriculum is dictated by the college rather than the high school
Word of warning - Photography can make skiing look like a cheap hobby...
The birth of my son this past year involved more camera expenses than baby supplies
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