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Hi Mike

I would use your Nikon where possible (and always on manual mode including focussing) These cameras are notorious for getting focussing wrong- just when you least need it! Its important to zoom in on the intended point of focus to check if it is actually pin sharp.

If you ever think of buying a film camera again I would consider my favourite: the Canon T90. It was the precursor to all Canon camera shapes since. It features spot and multi spot metering which is a great asset. I loved it until it was stolen. I am still tempted to buy another but I enough cameras to fill a cupboard.

Have good weekend and keep shooting in the "magic hour"

all the best

dave

On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Mike Harris <mikekharris@googlemail.com> wrote:

Thanks David.

I’ll try to find some more interesting subjects. I was just trying to dash through the exercises but I’ll take a little more care.

I no longer have the Zenith E but I saw one second hand in a dealer and nearly bought it. Nearly is the word though… I have to say that it’s the best camera to learn with as you get to know exactly how the mechanics work. Take a light reading, set the shutter speed, set the aperture, open the iris to focus, remember to close the iris, then make the exposure. Also made you spend more time on composure as it wasn’t really possible to just snap and go.

I have 2 camera’s now. I have a Nikon D80 and the Canon S90. I chose the S90 so that I could have a camera with me whenever I wanted to, and because it has full functionality with Aperture, Shutter and full Manual controls if needed.

You’ll see images from both as I go through the exercises. Does it matter which I use?

Also, should I be doing any post exposure processing at this time? Or should I just present the images as they are taken?

I’ll take a look at the sort of comments being made by others on the course as I find it difficult to decide what comment and reflections are appropriate. I did run a blog on a motorcycle tour of the USA but I used the photographs to illustrate the text rather than the other way round! mikekharris@blogspot.com

Regards,

Mike