Want something nice.

Artemis · Aug 4, 2004

I dunno but I wanned to get a shutter release cable and it turns out one dont work for the F55, so I was hopping for something nice to go for my camera at a cheap price...

MDowdey · Aug 4, 2004

filters. and good film.

md

Artemis · Aug 4, 2004

meh...got film...and both the filters I want jessops dont have.

Want a duffuser and a star affect...

MDowdey · Aug 4, 2004

Artemis said:
meh...got film...and both the filters I want jessops dont have.

Want a duffuser and a star affect...

are you talking about a crosshatch filter that makes lights look pointy?

those are ok. i would go with your basics like, polarizing, and ND, and (for black and white) an orange filter.

md

Artemis · Aug 4, 2004

hmmm good idea...i got polarizing and close up atm.

I think I may buy a flash gun....always wanned one

Karalee · Aug 4, 2004

Go for a UV filter - you can make a ND filter out of it by spraying hairspray on it, and it washes off with a bit of water.

Artemis · Aug 4, 2004

Hmmm....could be fun.
What about something that will help me take pics of people?

ksmattfish · Aug 4, 2004

Go buy a book of Henri Carter Bresson photos.

BernieSC · Aug 4, 2004

I think i saw it in Porters catalog they make a make shif cable release for cameras that are not made for one it is basically a velcro strap with a normal cable release that goes around the shutter release on the camera and when the cable release is pressed it presses the shutter release button on the camera. It sounds ghetto but it might work.

BernieSC · Aug 4, 2004

I think i saw it in Porters catalog they make a make shif cable release for cameras that are not made for one it is basically a velcro strap with a normal cable release that goes around the shutter release on the camera and when the cable release is pressed it presses the shutter release button on the camera. It sounds ghetto but it might work.

Debbe · Aug 5, 2004

I would love to start experimenting with some filters and have never
used anything much. Just some softening ones, ... something like that.
But I am interested in filters say like when I am taking pictures of
a senior and we are in the sun....is there a filter for that?
You mentioned ND, orange, polarizing. Will you explain?
Thanks a bunch. Also one more question....are these expensive?

Thanks again.

Walt · Aug 5, 2004

A neutral density filter is just like putting on sunglasses. It doesn't change the colors but if you are out on a bright day with fast fil they work good to get a slower shutter speed. Polarizing filters take the reflection off of non-metalic object, most notably water, and help to deepen the color of the sky. Orange filters help increase the contrast when using black and white.

Walt · Aug 5, 2004

Another useful on is a graduated neutral density. good for shooting landscapes at dusk to properly expose the ground without overexposing the sky.
Remember with a polarizer you need to get a circular polarizer for autofocus.

Artemis · Aug 5, 2004

Yeah I got a linear...but I always Manual focus now, I vary rarely use auto focus.

Wanna thank you guys for all your answers...and ive decided to buy myself a nice flash gun..and then move onto the filters and defenetly that shutter release cable you suggested, thanks!