> I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the > PUG and its message list/group. It looks interesting and so > far the posts have been educational (outside of the whole > street imaging OT threads).
Welcome! > questions abound. This will become the norm from now! > Question 1 > Looking at my equipment, what would you suggest to be the > next purchase? A prime lens? A newer or better body? Which > accessories? (A tripod is scheduled to be purchased.) I would suggest you dont buy anything unless you want it. Dont buy something just because someone recommended it. If there is something you current kit cannot do or does not do well enough FOR YOU then upgrade that area. What you need depends entirely on what you do and what you want from it. > Question 2 > I don't have a slide viewer, but want to continue with slide > film. Should I watch B&H/KEH for used viewers/projectors or > should I lean towards a light box? I am too lazy to use a light box, and have a braun projector with a daylight screen which is simple, easy to use, compact, and cheap. Ultimate quality is not an issue for me as scanning is the real goal, and the projector is used to preview and select for scanning mainly. > Question 3 > Digital scanning...Should I look into purchasing a film > scanner. If so should I really go for one with ICE/FARE > technology, or can I get good results with a less expensive > model without the dust removal, etc? Money is a slight > deterrent right now. Forget FARE - its c**p! Buy ICE3 and have no doubts. ICE uses IR scanning to detect dust/scratches etc using hardware. FARE is a software option which doe not work well and degrades the image - you may as well not bother. Ideally buy the Nikon Coolscan IV or Coolscan 4000. > Question 4 > Printing from slides. If I get a scanner, which printer > should I get (I'm waiting for the results of the December > print-off). Or can I get my local lab to print prints from > my slides? These would be to show off around and keep a > mini-portfolio for myself. Canon S800 for A4 or any EPSON for A4 or A3. Buy the best you can afford. > TIA for any help... Hopefully it was helpful... Again, welcome. Rob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
