I am resending this with a Subject line this time. Sorry for the repost. 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).
I am getting back into photography (deeper than taking family/holiday pictures) and questions abound. I have the following camera/equipment: Pentax PZ-20 Pentax 28-80 f/3.5-4.7 SMC-FA (lens was dropped, still works, but held together with duct tape) Pentax 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 SMC-FA (just purchased used from B&H) Pentax 70-200 f/4-5.6 SMC-FA Pentax 100-300 f/4.5-5.6 SMC-FA UV and Polarizer filters Vivitar 285HV Thyristor w/ vari-power Monopod I am testing different types of film - so far I've tried T400CN, T-Max 400 (I used to shoot and develop this back in college), Portra 400 B&W and am now onto slide films (Kodak E100VS to start, with more on the way). I'm looking at posting to the PUG as well as starting to get involved with my local camera group competitions. My subject matter is landscapes/outside, people and street photography and maybe sports (local, town teams, etc). 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.) 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? 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. 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. TIA for any help... Ed - 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 .
