grizzlyadam
Face for Radio
Do you use your rangeifnder for work or play? or perhaps both?
I have been thinking more and more of trying my hand at some professional photography. at least taking some classes. I have not made any sort of investment in tools yet and am curious what people use their rangefinders for. is it mostly hobby, family photos, art, stock photos... I just always wondered where or if a rangefinder would fit in the professional world of photography.
Adam
I have been thinking more and more of trying my hand at some professional photography. at least taking some classes. I have not made any sort of investment in tools yet and am curious what people use their rangefinders for. is it mostly hobby, family photos, art, stock photos... I just always wondered where or if a rangefinder would fit in the professional world of photography.
Adam
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
While I do shoot professionally - it's very rare that I use my 35mm RF's for work. They are for me to have fun with. Every once in a while, I get to use them for work - but most of what I shoot doesn't lend itself to RF's, and certainly not 35mm film.
For the most part though, I'm shooting products and architecture - using 120 and 4x5 film, so it makes sense that an RF would be at a disadvantage.
If I were shooting environmental portraits, weddings, documentary, etc. the RF would have more traction.
For the most part though, I'm shooting products and architecture - using 120 and 4x5 film, so it makes sense that an RF would be at a disadvantage.
If I were shooting environmental portraits, weddings, documentary, etc. the RF would have more traction.
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sepiareverb
genius and moron
Happily my work is play!
FrankS
Registered User
sepiareverb said:
That's one of the 2 characteristics of the happiest men in the world.
The other, is having a wife ...
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popstar
Well-known
My camera is used far more for play than it is work. However, I have used it on a few wedding gigs when the occasion has warranted. It's nice to have a discreet option sometimes when the other cameras would be too obvious or inappropriate.
popstar
Well-known
FrankS said:
...food?
colinh
Well-known
FrankS said:
... photography?
colin
sepiareverb
genius and moron
FrankS said:
And I'm covered there too. Who'd a thunk it?
(skillful edit there Frank, I was going to add oh nevermind)
amateriat
We're all light!
On numerous occasions for me, play has become work and vice-versa. Photos I've taken for myself wound up being published a few times, and I've often had a ball on paid gigs. And, in the last five years, my RFs have been my Main Axe.
Frank: galfriend and I have been together long enough that people in these parts regularly refer to her as my "wife." Does that count?
- Barrett
Frank: galfriend and I have been together long enough that people in these parts regularly refer to her as my "wife." Does that count?
- Barrett
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
For me being an amateur is being free to follow my own interests, not at all second class.
A neighbor and friend is a professional photographer, and he has to photograph what the client wants. In his spare time he takes personal photos, but they are always nice scenics with smiling people. He cannot bring himself to photograph derelict buildings and so on even out of hours.
I don't mind 'pretty' but I also like 'grotty' and I can photograph either as the mood takes me, not as the client tells me.
A neighbor and friend is a professional photographer, and he has to photograph what the client wants. In his spare time he takes personal photos, but they are always nice scenics with smiling people. He cannot bring himself to photograph derelict buildings and so on even out of hours.
I don't mind 'pretty' but I also like 'grotty' and I can photograph either as the mood takes me, not as the client tells me.
payasam
a.k.a. Mukul Dube
A RF camera is a camera, after all, and so can be used for most things where a camera is needed. When work or play involves close-ups or wildlife, for example, other types of camera are more useful.
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Taking a class does not mean going professional.
I took classes when I got serious and it helped up my photography.
I took classes when I got serious and it helped up my photography.
grizzlyadam
Face for Radio
Oh I know that will not make me professional but I am hoping it helps me in that direction. I will probably just continue keeping it a hobby.
R
RML
Guest
I don't shoot professionally but I do shoot events and such because I'm asked to and because I like to do it. I take these assignments on for the experience and to get my shots published.
My experience is that for these assignments I mostly use a dSLR, not my R-D1. That mostly has to do with the availability of zoom lenses, which are plentiful for dSLRs. I prefer to shoot my R-D1, though, as I can focus it quicker and better than the auto-focus on a dSLR, and because my R-D1 lets me adjust my settings on the camera and lens instead of on a display or menu. I'd love a dSLR that's nothing more than a manual film camera with a digital sensor, for a similar price as a film SLR.
My experience is that for these assignments I mostly use a dSLR, not my R-D1. That mostly has to do with the availability of zoom lenses, which are plentiful for dSLRs. I prefer to shoot my R-D1, though, as I can focus it quicker and better than the auto-focus on a dSLR, and because my R-D1 lets me adjust my settings on the camera and lens instead of on a display or menu. I'd love a dSLR that's nothing more than a manual film camera with a digital sensor, for a similar price as a film SLR.
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
Strictly play for me. I truly enjoy my career but the photography is nothing I ever want to do for pay. Positively selfish. Or, selfishly positive.
Rob
Rob