So yesterday I was talking to a co worker about building a portfolio for photography. I already have three, but a newer one with more portraits would be nice. Right now we work for a small business that does a combination of family and glamor shots. Also we new equipment, badly. I decided to get the D200 instead of anything new, I love that camera and even though the d700 is and d300 are newer and have a bit more power, the D200 is all I need. That and I can buy more glass for my cameras with the left over cash.
The other day another co-worker had brought in a Cannon camera, the xti I believe. That wasn’t a bad camera but I prefer my Nikon’s quality. The lenses he had were strictly digital made, I like being able to switch between film and digi. The only thing I liked about the xti was the fast shutter speed, but other than that It was a downer. I also hate the whole “settings on the LCD” deal. Its a cute litte screen that displays all of the settings but completly wastes the battery if you shoot in manuel mode. My D50 and D70 and soon to be D200 all have this setting panel on the top of the camera, so the battery is saved for actually using the camera. But I cant rant that much about that because Nikon does that shit too, with the D40 and the D60, bad choice. I would be amazed if Nikon came out with a camera built like the FM10, but digital.
Imagine a camera that really feels like a slr, you have to set the aperture through the lens, set the shutter speed and iso the old fashioned way, and its all digital. That would be amazing. I want a digital verion of real slr like the fm10 or the FE2. The day that happends I’d spent more on photo gear than any other thing I do, hell I’d even sell my older shit just to get one of those.
It sucks that my buddy Pat is leaving for the Navy, but then again its also a good thing. He hasn’t left yet but is well on his way to doing so. Its going to be a hell of alot quieter without that pat machine running around making sence of everything thats going on. He did promise to keep in contact and visit alot but he’s not going to be the same when he gets back. As far as it being a good thing, it gives him the structure he needs for a better future. He always sounded depressed when mentioning future plans because he couldn’t afford school and has been working minimum wage for a long time. The Navy will hopefully give him a brighter career. Manny hasn’t spoke much about Pats decidion but I’m pretty sure he will spill some words before Pat leaves.
Speaking of which, We’ll have to throw one last party to get Pat wasted.
-Joe.
