P3D Re: Why shoot more film?

[Ronald Beck <ronald-beck@xxxxxx>]

I've heard various comments on shooting more film, shooting less film,
bracketing, not bracketing, etc... and I just want to enter my opinion
on this debate.

When I was shooting 2D photos exclusivly, I subscribed to the "more is
better" philosophy.  That is, a roll of film is less expensive than the
missed shot so shoot a bunch and discard the lousy ones.  This coupled
with the fact that I soon discovered a passion for underwater macro
photography, probably helped Kodak (or Fuji) stay in business a little
longer :-)

Later, as my U/W photography evolved (i.e. I took a class or two), I
would start a trip with a specific slide show in mind.  Then, during the
trip, I'd be composing my slide show while taking photos.  Again, the
more photos I had, the more options I had for my slide shows.

Now, I've been bitten by the 3D photo bug.  I still have these latent
tendencies to shoot more and plan less because, again, it's cheaper to
buy more film while you're in Disney World than it is to get home, find
out you didn't get any photos of the "Castle as a Birthday Cake" and
have to go back! :-)

One thing I have learned though, if you bracket your shots, make sure
you mount your slides.  I usually have Kodak do my processing and
mounting and the major mounting errors I've seen are due to film chip
confusion due to bracketed or similar shots back to back.  

Hope this helps,
Ron


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