[photo-3d] manual/automatic

[John Toeppen <toeppen@xxxxxxxx>]

When I said:
>Don't stop! Just think! Be ready for your shots.  Know what your camera
>is set at and know if your light or distance has changed.
I was suggesting using manual equipment, knowing one's film, and the
light.  Heck, my GE Trident meter fell into McGee Creek more than a year
ago. 

>Automatic exposure has a place where action is fast.
I wrote this line as a concession to those allowing a computer to stand
between them and their shutters. 

Fully automatic systems do have advantages, and may be used with a level
of artistic flare.  Especially for pro sports. I fully agree with Jack
that a 4x5" Speed Graphic can do great work - but not for todays sports
reporting. Tracking moving targets even works with digital gear.
 
I have not feed my Speed Graphic in a few years. I am thinking of
selling my medium format SLR.  I sold the last of my 8x10 antique glass
negatives last night.  I have not given up on film by any means. But I
only do wet chemistry for holography anymore.  Tools change.

Basic techniques often persist. Knowing the classic "tricks" still pays.
I used a 48Meg scanning back that fits on a 4x5 a few months back. 
Output to a Mac is easier if you want to analyze the data.  The Nikon
reflex 4x5" body that I used allowed and easy preview.  Digital is just
a new kind of film plane. I still had to do the right lighting and so
on.

I am convinced that most all of the classic techniques of photography
also work in digital and would probably work better in stereo.

John Toeppen
http://members.home.com/holographics/