{"id":4178,"date":"2011-12-24T02:59:41","date_gmt":"2011-12-24T02:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=4178"},"modified":"2011-12-24T03:07:55","modified_gmt":"2011-12-24T03:07:55","slug":"a-little-qa-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=4178","title":{"rendered":"A little Q&A time!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I get lots of emails both from Nikon customers and folks that read my blog! \u00a0I’m always quick to answer them, but I often think a lot of people might like to know the answer, or at least my attempt to feebly answer the questions. \u00a0I think I will make this something I do every once in a while, after I have enough interesting questions to answer, hope you enjoy it! \u00a0f you don’t let me know and I won’t do it again! \u00a0I know some smart folks visit the blog, so if you have an opposing view or another take one any of these, please post a comment!<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/span> \u00a0When do you think digital images will exceed the quality of film?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0In my opinion that has already happened. \u00a0Digital holds several distinct advantages over film. \u00a01. It’s less expensive over the long haul. \u00a0It is true that digital brings with it it’s own costs, like computers, hard drives, software, but over a period of several years a person that shot a lot of film will spend less shooting digital. \u00a02. \u00a0Shooting in very low light with high ISO films was not anywhere near as good as doing the same at high ISO settings on current digital cameras. \u00a0I remember when pushing Tri-X to 1200 was about the limit and it still had very large, very apparent grain. \u00a0Today many camera in the digital area can shoot up to 1600 and even 3200 with very little noise, (the digital equivalent of grain). \u00a03. \u00a0Instant knowledge of what you got in terms of color quality and exposure. \u00a0This one reason alone would be priceless. \u00a04. \u00a0The tremendous opportunities for artistic post processing. \u00a0 Programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture NX2 have made processing a very powerful. \u00a0Add to that such great filtration programs as the NIK programs and Topaz and you can take your work even further. \u00a05. \u00a0Because of all the processing avenue and lower cost it has encouraged photographers to experiment and that experimentation has produced some ground breaking work! \u00a0 I know what the person was really asking was is the quality of digital up to the best films. \u00a0In my opinion film is very far behind in the rear view \u00a0.<\/p>\n

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Question<\/span>: \u00a0If you could only choose one camera for the rest of your life, what would it be?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0That would be depressing, that’s what that would be! \u00a0 I use different cameras for different purposes. \u00a0I think cameras are so good today that you could probably do most everything with a Nikon P7100 or similar point and shoot! \u00a0I think if I was pressed I would say if only one, it would have to be the top pro camera from Nikon which is currently a D3s.<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/span> \u00a0How much do you post process on your images?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0With the exception of HDR and filtered for effect shots, I adjust levels to get proper contrast, add a little saturation, rarely more than 12 points. \u00a0I then sharpen with unsharp mask and that’s it. \u00a0 I may crop an occasional shot, but I try to shoot very tight so I have the final cropping in the camera.<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/span> \u00a0Do you use Capture NX2, and how much?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0Actually quiet a lot. \u00a0I love the U point technology and have found it a much quicker way to do localized adjustments. \u00a0It’s also the best software for Nikon NEF files!<\/p>\n

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Question<\/span>: \u00a0Do you use a tripod all the time?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0No, but I do use a tripod as often as I can, and that works out to about 75% of the time. \u00a0Sometimes a tripod is just not feasible, but I always hate not using one. \u00a0It is the only way to get tack sharp images all the time!<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/span> \u00a0I’m just starting a system and not sure how to allocate my funds, should I spend more on the body, the lenses, or accessories?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0I think the glass is the most important thing. \u00a0Buy the best lenses you can afford, and start with a good solid mid-range body. \u00a0I would rather have a D700 and two pro grade lenses, than a D3s and several lower end lenses. \u00a0The glass makes the image! \u00a0A tripod of course is a high priority item with a good ball head. \u00a0 If you can get started around there you will have room to grow and still use what you started with. \u00a0I think a mid range zoom that gets you back to 24mm and a telephoto zoom in the 70-200 ranges or 70-300 range will serve you very well indeed……<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/span> \u00a0I know this is personal, but do you ever feel unworthy before God?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0I sure do, I am unworthy, but God elevated my worth when He gave His Son to die for me. \u00a0 I am not a Saint, but in God’s eyes I am because He washed away all my sins, past, present, and future! \u00a0I’ve always believed that two things are vital to keep on this walk; (1) know you are unworthy, but (2) know that He has made you worthy through His sacrifice for you!<\/p>\n

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Question:<\/span> \u00a0Do you ever wish you had gone into another field, other than photography?<\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/span> \u00a0Many years ago I felt led into the ministry. \u00a0I didn’t act on it and I often wondered what would have happened if I had. \u00a0Now, many years later, I realize, in many ways I did go into the ministry, just a different, rather unconventional one. \u00a0I love what I do and I enjoy photography, and I’m so thankful He can use me in some small way while I do what I love! \u00a0I would rather be a photographer than anything else as long as it is His will for me!<\/p>\n

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Well I hope there was something there of value!<\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/p>\n

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