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In the autumn of 2003 I made a short presentation on digital photography at the QPARSE monthly dinner. This column springs from the interest generated. Digital photography is IN.
By way of introduction I am not an expert in digital or any type of photography. But, I have worked with cameras since an early age and have taught photography at different levels on several occasions. With the arrival of computers, the internet and digital cameras I have struggled (like everybody else) to keep up with Bill.
In this context I offer my assistance to anybody with questions about photography
of any type. I reserve the right to not answer (through ignorance) but will do my best to find answers. I am also amenable to correction and will readily yield to any higher authority.
Despite the present trend I am not a convinced digital photographer. There are many complications in the system and there is still a very real place for traditional methods. But for those who wish to send images by the internet digital cannot be surpassed. Unless you have a scanner which allows any photo to be digitized, manipulated with software and sent over the internet.
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There is still a real place for film photography. It is a known technology. It may seem that digital photography is simpler but a digital camera presents a whole new set of
complex controls, especially when using the software available to modify images
Film technology will survive but with a limited variety of films available. Ilford now produces only paper products and Agfa has announced it will no longer produce film. Kodak will survive since it is the company which pioneered much of the early digital research and produces many of the sensors used in cameras.
Digital technology is becoming more readily available and many photo shops now offer to print digital images at a fairly low cost. They want us back in the shops again! Take your floppy, CD or whatever into the shop and they can handle it. They’ll even take your camera memory and create a CD for you.
The quality of the shop print is better and longer lasting than most home printers. And cheaper too. You don’t have to have an expensive photo printer. But a lot of the digital fun comes during the play stage with the computer. And a lot of the time
and frustration too.
Your suggestions and questions for any future workshops
or columns would be appreciated. Two topics already mentioned have been
"Taking Good Pictures" or
"Using Image Software". Both have enough material for several sessions. Any other ideas?
This column is an experiment and will depend on
your expressed interest to survive.
You can email me at: ptolemeplus@yahoo.ca.
Or cal me at: 514 334-7418. |
The above photos were taken at Casa Loma in Toronto, to give an idea of my photos.
Clicking on each photo will take you to an
enlargement, some with comments. You can also click on the
large images to further enlarge them.
The day was overcast but quite bright, so shadows were not that dark,
but I have brightened the
images slightly.
Only the tower was greatly modified by inserting a nice blue sky
to replace the boring grey.
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