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1) Copyright (I wouldn't normally, but since we're talking CVs).

2) Giving a CD is only as dodgy as linking to them online in terms of how easily copied they are.

3) They'll google you and find your worst pictures whatever.

I'd tell anyone who wants to be a professional photographer to not put any photographs they're not proud of online at all. That's largely why there are almost no pictures from me shared on here to be honest, with a slight concern for copyright - it's easier to keep track of everything that has been made in my name that way.

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Good to hear about your experiences. Let us know how you get on Morrius!

Bit of a coincidence as I dropped into my local portraiture studio today to see if they had any jobs going. They said no but to drop in a CV... any tips on the kind of stuff I should highlight/talk about? What about a portfolio... my Flickr account isn't just my best pics, maybe I should give them some of my best pics on a CD or something... or is that a bit dodgy copywritewise? Also I don't have many decent portraits so is it even worth showing other kinds of photos?

Ta

PS If futureshock lives in Manchester... give me a job please ;)

Glasgow, I'm afraid - and the only people we've taken on over the years are school-leavers looking for a bit of work experience.

I would say you need some kind of online portfolio of your best work - if you don't want to change your Flickr, then there are a million other photo sites for putting on a CV.

Also, make sure you show your face when trying to get in to a studio. They'll be far more interested in what you're like as a person rather than what photos you've taken.

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1) Copyright (I wouldn't normally, but since we're talking CVs).

2) Giving a CD is only as dodgy as linking to them online in terms of how easily copied they are.

3) They'll google you and find your worst pictures whatever.

I'd tell anyone who wants to be a professional photographer to not put any photographs they're not proud of online at all. That's largely why there are almost no pictures from me shared on here to be honest, with a slight concern for copyright - it's easier to keep track of everything that has been made in my name that way.

I'd almost be tempted to say don't put any photographs that you are proud of online. Otherwise this happens:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=burj+dubai&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSWhpYCxCwjKcIGjwKOggBEhSxBP4E8AP8A7QE9gOzBPcE5wTLBRog1dqTkFamqnbJ8X2HdVZYtreyrryPethbqjq9mmj9pt4MCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgQgginxDA&biw=1239&bih=870

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NecroMorrius

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1) Copyright (I wouldn't normally, but since we're talking CVs).

2) Giving a CD is only as dodgy as linking to them online in terms of how easily copied they are.

3) They'll google you and find your worst pictures whatever.

I'd tell anyone who wants to be a professional photographer to not put any photographs they're not proud of online at all. That's largely why there are almost no pictures from me shared on here to be honest, with a slight concern for copyright - it's easier to keep track of everything that has been made in my name that way.

Or have a different name for working professionally. Our company name watermark will appear on nothing but the most beautiful and carefully selected images.

Gerald... time to up your game!

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One thing I don't understand is how you would control aperture.

Q: Can I adjust the aperture of my SLR lens while I'm using the mount?

A: Depends on what lens you're using! Most old school film SLR lenses have an aperture ring on them. If you're using a newer digital lens then you're out of luck.

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rundll

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Spent the last few days looking at Leica rangefinders and lenses. Even though I don't need one even slightly, and couldn't even afford to *rent* one for a week...

Anyone ever used an M9? Love it or hate it?

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I don't know if it still applies, but Leica had a "use one for 24 hours" offer advertised last month (I think) in the BJP.

I've never used an M9, but I did have a play with an X1 when I was buying the GF2. I think I probably preferred it to the X100 for handling, but I'd still buy that for the viewfinder between the two. I couldn't see any benefit to it at all compared to the GF2 though.

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Looks like that runs out of Leica stores, £100 for 24 hours of use. Which is subtracted from the cost if you buy (how generous! :) )

The only Leica store I can see on a brief search is in Mayfair, London.

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My 50mm 1.8 is coming apart

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It still seems to work fine but I have to keep a finger pressed to the front so it doesn't flop out again... is there anything I can do to fix it or do I just have to buy a new one? I thought I could just glue it back together but it seems like that'd effect the focus ring

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Does anyone know where I can get an official charger and battery pack for a Canon E300D? Naturally it's quite an old model so I doubt I'd find one in Jessops. It has to be an actual Canon model, or a VERY highly regarded third party (I don't mind saving money on some things but when it comes to chargers and batteries I'm quite cautious).

I think I lost them when I moved house. That being said, I needed a new battery anyway.

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Sold the X100.

Are they still selling for the same price second hand as new?

I was really disappointed in it when I got my hands on one the other week and judging by the problems I'm having getting used to the 28mm length on the GF2 and the fact I want to change it, that wouldn't have been good either.

Maybe I'd have got used to it, but I'm thinking probably not.

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Hallo again.

A while back I was asking about 'fast glass' and all that jazz, with indoor portraiture in mind. It's totally out of my budget right now though. So I was thinking about getting a flash-you-can-wave-about-and-stuff instead. I'm guessing it would need some sort of diffuser with it.

I have a Nikon D40 (like everyone else who wanted a cheap SLR) with only its kit lens. I have no idea how this stuff works. Can you layman terms me what I'd need? :) And also if it'd be possible with a budget of ... say £100 absolute maximum? I'm broke.

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ken rockwell swears by the basic SB400 but it might only be for attaching to the camera.

there are some very good 3rd party flash units you can detach from the camera and sync up with wireless triggers

http://www.cameratools.nl/LUMLP160-artikel/LumoPro%20LP160%20Manual%20Flash.html

great 3rd party flash unit.

triggers

http://www.cameratools.nl/1359-groep/Cactus.html

Cameratools.nl is a great site for strobist stuff

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I don't know much about Nikon, but I'd assume a flash would be more expensive than the 50mm 1.8 lens?

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/cat11.html

Really? Cos that sucks. All I know is that when I typed 'flash' into Amazon's electronics category a bunch of things ranging from £30 - £600 cropped up. Which is why I turned to here.

Also searching for that lens you just mentioned it comes up at about a 3rd of what I remembered - I had it in my mind that whatever lens I'd need was ~£300. I'm assuming that was the one recommended at the time! I couldn't remember, the numbers for this stuff just fall right out of my head, I can't hold on to them at all. I am rubbish.

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it has the AF-S tag on it, meaning it has a Silent Wave motor inside the lens. All older Nikon DSLRS rely on the lenses having Autofocus built in. The D90 was the first (and only)model in the DXX lineup which had the worm motor in the body and let you use any lens.

i am not aware of the status of the D3000 and 5000's

edit: so in answering, the 35 1.8 is a good lens that will work on the D40, but if you're after portraiture the new 50mm may give you a better frame to work with for that sort of thing.

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Really? Cos that sucks. All I know is that when I typed 'flash' into Amazon's electronics category a bunch of things ranging from £30 - £600 cropped up. Which is why I turned to here.

Also searching for that lens you just mentioned it comes up at about a 3rd of what I remembered - I had it in my mind that whatever lens I'd need was ~£300. I'm assuming that was the one recommended at the time! I couldn't remember, the numbers for this stuff just fall right out of my head, I can't hold on to them at all. I am rubbish.

This would be a good choice for a cheap flash:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/YN-465-TTL-Flash-Speedlite-Nikon-D5000-D90-D300-D70-/320641575150?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraFlashUnits_JN&hash=item4aa7ba28ee

I've never used one, but they get fairly good reviews. Not perfect, but pretty good. (No idea about the seller btw, just the first one that came up).

But definitely, definitely, definitely go with a lens first. A powerful flash is an excellent way to mess up lots of photos and they involve a lot of learning and practice to get right. So, lens. 50mm is lovely - I'd go with that and I'd be fairly tempted to just rely on manual focusing. You'll get used to it and if it's portraits where you've got time to get it nailed then it's not too inconvenient really.

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on the other hand, i'd be wary of a 50mm manual focus on a D40. I am not sure what it's live view abilities are like for nailing focus, Plus manual focus throug ha cropped D40 viewfinder is a total waste of time. try find out the prices of the new 50mm 1.8 as reviewed here http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/50mm-f18-g.htm if price is a realyl big concern you probably will be able to get away with the 35 1.8 DX and take a step or two closer. Futureshock is right, it works out as more or less a "classic" lens range. the main benefit of the 50 1.8's is that it gives you somewhere around an 80mm FOV which is more or less bang on for portraiture.

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