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Panasonic DMW-LTZ10 1.5x Teleconverter

01/12/2006 05:19:33 PM · #1

So I just spent the last hour packing up my lights, camera, going through my camera bag and making sure I have everything, charging batteries, formatting CF cards and double checking everything. Tomorrow morning is my first day of shooting for the Museum. Will be there from 10 til 3. I will be shooting all small stuff - aroowheads, stone tools, etc. Some of the stuff is 450,000 years old. I get to set-up, then a half hour course on handling objects, then I shoot away. I will have to process all the images over the weekend and give them to them on Monday on CD. If this works out, I will have two solid weeks of photographing objects from their collection.

I have never done photography like this before - for someone else that is. I am really nervous. And I am short one light - received with a faulty socket and replacement has not yet arrived. How much you wanna bet it is here when I get home tomorrow afternoon?

kari1

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

01/12/2006 05:22:05 PM · #2

You will be fine .. it will go wonderfully well .. and you will enjoy the experience ... put the bloody butterflies cak in their cage!

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

01/12/2006 05:22:36 PM · #3

how exciting for you. I love museum's and would be thrilled if i were you. I can understand you hesitation though. I would be packing it (as i am i have my first paid shoot next week)
Good luck, you will be fine. Make sure you show us some pics if you can

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/12/2006 05:32:37 PM · #4

Thanks!

I love museums as well. Always have. I will definitely post some pics.

The more interesting shoot will be the Historical Society. As soon as they get the stuff ready I will be shooting for their publication, gallery and web. Glad this came first. Maybe I won't be so nervous for that one.

Message edited by author 2006-01-12 17:33:48.

Canon EOS-20D

01/12/2006 05:34:35 PM · #5

Just be glad that stone things don't have to be told how to pose, when to smile, what direction to look and they never blink when the shutter clicks. ;)

Have fun and good luck!

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

01/12/2006 06:01:43 PM · #6

Sounds like a fun and exciting assignment (albeit nerve racking). You'll do great. Good luck and have fun! :)

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/12/2006 06:03:37 PM · #7

Good luck! Do you have a light tent setup for the small stuff?

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

01/12/2006 06:19:25 PM · #8

Originally posted by nshapiro:

Good luck! Do you have a light tent setup for the small stuff?

Thanks! No, I don't, but the museum does.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

01/12/2006 06:26:36 PM · #9

you'll be fine, I've done something like this before I was really nervous also did not want to break anything
you'll get use to it quick after a few shots

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/12/2006 06:34:31 PM · #10

What an exciting opportunity. I am thrilled for you.

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

01/12/2006 06:44:24 PM · #11

Originally posted by Alienyst:

I have never done photography like this before - for someone else that is. I am really nervous. And I am short one light - received with a faulty socket and replacement has not yet arrived.

Soooooo... one light short of a complete setup, huh? Its been said before.

You have nothing to worry about? I mean, after all, what could possibly happen?...

You could screw up... probably drop and break one of those 450,000 year old thing-a-jiggies... the museum will sue you for more than your total life's earnings... you will be blackballed from photography forever... you will be abandoned by family and friends and left to rot in debtors prison... and kicked out of DPChallenge for being a major embarrassment to the community...

That is all...

There now... relax... Sleep well tonight!

Message edited by author 2006-01-12 18:45:49.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/12/2006 07:04:07 PM · #12

I really don't understand the purpose of your post...do you have a problem? Jealous? Trying to be funny? If the latter, I didn't laugh.

davidx76

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

01/12/2006 07:05:38 PM · #13

Originally posted by stdavidson:

Sooo mean! Don't worry Alienyst, you'll do just fine! And anyway, I wouldn't expect them to give you the really really old/valuable stuff on the first day - that would most likely be when they ask you back after you've impressed them with your work!

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

01/12/2006 07:07:58 PM · #14

Originally posted by Alienyst:

I really don't understand the purpose of your post...do you have a problem? Jealous? Trying to be funny? If the latter, I didn't laugh.

I was just kidding you... you will do a terrific job! :)

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

01/12/2006 07:15:16 PM · #15

Originally posted by Alienyst:

I really don't understand the purpose of your post...do you have a problem? Jealous? Trying to be funny? If the latter, I didn't laugh.

Ummm... I think it's Steve's way of saying break a leg. :0)
You'll do great! Have fun...

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

01/12/2006 07:33:30 PM · #16

That's what biz liability insurance is for, just in case you break something.

I droppped an endangered frog 4 feet that landed on it's back. Thought I killed it. After I picked it up and learned that it's defense mechanism in the wild is to secrete a (super) glue like secretion, that took me 2 weeks to get off, I wish I had. :D

PhotoArt

Canon EOS-50D

01/12/2006 10:32:40 PM · #17

Chris - I shot today for the first time. Took quite some time for the set up, the bottles had a lot of glare, even using Steve's umbrella's. I didn't realize that they would let us "just shoot" there, and process at home, so I lost time, processing there, as well. PI 11 is on the laptop. Steve left his lights, so you should be OK, but they do NOT have a tent. I bought one, but it didn't come in yet, when it does I'll let you know. It has white, blue, grey & black "sweep" inserts. I wish I had it for the bottles, but there are "hundreds" more.

Henry

01/13/2006 08:33:47 AM · #18

All my stuff is already packed. They told me they had a light tent. I have stuff for it anyway. Last night I built one so I guess I will bring that along.

Stop down today Henry - I will be there from 10 until 3. You must have been shooting with the 'larger' red head girl. I will be working with Leanne.

Message edited by author 2006-01-13 08:47:52.

PhotoArt

Canon EOS-50D

01/13/2006 08:55:47 AM · #19

Yes, her name is CariAnne (sp?), they are all very nice. My day went slowly, glass was difficult without the tent. Mine should be here before I go back again. I have Physical Therapy today and some errands to run before my wife and I go out of town for dinner. If I can stop by in the early afternoon, I will. I'm sure everything will go well for you. Florian called yesterday while I was there, he'll be working on Monday's for Leanne, too.

Message edited by author 2006-01-13 08:56:58.