AboutJoe Appel Expertise I can answer questions related to many areas of photography, but most specifically relating to photojournalism. I can also offer advice on using digital and 35mm cameras, Adobe Photoshop, and digital photography in general. Once upon a time I was pretty good in a darkroom too.
Experience I have been a staff photographer for a major metropolitan newspaper group (over 100,000 circulation) for 12 years. Concurrently, I have maintained a freelance photography business.
Organizations belong to National Press Photographers Association
Publications Rolling Stone, USA Today, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Palm Beach Post, New York Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Super Street Bike, Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Cycle World, Roadracing World, T.W.O. (Two Wheels Only), the ABA Journal.
Expert: Joe Appel Date: 3/11/2007 Subject: b/w Photo.
Question I like to start taking blk /wht photographs in landscaping and portraits. Which is the best camera to do so?
Thanks
Answer You may want to consider bypassing film cameras altogether and purchasing a digital SLR along with a good quality photo ink jet printer.
But, if you're itching for the real wet darkroom experience then I think you'll find that there are bargains aplenty out there for a nice, used SLR. I'd stick with a late model Nikon or Canon. Buying used will enable you to spend some money to get some lenses.
You also may want to consider a medium format camera. The negatives are bigger than 35mm and make much nicer prints with a minimum of grain. There are many out there to choose from. Hasselblad seems to be the gold standard, but Mamiya made some nice cameras in the 6x9 format. Again used will save you some money to put towards some interchangeable lenses.
Take your time and look around at what's out there. Feel free to write back with any more specific questions. I'm happy to help if I can.
