AboutDavid Barry Expertise I have a lot of experience in most traditional forms of photography, so I`m quite knowledgeable about things like camera types and formats, techniques, exposure, film types, colour, filters, lighting, standard colour and black and white developing and printing.
I do not make recommendations about brands or models, and I am not a camera technician so I may not be able to tell you what is wrong with your equipment if it`s not working .
I also know a little about digital photography and imaging with scanners and digital cameras, so ask me and I will answer if I can.
Experience Experience in the area
I have been seriously involved in photography for over 25 years, including about 4 years as a professional, as well as 2 years providing administrative service to government photographers, requiring interpreting photographers' requirements and trade technicalities for those unfamiliar with such.
I have successfully trained several beginners in photography, helping them to become competent in basic techniques.
Organizations belong to:
None at present, but have been in about 4 camera clubs, having won or had placings in 2 club competitions.
Publications:
A lot of my photos have been in educational / training manuals, books and some photography magazines, as well as 2-3 dozen images been on the Web so far.
Education/Credentials:
Completed 4-year diploma in professional photography technique at Sydney's Technical College
Awards and Honors:
3 placings and / or merits in camera club competitions.
Expert: David Barry Date: 3/11/2007 Subject: blk/ wht photo
Question What is a good camera to use in blk/wht potrait and landscaping photo?
Thanks
Answer I am not going to recommend a brand or make or model of camera, but I will suggest you look for a camera that has the following features :
I always suggest people buy a camera which has the ability to both MANUALLY adjust the settings and automatically control exposure, focus. You may find the automatic function seasier to use in the beginning, but having manual adjustment will allow you to be more creative later when you are more confident and familiar with the camera.
For black and white pictures, any film camera can take black and white - it is the choice of film which makes a photo black-and-white or colour. If you are going to get a digital camera, then look for a camera which has a setting called black and white or monochrome.
For both portraits and landscapes, a lens with a good range of OPTICAL zoom, for example, a range of 5 to 6 x from the shortest length to the longest length.
For portrait photo, set the lens at one of the middle to longer lengths. For example, if a zoom lens is 18 to 55 mm range (typical on a digital camera), use it in the range of 35 to 55 mm. On a film camera, these lengths may be longer.
For landscape photo, use the lens in the shorter lengths.
