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As photoscapes.com undergoes a transformation from selling prints to sharing information, a seasoned commercial artist and photographer with 40 years of experience offers insights into camera gear, film photography, and upcoming projects.
The lens I most regret parting with is the Cooke PS945 soft-focus portrait lens. I let it go when I transitioned from 4×5 portraits to medium-format digital, primarily with ALPA cameras and lenses. I needed the money, so I sold it for the same $3,500 I had originally paid. Today, it’s worth more than double that if you can find one since Cooke no longer manufactures them. This lens would have been perfect for still-life imagery. Unfortunately, as I’m approaching retirement, I won’t have the same income to afford another. Those fortunate enough to own a PS945 are truly lucky.
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, understanding the world of camera filters can enhance your photography skills. From color balancing filters to ND filters, this guide covers everything you need to know about different types of filters, materials, and systems available in the market.
In photography school, I was taught to use a pastry brush to clean the dust out of my film holders. I still use this technique today, and it works, or I would have changed it to something else long ago. Get a brush like this one and clean out your film holders periodically.