As many of you know I have been working with the Diana F+ camera for some time now for my new series of artworks, A New Eden. In the course of making these works I have spent considerable time working out what I feel is a fast reliable exposure system for the Diana Camera and I have now decided to share the results…(drumroll please)… may I present the Shoot Diana Exposure Calculator. Each chart is a premium vinyl adhesive sticker that can be attached to your camera back or the top of the Diana flash and provides easy to read information for a vast variety of shooting situations for both ISO 100 and 400 speed films.
The Shoot Diana Exposure Calculator differs from the FREE exposure calculator I posted a few days ago, in that it gives the required number of shutter clicks at “N” (1/60th) on the Diana to make the correct exposure for each situation AND it becomes part of your camera (see photo) so there is no way to lose it or forget to put it in your bag… Oh, and did I forget to mention that it is really cheap? Christmas is coming, people!
First I’d like to announce that as of today- November 19, 2008- the Figital Revolution has had over 100,000 hits… Hot damn! Viva la revolution!!!!
Of course, while we are up- the DOW was down, waaay down. This might put a damper on anyone’s good cheer, particularly anyone considering retiring in the next decade, SO- I decided to brighten things up a bit and release a FREE Exposure Guide for the Diana+ and F+ cameras. Hey- these days something’s got to be free, right? The direct link is here:
Give a listen and then try some of these papers and determine what you like.
Viva la Revolution-
Stephen
Note: More tests to follow in the coming weeks…stay tuned!
Poll question:What is your favorite paper? Please note I have left out the Arches Platine as it is not currently available for purchase and the poll below is for Matt surface papers only. If your favorite paper is not listed please just click other and then type it in! I have listed what I feel is a good sample of true fine art papers…your vote counts! (You can vote for more than one.)
New artwork from my A New Eden Series. I’ve just added the Diana F+ camera for capture (I have to keep it fresh)…I will write a mini review and thoughts on working with these cameras in a few weeks.
Viva la Revolution-
Stephen
Stick Season, Vermont. 2008
Capture: Diana F+, Toy Camera
Fuji 800 Z Film, 2 Frame Panoramic
Printed on Japanese Haruki
Image Size: 30″ x 48″
Edition Size: One
Printed on the d’Vinci Platform
I’m almost finished testing this material but I could not help but post a bit of a preview! The inner projection is an icc. made for an Epson 7880/ 9880 on a premium quality photo white gloss digital art paper…the outer wire frame projection is the new Canson/ Arches Platine Fiber Rag icc. made on our d’Vinci Printer. The difference is HUGE. On new machines from Epson, Canon and HP this paper will rock!
Oh yeah…did I forget to mention that the surface is beautiful as well?! Stay tuned!
This audioblog is a quick list of observations I made on my recent visit to Canson Distribution Facilities here in the US. In the coming weeks I will be reviewing their new offerings, 17 papers and canvases in all! Give a listen and stay tuned!
Below find a sample of images I made at their US facility…its over 140,000 square feet!!
That’s right…since the dynamic launch of the new Figital Revolution web site back in December of 2007 till NOW, October 31, 2008 we’ve had over 90,000 hits!
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