PhotoCamp Vancouver

UPDATE 27 SEP 2008: Thanks to everyone who came to PhotoCamp. Please post your photos with the barcampvancouver tag at Flickr, and add them to the BarCamp Vancouver group too.

Derek's slides from his focal length/f-stop/shutter speed talk are at http://www.penmachine.com/barcamp

Lets get together and talk about cameras, pictures, flickr, film, and whatever else related to photography you guys are interested in.

Questions? kris @ bryght dot com

Topics that Campers would like covered

Please add your name if you also want this and also add your desired topics. Putting your name beside a topic doesn't mean you have to lead that session ONLY that you are interested in that topic!

• Workflow, backup, etc
• Beyond flickr - other photosharing services for fun and profit
• Flickr tips/hacks/lightning talks
• Fun with Flash photography
• Mobile photosharing and photography with ShoZu, FileMobile, AmbientVector etc
• Cross processing digital style and *gasp* using film
• Film camera insights for digital shooters (Derek K. Miller). How can the physical construction of older 35mm cameras and lenses help us make better photos? By understanding focal length, aperture f-numbers, shutter speed, flash sync, etc. I'm bringing my gear as examples, but if you have a film SLR, rangefinder, medium-format camera, weird camera (twin-lens reflex, etc.) or interesting lenses (big telephoto, ultra-wide-angle, fisheye, macro, etc.) that you don't mind me handling gently, I'd appreciate that too.
• Prepping for Web and Printing - Colour Spaces, Sharpening, and Actions
• Technical overview of digital cameras and how they differ from film
• Coping with RAW file format
• Macro photography, low-cost lens tricks for hobbyists - Cameron Cavers ("reactionlab" on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/reactionlab ) - I've been playing with macro extender rings and old full-manual lenses; if anyone is into it, we could discuss how to use cheap accessories like extenders & "Lensbaby" attachments, used equipment and old school stuff like bellows
• Raincity photo techniques: i.e. how to take good photos on grey overcast Vancouver days.

Rough Presentation Schedule

(pre-PhotoCamp - to be completed on Saturday by participants & divided up based on available time)