Survey

[YesDear]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? Capture NX2 and CS5
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Aperture
5) What lens do you use the most?Three really: 35 1.8, 10.5, 70-200 2.8.
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? Same as above, but sure that would change if I had the 24-70 2.8
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? Never leave home without it!
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Flikr pro
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Do it for fun but have made a $ or two over the years.
10) Do you scrapbook? I have a shredder, does that count?
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? Anyplace new to me
12) What is your favorite subject? Travel.
13) What is your favorite photography book? Too many to cite
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Long time experienced. That means I am old!

 

[AlbertZeroK]

1) DSLR & EVIL
2) RAW
3) Light Room 3
4) Av (M for Studio)
5) 70-200 f/2.8 IS Mk II / 85mm f/1.2 Mk II
6) 85mm f/1.2 Mk II
7) Yes, All B&W except a Hoya on my Bigma
8) SmugMug / Facebook
9) I earn a little money, but not enough to pay for gear.
10) No
11) Pageants
12) Pageants in Studio
13) Who reads Anymore?
14) Semi-Pro

 

[NateNLogansDad]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? Adobe Elements 8
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Auto no Flash
5) What lens do you use the most? 55-200 VR kit lens
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? 55-200 VR kit lens
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? No
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Photobucket
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? No, just for fun.
10) Do you scrapbook? No
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? The Beach
12) What is your favorite subject? My family.
13) What is your favorite photography book? No favorite.
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Very Novice.

 

[spinetnglr]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S?DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG?RAW
3) What post processing software do you use?Lightroom3
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use?50/50 A and M
5) What lens do you use the most?17-55mm 2.8
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most?70-300mm 4-5.6 and I am saving for a faster telephoto.
7) Do you usually use a UV filter?No
8) What is your primary online hosting site?SmugMug
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? I make a little money just doing things here and there for friends. But I also recently started a part time job as a youth sports photographer. Down side to the job is they are individual and team portraits and I dont get to see my work. All the money I made this fall from the job is funding my trip in two weeks to WDW and in the spring the money I make will go towards that new 2.8 telephoto in question #6. They are just starting to send me on action shoots and I enjoy those immensely
10) Do you scrapbook?No
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot?local parks and I do love the Philly Zoo too although I dont get there as often as I would like
12) What is your favorite subject? I guess I would have to say landscape and nature and am finding a real appreciation and interest in youth sports action shots with this new job.
13) What is your favorite photography book? I usually buy any photography related book I see at auction that I would otherwise not spend the money on because they are way too expensive. The most recents were Annie Leibovitz A Photographers Life 1990-2005 and The Natural World - Thomas Mangelsen both for under $10 each.
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? somewhat experienced

 

[Stephanie218]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? CS4
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Av
5) What lens do you use the most? 24 - 70 2.8
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? Same as above, or the 50 mm 1.4 - the zoom is priceless for working with kids though
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? No
8) What is your primary online hosting site? I use Photobiz
9) Do you earn a living from photography? Somewhere between a little money and a living. I've paid off all my gear and more, but it isn't steady enough to pay my rent yet
10) Do you scrapbook? I used to...I have a lot to catch up on
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? Anywhere in the northeast. The CA beaches are gorgeous, but I get tired of shooting on them again and again
12) What is your favorite subject? I love maternity sessions, and shooting people in general
13) What is your favorite photography book? Understand exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Semi-pro

 

[mdb78]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? JPG, but I'm going to try RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? Photoshop 6.0, asking for Lightroom for Christmas
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Auto no flash or M if using flash
5) What lens do you use the most? lately the 18-200mm- I've been lazy switching it back to the kit
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? kit 18-55
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? for my 18-55 lens, yes
8) What is your primary online hosting site? since I share with family and friends, picasa
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Right now it's a hobby, but last year I did a family shoot with my dad and got half the $$.
10) Do you scrapbook? I bought the book, stickers, etc. to scrapbook dd's last birthday at Disney this past May. They're all still in the bag.
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? outside
12) What is your favorite subject? ranges- nature, architecture, people...
13) What is your favorite photography book? Haven't read any, but I've been reading a lot of tips online. When I took a photography class in high school, I don't even think we had a book..
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Compared to many of you on here I see myself as novice. Compared to most of my family and friends, somewhat experienced.

 

[SrisonS]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? Lightroom 2
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Av
5) What lens do you use the most? Canon 18-135mm
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? Just bought a Sigma 30 mm f/1.4 a few weeks ago. Can't be beat for indoor shots; and I LOVE that bokeh..... I basically only have the 2 lenses mentioned though. (not counting the kit lens).
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? Nope
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Flickr
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Just Fun!!!! I make a very very tiny bit when people check out my Human Element photo blog; but I'd never even mention it if someone didn't ask. It won't help much at all... but hey, since they offered the option with no real cost to me... COOL!!!!!!!
10) Do you scrapbook? I did a lil' something for our first Disney Cruise 2 years ago.
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? Anywhere and everywhere.
12) What is your favorite subject? I've really enjoyed capturing candid moments of complete strangers
13) What is your favorite photography book? Understanding Exposure was a great help when starting to learn this photography game.
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? I guess I'll say experienced.

 

[RadioNate]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? About 60/40 to the DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? About 80/20 JPG/RAW I just don't have the time to mess with anything. I should shoot more RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? iPhoto/PS Elements but I'm moving to Aperture/Lightroom. I found I like using Aperture to manage my photos but like the editing in Lightroom. I think I almost have a good system down that lets me use both.
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? P & AV
5) What lens do you use the most? The 18-55IS kit & the 55-250IS
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? toss up between those 2...I only have 4
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? I think I have one on everything except the 50mm
8) What is your primary online hosting site? .mac
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Just fun
10) Do you scrapbook? yes but my definition of "scrapbook" seems to be quite different from people who REALLY scrapbook
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? I don't know. Sporting events, I guess.
12) What is your favorite subject? my kids
13) What is your favorite photography book? Understanding Exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? 100% novice though compared to 1/2 my friends I'm somewhat experienced. I at least know something about how to make my camera do what I want it to do. I have 3 friends that are working professionals and only one I'd consider to be truly at the pro-level.

 

[Quicklabs]

1) DSLR
2) RAW
3) PSE 5; Capture NX
4) Auto
5) Nikkor 24-70 2.8
6) Sigma 30 1.4
7) No
8) Photobucket
9) No; I have to earn a living just to support my photography hobby!
10) Do you scrapbook? Yes
11) Local or state parks
12) What is your favorite subject? My two Labrador retrievers
13) Understanding Exposure
14) Novice
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[campinggal]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? JPG
3) What post processing software do you use? Adobe Photoshop Elements
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Av
5) What lens do you use the most? 18-200 VR
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? Was 50 mm F1.4; Now Sigma 30 F1.4.
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? No
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Smugmug
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? I wish there was $$ involved but no, just fun.
10) Do you scrapbook? Long ago in a galaxy far, far away...not in recent history.
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? The great outdoors, architecture, where every my family happens to be.12) What is your favorite subject? Nature, Family/Friends, Travel
13) What is your favorite photography book? Understanding Exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? I'd have to go with 'somewhat experienced'

Great idea for the survey!

 

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S?DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG?RAW
3) What post processing software do you use?Lightroom3,Topaz,Phostoshop Elements
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use?Av
5) What lens do you use the most?70-200 f/2.8
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most?70-200 f/2.8
7) Do you usually use a UV filter?Only at the beach
8) What is your primary online hosting site?Smugmug
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun?Mostly for fun but make some on the side
10) Do you scrapbook?No
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? Chorus Concerts
12) What is your favorite subject?My daughters
13) What is your favorite photography book?On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography, Understanding Exposure & Photographer's Eye
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Experienced with a lot to learn

 

[ElizK]

1) DSLR
2) RAW
3) Photoshop Elements 6
4) Aperture priority mostly
5) 42-200mm kit lens
6) see above
7) nope
8) Facebook
9) I have been paid for a couple of jobs
10) yes
11) no favorite place
12) portraits
13) Learning to Think Creatively by Bryan Peterson
14) somewhat experienced

 

[SC Mouse Fan]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S?DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG?RAW + JPEG
3) What post processing software do you use?Lightroom2, Phostoshop Elements
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use?Av or P
5) What lens do you use the most?18-270 Tamron
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most??18-270 Tamron
7) Do you usually use a UV filter?Yes
8) What is your primary online hosting site?Photobucket
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun?No money earned, I just do it for fun.
10) Do you scrapbook?No
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? Landscapes
12) What is your favorite subject?friends/family
13) What is your favorite photography book?Understanding Exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Somewhat experienced

 

[boBQuincy]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? Photoshop CS5
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? P
5) What lens do you use the most? 24-105 f/4
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? 10-22
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? No
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Suzieandbob.com
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Mostly for fun, have made some $$$.
10) Do you scrapbook? Yes
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? National Parks
12) What is your favorite subject? Landscapes
13) What is your favorite photography book? "The Negative", Ansel Adams
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Pro Level

 

[DVC Mike]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? Nikon DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? Still mostly JPG
3) What post processing software do you use? Photoshop Elements
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? A
5) What lens do you use the most? Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm VRII
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? Yes
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Photobucket
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? No, just for fun.
10) Do you scrapbook? No.
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? None.
12) What is your favorite subject? Landscape/architecture
13) What is your favorite photography book? Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Novice.

 

[rtphokie]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S?
Both. Mostly a DSLR but I've kept my P&S, especially for underwater use and times when my SLR is just too big to carry.
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG?
Usually JPG, I'm lazy
3) What post processing software do you use?
Photoshop and Picassa
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use?
Tv, sometimes P, Av when the situation calls for it
5) What lens do you use the most?
18-55
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most?
my f1.8 50mm
7) Do you usually use a UV filter?
no
8) What is your primary online hosting site?
smugmug
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun?
I make a little bit on istockphoto.com but I wouldn't call myself a pro at all
10) Do you scrapbook?
no
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot?
Kennedy Space Center (I'm a space nut)
12) What is your favorite subject?
my son
13) What is your favorite photography book?
Understanding Exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level?
Somewhat experienced

 

[My2Girls66]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? Both but mostly my DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? JPG
3) What post processing software do you use? PSElements5- Picasa for crops and straightening
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? A and P fairly equally
5) What lens do you use the most? Nikon 18-135mm
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? 35mm 1.8
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? Yes
8) What is your primary online hosting site? Smugmug
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? For Fun
10) Do you scrapbook? No
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? anywhere we travel
12) What is your favorite subject? my kids and dog
13) What is your favorite photography book? Understanding Exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? somewhat experienced

 

[TheGoofster]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? - DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? - Mostly JPG
3) What post processing software do you use? - Corel Paint Shop Pro X2
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Av
5) What lens do you use the most? 55 - 200
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? 55 - 200
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? - Just recently bought some filters to protect my lens
8) What is your primary online hosting site? - Photobucket
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Just for fun
10) Do you scrapbook? - No thank you
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? - Don't really have one.
12) What is your favorite subject? - landscapes, flowers and Corvettes
13) What is your favorite photography book? - My user's manual
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? - Novice

 

[Twigs]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S?Both, but mostly DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG?mostly jpg, but I am starting to shoot a little more with RAW
3) What post processing software do you use?photoshop CS2
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use?P, and Shutter Priority
5) What lens do you use the most?Nikkor 18-135mm
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most?Nikkor 50mm f/1.4
7) Do you usually use a UV filter?no
8) What is your primary online hosting site?photobucket
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun?Just for fun
10) Do you scrapbook?Yes!
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot?beach
12) What is your favorite subject?my sons and my cats
13) What is your favorite photography book?Understanding Exposure
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level?[/QUOTE]somewhat experienced with a lot more to learn

 

[handicap18]

1) Do you use a DSLR or P&S? DSLR
2) Do you shoot RAW or JPG? RAW
3) What post processing software do you use? Nikon Capture NX2
4) What exposure mode (Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, Bulb) do you most often use? Mostly A, but have been using M more often recently, especially with a flash.
5) What lens do you use the most? Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
6) What lens do you enjoy using the most? No particular favorite, but I did rent the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR lens last year and fell in love.
7) Do you usually use a UV filter? No
8) What is your primary online hosting site? smugmug
9) Do you earn a living from photography? At least pay for your photo gear with your photography? Make a little money from photography? Just do it for fun? Mostly for fun, but I have made a little bit of money from a few jobs that has paid for a lens or 2.
10) Do you scrapbook? no
11) Aside from Disney Theme Parks, what is your favorite place to shoot? Anyplace around New England
12) What is your favorite subject? My kids and our Down syndrome group.
13) What is your favorite photography book? Don't have a lot, but I really enjoyed Bryan Petersons "Understanding Exposure"
14) Do you consider your photography skill level to be novice, somewhat experienced, experienced, semi-pro, pro level? Experienced while still learning