Hi All,
I discovered this wonderful site by accident (saw a reference to it on another photo site). Honestly, I was unaware that a traditional-photo site even existed. What a great surprise.
I am in my mid 40s, live in Southern California (Desert) and shoot 35mm Nikons. I feel lucky to live near many excellent photogenic locations (Death Valley, Eastern Sierras (Mt Whitney/Onion Valley/Alabama Hills), Yosemite Valley, etc).
Having been away from photography for about a dozen years, I ventured into the digicam world a couple of years ago. I eventually ended up purchasing a DSLR (Nikon D70s) last July. After a few months, I found myself taking my old Minolta XG-7 along on my outings. As I shot both digital and film, I couldn't help but feel a strong 'pull' towards film. I can't explain it, but somehow I felt compelled to shoot film again.
So, a couple of months ago, I found and purchased a nice Nikon N80 on eBay (my XG-7 was showing it's age and I was experiencing problems with the shutter, meetering, etc). I also picked up some new lenses and am increasingly shooting more film and less digital.
Long term goal would be to get another 4x5 (had and sold
a Culumet some years ago).
I am looking forward to being a part of the APUG community and learning from the many talented/knowledgeable members already on-board.
I discovered this wonderful site by accident (saw a reference to it on another photo site). Honestly, I was unaware that a traditional-photo site even existed. What a great surprise.
I am in my mid 40s, live in Southern California (Desert) and shoot 35mm Nikons. I feel lucky to live near many excellent photogenic locations (Death Valley, Eastern Sierras (Mt Whitney/Onion Valley/Alabama Hills), Yosemite Valley, etc).
Having been away from photography for about a dozen years, I ventured into the digicam world a couple of years ago. I eventually ended up purchasing a DSLR (Nikon D70s) last July. After a few months, I found myself taking my old Minolta XG-7 along on my outings. As I shot both digital and film, I couldn't help but feel a strong 'pull' towards film. I can't explain it, but somehow I felt compelled to shoot film again.
So, a couple of months ago, I found and purchased a nice Nikon N80 on eBay (my XG-7 was showing it's age and I was experiencing problems with the shutter, meetering, etc). I also picked up some new lenses and am increasingly shooting more film and less digital.
Long term goal would be to get another 4x5 (had and sold
a Culumet some years ago).I am looking forward to being a part of the APUG community and learning from the many talented/knowledgeable members already on-board.
