Greetings from US of A

[Sweettea]

Kia Ora all. Let's see, I'm not a photographer per see. I do, however, do a bit of projection art and on a whim I bought a Diana camera at a flea market for $5US. I thought it might be fun to tool around with it. I'm a complete newbie and seek advice and suggestions. (I didn't realise how in vogue these toy cameras were till I got it home and Googled. Ouch.) A film source would be spiffy, as the shop nearby doesn't supply 120 film.

Years ago, I used to do a bit of photography with a Nikon SLR that used film, developing my own black and white pictures. Sold a few things here and there but I've gotten away from that and wouldn't mind dabbling it again, should opportunity (and camera) arise.

I live in Arkansas for the time being, and like exploring abandoned buildings and ghost towns, when I can. I'm a sucker for trainyards too.

Seems to be many knowledgeable people here at the forum, I hope to learn much.

Cheers

 

[Klainmeister]

Welcome aboard and you'll definitely learns lots here and maybe teach us as well!

 

[Chazzy]

Welcome to APUG. I hope you are able to get back into developing your own film. If your local stores don't stock 120 film, there is a wonderful variety of films available from Freestyle:

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/index.php

 

[Rick A]

Hello and welcome to Apug.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Welcome to APUG!

 

[Sirius Glass]

Welcome to APUG!

Steve

 

[benjiboy]

Welcome Sweettea,
Kia Ora may be a greeting in New Zealand but in Britain it's the brand name of a cheap and nasty Orange cordial that you dilute with water that coats your teeth

 

[papagene]

Hello and welcome to APUG.

 

[Sweettea]

Welcome Sweettea,
Kia Ora may be a greeting in New Zealand but in Britain it's the brand name of a cheap and nasty Orange cordial that you dilute with water that coats your teeth

Oh Yuck! Uhm... How about "Howdy" then?

Thanks for the warm welcome! (^_^)

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Hello and welcome to APUG! For other film cameras you can try buying used from KEH.

Jeff

 

[M.A.Longmore]

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Welcome Home SweetTea !

Ron
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[Silverhead]

A Kiwi in Arkansas...truly a funny world. Yes, welcome to APUG, and ditto the comments about Freestyle. Not only do they have almost everything concerning traditional photography, but they also specialize in plastic cameras, too.

 

[Sweettea]

Thanks ever so much for the Freestyle tip. I've managed to secure some film at a price that fits the budget. Cheers!

 

[Lawrenceu]

Welcome. You are in the best part of the USA. I grew up there knew several Kiwis. They had an impact on me. . . .

Ringa patia!
Uma tiraha!
Turi wahitia!
Hope wha ake!
Waewae takahia kia kino!