I'm returning to film after a 15 year hiatus. I kept trying digital but, for some reason I was never happy and sorely missed the darkroom experience.
I'm in the process of rebuilding the type of outfits I had at the beginning of this century. As I still had a few Nikon bits hanging about a Nikon outfit was first on the list, in the past I had an F4 and FE2, this time round F90x and FG, half a dozen lenses, SB24 etc.
Before I was a Nikon convert I was an OM fan. So, as I can now get an OM4 for peanuts I'm in the process of building an OM system too, OM4, OM2, and today an OM-PCdx aka OM40. I've managed to get my favourite Zuiko, a 50mm F1.4. I can't believe just how low prices have got. So far my OM outfit, 3 cameras, T32 flash, 6 lenses and a few bits and bobs have cost just over £300. As a scary example today I bought the PC-DX, Kiron 28-210, tripod and "satchel" case, all described as being in good working order for the princely sum of £1.99! Now I just need a Bronica S1a. My old one together with a 220 back, together with a Pentax Spotmeter was, back then, a delight to use.
I've also got hold of an example of the first slr I ever owned a Pentax SV, with a Weston Master 5 to use when I really feel the need to go back to basics.
Film is cheaper to get from Germany than from here in France, darkroom supplies too. All the darkroom stuff should be here by the end of the week. Then, providing I can remember how to load a Patterson reel, I'll be semi-stand developing to my heart's content.
I'm in the process of rebuilding the type of outfits I had at the beginning of this century. As I still had a few Nikon bits hanging about a Nikon outfit was first on the list, in the past I had an F4 and FE2, this time round F90x and FG, half a dozen lenses, SB24 etc.
Before I was a Nikon convert I was an OM fan. So, as I can now get an OM4 for peanuts I'm in the process of building an OM system too, OM4, OM2, and today an OM-PCdx aka OM40. I've managed to get my favourite Zuiko, a 50mm F1.4. I can't believe just how low prices have got. So far my OM outfit, 3 cameras, T32 flash, 6 lenses and a few bits and bobs have cost just over £300. As a scary example today I bought the PC-DX, Kiron 28-210, tripod and "satchel" case, all described as being in good working order for the princely sum of £1.99! Now I just need a Bronica S1a. My old one together with a 220 back, together with a Pentax Spotmeter was, back then, a delight to use.
I've also got hold of an example of the first slr I ever owned a Pentax SV, with a Weston Master 5 to use when I really feel the need to go back to basics.
Film is cheaper to get from Germany than from here in France, darkroom supplies too. All the darkroom stuff should be here by the end of the week. Then, providing I can remember how to load a Patterson reel, I'll be semi-stand developing to my heart's content.
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