Hello from Japan

IloveTLRs

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Hello from another foreigner in Japan.

I originally started on film (didn't we all) then moved to digital in 2001. In March of this year I got tired of digital and came back to film. I'm having MUCH more fun than I ever did before.

It's funny - I've been looking for a film-only discussion place for a while now. Everywhere I go is digital-this and digital-that. It's good to see a film-only place.

My latest passion is 1950s Japanese TLRs like Yashicaflex, Richoflex, etc. I try to get the results I want with the least amount of money so no Leicas or Rolleis for me

Nice to meet everyone here!
 

papagene

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Welcome from western Mass, USA. Glad you found us here at APUG.

gene
 
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IloveTLRs

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Western Mass is almost home. I'm from Brookline, originally.
 

Curt

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Yashicaflex, Richoflex, now that's some heavy name dropping.

Welcome and hello, film - digital - film. It's a journey isn't it?

Curt
 

Steve Smith

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Hello from England.

I love TLRs as well!

Steve.
 

coriana6jp

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Hello from North East Japan!

Gary
 
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IloveTLRs

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I just picked up a Walzflex this evening, making three TLRs (Primoflex & Diacord, too.)

It has been a journey to digital and back, but I'm home now
 

Mike Wilde

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Another TLR fan welcomes you

Yes, its film, film film, here. I shoot a Mamiya C330, but when I want something lighter than The Brick to carry for a bit of a walk about, I take a Yashica A. Yes, the optics are not the greatest if openned up, and the limited options of shutter speeds are a challenge as well. But a well composed and exposed film, that yields a good print when you have to think, and sometimes plan as well gives so much more satisfaction than click click click ala digigizmo print outs.

Currently I am using up a dozen rolls of (from long term frozen storage) Ferrania Panchro B&W 120 made in the 60's, and it makes you think as well. I shoot it at asa 12, and develop it d-76 1:1 for about 18 minutes - and if you want a sharp scene , stop down to f16 or f22. So even on the exposure side in the shadows on a sunny day there can be a few seconds spent with the shutter open. Digigizzmo that.
 

copake_ham

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Welcome to APUG from NYC.

Many here have used digital and come back feeling a need to reconnect with "real photography". You'll find folks here using all vintages of all kinds of gear using all kinds of film formats. This site is a wealthy storehouse of traditional photography information - enjoy it.

Oh, and there are some great pics in The Gallery too!
 

Ljusdahl

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Give me your Natura 1600, or I shall take it from you.
 

Black Dog

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Welcome to mars! I think TLRS rock too
 
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