Hello from Japan

[IloveTLRs]

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]

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

gene

 

[IloveTLRs]

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

 

[Curt]

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

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

Curt

 

[roteague]

Welcome from Hawaii.

 

[firecracker]

Hi from rural Japan.

 

[Steve Smith]

Hello from England.

I love TLRs as well!

Steve.

 

[kunihiko]

Hello from Tokyo

 

[coriana6jp]

Hello from North East Japan!

Gary

 

[tony lockerbie]

Welcome from Aussie land, and welcome back to film! Just got a Minolta Autocord - very nice, maybe they are cheap in Japan.

Tony

 

[IloveTLRs]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Black Dog]

Welcome to mars! I think TLRS rock too

 

[colrehogan]

Welcome from St. Louis, Missouri.