Hello from New Jersey

Hey guys I'm fairly new to film photography so I've come here to learn a bit. I had a DSLR for years that I bought in high school and used it for a while before I became bored with it. I would take hundreds of photos and dump them on my hard drive only to never look at them again. So about a year ago I got back into photography but decided to change things up so I purchased a Rolleiflex Automat of all things and I love it. I shot mostly slide film because there is something magical about developed slides that I can't explain. I also picked up a Rolleicord IIb, a Rolleiflex SL35 SLR and a Leica R4.

I shot a lot of nature photography and by that I like to go on hikes and always take my camera with me. Though to be honest 90% of my photos are of my dog and I'm not ashamed of it. That's about it with me just thought I'd introduce myself.

Hi RP, and welcome aboard.

Yeah, I think most folks (including me) take lots of digital photos and never look at them again.

I've been shooting/developing/printing real darkroom photos for over 60 years.
I still find it challenging and rewarding, far beyond any gratification I get from digital.

Hope you will too.

BTW... Rollei cameras are excellent, both optically and mechanically.

- Leigh

Welcome!

Do you project your slides? And if so what projector do you use?

Nothing wrong with taking pictures of you dog. And not easy to take a really good picture of a dog. Dogs sit absolutely still in a great pose until that precise instant you are ready to press the shutter and dog decides to go elsewhere. All of your cameras are good choices. A 2 1/4 projector can be purchased quite reasonably, the all manual Leica and Hassy (rebadged Leitz) are probably the best choices.

Thanks guys I've actually got a Kiev 66 projector that gets the job done.

Welcome to APUG

Welcome to APUG from Japan!

RolleiPollei said:

I've actually got a Kiev 66 projector.

Click to expand...

That one is new to me. Interesting design, as it takes 5x5 and 7x7 trays.