I just joined, here's a little about me.

[TheGreatGasMaskMan]

So, where to begin? I'm 20 years old- confident photography is going to be my future. so, as for me and film...
per recommendation of one of the advanced photography students at my college, I should get some practice with film before I take the film processing class this winter.
as for my equipment, I have my dad's old film cameras- a Nikkormat, and Yashica mat 124 g, as for lenses, I've got a Nikkor 50mm, Vivitar 75-205, Tamron 35- 135 , and a Sigma 28mm, and have separetly bought a Tokina 80-200mm, and a Nikkor 80-200mm.
And I'm wondering, are these cameras going to work for me for a while, or should I consider other cameras? I will admit I am at least interested in some kind of film wide angle lens (somewhat) +/- 18mm by my next spring break in march.

Also, what's the size limit for uploads?

 

[Sirius Glass]

Welcome to APUG

 

[Ron789]

Welcome to APUG!
Those camera's and lenses will serve you well. No need to buy any other camera for the next 50 years, unless you suffer from GAS. These simple but robust and high-quality manual camera's and lenses are just what you need to learn to understand and master the basics (and much more) of photography.

 

[Hubigpielover]

Welcome to Apug! There are a bunch of knowledgable photographers here.

 

[bdial]

Welcome.
Assuming they are functioning correctly, those cameras will be just fine.

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to APUG.
Downloads work best if they are limited to a maximum longest dimension of 850 pixels.
If you have an image that is pertinent to a thread, you can click on the "Upload Image or File" link at the bottom of the posting window. Instructions will follow.
If your interest is in posting to the galleries, or in looking through those galleries, the site offers those opportunities to paid subscribers.
Hope you find your time here to be both fun and rewarding.

 

[Peter Schrager]

But yourself a good spot meter and film

 

[darkosaric]

Welcome to APUG ! You have more than enough of cameras and lenses, don't worry.

 

[baachitraka]

For me any focal length <24mm are kind of special and are seldom required. You may start with Yashica mat 124G (this have bright focus screen) and learn to process film and eventually print those negatives (project in case if they are positives).

 

[Sewin]

Welcome,

Nice cameras and lenses.

 

[Trail Images]

Hello and welcome to the APUG community.....

 

[Helios 1984]

Hi TGGMM & bienvenue!

Assuming that your cameras are in working order, I would refresh the light seals to avoid light leaks.

 

[TheGreatGasMaskMan]

Hi TGGMM & bienvenue!

Assuming that your cameras are in working order, I would refresh the light seals to avoid light leaks.

I've used them both and neither camera has any leaks.

 

[TheGreatGasMaskMan]

For me any focal length <24mm are kind of special and are seldom required. You may start with Yashica mat 124G (this have bright focus screen) and learn to process film and eventually print those negatives (project in case if they are positives).

The 28mm lens is actually quite nice for Michigan, though I've found ways to use 18mm with my digital camera. but the reason I want one would be for shooting stills in Arizona. I got some great 18mm shots when I went there on my spring break, and would want something close to that for my film camera. In fact, I'm even considering getting a 11-16mm lens for my digital camera by my (hopeful) return trip.
And I am eventually going to learn black and white processing and printing, it's just my college only offers its film processing class winter semesters.