In at the deep-end

Veyronman · Nov 17, 2009

Hi there.

Mini-bio:

Name: James
Age: 23
Location: Nottingham, UK
Occupation: Civil Engineering student/weekend office drone
Equipment: Hasselblad 1000F

I have been into photography as a hobby since about 2005 - played around with a canon P&S for a year or so before buying the Nikon, and I have never looked back since. I like shooting landscapes, portraits, and candid-style shots, although I really don't make enough time to get out and use this wonderful piece of machinery.

My first foray into using film is because I bought a 1954 1000F on impulse not too long ago... bit of a culture shock compared to the Nikon D50, but I'm loving every minute of it (even though it's rapidly making me the poorest person on the planet).

Not sure how to continue, so the floor is open for a not of Q&A!

Whiteymorange · Nov 17, 2009

The only three words of advice applicable at this point are: shoot, shoot and shoot.

Oh, and welcome to APUG. You couldn't have found a better place to get involved.

keithwms · Nov 17, 2009

Welcome. You'll fit right in. Shoot, ask questions, reload...

jgcull · Nov 17, 2009

Oh gosh, I looked at your picture and thought my son had joined... except that he hates cameras! Anyway, welcome from a mother in NC.

Blighty · Nov 17, 2009

Hiya James from N. Lancs. In at the deep-end? Nah! You've just landed in the best analogue resource bar none. Enjoy it and ask loads of questions. Regards, B.

bobwysiwyg · Nov 17, 2009

Welcome. I was given a 1000F, but sadly, shutter speeds are not very reliable and haven't found anyone who will even touch it.

Chazzy · Nov 17, 2009

Welcome to APUG, James.

papagene · Nov 17, 2009

James - hello and welcome to APUG from western New England.

gene

Christopher Walrath · Nov 17, 2009

Welcome to APUG, James. Take two rolls and call us in the morning.

Mike1234 · Nov 17, 2009

James,

As a CE student I'm sure you're also interested architectural design. Before you know it you'll be deeply into LF or ULF. One cannot control perspective without Scheimpflug corrections. You'll be even poorer for a time but take heart... you'll be displaying your own works in the buildings you design in no time.

Oh... and welcome!!

BobNewYork · Nov 17, 2009

Mike1234 said:
James,

As a CE student I'm sure you're also interested architectural design. Before you know it you'll be deeply into LF or ULF. One cannot control perspective without Scheimpflug corrections. But take heart... you'll be displaying your own works in the buildings you design in no time.

Oh... and welcome!!

Yeah scare him off why don't you Mike

Welcome James. Just shoot first mate.........and ask questions later

Bob H

Mike1234 · Nov 17, 2009

"Shoot first and ask questions later" is a Texas saying.

Jeff Kubach · Nov 17, 2009

Hello James, I hope you enjoy APUG!

Jeff

Leighgion · Nov 17, 2009

Welcome aboard, James.

You're not anywhere near the deep end. In fact, the deep end isn't even visible from where you are right now. You only own two cameras.

Roger Thoms · Nov 17, 2009

Mike1234 said:
James,

As a CE student I'm sure you're also interested architectural design. Before you know it you'll be deeply into LF or ULF. One cannot control perspective without Scheimpflug corrections. You'll be even poorer for a time but take heart... you'll be displaying your own works in the buildings you design in no time.

Oh... and welcome!!

James, welcome. Mike is probably right, but good news, there's lots of Large Format gear to be had at reasonable prices. Want to buy a 4x5? It would go good with your Hassleblad.

Roger

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