Just pasing through.

Allan Swindles · Nov 20, 2007

Hi folks,
I'm really just passing through. Although I have an MPP mkV111, I really don't get the time to use it that much but I am trying, honest. Just wanted to say how good it is to read about how you people are keeping the faith. Long may it continue.

Regards - Allan Swindles, (too many cameras, too little time)

Drew B. · Nov 20, 2007

As long as you are keeping the faith...I'm happy!

Gay Larson · Nov 20, 2007

come back Allan when you can stay awhile.

David A. Goldfarb · Nov 20, 2007

Pull up a chair and stick around. We'll have that MPP will be out of the case in short order.

copake_ham · Nov 21, 2007

Hey Allan,

When you get tired of digiclicking - c'mon back and set for a spell.

Trevor Crone · Nov 21, 2007

Hi Allan,

If the heart's there, the time will come.

Regards,
Trevor.

George Hart · Nov 21, 2007

Hi Allan:

Just to make contact from a close venue! I live in Ness on the peninsula, and I'm a keen film user in all (ie small, medium and large) formats, though like you very limited by time in a busy job.

Good fun.

clogz · Nov 21, 2007

Alan,
Make time...and after some time you'll know you did the right thing.

Hans

roteague · Nov 22, 2007

Welcome Allan from Hawaii.

Allan Swindles · Nov 23, 2007

George Hart said:
Hi Allan:

Just to make contact from a close venue! I live in Ness on the peninsula, and I'm a keen film user in all (ie small, medium and large) formats, though like you very limited by time in a busy job.

Good fun.

Hi George,

I spend a fair amount of time around Ness Gardens, close-up and macro, bugs and stuff.

copake ham - George, - digiclicking? True, I do have a digital compact, just to dip my toe in the water you understand, but it will be a long time before I abandon film in favour of it.

And not least, the rest of you inspirational folk, many thanks for your encouragement. I will use my MPP - film's in the 'fridge.
Got a bug in Windows XP at present so I've had to revert to 98 to get back on line - too many glitches, too little time. Thanks again folks.

Allan Swindles · Nov 23, 2007

George Hart said:
Hi Allan:

Just to make contact from a close venue! I live in Ness on the peninsula, and I'm a keen film user in all (ie small, medium and large) formats, though like you very limited by time in a busy job.

Good fun.

Hi George,

I spend a fair amount of time around Ness Gardens, close-up and macro, bugs and stuff.

copake ham - George, - digiclicking? True, I do have a digital compact, just to dip my toe in the water you understand, but it will be a long time before I abandon film in favour of it.

And not least, the rest of you inspirational folk, many thanks for your encouragement. I will use my MPP - film's in the 'fridge.
Got a bug in Windows XP at present so I've had to revert to 98 to get back on line - too many glitches, too little time. Thanks again folks.

Regards - Allan Swindles.

Neil54 · Nov 23, 2007

Hi Allan,

Although I use a wide range of formats, I keep on finding myself drawn back to large format. For me it just has some qualities that can't be matched by anything else. I am sure if you perservere with it, you will soon catch the bug!

I've only been using 5x4 for about 2 years, but I already have urgings to go bigger, maybe 11x14? (Being only 20, I should be able to carry it for a fair distance)

Good look for the future, and I hope you enjoy the large format experience!

Regards
Neil.

Allan Swindles · Nov 24, 2007

Hi Neil,

"some qualities that can't be matched by anything else.". I quite agree. The gradation on large format is so much superior than that of the smaller formats. Problem is of course, portability. It is so easy to carry a 'makes toast' SLR or nowadays DSLR, (sorry about the four letter word), whereas I think with large format
the photographer has to have a specific idea or location in mind. Another problem is the publics (and some 'experts') idea of what makes a GOOD photograph. I think, in general, the QUALITY, of work being produced today comes no where near that of earlier times. That is a very debatable subject and not suitable for this thread.
Regards - Allan.

roy · Nov 25, 2007

Hello Allan, I also have an MPP but of indeterminate marque as it is an ex-WD model. Must use it more !

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