Post by Stan on Apr 17, 2013 23:06:41 GMT -5
I'm new to this forum, although, I've participated in several others including a computer oriented one where I'm a Moderator.
I've always loved photography and photographic equipment, although I can't decide which I like more!
I started in photography as a boy of about 6 or 7 with my father teaching me how to use his (then relatively modern) Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe.
Over the years, I've collected and used a wide variety of equipment ranging from a SpeedGrafic all the way to my current Nikon DSLR and Panasonic Micro 4/3rds systems. Along the way, I've had a Canon Rangefinder (7s), SLRs (A1, AE-1), lots of Pentax SLR gear (MX, ME Super), as well as misc. hodge-podge that could be called collectables. These have ranged from Exacta Varex, to Zenit, and have also included a Rollie 35. Although, I have a love for all cameras, my favorite category would probably be late 60's to early 80's Japanese, particularly 35mm SLRs.
Currently, I'm reacquainting myself with manual focusing after receiving a "chipped" 50mm/f1.4 from my brother. I fully intend to collect more classic manual focus glass and use it with both my Nikons (D300, D50) as well as my Panasonic GF-1. I'm really looking forward to reading all the collected knowledge and wisdom here as well as picking some of your brains for more!
I'm a life-long educator, currently teaching Advance Placement World History and Pre-AP World Geography to High School Sophomores and Freshmen here in North Texas.
I've always loved photography and photographic equipment, although I can't decide which I like more!
I started in photography as a boy of about 6 or 7 with my father teaching me how to use his (then relatively modern) Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe. Over the years, I've collected and used a wide variety of equipment ranging from a SpeedGrafic all the way to my current Nikon DSLR and Panasonic Micro 4/3rds systems. Along the way, I've had a Canon Rangefinder (7s), SLRs (A1, AE-1), lots of Pentax SLR gear (MX, ME Super), as well as misc. hodge-podge that could be called collectables. These have ranged from Exacta Varex, to Zenit, and have also included a Rollie 35. Although, I have a love for all cameras, my favorite category would probably be late 60's to early 80's Japanese, particularly 35mm SLRs.
Currently, I'm reacquainting myself with manual focusing after receiving a "chipped" 50mm/f1.4 from my brother. I fully intend to collect more classic manual focus glass and use it with both my Nikons (D300, D50) as well as my Panasonic GF-1. I'm really looking forward to reading all the collected knowledge and wisdom here as well as picking some of your brains for more!
I'm a life-long educator, currently teaching Advance Placement World History and Pre-AP World Geography to High School Sophomores and Freshmen here in North Texas.
