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<blockquote data-quote="pendennis" data-source="post: 566960" data-attributes="member: 42413"><p>Hello, the forum!</p><p></p><p>I've been in photography in several forms, since 1964. I learned on an old 4x5 Speed Graphic and an old Weston light meter. From there I migrated to 35mm with an old Argus C3 "brick"; not exactly a Leica, but it got me intro'ed on a low budget. During my time in the Navy, I did some public affairs photography for my unit, and I started into portraits and weddings with an old Minolta Autocord, and a brand new Honeywell 700 Strobonar. The Strobonar lasted through a number of replaced battery packs, finally giving up the ghost in 2001.</p><p></p><p>After that I used a Pentax Spotmatic, and finally migrated to a Nikkormat FT2. The old Autocord finally gave out in 1977, and I got a great deal on a Busch Pressman 4x5. It really opened up the horizons. I've owned Hasselblads, Mamiya's (C22, C330, M645, and RB/RZ). I really got a boost when I bought a Nikon F3HP, and three Nikkors; 50mm f1.4, 24mm f2.8, and a 105 f2.5. I still have all three lenses. I then decided to add the N90s, and finally the F5. I've added a variety of Nikkors, Tamrons, Tokinas, and Sigmas. The latest was an estate sale find on Sunday, getting a 28-200mm f3.5-f5.6 D AF. Out of the garage in mint condition, it was $75. A bit heavy, but seems like a good piece of glass.</p><p></p><p>When I retired in 2007, I bought a D200, and I still use it; replacing only a couple of batteries, and adding memory cards. In May, the boss unit (wife, v1.0), suggested I should update my camera (as if I needed a push). I compared the D750 and D500, and ended up with a D500 the first of June. I've put a couple hundred frames through it, mostly testing lenses. What a difference nine years make!</p><p></p><p>I'm an opportunist at heart, photographing whatever pleases my eyes; whether architecture, flowers, nature, birds, etc.</p><p></p><p>A lot of good information here!</p><p></p><p>Glad to be here! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pendennis, post: 566960, member: 42413"] Hello, the forum! I've been in photography in several forms, since 1964. I learned on an old 4x5 Speed Graphic and an old Weston light meter. From there I migrated to 35mm with an old Argus C3 "brick"; not exactly a Leica, but it got me intro'ed on a low budget. During my time in the Navy, I did some public affairs photography for my unit, and I started into portraits and weddings with an old Minolta Autocord, and a brand new Honeywell 700 Strobonar. The Strobonar lasted through a number of replaced battery packs, finally giving up the ghost in 2001. After that I used a Pentax Spotmatic, and finally migrated to a Nikkormat FT2. The old Autocord finally gave out in 1977, and I got a great deal on a Busch Pressman 4x5. It really opened up the horizons. I've owned Hasselblads, Mamiya's (C22, C330, M645, and RB/RZ). I really got a boost when I bought a Nikon F3HP, and three Nikkors; 50mm f1.4, 24mm f2.8, and a 105 f2.5. I still have all three lenses. I then decided to add the N90s, and finally the F5. I've added a variety of Nikkors, Tamrons, Tokinas, and Sigmas. The latest was an estate sale find on Sunday, getting a 28-200mm f3.5-f5.6 D AF. Out of the garage in mint condition, it was $75. A bit heavy, but seems like a good piece of glass. When I retired in 2007, I bought a D200, and I still use it; replacing only a couple of batteries, and adding memory cards. In May, the boss unit (wife, v1.0), suggested I should update my camera (as if I needed a push). I compared the D750 and D500, and ended up with a D500 the first of June. I've put a couple hundred frames through it, mostly testing lenses. What a difference nine years make! I'm an opportunist at heart, photographing whatever pleases my eyes; whether architecture, flowers, nature, birds, etc. A lot of good information here! Glad to be here! :D :D [/QUOTE]
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