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Thought I'd make this my first post before bombarding everyone with silly questions. I used to own an Olympus E-410 which was my first (and only) DSLR, I decided I wanted a big zoom so sold it and bought a Canon SX40 HS. the Canon takes some very nice pictures and the zoom is great fun, however I found myself wanting the an SLR.

As I haven't won the lottery (yet), I thought for a bit of fun, I would get a 35mm SLR to play with. So off to Ebay and looking through lots of web sites regarding which one to go for, I Settled on either the Minolta Dynax 5 or the Canon AE-1 Program. Both very different cameras but each seemed to have good points going for them. Eventually got a Dynax 5 with 10 rolls of film for £26, just waiting for it's arrival and then it's off to 'learn' a bit of photography. :)

So before all the questions start flowing, I'll ask for forgiveness now :whistling:
 
Hey Andy welcome to TP! as mike has shown you we have a fantastic film section here, i too have just started shooting with film and love it, they are also extremely lovely and helpful over there, as is the rest of the forum of course..:D

Look forward to seeing you and your images around the forum:wave:
 
Thanks for your replies, I'll certainly have a read through the film section. My plan is to eventually get a DSLR, but will have to wait for a little while.

Cg_Girl, where in Northants are you, I'm also in the Northants area?
 
andy0306 said:
Thanks for your replies, I'll certainly have a read through the film section. My plan is to eventually get a DSLR, but will have to wait for a little while.

Cg_Girl, where in Northants are you, I'm also in the Northants area?
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Hey Andy i just see you added Northants and was going to ask where.... I'm in a little village Guilsborough? where are you?

I haven't picked up my DSLR for ages now i've started with film, instead i keep adding more film cameras to my watch list:lol:
 
andy0306 said:
I'm on the other side of Northampton in Earls Barton. What camera(s) do you use for film?
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Ah yeah i know where you, i only have the one so far it's a Pentax ME, but i have my eye on the OM1 or a Voitglander and half the cameras the other guys have in the film section:banana:
 
I'm still scouring Ebay for a nice Canon AE-1 Program at the right price, there's some really good reviews for it on the net.
 
andy0306 said:
I'm still scouring Ebay for a nice Canon AE-1 Program at the right price, there's some really good reviews for it on the net.
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well i'm a nosey b****r so i'm going to go and find one to have a look at it now:D


Oh my i wish i i hadn't now, that is very very lush! :love:
 
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You'll have to give me a shout when you are up and running we can meet up and shoot if you like
 
Cg_Girl said:
You'll have to give me a shout when you are up and running we can meet up and shoot if you like
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I have several shotguns/ Rifles you could borrow T :p

welcome to the forum Andy, I'm sure you'll fit right in

Les :D
 
:wave: Hi Andy and welcome aboard.

We really are a friendly bunch, so sit back, put your feet up and make yourself at home.
As has already been said, we have a fabulous film section with loads of knowegeable and helpful members - they'll know everything you want to know about film cameras and more!
 
Thanks for the welcomes :)

On the downside, the camera turned up and the lens looks to be knackered. Agreed on a partial refund from the seller, so currently on the lookout for a bargain replacement on Ebay.
 
Welcome to TP Andy and also the incessant craving for camera's and their related goodies :) It's as bad as any addiction!!

Look forward to seeing you about :thumbs:
 
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