Hello, My name is Dave. I'm in Northern California, Sonora. I have been into photography for awhile now. I started in 35mm, went to Digital (Fuji S2PRO) and am about to dive into 4x5. I want to build my own camera (4X5) but until then, I'll shoot with my SpeedGraphic.
I am married and have 2 boys, 4years and 2.5 years old. They take up 99.9% of my time. I'm trying to find out what the closest large format group is to me. Anyone know?
I love to tinker with cameras and I am also going to start dabbing in Stereo photography as well.
Anyway, the site looks great, alot of people and advice I'm sure. I'll take a bit of time looking around and see all that is offered here.
If there is anyone in my area, let me know.
Thanks,
Dave

Camera building, Speed Graphics, Stereo...

You'll fit right in here :D

Welcome in, Dave. Good to see yet another tinkerer own up to the fact that he is interested in just about everything.

There are a number of stereo photographers here, myself included, so speak right up if you have any questions about stereo photography. Welcome to APUG!

- Randy

You and Whitey are two of a kind!! Welcome from western Mass.

gene

Hi Dave - Welcome from Sydney. Good luck with the photography at your stage of life. The period from when my 3 kids were born to them starting high school I call my "Kodak Gold 200 lost years". It seemed to be an endless stream of baptisms, birthday parties and backyard shots. I trust you have a supportive partner who will let you tinker to your hearts content. Maybe you should get the boys involved early. Christmas is coming. How about a pinhole camera kit each!!

Welcome from a very frigid upstate NY (Copake) where it's 18F (brrr.)- just left "balmy" NYC where it was a mild 22F !

How 'bout a grand HOW-DEE DOO from Delaware. Welcome.