hello from manchester, uk

[kadath]

Hi,

I started on digital point and shoots, then got a canon 35mm 3000v a few years ago. I actually like it. It's light, I can take it to concerts without anyone noticing. And I don't care if it gets broken, £10 for a new one. But focussing was a problem. Most of my shots were way out of focus, unless I was extra careful.

I recently bought a leicaflex sl. The sl seems to solve my issues with the canon (focus, batteries, plastic, lots of functions I never use). Got it quite cheap with a 50mm summicron, similar price to any other decent condition mechanical slr. Lens is superb. I probably won't bother getting any others. Viewing screen is slightly yellow, which I suppose is going to be an expensive thing to fix, and I currently have to use a incident meter for exposure. But my needs are simple, so I can live with all that.

I stopped using digital a few years ago. I just never enjoyed it (why I only ever bought point and shoots before, and hardly using it). I used to use photoshop a lot, but now I'm just getting more and more analog. Next purchases are an enlarger, and a slide projector. Probably even get rid of my scanner at some point.

Maybe because I'm a scientist (I may even be going into researching digital camera sensors at some point), that digital just seems like work to me. I suppose if you're a pro photographer it's more useful. But I just take pictures for pleasure.

david

[cdowell]

Welcome, David. Looking forward to having you as part of the discussion.

[fotch]

Hi David, welcome to APUG.

[papagene]

David - hello and welcome to APUG from western New England.

[Steve Smith]

Welcome from down south.


Steve.

[benjiboy]

Welcome David , I once went to Manchester, it was closed.

[Steve Smith]

I once went to Manchester, it was closed.

I also went to Manchester once. My neighbour (from Manchester) told me it would be raining as it always rains there..... It was some of the best weather I have ever experienced in this country!


Steve

[Tony Egan]

Welcome from Sydney. I plan to be passing through Manchester for the first time sometime in July when I trust you will arrange more fine weather!

[Chazzy]

Welcome to APUG, David.

[Jeff Kubach]

Hello David and welcome to APUG. I've been out of focus most of my life.

Jeff