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[Stephen]

I just found this forum, and I'll admit that what attracted me on a first look round was that there seem to be film users here. As someone who finds film a better medium to use, that instantly gives the forum a plus point.

My first photograph was taken with a borrowed box camera, c1955. My first camera used 828 film, was made of plastic and came from that purveyor if superior photographic equipment, Woolworths. 828 film is roll film, same width as 35mm film, but not sprockets. I moved up to a 6x9 box camera, then a 6x6 box camera through to 35mm.

Eventually, 6x7 in the shape of a Mamiya RB67 came along. In due course, I found it on the heavy side for architecture, so moved to 5x4 to save weight. Seriously... One thing leads to another, and I then made the move from miniature format (5x4) to medium format 5x7. I now also have a couple of 10x8 cameras as well.

I also enjoy reading: photographic chemistry, photography, optics, quantum mechanics, ancient and medieval history, reformed theology. I actually read theology at university, but as I was on a chemistry degree course, I came away with a BSc in chemistry. 

I've kept up with my favourite school subject, which was Latin, and am attempting to improve my knowledge of the same, along with Classical Greek which I had to teach myself. I also have some German books nearby, German being another school subject I enjoyed.

On a more biographical note, I'm an expat Yorkshireman living in Sussex.

Some of my photos can be found on my web site batey.photography

[JamesT]

Hello Stephen.

Welcome to the forum. I think I'm actually the only other predominantly film user here. But it's a friendly and supportive, if quiet, group.

James

[Stephen]

Then that presumably makes film users the fastest growing market segment here? 

I got the (superficial, I know) impression from looking around last night that you use mainly medium format? I have an Ensign Selfix 6x9 folder that fits in my jacket pocket, as well as slightly more modern cameras (ETRS, RZ67, RB67, C330f). 

[Ryewolf]

I still use my film camera ow and again.

Welcome to the forum

[Hatter]

Welcome to the forum, Stephen.