New to forum and cameras

[historybuff]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to drop a quick hello to everyone. I just picked up my first Camera and got interested in shooting pics for fun. Of course, I'd used cameras before, but usually for a specific purpose, and usually for work, almost always done with cheap disposeable cameras as I only needed the picture of referance and not true "quality". Like my name implies, I've always been a huge fan of history, and that's what got me interested in these cameras - I've discvered that they have a huge history unto themselves, and in many ways they have effected the world in ways that I hadn't previously considered! So now I've gotten myself interested not only in thier history, but also in geting quality pictures for fun and possibly for art. I hope to chat with you guys often as I lurk about looking for more info!

[megan]

Cool. Welcome!

[Frog]

Welcome! What camera did you get?
My wife just brought home an old kodak medium format that I have to look up.

[Ballen Photo]

New to forum and cameras

You will get past that part soon enough.
WELCOME to the forum!
-Bruce

[susaan]

. "Of course, I'd used cameras before"

Me,in May 08,when I joined-you will find a rare level of kindness,good critique and excellent photography to inspire you,answer your questions and welcome you.


Ps -Dunno "where" you are in all this ,but I have found Loupy's ,The Four Basics" invaluable.

The 4 Basics

[historybuff]

Thanks for the welcome and the info guys [and gals].

The camera I have is a Russian FED-1 35mm mechanical. While certainly not "hi speed low drag" it does take excellant photos, and I like just as much for that as I do its extremely interesting history.

[Greg McCary]

Welcome and congrats on the Fed. I have almost bought one of those many times. It should be a good camera to learn with.