Author Topic: New to the forum but not to wasting film (Read 4153 times)

Paul Mitchell · « **on:** September 17, 2010, 02:00:19 PM »

Am new here so go easy on me...

My name is Paul and I'm on the wrong side of 50 (only just though!). I have been taking images since I was 14 with a long hiatus during my 20's and 30's as something called a career got in the way. Like a lot of people my interest in photography was sparked into life again with the advent of digital but like all happy endings I have reverted back to using film.

I have a reasonable collection of camera's but my weapons of choice are a Chamonix 45N-1 for LF, a Bronica SQAi and an Agfa Super Isolette for MF, a Nikon F90x and an XPan for 35mm, but my pride and joy is my Zero 2000 pinhole camera. I also like dabbling with Polaroid having two 600SE's a Daylab printer and a fridge full of 669 and 665.

It seems I already know a few names here from other forums but hope to get to know a few more friendly filmwasters!

Best regards

Paul

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2010, 02:17:08 PM »

hi paul - welcome.

It looks like you are more than qualified to be here.

Photo_Utopia · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2010, 02:18:19 PM »

Welcome from East Anglia. I'm sure you'll enjoy filmwasters.
Regards
Mark Antony

Alan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2010, 03:03:38 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on September 17, 2010, 02:00:19 PM

I have been taking images since I was 14 with a long hiatus during my 20's and 30's as something called a career got in the way. Like a lot of people my interest in photography was sparked into life again with the advent of digital but like all happy endings I have reverted back to using film.

Welcome Paul,

your story sounds similar to mine . . . except the 50 thing !

. . . My brother bought a new Canon 7D after selling his 5D, we are heading out at the weekend
to give it its first spin, but im leaving my 5D at home and bringing my film instead !!!

welcome aboard the FW bus !

Alan

calbisu · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2010, 03:22:40 PM »

Hello from Spain-Catalonia-Spain-Catalonia (I can´t never decide..)!! Willing to see your work.

Aoluain, Canon 5D you said? Yes, I remember having one.... locked inside a drawer!!!!! Damn Film!

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2010, 03:32:34 PM »

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Leon - Have admired your work from afar for some years now

Mark - I live in Buckinghamshire but have a holiday home in Suffolk so can often be seen with a darkcloth over my head in and around Southwold

Paul

Mojave · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2010, 03:34:27 PM »

Hey Paul! Cant wait to see your pix.

Photo_Utopia · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2010, 03:41:45 PM »

I live in Buckinghamshire but have a holiday home in Suffolk so can often be seen with a darkcloth over my head in and around Southwold

I too have a holiday home near Southwold, and can be spotted normally with a Rolleiflex or Nikkormat sometimes even 'under a cloth at dawn'

There are a few images in recent threads...
Paul I seem to think we've had this discussion on another forum-or else I'm getting a deja vu feeling (again)

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2010, 03:58:31 PM »

Very qualified on both film and age!

Welcome, Paul

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2010, 04:05:42 PM »

Mark - I think it might have been FADU

Phil - Thanks, like a fine wine you get better with age

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2010, 04:06:59 PM »

Paul, when I feel like fine wine it's good. Unfortunately it is often a flat beer!

original_ann · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2010, 08:24:13 PM »

Welcome Paul! Filmwasters are a right-friendly bunch -- I think you're going to like it around these parts

Great set of cameras you have there, I look forward to seeing some of your output!

vicky slater · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2010, 09:30:46 PM »

Hello Paul!

Vicky
(age 14.)

Francois · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2010, 09:42:18 PM »

Bonjour to you from sunny/warm Canada

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #14 on:** September 17, 2010, 10:15:56 PM »

Vicky Slater!

vicky slater · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2010, 10:44:41 PM »

okay, and a few ;)

Karl · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2010, 10:53:05 PM »

Hi ! Let me know if you ever want to offload that SQAi

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2010, 11:47:57 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on September 17, 2010, 02:00:19 PM

...and a fridge full of 669 and 665.

Welcome to Filmwasters, Paul...but go easy on the 665 mentions. Some of us are still in therapy over its demise.

Skorj · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2010, 03:48:47 AM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on September 17, 2010, 02:00:19 PM

and a fridge full of 669 and 665

Argghhh... Welcome regardless. Skj.

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2010, 10:34:53 AM »

Thanks once again from the warm welcome and hope to be able to contribute to this lively (Vicky 'I'm only 14' Slater) forum

Paul

Late Developer · « **Reply #20 on:** September 18, 2010, 01:40:58 PM »

Welcome Paul, from another Paul in East Anglia (Essex). I'm a relative newbie here and can definitely vouch for the warmth and wisdom that I've received from one and all.

Wensleydale Blue · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2010, 02:55:43 PM »

Yep, truly inspirational group of guys to virtually hang around with.

Graham

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #22 on:** September 19, 2010, 07:13:20 PM »

<paul,welcome from somewhere in South America! <i am on holiday for awhile..eager to see some of your work when i return home!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #23 on:** September 19, 2010, 09:14:28 PM »

Diane, I hope you're having a great time on vacation and finding some time to waste some film. Can I be the first to applaud your use of the angle bracket '<' and '>' - presumably to denote 'Abroad' status. We may need to adopt it as a forum convention.

Francois · « **Reply #24 on:** September 19, 2010, 10:02:56 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on September 19, 2010, 09:14:28 PM

Diane, I hope you're having a great time on vacation and finding some time to waste some film. Can I be the first to applaud your use of the angle bracket '<' and '>' - presumably to denote 'Abroad' status. We may need to adopt it as a forum convention.

Though it doesn't have the charm of telegraphic type:

In South America Stop Having a great time Stop Taking lots of pictures Stop Hope you're all jealous Stop