Memeber re-introduction

more photography · Post by **more photography** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:16 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hello there

I have already introduced my self few weeks ago, and sorry to have missed the lakes gatherings, hope you had a wonderful time, and that the weather and light was kind to you. Currently recovering from a knee operation, I am now just about able to continue pursing my hobby.

Well - I am new to LF, historically using 35 mm and canon 5D.

Bought my self an Arca and a copule of Lenses, fil holder, lupe, spot meter and any relevant items.

I am keen to get out and about, however I am unsure, and would welcome some support of memeber who live close by. I have already sent a Pm to a couple of you, and happy to travel a reasonable distance to spend the day with you, learing metering, filteriong and best practice.

Any offers.

By the way I am an Accountant, live in Bromham, Bedfordshire between bedford and Milton Keynes, Wife and children don't share the same passion but very supportive. Happy to travel @2 hours.

Look forward to any ioffers and to your next gathering.

Post by **Paul Mitchell** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:10 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Hi Issa

I received your PM but thought I couldn't really help as I too am a relative beginner and it would have been a bit like the blind leading the blind. My knowledge so far has been gained by just getting out there with my camera and some cheap B&W film, this I found has helped me enormously, you can't beat a bit of trial and error.

You mentioned in your PM that you were going to try and do a LF workshop with L&L, I have already booked myself on the Northumberland trip in March so may see you there.

Paul

more photography · Post by **more photography** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:44 pm Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Paul Mitchell wrote:Hi Issa

You mentioned in your PM that you were going to try and do a LF workshop with L&L, I have already booked myself on the Northumberland trip in March so may see you there.

Paul

I am on that too. See you then.

Post by **masch** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:29 am Etc/GMT-1+01:00

Issa,

Paul has pretty much given the best advice available..... Get some cheap film and try

That is pretty hard to beat. You'll probably kill a few sheets, but hey, they're not horrendously expensive, especially if you develop yourself.

Alternatively, it may be possible to go out for a day with someone around your area (I recall there are a few people not too far from you), who would be prepared to talk you through things a little. That can be very instructive as well...

I assume you know the two standard books:
"Using the View Camera" by Steve Simmons, which is a very good startup book

and

"View Camera Technique" by Leslie Stroebel, which is a bit more like a technical textbook.

Both are worth having a look at as a startup, although Stroebel's is a bit on the expensive side when buying new.

Marc