Film noob in Fredericton, NB, Canada

drumhead · 08-14-2011, 09:52 AM

Hi folks,

Initial impressions are that this is a very informative place, especially for a newbie like me. I just inherited an old K1000 from my grandfather. After years of being a "point-and-shoot" photographer, I was amazed at how fast I learned the basics of manual photography with the K1000. Awesome camera! I wish products still had that kind of build quality today. Anyway, I'm just interested in learning the art and I think I'm on the cusp of a lifelong obsession with photography. First order of business is to buy a 28mm lens of off ebay (see my other post if you can help). I'm in to landscape/nature photography but also enjoy getting shots of my kids and dog. Love film but will probably be looking at a K7 or even K5 this winter.

**eaglem** · 08-14-2011, 08:30 PM

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll pick up a lot of hints and tips to help you on this forum.

Alliecat · 08-14-2011, 11:24 PM

Hey, another K1000 owner in New Brunswick! YAY! That makes TWO of us...

Originally posted by drumhead

Awesome camera! I wish products still had that kind of build quality today.

As a friend of mine who was also a fan years ago said, "It's the best camera ever made. You could hammer nails with it."
Welcome!

drumhead · 08-15-2011, 04:54 PM

Cool! And yes, the K1000 rocks.

08-14-2011, 09:52 AM	#1
drumhead Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71	Film noob in Fredericton, NB, Canada Hi folks, Initial impressions are that this is a very informative place, especially for a newbie like me. I just inherited an old K1000 from my grandfather. After years of being a "point-and-shoot" photographer, I was amazed at how fast I learned the basics of manual photography with the K1000. Awesome camera! I wish products still had that kind of build quality today. Anyway, I'm just interested in learning the art and I think I'm on the cusp of a lifelong obsession with photography. First order of business is to buy a 28mm lens of off ebay (see my other post if you can help). I'm in to landscape/nature photography but also enjoy getting shots of my kids and dog. Love film but will probably be looking at a K7 or even K5 this winter.

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08-14-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll pick up a lot of hints and tips to help you on this forum.

08-14-2011, 11:24 PM	#3
Alliecat Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East of Everywhere, Canada Posts: 740	Hey, another K1000 owner in New Brunswick! YAY! That makes TWO of us... Originally posted by drumhead Awesome camera! I wish products still had that kind of build quality today. As a friend of mine who was also a fan years ago said, "It's the best camera ever made. You could hammer nails with it." Welcome!

08-15-2011, 04:54 PM	#4
drumhead Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 71 Original Poster	Cool! And yes, the K1000 rocks.