Hello from Prince George

Stephen · 05-13-2019, 03:01 PM

After a pause of decades, I'm going back to film photography. My old Mamiya-Sekor 500 TL disappeared somehow (sigh) so I have a Pentax Spotmatic II on the way. I'll be looking for decent M42 lenses, particularly Takumars. I never did have a darkroom setup but way back, I did help a friend with his. I'm toying with the idea of getting back into that as well. I'm looking forward to a return to film!

Stephen

MarkJerling · 05-13-2019, 03:51 PM

Welcome to the forum Steven.
Kind regards,
Mark
aotearoa

(New Zealand)

Unregistered User 8 · 05-13-2019, 04:39 PM

Hi from Australia.

Swift1 · 05-13-2019, 04:53 PM

Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the Spotmatic. Be sure to check out the film SLR section here. Lots of great info and helpful people there.

BTW, I grew up north of Fort St John and have been through Prince George quite a few times and have played hockey there.

**jbinpg** · 05-13-2019, 06:44 PM

Welcome, Stephen. Another PGer here. I used to shoot an old Model D Rolleiflex until it succumbed to old age. Went digital in 2007. Still run a few rolls through my LX and MX. Will likely run into each other in town sometime. - Jack

**arnold** · 05-13-2019, 08:13 PM

Welcome. The Spotmatic is a solid machine and will perform as if new, if it is serviced well. The later plastic and electronic creations leave me cold. Enjoy the quality.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-14-2019, 02:00 PM

Welcome to the forum and also to what I call "real photography"... after spending many analogue years in wee dark rooms.

**beachgardener** · 05-17-2019, 08:17 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

05-13-2019, 03:01 PM	#1
Stephen New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1	Hello from Prince George After a pause of decades, I'm going back to film photography. My old Mamiya-Sekor 500 TL disappeared somehow (sigh) so I have a Pentax Spotmatic II on the way. I'll be looking for decent M42 lenses, particularly Takumars. I never did have a darkroom setup but way back, I did help a friend with his. I'm toying with the idea of getting back into that as well. I'm looking forward to a return to film! Stephen

05-13-2019, 03:51 PM	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Welcome to the forum Steven. Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

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Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the Spotmatic. Be sure to check out the film SLR section here. Lots of great info and helpful people there. BTW, I grew up north of Fort St John and have been through Prince George quite a few times and have played hockey there.

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jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Welcome, Stephen. Another PGer here. I used to shoot an old Model D Rolleiflex until it succumbed to old age. Went digital in 2007. Still run a few rolls through my LX and MX. Will likely run into each other in town sometime. - Jack

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