stephen_moon1 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 <p>Hey! I'm Stephen and I am new to photography. I have been lurking for a while, reading good information and endless debates. All of that has helped me decide on a camera and a few pieces of glass to get me started. I am an art major but never tried my hand at photography. Macro, tilt-shift, and pin-hole are all really interesting to me - landscape, too. </p> <p>I ended up getting a near mint Canon New F-1, and I had to get help already in the FD forum! The prospect of shooting film really excites me, for a lot of reasons. But, one thing that stands out is that I feel each shot will have more meaning to me - help teach me to put more thought into it. I also invested in the Motor Drive and AE Finder FN, which I got from KEH. I only know about that company from searching topics on here. I ended getting these Canon lenses: Macro 50mm 3.5, 20-35mm 3.5 L, and 50mm 1.4 - to start. I really want to try as much as possible to see what sticks, but that whole money thing... You know? But, I feel that should be a good starting point for me to try things out. FD tilt-shift lenses are pretty pricey, after all the money I have already invested, but hopefully soon! </p> <p>I am glad to be on the forums here and hope to learn a lot. I've already gained a lot of good knowledge to help point me in the right direction, so thanks for sharing all of the information you have; searching this site answered a lot of my questions. Anywho, I look forward to sharing with you all and getting to know you. </p> <p>-Stephen</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yockenwaithe Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 <p>Welcome to photo.net! I know how you feel about the money thing [i'm a dirt poor college student right now], and it makes every frame you shot on film a lot more special knowing you can only shoot so many before it's gone.<br> And what a nice camera to start out with! I have a Universal Mercury II and would've picked a Canon New F-1 over that any day.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_moon1 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 <p>Thanks, Lupo! Spencer, that looks like a really cool camera. I looked at some photos that were taken with it, too. I am in school as well, as an art major. I really enjoy drawing and graphics. What are you going for? Thanks for the welcome, you two.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou_Meluso Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 <p>Welcome Stephen:<br> Lots to see and learn here. It seems you have already found the Canon FD forum. Have fun!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yockenwaithe Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 <p>I'm going for photojournalism or graphic design myself, but I do sell some of my art on the side [i'm not terribly successful, but maybe once I get better]. Graphic design and photography go hand in hand, with the whole setting up the composure and balance [i find at least, I can't vouch for anyone else]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS1664879711 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 <p>Welcome to the forum. Sure, a seat is available at the table. But to get a seat at the "cool kids table" you need to get rid of the Canon and start shooting Nikon. Ha ha ha.</p> ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yockenwaithe Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 <p>Or get rid of both and start shooting Leica [the original cool kids XD]</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_moon1 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 <p>Nikon?... Never heard of it, are they any good? ;) I would love to try lots of of different cameras, honestly. Leica would be cool, if I had the extra cash. I actually just found a VI-T at a resale shop for $3! It looks pretty much perfect, just the viewfinder seems a little yellow/hazy - came with a leather case, a lens, and working light meter, too. And, from what I have read, it seems they take Leica-type lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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