Recent content by Simmo961

I started in digital on a Nikon D5300. I changed to a Fujifilm XT2 because I prefer a more tactile experience and I love the button and dials on the outside, also it is a much smaller and lighter kit for carrying around. Also for me the vast majority of shots I use the jpegs with the film...

The scanning bit seems harder than the developing. I’m starting with a tripod and a macro lens for scanning the negatives. If I get into it I can look at better ways later.

Shot my first film this week since 1988. Surprised to find there is nowhere in my city that develops black and white (they only do colour). Guess I’m going to learn home developing quicker than I thought.

Many thanks for the great welcome.

Thank you, I will read those treads with interest.

I have just been given a Praktica MTL5B from a kind lady at work. It also came with 4 rolls of film. (Which is what led me to this wonderful forum, I had to join). Being as I have not shot film since the 1980’s this could be an interesting experiment. I have a light meter so I think I’m good...

Thank you.

My first post here. Sunny Saltburn-by-the-Sea. XT2.

Hello everyone. I’ve just joined and thought I should introduce myself. My name is Mark and I live in Bradford in Yorkshire (lucky to live in photogenic Yorkshire, I know). I mainly shoot digital with my Fujifilm XT2. I have recently picked up an old film SLR to re-teach myself film since I...