BCF
Member
Hello everyone,
I've been lurking for a short while and joined RFF a couple of weeks ago as you seem very nice, friendly people.
I'm a 53 yrs old, currently married
, police officer from the UK.
I've enjoyed photography since the late 80's, owning 35mm SLR's (Canon, Nikon and Minolta), MF (Mamiya TLR and SLR, Bronica). For my sins I'm currently a camera club judge for the Lancs and Cheshire area too :angel: . I currently own a Toyo folding 5x4 camera with 4 lenses, a Canon film and DSLR with quite a few 'L's. But my latest acquisition is a Bronica RF645 with the 45mm, 60mm and 100mm lenses - and I love it! I say 'own' the 100mm lens but I'm waiting for to arrive from Toronto!
I've never owned a Rangefinder camera before so using it is still a novelty. Later today I'm going to pick up a couple of films I've had processed that I used to test the camera with the 45mm and 65mm lenses - can't wait!
Anyway, in the words of another wrinkly, old Brucie, "Nice to be here, to be here nice".
Barry
I've been lurking for a short while and joined RFF a couple of weeks ago as you seem very nice, friendly people.
I'm a 53 yrs old, currently married
, police officer from the UK. I've enjoyed photography since the late 80's, owning 35mm SLR's (Canon, Nikon and Minolta), MF (Mamiya TLR and SLR, Bronica). For my sins I'm currently a camera club judge for the Lancs and Cheshire area too :angel: . I currently own a Toyo folding 5x4 camera with 4 lenses, a Canon film and DSLR with quite a few 'L's. But my latest acquisition is a Bronica RF645 with the 45mm, 60mm and 100mm lenses - and I love it!
I say 'own' the 100mm lens but I'm waiting for to arrive from Toronto!I've never owned a Rangefinder camera before so using it is still a novelty. Later today I'm going to pick up a couple of films I've had processed that I used to test the camera with the 45mm and 65mm lenses - can't wait!
Anyway, in the words of another wrinkly, old Brucie, "Nice to be here, to be here nice".
Barry
Abbazz
6x9 and be there!
Hello Barry,
Welcome to RFF. The 'Buronica' seems to be a very nice camera with great lenses, we are all waiting for your shots.
Cheers,
Abbazz
Welcome to RFF. The 'Buronica' seems to be a very nice camera with great lenses, we are all waiting for your shots.
Cheers,
Abbazz
Jon Perry
Established
Welcome Barry,
Good choice in the Bronica RF645. really nice, portable MF camera!
Jon
Good choice in the Bronica RF645. really nice, portable MF camera!
Jon
oftheherd
Veteran
Welcome indeed, from a former cop (retired) from the USA. Currently do physical security. We do tend to be friendly here. Looking forward to seeing you shots and reading your input.
zuikologist
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Welcome to the crowd. I hope the test shots come out ok. Where did you do your processing?
Ian Murphy
Newbie
Hi,
Welcome to the forum. I have the same gear, and really like the Bronica. I also use a DSLR, but increasingly if I am doing more serious work I reach for the RF. I hope you like it, and find the forum useful.
Welcome to the forum. I have the same gear, and really like the Bronica. I also use a DSLR, but increasingly if I am doing more serious work I reach for the RF. I hope you like it, and find the forum useful.
JoeFriday
Agent Provacateur
hey Barry.. welcome to RFF.. hope you enjoy it here and contribute a lot of good observations and photos
and congrats on the Bronica.. I wish I had one!
and congrats on the Bronica.. I wish I had one!
BCF
Member
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody.
zuikologist - I handed them in to the local Jessops for process only as they were for test purposes. For B&W I normally process my own, for colour I use Peak Imaging.
Barry
zuikologist - I handed them in to the local Jessops for process only as they were for test purposes. For B&W I normally process my own, for colour I use Peak Imaging.
Barry
BCF
Member
Just a quick update - the 100mm lens arrived this morning, boxed, mint , with hood and B&W skylight attached (now off). I'm off to test it later today.
HM Customs slapped me with a GBP 108 import charge to add insult to injury to the expense of the lens itself - I hope that one day the parents of these Customs revenue generators do get married!!! :bang:
Barry
HM Customs slapped me with a GBP 108 import charge to add insult to injury to the expense of the lens itself - I hope that one day the parents of these Customs revenue generators do get married!!! :bang:
Barry