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TalkingCatPhotos

TalkingCatPhotos

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I am a Kent based photographer, mostly wildlife and landscape. Although I acquired a basic DSLR back in late 2007, I used it just for snaps and I never seemed to have the time to learn how to shoot it better. Since retirement three years ago I have spent a lot of time and effort improving my skills, with some success. A few weeks ago I decided to try out "slow photography" to make me a more considered and disciplined photographer and acquired a Nikon film SLR. I chose the F5 which which is very similar to my D850 and D500 and will use all of my existing lenses.

My desire is to use the F5 mostly for black and white images and to develop them myself. I have shot about half a roll of Ilford FP4 Plus so will soon be looking for a set of developing equipment. I have a good sized bathroom with no exterior windows that can be completely light proofed. Have been watching lots of YouTube videos on the process but no doubt will still have some questions/queries.

Looking forward to engaging with the group

I am on Instagram as @TalkingCatPhotos
 
Greetings.

I bought an F5 the other day. Short of borrowing a fork lift truck, I'm trying to think how I can winch the thing up to eye level so that I can take a photograph with it. If the guys who built Stonehenge could haul those stones upright, I can get that F5 off the ground.

Alternatively it could join my F4 as a door stop.
 
Toby Webster said:
Greetings.

I bought an F5 the other day. Short of borrowing a fork lift truck, I'm trying to think how I can winch the thing up to eye level so that I can take a photograph with it. If the guys who built Stonehenge could haul those stones upright, I can get that F5 off the ground.

Alternatively it could join my F4 as a door stop.
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For me does not feel so heavy. But then I am used to a D850 + battery grip + 500 telephoto and carry that around a nature reserve for 5 or more hours!
 
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