Sorry to hear that David.
Did you see this:?
https://gregwhittonphotography.wordpress.com/2019/08/28/lets-cut-to-the-chase-i-could-have-died/
@Gromit - Great lens choice Richard. That Nikkor 105/2.5 Ai-S is a beauty. I made the mistake of selling mine a few years ago and only re-acquired one last year. Needless to say I will never sell it. (Especially as it's a really nice example).
Gorgeous film images too - both from the archives (I LOVE Kodachrome) and your recent stuff with the Hassy. Hope you're enjoying it. I would love to own one someday.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, David!thanks for all the support. Out of surgery now, mor complicated than first thought, felling very tired, need rest!!!!
Thanks Amar - you're most kind.
I remember you having a 105, didn't realise you'd picked up another one but what a lens it is! I've been after one for quite some time now, and finally tracked one down (from a dealer) which arrived the other day. It's in lovely condition, glass is flawless - sure it wasn't cheap, but this is a proper 'cold, dead hands' lens I think. Values are rising, and rising quickly so it was really a now or never.
Also gave in to the demons which have haunted me since selling my trusty old Nikon F3 nearly 20 years ago. I had a huge amount of affection for that camera, it travelled everywhere with me to various parts of the globe and not once did it let me down in any type of weather. It was utterly bombproof, even surviving a couple of motorcycle accidents (I always carried it in a tankbag). Prices of these have gone mental though (I sold mine for 80 quid!!) but I hung out for a decent one at a price which didn't make me wince. This one arrived today and it is in great shape, with the minimum of brassing and new seals. Downside this hobby is in danger of costing me more than hifi did
My F3 by Boxertrixter, on Flickr
... just joined today because hugely impressed by the standard of photography - so much so that tempted to take camera out for a spin.
was going to post one I made earlier ... but system says it's spam so no go
That's a wonderful image, Amar - and it's got Tri-X written all over it, such gorgeous textures. Just got myself a few rolls to keep in the fridge as availability has been slightly sparse of late (and it would seem Kodak are putting their prices up significantly very soon!).
My film of choice at the moment is HP5, pushing it one stop where it really seems to come alive. That and Portra 160 which I just love.
There was something of the Dave Brubeck about his look, combined with the fact that he was taking a break which made the title for the image easy