New (sort of) and saying hello
Hello all, greetings from the flat, field-heavy East of England.
I've been lurking a bit recently but thought it might be good to appear, ninja-like from the shadows and say hello.
Background wise, I'm a camera tech working at a University, that uses mainly digital SLR's with our students, as part of the job I've got a fair bit of experience with a Sinar studio setup but have recently bought myself a Wista DX 5x4 (here she is!) Field camera and plonked a pair of Schneider lenses on it in order to get outside and enjoy the world upside down and back to front as it's meant to be.
I'm currently studying a Masters degree in Photography and Digital Imaging, if anyone's interested my thrill ride of education is kind of documented here http://digiphotomasters.blogspot.com/ the more people that give me feedback, the better I guess! My current project is very much in its early stages, and I'm eagerly awaiting my test trannies back from the lab this week. I guess the work I'm (going to be) shooting in large format is a weird combination of conceptual art, landscape and historical documentary based around family, memory and the British coastline.
It's nice to see large format alive and well and such a good community of enthusiasts!
Re: New (sort of) and saying hello
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crabclawhands
…the world upside down and back to front…
Heck, a lot posts on this sometimes-crazy forum look that way, too! ;) Welcome, and look forward to your contributions – especially in view of your technical and academic background. Be sure to tell us more about those inaugural slides when they’re back from the lab.
Re: New (sort of) and saying hello
Welcome, crabclawhands,
Your user name reminds me of a portrait of a friend, in which he is depicted with lobster claws instead of normal grippers. I look forward to your contributions.
Re: New (sort of) and saying hello
Welcome from down south/west ;)
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I hope you will see fit to change your web address and drop the digi.
Welcome
Regards
Bill
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Thanks all,
Bill, I would... but it's the name of the degree I'm studying, funny though, 50% of my fellow students are shooting film in one form or another. To be fair, I will be scanning my trannies so it's just about applicable.
I could maybe change the look of the blog to be more wood and brass-tastic though!
Re: New (sort of) and saying hello
Welcome to group therepy! You seem to have a good background for LF work...hope you enjoy your new camera!
