LF newbie here, Sydney Australia

[Mark Straughen]

Hi all,

Just a quick introduction, my name is Mark Straughen and I have just made the switch from Digital SLR to 4x5 LF. Having shot purely Digital for the last 4-5 years, went out and took my first 3 LF shots this morning, must admit it was abit daunting, quite anxious to see the transparencies when I get them from the lab !

I'm sure I'll be posting here quite regularly, as it almost feels like I am learning photography all over again !

[roteague]

Hi Mark, welcome aboard. I was just in Sydney about two weeks ago for a couple of days - I was passing through on my way home from a shoot in Alice Springs, NT.

[Ron Marshall]

Welcome to the forum Mark, and to large format.

[Capocheny]

Hi Mark,

Welcome!

I have to agree with you. Shooting large format after shooting other formats IS a bit like learning a new language... especially when it comes to the movements!

But, a lot of good folks here will help you reduce the learning curve in a big hurry!

Have fun!

Cheers

[Shen45]

Hi all,

Just a quick introduction, my name is Mark Straughen and I have just made the switch from Digital SLR to 4x5 LF. Having shot purely Digital for the last 4-5 years, went out and took my first 3 LF shots this morning, must admit it was abit daunting, quite anxious to see the transparencies when I get them from the lab !

I'm sure I'll be posting here quite regularly, as it almost feels like I am learning photography all over again !

Welcome from Adelaide.

This is a good list to be on and you will be amazed how quickly you get the hang of all the large format "stuff"

It is so much fun.

[Craig Griffiths]

Welcome from Brisbane. Steve is right, an excellent place to learn. Enjoy it.

[VuiChong]

Welcome from Coffs Harbour. If you are coming up this way, give us a shout. You will be hooked, just like the rest of us.

Regards

Chong

[Mark Straughen]

Thanks all for the very warm welcome. Whilst I am finding it hard to get used to the new setup, I am already having fun and finding it so much more rewarding than setting up the digital and just firing away

[Leonard Metcalf]

Dear Mark,

Welcome, I am up in the Blue Mountains at Wentworth Falls. If you are ever up this way you should drop in. The people at this forum are just fantastic, some great advice in their many heads.

I hope you will be pleased you made the plunge into Large Format... Enjoy....

Regards,

Len

[Paul Ewins]

Hi Mark,
a cold windy welcome from Melbourne - with occasional rain and sunshine.

Paul