Note: Except where noted, all text and photographs are �copyright T. E. Marchessault
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I bought my first camera in the summer of 1976 -- a Canon FTBn. The FTBn is a single
lens reflex with �needle in the circle� metering and manual focusing.
I felt much more in control of the creative process with this camera. I am certain I would
not be as good a photographer if I had begun with a fully automatic camera.
There were many years when I hardly went anywhere without having my camera slung over my
shoulder. After much use, the light meter stopped working and the shutter timing became
erratic. I still have it but it is really just taking up space in a bureau drawer
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My next camera was a Canon A-1 which was, at the time, Canon�s top-of-the-line for the non-professional.
It has automatic metering (either fixed focal length, fixed shutter speed, or
fully-automatic.) although it still has manual focusing.
It was also much more lightweight than my earlier camera.
| Aside: I have a Canon Powerwinder for this camera but I have lost the end piece that holds in the batteries. If you know where I can get a replacement part, please let me know. I've alread tried Canon and several camera repair shops |
A few years ago, I bought a Canon Sure Shot 38-60 mm zoom �point and shoot� camera. This is a lot easier to carry around. On a trip I often bring both this camera and the A-1. It does have good optic quality for this of camera but is really a "snapshot" camera" After several years of hard use it jammed. I then went to a Minolta Freedom oom 150 which I thought was fine.
In January 1999 I bought a Hewlett-Packard Photosmart Scanner. I had been on a consumer interest panel several years ago and was hooked immediately.
In December 1997 my wife bought me a Sony DSC-F1 Digital Camera. It has been great fun.. It takes decent pictures but it does not have a zoom, has a limited resolution. Fine enough for posting pictures on the web and send digital emails but you cannot make very large paper prints. Also, it only has internal storage so I have to be close to either my home computer or bring along the laptop on trips. Nonetheless, it was a great first foray into the digital arena and enjoyed it a lot..\
I followed that with Canon G-1 which opened up a lot more versatility and capability. My wife and I added a Canon 300 [fix the name]
Lot's more has happened since then. Indeed, there has been a sea change in my photography equipment. In Aprill 2005 I bought a Canon Rebel XT (Canon 350D) in April 2005 I am 100% digital now and have no regrets. The quality and versatility makes up for any remaining romance to film.
My principal online repository is Pbas
and here is the link to
www.pbase.com/tomm
In 2004, I created a photo-montage of the R Restaurants of the Kentlands and Lakelandss
Changes last made on: Monday February 23, 2009
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