Something Old, Something New by Doug Cruden

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25-JUN-2009	(c) Doug Cruden

Something Old, Something New

Cheltenham, Glos

My trusty old Praktica MTL3...and my trusty new(ish) Nikon D300 :o)

I love my Praktica - it was my first camera and I fell in love with it at first sight! Mind you, it was a beast to carry, it didn't fit in my hands very well (no hand-grip) and had rudimentary metering but it got me completely hooked on photography!! And for that, I am truly thankful :o). And I love my D300, too - it's just a wonderful piece of technology which is so easy to use it makes me look a competent photographer!! These two are chalk and cheese but they both produce wonderful photos and I'm so glad I have them both...

One day, I'm going to purchase some B&W slide film, replace the metering battery and take the Praktica out for a spin!

My entry to the TITTC for Thursday 25th June; for other Pbasers with a bit of old & new today, click here

FujiFilm FinePix S5100
1/2s f/5.6 at 7.5mm iso100 full exif

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Pete Hemington		28-Jun-2009 20:00
Now this is trick photography! - which camera took the shot?

Maaike Huizer		28-Jun-2009 09:53
Excellent interpretation and very well done. (I started with an Agfa Click (when I was 10 years of age); after that a Canon A1; they both still work.)

Norbert Fortelny		27-Jun-2009 14:15
I remember seeing the Praktica, I think my father had one. Very sturdy. Post your pictures if you get around to using it.

Laura Sebastianelli		27-Jun-2009 01:57
I love that they are in bed together!

Phillip Normanton		26-Jun-2009 21:37
Ah yes, the old and the new, but the new will age irreparably before the old I suspect :o)

Jola Dziubinska		26-Jun-2009 18:42
Great take on the challenge! love them both :)

cits_4_pets		26-Jun-2009 07:37
Perfect for the challenge! My 1st SLR was a Topcon...that got stolen. Still no DSLR...but got my old Nikon2020 that I have not used since getting zoomy panny...

Jeff Lobaugh		26-Jun-2009 02:01
Excellent take on the challenge!!

globalgadabout		26-Jun-2009 01:54
strange bedfellows..but a delightful couple...I'd gladly wander out with either one...V

Cindi Smith		26-Jun-2009 01:23
Love them both! I'd love to see some images from the old girl!

Walter Otto Koenig		25-Jun-2009 22:28
Very cool photo and a great idea for the challenge. I still have my first SLR a 1968 Pentax Spotmatic. Wouldn't ever part with it.

Máire Uí Mhaicín		25-Jun-2009 22:17
An ideal entry for this challenge, so very suitable for us who are obsessed with photography. Very well done.

Robbie D70		25-Jun-2009 22:05
Hello Doug, Funny how I started with a Praktica LTL3 with the 42mm screw fit lens. A great camera and you really had to compose each picture, write settings down then wait a fortnight to see if you went wrong. 36 frames a week was extravagant and the learning curve was huge. Now I have the D70 and its been fantastic up untill this week, the 18 to 70 zoom lens is catching and sticking between 50 and 35mm. The D70 camera is getting old but still working well. Guess you used Finns camera for this great shot, good work. Been thinking about another p base meet up sometime you up to it ? maybe a cycle and shoot event you have a neat looking bike !!!!!!

Linda Willets		25-Jun-2009 21:10
Perfect for the challenge.

Stewart Mitchell		25-Jun-2009 21:06
My first slr was a Zenit E, which was traded in for Pentax Spotmatic SP500 and I still have it. I share you sentiments analogue vs digital and your open-ness on the resulting image quality. Great illustration too!!

Kevin Chester		25-Jun-2009 20:26
GREAT WORK, AND A NICE PHOTOGRAPHERS STORY.

Chuck Hall		25-Jun-2009 20:09
Excellent entry. :)

Marek Wilczura		25-Jun-2009 19:59
now put the Schneider on a D300 and into the field ...;-))

Dennis Hoyne		25-Jun-2009 19:56
Excellent for the challenge! I love my D300 also, my first SLR was a Minolta SR1, which sad to say is long gone.

Johnny JAG		25-Jun-2009 19:43
Excellent entry.

Guest		25-Jun-2009 19:06
Great find!

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