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Aug 14, 2016 15:24:52 #

dukeoferal

Hello everyone, my name is Charles L. Eral, I grew up in the land of 10,000 Lakes of Minnesota where we raised three children over the first 50 years we lived in central Minnesota. We now live in the "Valley of the Sun" Fountain Hills, Arizona for these last 27 years. Except for my 4 years in United States Coast Guard in the early 60's.

I first became interested in photography when I was in the Coast Guard. I was stationed in places where people dream about going and visiting. I took a lot of photos of Coast Guard Stations, Ships, and Light Houses. From Cape May, NJ to the Great Lakes of Superior and Michigan. Some of the places I was stationed were Duluth Lifeboat Station, Splitrock Lighthouse, Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse, Bayfield Lifeboat Station on Lake Superior. Also was on the Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite out of Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan. My only camera during this time was a 35mm Petri. It took great pictures for its time.

I'm currently purchased a Nikon D5500, which came with DX AF-S 18-55mm lens. I purchased the camera first for its video capabilities. I needed a camera that would do a great job of recording old 8mm movie film of my father-in-laws when he sailed the Great Lakes for the Columbia Transportation Division. Everyone remember the Edmund Fitzgerald. He retired one year to the dated this great ship went down with all hands on board. I have now recorded 18 reels of 400 feet of his film of the Steamers, Ewing, Buckeye, C.G. Post, O.S. Mc Farland, and Edmund Fitzgerald. All now preserved for future generations.

I really a novice while using this camera. I purchased the Nikon D5500 Dummies book to help learn the pros and cons of this camera.
Sense then I purchased the Nikon 55-200mm DX AF-S ED Lens for getting up-close and personnel. All my photos were taking with auto setting "what you get is what you see" Like I say I'm a novice, so I'm just trying to capture that place in time. Any pointers will be very appreciated with this Nikon D5500 camera. I'm 77 years old and still willing to learn.

Thank You for viewing my work, and I look forward to the interaction with members.

Aug 14, 2016 15:35:37 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Welcome to the Hog

dukeoferal wrote:

Hello everyone, my name is Charles L. Eral,
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Thank You for viewing my work, and I look forward to the interaction with members.

Aug 14, 2016 15:50:06 #

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Welcome to UHH.

Aug 14, 2016 17:18:10 #

tramsey Loc: Texas

Hey, welcome to the forum. That's an interesting endeavor you are taking on, sounds like more work than what I would want to do. Good luck keep us posted.

Aug 14, 2016 17:59:57 #

dukeoferal

Are you talking about 8mm film recording to digital? That was done after a month. Did one filming once a night shooting off the original screen and the Nikon camera on a tripod. You can record up to about 400 feet of film in half hour on this camera in HD digital format. Took a bit to get to right distance and focus correct. That is why a bought the camera. It would of cost that much to do that much film to send it out to have it recorded to digital. I get the Nikon D5500 camera for the labor. Would like to post a film clip, but I don't know if you can upload video anywhere?

Aug 15, 2016 07:22:10 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Welcome to our forum!

Aug 15, 2016 08:23:12 #

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

Great camera you will really enjoy it. Welcome to the group.

Aug 15, 2016 08:32:00 #

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Welcome to the forum.

Aug 15, 2016 09:09:55 #

Grand Loc: Lebanon, Pa

dukeoferal wrote:

Hello everyone, my name is Charles L. Eral, I grew up in the land of 10,000 Lakes of Minnesota where we raised three children over the first 50 years we lived in central Minnesota. We now live in the "Valley of the Sun" Fountain Hills, Arizona for these last 27 years. Except for my 4 years in United States Coast Guard in the early 60's.

I first became interested in photography when I was in the Coast Guard. I was stationed in places where people dream about going and visiting. I took a lot of photos of Coast Guard Stations, Ships, and Light Houses. From Cape May, NJ to the Great Lakes of Superior and Michigan. Some of the places I was stationed were Duluth Lifeboat Station, Splitrock Lighthouse, Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse, Bayfield Lifeboat Station on Lake Superior. Also was on the Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite out of Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan. My only camera during this time was a 35mm Petri. It took great pictures for its time.
I'm currently purchased a Nikon D5500, which came with DX AF-S 18-55mm lens. I purchased the camera first for its video capabilities. I needed a camera that would do a great job of recording old 8mm movie film of my father-in-laws when he sailed the Great Lakes for the Columbia Transportation Division. Everyone remember the Edmund Fitzgerald. He retired one year to the dated this great ship went down with all hands on board. I have now recorded 18 reels of 400 feet of his film of the Steamers, Ewing, Buckeye, C.G. Post, O.S. Mc Farland, and Edmund Fitzgerald. All now preserved for future generations.

I really a novice while using this camera. I purchased the Nikon D5500 Dummies book to help learn the pros and cons of this camera.
Sense then I purchased the Nikon 55-200mm DX AF-S ED Lens for getting up-close and personnel. All my photos were taking with auto setting "what you get is what you see" Like I say I'm a novice, so I'm just trying to capture that place in time. Any pointers will be very appreciated with this Nikon D5500 camera. I'm 77 years old and still willing to learn.

Thank You for viewing my work, and I look forward to the interaction with members.

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Aug 15, 2016 10:53:48 #