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Dec 5, 2017 17:51:09   #
GusPhilpott
 
My interest in photography started when I was about 7-8 years old. I lived in University City, Mo., just west of St. Louis. At the time I'd ride the bus downtown and walk over to the rail yards with my Baby Brownie Special. It was no big deal to walk between rows of boxcars and take pictures of cars, cabooses, engines, switches. I had a darkroom and developed and printed those rolls of Kodak 120 B&W film.
In high school I worked as a sidelight assistant for a wedding photographer. Also worked in his darkroom. We used a SpeedGraphic 4x5 on an aluminum frame with a Leica 35mm mounted on top. My suits had baggy pockets from toting around spare 4x5 filmholders.
Then the darkroom chemicals did a number on my hands (contact dermatitis) and I had to give up the darkroom work. Wearing gloves only made things worse.
In the spring of 1981 I bought a Nikon FE and hauled it through the Grand Canyon on a private raft trip. There were 15 of us in three little rafts for 23 days. Sure wish I'd taken many more rolls of 35mm color film! The waterproof GI ammo can kept it safe and dry.
Finally I went digital, but with a little point-and-shoot that I could keep handy on the front seat of the car.
I'm here to re-kindle my interest in photography and to pick out a "good" camera. I guess the choice will come down to a good point-and-shoot, maybe in the $500 range, or a DSLR. Sure would like to learn about managing photo albums online, too.



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Dec 5, 2017 18:10:22   #
Motorbones Loc: Fair Oaks, CA
 
OH GREAT... another clown on the forum... Welcome aboard. This is a good place to get some help reigniting the flame of passionate photography. We implore you... please do not ask anyone here if generically, you should get a Nikon or a Canon... Beyond that, ask away and feel free to kich n a word or two whenever you're inclined to... At any rate, Welcome to the UHH Forum... (Nikon is better...)... just kidding...

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Dec 5, 2017 18:48:48   #
d3200prime
 
Glad you're here, Gus! I'm a Nikon guy so I will suggest the D7100. It is a step above beginner and a step down from pro in the cropped sensor. It also has a built in focus motor so you can use some older glass and the latest cpu lens. Whichever brand you pick I wish you good shooting and a very Merry Christmas.

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Dec 5, 2017 19:06:15   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Welcome to the forum.

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Dec 5, 2017 19:31:52   #
rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
 
Hello and welcome to the forum. The Nikon P900 or Canon SX60HS are both decent full featured point and shoot cameras. They look like DSLR'S but they are not.

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Dec 5, 2017 20:44:36   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Welcome. Another Nikon guy here. If you choose Nikon the suggested D7100 would be a great fit for you. You'll love it.

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Dec 5, 2017 20:52:58   #
Nature_Shooter Loc: Chesterfield Missouri
 
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!

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Dec 6, 2017 05:37:43   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Welcome to the forum.

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Dec 6, 2017 06:56:01   #
MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay
 
Welcome!

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Dec 6, 2017 08:09:55   #
Don W-37 Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
 
Welcome! Hope you enjoy UHH as much as I do. Let me second the D7100 recommendations. I have one and love it. I upgraded to a FF D750, but still use the D7100 a lot.

Good luck and welcome aboard.

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Dec 6, 2017 09:27:39   #
water falls Loc: Green Bay,Wi
 
Welcome!

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Dec 6, 2017 09:58:56   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Welcome to the Hog Gus, enjoy.

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Dec 6, 2017 11:52:12   #
SpyderJan Loc: New Smyrna Beach. FL
 
Welcome Gus. Love the history. Sounds familiar. You will get all of the camera advice that a human can handle, but it is all well-intentioned. Good luck with your rekindled interest in photography. You came to the right place.

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Dec 6, 2017 13:28:01   #
Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.
 
Welcome, Gus. Love your avatar . . . but it's a little on the large size.

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Dec 6, 2017 18:41:45   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Welcome to UHH Gus, glad you joined us. I am a Nikon guy so I would suggest a D7100 or a D7200. I own both and like them. Don't over look a refurbished model. Will save you a few $$$.
Have fun, learn and enjoy the forum.

Don

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