Germany, 1977: I got my first “real” camera (a Minolta SrT 202 with a 50mm lens) while stationed in Germany in 1977. Today I was looking thru my photos and thought for such a novice...

Charlie'smom

I got my first “real” camera (a Minolta SrT 202 with a 50mm lens) while stationed in Germany in 1977. Today I was looking thru my photos and thought for such a novice, with no instruction, they didn’t turn out too badly.

Here are some that I’ve tried to “clean up” to the best of my not-so-great abilities. They were taken in and around Wuerzburg.

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AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire

Classic shots, Charlie’s Mom. Well done!

Andy

Charlie'smom

AndyH wrote:

Classic shots, Charlie’s Mom. Well done!

Andy

Thank you.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Charlie'smom wrote:

I got my first “real” camera (a Minolta SrT 202 with a 50mm lens) while stationed in Germany in 1977. Today I was looking thru my photos and thought for such a novice, with no instruction, they didn’t turn out too badly.

Here are some that I’ve tried to “clean up” to the best of my not-so-great abilities. They were taken in and around Wuerzburg.

Very nice set. I grew up in Germany, so these images bring me right back. I recently picked up a Minolta SRT202. Fun camera even today and the lenses are really good. Back then I was a shooting a hand-me-down Leica FIII. Wish I had bought one of the Minolta models back then, but I probably couldn't afford it in High School. So I have one now and love it. I actually still have the old Leica as well.
Erich

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Charlie'smom

ebrunner wrote:

I recently picked up a Minolta SRT202. Fun camera even today and the lenses are really good. Back then I was a shooting a hand-me-down Leica FIII...I actually still have the old Leica as well. Erich

Thank you. The 202 was a wonderful camera. It got stolen and I bought a used 101 to replace it. I still have an old Canon AE-1 and a Nikon FE2, and shoot a roll every once in awhile.

Stephan G

Charlie'smom wrote:

I got my first “real” camera (a Minolta SrT 202 with a 50mm lens) while stationed in Germany in 1977. Today I was looking thru my photos and thought for such a novice, with no instruction, they didn’t turn out too badly.

Here are some that I’ve tried to “clean up” to the best of my not-so-great abilities. They were taken in and around Wuerzburg.

1977? Those kids must be in their forties. An interesting proposition for retakes.

I don't put much into "Beginner's Luck". The seeds were in you already and you had an eye for your environs.

Great set.

Charlie'smom

Stephan G wrote:

1977? Those kids must be in their forties. An interesting proposition for retakes.

I don't put much into "Beginner's Luck". The seeds were in you already and you had an eye for your environs.

Great set.

Thank you for your kind words.

dougwalter Loc: The Colony, TX

Thanks for posting. Really brings back some memories. In '77 I was stationed in Vertheim, not very far from Wuertzburg. My son was just about the age of the kids in your pictures and we celebrated his 45th birthday this past Saturday.

Charlie'smom

dougwalter wrote:

Thanks for posting. Really brings back some memories. In '77 I was stationed in Vertheim, not very far from Wuertzburg. My son was just about the age of the kids in your pictures and we celebrated his 45th birthday this past Saturday.

They do bring back memories. I can’t believe it’s been over 40 years. Happy birthday to your son.

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

Thanks for bringing back memories. Both of Germany and my Minolta SRTs. Got a lot of good images from the combination!
Thanks.

Charlie'smom

cambriaman wrote:

Thanks for bringing back memories. Both of Germany and my Minolta SRTs. Got a lot of good images from the combination!
Thanks.

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SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Very appealing shots of everyday German life back in the day.