Thanks, Granddad

Thanks,jpgto

Thanks Jack and John for the welcome

Thank you Vince68

Thank you jerryc41,NormanTheGr8,DAN Phillips (glad you still around),Silverman,joehel2,photophly,for welcoming me. I hope to learn more about digital. As a former film pog, things were simpiler then. Now there is so much to understand. But there is an advantage to being retired, if it gets to complicated you can just say "screw it" get up and get a beer.

Thanks kpmac,deer2ker,and d3200prime
my grumpiness is fading - no only kidding

Thank you GSmith and Paleface for the welcome

Thanks PixelStan77.
I would smoke em if I got em.
Don't smoke much anymore though.

Thanks Longshadow

Hi, I have been lurking here for a while now and decided to jump in and say howdy to you folks.
I have been enjoying photography since a young whipper snapper. My first camera was a Kodak box camera when I was in the Boy Scouts. Drop the camera on a camping trip and cracked the plastic that caused a light leak. But a little black electrical tape made that camera serviceable for a couple of more tears.
From there it was a Spotmatic to Nikon to Canon to etc etc etc.
I enjoy everyones imput and am learning a lot. There is some very smart folks an here and I am looking forward to learning from every one.
Just to let you know I am an old guy and have been retired for a couple of years now. So if I get grumpy from time to time - pay no never mind to me.
Looking forward to the adventure or whatever happens out there and all the good people on the forum.

Dave

I have 2 AD200s - They are great in my estimation. I also have the a duel flash bracket (Bowens mount) that holds 2 ad200s. You can use if you need more light.
They are very lite to carry. 2 ad200s in a duel holder is a lot lighter than a 400 ws mono light with a battery. In the end of November they are coming out with a round head. So it is very system orientated light. As a Photojournalist the ad200s seem like a good fit for you, but ultimately you would have to make that decision. Just my opinion and as always opinions vary like the wind.
Oh by the way I am a new guy - just been lurking for a while

The Epson v800 is 730 at B&H
It is an excellent scanner - I have one and it gives excellent results, but slow.
Guess it depends on how many slides and negs you need to copy and if you have the time

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1083200-REG/epson_b11b223201_perfection_v800_photo_scanner.html

I ordered one and should receive it tomorrow.
I will let you know what I think about it

I guess we will find out next week

Thanks for the heads up
Ordered one