Old dog, new tricks.

[jgw321]

I used to do a fair bit of photography in the film days with an Edixa SLR. I was ever only a hobby photographer but got reasonably competent as I was using an external meter and manual focusing ,so I had to understand some of the basics. It wasn't just press the button and let the camera do all the work in those days..

Since the digital revolution I have dabbled with compacts but not done anything serious. My wife was the serious photorapher and had several Canon cameras and was a member of this forum (Sturnus). When she died last year I kept her 5D camera and I am now starting to try and learn my way around it. I will probably not be very active in the forum but come along when I have problems to get advice from those with more experience.

[ST-EOS]

Sorry to read about your wife. Welcome to the forum, should you have any problems with the 5D or questions about photography just start a post and I'm sure that someone on the forum will be able to help you.

[lunarbo]

Welcome to the forum, pop in whenever you want . You never know, you may get more involved than you think you will!

[Trev B]

Hi jgw321. Welcome to the Forum, sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. We all had to make the move from film, or the old codgers of the Forum like me did. I'm sure you will receive any help you need on here, just post your questions.

[Brian Sugden]

Welcome to the forum and sorry for your loss. As another old codger I too moved from film to digital and have never looked back. I'm sure the members will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

[Bill53]

Welcome from me too.

Bill.

[@imagesBV]

Welcome to the forum...and again sorry for your loss. I’m sure you will enjoy your new found photography adventure and I’m sure everyone on here is more than happy to help with any camera or lens issues

[Colin W]

Welcome to the great forum!

[tesarver]

Sorry to hear of your loss, the forum is an excellent place to help you learn to use the 5D

Tom

[John Liddle]

Despite the circumstances, welcome to a friendly forum.

[Farider]

Welcome to the forum, I’m sure that there will be someone here who will be able to help you with queries!

Ian

[Lavenderhill]

Welcome from me to the Forum. I am sorry to learn of your loss of your wife.
Everyone is friendly and helpful, & only to happy to share their knowledge.
Rose

[Alan Gregory]

Retired and enjoying life. Had a number of SLR's and DSLR's but now "mirror less".

[2Beers]

Welcome to the forum

[Ian Paul]

Hello and welcome. I too came to photography by way of my late wife way back in the 70s when she told me to "get yourself a hobby". She has been gone almost 30 years now but my love of photography has never waivered. You will like it here, I am also quite new but have been made to feel welcome. Regards, Ian W.