My First Real Camera

Generally speaking, there isn't really an "unreal" camera, unless you're speaking in the context of, "that camera is unreal". 

I am sure we can all agree that we have come across one of those.

From my point of view, shooting with a fixed focus, fixed aperture point and shoot offered very few creative options. Yes, it was handy for carrying around on Sunday morning rides and was good for practicing some basic camera skills (framing shots for instance).

I was wanting to explore different aspects of photography and that chance finally arrived by way of a work mate who was selling his Olympus OM-10 with a couple of Sigma lenses.  The camera also had the optional Manual Adapter, so I was able  to explore even more avenues of "creativity".

The body was in great shape and the lenses were okay for a first 35mm SLR, so I dolled over the cash and walked away a happy camper, ready to blow through rolls of Kodak film.

What was your first camera? Feel free to share your story. 

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A Quick Introduction

It was while I was living in England that my passion for photography really took off.

During my time as a member of the West Suffolk Wheelers cycling club, more times than not I would have my trusty 35mm fixed focus point and shoot stuffed in my jersey pocket,  ready to capture a moment during on of our weekly Sunday rides.

The appearance of my camera during one the rides became more of a tradition as time went by and a selection of the most memorable shots would appear on display at our annual awards ceremony.

I suppose that is what inspired me to continue pressing that shutter button for these 20 some years now. Capturing moments in time that will never happen again. 

Being able to look back and relive those moments and tell tales of times gone by are made that much sweeter when you have a picture to help carry you back to those moments.

Capere Vitae - Capture Life