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Good Afternoon Gents,
I just inherited a Hassey 500c from my late grandfather, and I currently am in amazement at this beautiful piece of art. I have no experience in photography but would love to get into it with this camera. I know, probably not a beginners camera, but thanks to the help of a co-worker (ex professional photographer) he has shown me basics on what I need to get me started. I have shot numerous rolls of B&W and a couple of color rolls already, but would like for them to turn out better. I am an art director in Kansas City, so I'm used to the digital revolution and then modifying in Photoshop. But it's almost too easy these days to just point and shoot. I want a challenge. If anyone has tips or hints to help me, I would greatly appreciate it. It's for pleasure only, and my grandmother is tickled pink that I am shooting the camera that has been sleeping for so many years. I have many lenses, filters, and other accessories that I have no clue how to use. Recently, my co-worker has shown me how to use the digital light reader, but I feel guilty asking him all the time how to use this and that. I appreciate any help and tidbits. I'll take a picture of my complete setup, so everyone can get an idea of what I'm dealing with here.
Thanks in advance....
Charlie
Good Afternoon Gents,
I just inherited a Hassey 500c from my late grandfather, and I currently am in amazement at this beautiful piece of art. I have no experience in photography but would love to get into it with this camera. I know, probably not a beginners camera, but thanks to the help of a co-worker (ex professional photographer) he has shown me basics on what I need to get me started. I have shot numerous rolls of B&W and a couple of color rolls already, but would like for them to turn out better. I am an art director in Kansas City, so I'm used to the digital revolution and then modifying in Photoshop. But it's almost too easy these days to just point and shoot. I want a challenge. If anyone has tips or hints to help me, I would greatly appreciate it. It's for pleasure only, and my grandmother is tickled pink that I am shooting the camera that has been sleeping for so many years. I have many lenses, filters, and other accessories that I have no clue how to use. Recently, my co-worker has shown me how to use the digital light reader, but I feel guilty asking him all the time how to use this and that. I appreciate any help and tidbits. I'll take a picture of my complete setup, so everyone can get an idea of what I'm dealing with here.
Thanks in advance....
Charlie