Hello

My name is Jim Methven. I'm originally from Dundee but have lived in Moreton on the Wirral for more than 30 years.
I'm semi-retired but still lecture a couple of days a week in The University of Manchester.
I've been taking pictures for many decades starting with a Praktika and later a Chinon (anything cheap with an M42 screw thread) and then a Minolta Dynax 800. My first adventure in digital was with the fantastic Optio 555 which regrettably was stolen, then a K7 and a few weeks ago a K5. I still have all this kit and can't contemplate getting rid of it.
I did some real developing and printing many years ago but had to abandon the darkroom to make room for the kids when they arrived. Now that they've flown I'm not allowed another darkroom so I've settled for developing the the occasion B&W film and dabbling in old techniques such as cyanotypes, gum prints etc, Most if not all of the old processes can be carried out in subdued light which by definition apparently, is best in the garden shed. These are all contact processes based on digital negs printed (A4) on transfer film and overhead transparencies.
If I have a particular photographic interest it's architecture but I'm also quite keen on landscapes and macros and I do find focus stacking quite incredible. Despite all the years of practice I've yet to fully master flash photography and while my wife no longer feels the need to carry a pair of welding goggles in her handbag I do still produce the occasional high key shot.
I look forward to learning new stuff and would be happy to pass on any wisdom I've acquired over the past many years

Hi Jim.
Enjoy the K5.

Take care.

Hi there and welcome to the forum!

Welcome Jim - look forward to seeing some of your work

Carl