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About filmcamera999

ME & MY PASSION! ok, you probably looked at the length of this "about me" page and thought, god, what's wrong with this guy!....does he have to start telling us his life story or something!!? well, youve come here now anyways, so why not hear what im like as a person, eh? ive been using film cameras for well over 30 years...my first one being the family yashicamat twin lens! over the years, ive both bought sold and collected film cameras...too many to tell the truth! in fact, ive been buying and selling cameras well before the internet came on the scene, so anything you purchase from me is backed by my self-styled moneyback promise.....if you dont like what youve bought, send it back within 14 days and you get all your money back...no arguments!! WHERE I STAND ON THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION! yes, i do use digital as well, but only as a ready-reckoner...i try and take most shots with my simple 2megapixel digicam....if the shot looks good, i pull out my film camera and shoot! i most defintely do not believe in digital manipulation of photographs....that in my eyes is not photography...its cheating! WHERE I USED TO LIVE, WHERE I AM NOW & WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO! i used to live in Ontario, Canada, but moved back to the UK a little while ago (its a long story..!)...but now i'm living in the one place i always wanted to be...Vancouver, BC..the next best thing to paradise on earth! as i work as a freelance writer as well as other things, i often find hat my work takes me to europe for short spells, so i get to travel a lot...not a blessing, as i just hate long flights! im a qualified Quality Assurance guy (you know...ISO 9000, auditing, documentation etc) ....99% of my skill-set is transferable so i can handle any admin or documentation-related roles....see you in BC! otherwise, i specialise in ISO 9000 auditing and documentation. my dream? to have my own thriving camera shop in Vancouver BC, whilst living in the mountains somewhere.....the best of both worlds!

I got into a very loud debate yesterday….


There I was, just having a quiet coffee and sandwich at my favourite coffee place here in Vancouver yesterday (Finch’s, 353 W Pender St Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3), when I was joined by two of my friends, both of whom … Continue reading

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Dirty old man…or genius in disguise?


“Oh, he’s just a dirty old man!” “All he needs is a dirty raincoat to complete his outfit…” “..I have never, in my whole life, seen anything so disgusting, so demeaning to women, than his pictures!” “Photographer?! Are you crazy? … Continue reading

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Truth, lies, light, dark, shadows….


What you believe to be true maybe a lie in the shadows..it all depends on whom you’re willing to trust for it to be real….

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No, I haven’t forgotten…coming this week..Nobuyoshi Araki…


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Lubitel


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Dead Tree in a swamp nearby Pitt River, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada


Reblogged from untilmake photography: June 8, 2013 Nearby Pitt River, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada Yashica MAT 124, Kodak Tri-X, Epson V750M

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Miroslav Tichy….photographer and artiste extraordinaire


When you first look at this, you may think it’s just a toy fashioned by a child in a kindergarten school class. But this, and many other such contraptions, have been built by a man whose name I certainly had … Continue reading

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Well, blow me down…!


It took my friend Marty to remind me about this week’s favourite blogger nomination! Ok, without any more faffing around, here’s this week’s Favourite Blogger….it is……www.lesleycarter.wordpress.com…..yaay! Drop in to that blog if you can….I think you’ll like it!

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The Tiny Hong Kong, My Tiny Home.


Reblogged from A L A N A L A: To continue with my previous post ‘My Home’. Here’s another follow-up. Most of the citizen of Hong Kong are living in a crammed apartment with family. I’m one great example. There’s … Continue reading

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Kauai, Hawaii


Reblogged from toemail: Hi Toemailers! I always smile when I see new “toe” photos on your website. Sights from all around the world….with that signature barefoot or toe. Such an interesting and unique idea! Well…… I was so excited when … Continue reading

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