Featured Photographer

Australian River

Steve Nicholls 

Water and more so rivers of any kind are a rarity here around Adelaide. Our city is one of the driest in Australia and I image my desire to photograph water is based on the sheer lack of it. My photographic philosophy is very simple -- God has given us a truly amazing creation and I will continue to attempt to capture the power of that in even the simplest of locations.

Shen-Hao, 360mm Apo Ronar barrel lens with sock shutter. Arista Edu Ultra shot using the BTZS system.

Welcome to Traditional Photographer.NET

Traditional Photographer is a collaborative group of photographers dedicated to the education, promotion and preservation of photography using traditional processes and materials.

Who and Why?

With the plethora of photography websites on the Internet, why do we need one more? The simple answer is that the majority of these sites are now focused soley on the digital photographer. This site is focused on those photographers who choose to use traditional materials and processes; film and light sensitive papers.

The more complex answer is to provide another voice for the traditional photographer. Yes, there are other sites where these topics are discussed, like APUG and Large Format Photographer. It can be said the more voices are crying out, the more we, the traditional photographer will be heard.

Where are We Going?

As with any new endevour, it takes time to put together all the pieces. In addition to the new forum, we will be adding many resources, from lists of film manufacturers to processing labs - worldwide.

We hope you will return again, to watch our growth, and to watch as we seek to educate and promote traditional photographic processes.

- Robert

Featured Article

Nikon F6 - Film Camera in a Digital Age

by Robert M. Teague

I rarely write about, or give a lot of consideration to camera equipment, because I see them as tools that allow me to do what I love most. However, I recently purchased a new Nikon F6 as a replacement for an older Nikon F5, and found myself mesmerized by this marvelous camera; it's fit, finish, layout and handling are superb.

f6_mb40_sm Some will probably ask why anyone would buy a new film camera, especially one as expensive as this one, in this day and age of digital photography. As we will soon see, this camera is as sophisticated as any DSLR camera on the market, and there are still photographers, like me, who prefer to shoot film for a variety of reasons.

When I first received the camera I was immediately struck by the quality of its construction; the rubberized grip feels solid and secure, the layout of its various controls allow for fast and easy operation, without taking ones eyes from the viewfinder, and a build that is as solid as a tank.

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Featured Image

roteague
Toyo 45AII, Schneider Symmar-S 135mm f5.6
Fuji Velvia 100F
Murray River Sunset
Echuca, Victoria, Australia

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Featured Quote

"Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment."  - Ansel Adams

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