a simple idiot with a camera…

Welcome to the sgrewmount!

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I began an interest in photography in 2018 with the purchase of an X100F. Fast forward to 2020, and during the COVID lockdowns I picked up a film camera and have been hooked ever since. I’m disposed to older, purely mechanical cameras but enjoy shooting everything from a 1929 Model A to a Nikon Z5. I enjoy processing and scanning my own film but have recently decided to start outsourcing my limited use of color film.

The blog was started as a simple creative outlet. My plan is to try and devote some time to cameras, lenses and topics not typically covered by other sources, but expect to get my take on the Nikon F3, the M3 and other popular, well-covered cameras. As you will be able to tell from the content posted here, I am very much an amateur. Expect to see lots of dusty negatives, mediocre compositions and beginner takes on everything reviewed here - the important thing for me has always been to have fun - I hope you have fun reading!