I've been taking pictures since I was about 7 years old. I first started using a Kodak Instamatic 304 that was probably manufactured somewhere around 1965. I didn't even have to focus it. I didn't use it for long, I soon received a Canon 'Canonette' 28 with a 45mm lens, which I did have to focus. In 2001 I obtained a Canon EOS 300 (Rebel 2000). It has autofocus, so I've come full circle. First I didn't have to focus, then I did, now it focuses FOR me! It has only been since early 2002 that I have become more serious about learning the technicalities of photography.
I have now upgraded to an Elan 7E from my Rebel 2000. I also have a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens - which is excellent compared to the zoom lens I had. :)
If you wish to purchase prints of any of these photographs, please send me an email via the contact section. -- Michael
Photos on this site have been taken with the following equipment:
Cameras
Canon Elan 7E
Canon EOS 300 (Rebel 2000)
Kodak DX3900
Canon Canonet 28
Canon AE-1
Kodak Instamatic 304
Lenses
Canon EF 50mm 1.4 USM
Canon EF 28-200 mm 1/3.5-5.6
Canon EF 28-90 f/4.5-5.6
Canon FD 50mm
Soligor 2x teleconvertor
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