OK, my first Medium Format PaD post. . .

I shot a roll of 100 TMax today at lunch to get a feel for the camera and to see how it all works out.

I don't have a separate light meter so I carried my 40D around with me and took a few test shots of each subject to get the correct settings first. My first mistake was forgetting to expose for the shadows.

I am happy to report, however, that the optics look fine. The processing, however, leaves a lot to be desired. There are rouge hairs in a lot of the photos (but not on the negatives) something I've not had to worry about for a number of years.

I learned a few important lessons about film processing:

1) It is expensive

2) When asking for a "Photo CD" one should not assume they make a high resolution scan of the negatives. My guess is they scanned the prints (which are on color paper). 72 DPI color 1100x 1100 jpg doesn't do it for me. . .

3) When asked if I want to print on color or Black and White paper, chose "Black and White"

4) It is expensive.

I carried a small notebook with me and recorded all my shutter & aperture for each shot (it's been a while since I did that).

I am still very impressed with the camera, it was a lot of fun to shoot. I definately need a camera strap!!

I did get a few "Nice Camera" comments from various people. With a Point and Shoot, DSLR, or even SLR, you are lost in the noise. Carry a TLR around and people notice! I liken it to walking a Shiba Inu (our dog), you don't get far before someone stops you and asks about the breed.