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Old 2nd January 2011, 04:21 PM
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My name’s Norbert and I’m a Canadian, born in Reading but grew up in Toronto. I’ve resided in the UK since 97 when I was based here in Manchester as a 747 pilot with Cathay Pacific.

During my time in the UK I met my wife, Kate, and we have two children Nicole and Nathan. We have a residence in both Manchester and Toronto so I don’t feel as though I’ve severed ties with Canada.

I no longer fly for a living, but I keep myself busy as a Magistrate at the Manchester courts in the city centre.

I’ve been into photography since the late 60’s, but had a long hiatus as demands of career and family took precedence. I remember exactly when the interest was rekindled and it was when I was in Hong Kong and I accompanied a colleague from Cathay to a camera shop in Kowloon. The rest, as they say, is history.

I’ve converted the coal cellar in our Victorian house into a very functional and comfortable dark room with a Devere 504 with Illford 500 head and Leica V35 enlargers. I’ve ventured over to the dark side (digital) and do quite a bit of work in digital, but find it will never replace the craft and therapeutic process of producing a traditional print.

My film cameras consist of Leica M4P, M6, MP, Hasselblad 501, Bronica SQAi, Nikon F3, F4, F5, F6 and a Toyo 4x5.

I look forward to participating on the site and getting to know some of my fellow enthusiasts.

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Old 2nd January 2011, 04:27 PM
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Welcome to fadu Norbert and thank you very much for your introduction.
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Old 2nd January 2011, 04:42 PM
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Hi Norbert, a converted coal cellar sound like just the right place for a darkroom.
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Old 2nd January 2011, 05:07 PM
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Hi Norbert and welcome to fadu, a converted coal celler sounds about right for a darkroom, look forward to your input and seeing some of your work,Richard
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Welcome to FADU Norbert - good to have you on board - 747 or otherwise
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Hello Norbert and welcome to FADU. The old coal cellar darkoom sounds great and I look forward to seeing some of your images in due course.

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Old 2nd January 2011, 06:55 PM
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Hi Norbert and welcome. That's quite a selection of cameras you have, especially the Nikons.

If you have the time and inclination I'd love to see a "compare and contrast" thread from you on the Nikons especially the differences between the F5 and F6. Reading the specs is never as good as a user's personal experience.

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Hello, welcome and Happy New Year, Norbert.
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Happy New Year Norbert and welcome to FADU.
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