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sir pball

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6. What works for you is what works for you, I never judge.

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 11:19 PM

17 hrs ago

But yes, I do get my best shots out of my Nikkormat. Prime lens (with amazing optics), manual wind, no viewscreen…the aperture-priority auto exposure is nice, but that's literally all the convenience it has. Much thought put into each shot beforehand, since the cost of film and developing is over a buck a pop.

One of my favorite shots with that rig…busker in NYC.

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Insane sunset pics. [View all] sir pball Saturday OP

INCREDIBLE SKY! Fantastic photos sir pball! So Glad You Were There To See It! George McGovern Saturday #1

Aww shucks, you flatter me... sir pball Sunday #2

I appreciate good photography, no matter how it got there. George McGovern Yesterday #3

I have a variety... sir pball Yesterday #4

I shot Nikons for 35 years or so. My cousin has an older D3400, but she loves her 18-300! George McGovern Yesterday #5

What works for you is what works for you, I never judge. sir pball 17 hrs ago #6

Nice. Do you plan to post more photos? George McGovern 15 hrs ago #7