My first camera was a Nikon F, purchased in 1970. F 1.4 lens, 35mm. Within a few years I had completed 'schools' from New York Institute of Photography and School of Modern Photography. Built a darkroom. Got all the stuff. Got thru college by doing portraits, baby pics, pet pics, brochures, slides, etc. Dodge and burn in the darkroom, retouch with dyes and fine brushes. Attended art classes at several JC's as well as photography. Love the stuff. I use both Nikon and Sony equipment...more