I've been involved in photography for 45+ years. I have a college degree in advertising and commercial art. I attended a two year photography school with a emphasis on commercial photography. There I learned camera, film & darkroom techniques. I freelanced as a model photographer for many years. I also sold my photographs at local art & craft shows. I've worked as a photo equipment buyer for three different camera stores. So I'm very familiar with vintage camera equipment and it's capabilities.