Also (if anyone is still reading!) whats the slowest shutter I can get away with without a tripod? would 1/125 be ok?
I was always told during my photography A-level that the slowest you can go without camera shake is about 1/60.
Also - I'd give your Dad's camera a proper clean and service if it hasn't been used in a while! I think there is a place called Sendean Cameras in Soho which does this sort of thing. Although I've never used them myself so I can't really comment on what they're like!
On another note - I have an old enlarger and some B+W film developing equipment (spool/dark bag etc) in my parents cellar gathering dust if you're interested in buying 'em?
I was always told during my photography A-level that the slowest you can go without camera shake is about 1/60.
Also - I'd give your Dad's camera a proper clean and service if it hasn't been used in a while! I think there is a place called Sendean Cameras in Soho which does this sort of thing. Although I've never used them myself so I can't really comment on what they're like!
On another note - I have an old enlarger and some B+W film developing equipment (spool/dark bag etc) in my parents cellar gathering dust if you're interested in buying 'em?