Echo camera club member inspired by childhood memories

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This week we meet Steve Connor, from Darlington.

Camera club member Steve Connor

Who or what inspired you to take up photography?

I suppose the main inspiration for me getting into photography in the first place was my dad. He had a Kodak Six-20 folding camera, which we always took on holiday and he’d post off the film to a company called Gratispool. I don’t think it’s around anymore. We always used to look forward to the photographs arriving.

Darlington subway

What was your first camera?

My first camera was a Kodak Brownie 127 – eight shots per roll of film, if I remember correctly. Fixed lens, aperture and shutter speed. Only suitable for sunny weather. I’ve had many cameras since then.

New buildings, Durham

What is your favourite lens?

I have no particular favourite, although I did like the Samyang fisheye I used with my NikonD3400 DSLR a few years back, but it isn’t really suitable for general photography.

Saltburn surfers

What is your go-to kit?

The Sony Cybershot RX100M6, which is a compact with a one inch sensor and a great lens on it. I’ve taken some great shots with it. I use it exclusively these days.

Favourite type of photography?

I tend to go for landscape, although any subject is fair game.

Screaming Lord Sutch on High Row, Darlington

I post images on Northern Echo Camera Club Facebook page as well as Darlington Photography.

Seagull taking flight Picture: STEVE CONNOR.

On YouTube, I do like Thomas Heaton of Whitley Bay’s vlogs of his photography expeditions whether at home or abroad. He has a totally different approach to photography than myself but I do find his videos inspiring.

Steam engine at Shildon

Sunrise over Cardigan Bay