Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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So I have been thinking about purchasing a Mamiya 645AF that I've found on craigslist. What do you guys think? I've been wanting to get into medium format.
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how much do you love medium format
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out of 100
[QUOTE=Eltro102;39171715]how much do you love medium format
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out of 100[/QUOTE]
I don't know. I've never shot it.
then I don't think buying such an expensive body is worth it.
A lot of fun, especially in medium format, comes from having a working, old camera, rather than a fancy feature packed SLR.
If you want to get into medium format, invest in a old TLR, rangefinder or something. They are a lot more fun to use than any modern mamiya, which are rightfully used by professionals, wannabe or not, to get the highest (precieved) quality they can from their photographs.
I love using medium format, it's not really the image quality but the fun of taking the picture, when it all comes together and you capture the world onto your little square of film.
While I don't know how well the miyama perfroms, I use an old Ikonta folder, and it has a very nice rangerfinder which is a joy to use in itself.
BASICALLY : If you want to take pictures for the sake of medium format, get the mamiya. If you want to have more fun taking pictures, along with using medium format, get something older (and probably less automated!)
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unless you're getting on the super cheap
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don't get me wrong, the mamiyais probably fun to use aswell, but I don't think, personally, it'll be as fun nor as good of an experience as getting a more analogue, older camera whose flaws you will grow to
*mamiya
[QUOTE=Eltro102;39171897]then I don't think buying such an expensive body is worth it.
A lot of fun, especially in medium format, comes from having a working, old camera, rather than a fancy feature packed SLR.
If you want to get into medium format, invest in a old TLR, rangefinder or something. They are a lot more fun to use than any modern mamiya, which are rightfully used by professionals, wannabe or not, to get the highest (precieved) quality they can from their photographs.
I love using medium format, it's not really the image quality but the fun of taking the picture, when it all comes together and you capture the world onto your little square of film.
While I don't know how well the miyama perfroms, I use an old Ikonta folder, and it has a very nice rangerfinder which is a joy to use in itself.
BASICALLY : If you want to take pictures for the sake of medium format, get the mamiya. If you want to have more fun taking pictures, along with using medium format, get something older (and probably less automated!)
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unless you're getting on the super cheap
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don't get me wrong, the mamiyais probably fun to use aswell, but I don't think, personally, it'll be as fun nor as good of an experience as getting a more analogue, older camera whose flaws you will grow to[/QUOTE]
This. I say go search for medium format cameras on ebay and just look at them, find one you think is interesting, and go for it. (Well read up a bit first, some cameras are prone to problems, like the folders. They're so old sometimes the shutter doesn't work or bellows rip, etc.)
I've had a lot of fun with my TLRs, and my folder, though I need to get it serviced, looks classy as fuck.
[QUOTE=Eltro102;39171897]then I don't think buying such an expensive body is worth it.
A lot of fun, especially in medium format, comes from having a working, old camera, rather than a fancy feature packed SLR.
If you want to get into medium format, invest in a old TLR, rangefinder or something. They are a lot more fun to use than any modern mamiya, which are rightfully used by professionals, wannabe or not, to get the highest (precieved) quality they can from their photographs.
I love using medium format, it's not really the image quality but the fun of taking the picture, when it all comes together and you capture the world onto your little square of film.
While I don't know how well the miyama perfroms, I use an old Ikonta folder, and it has a very nice rangerfinder which is a joy to use in itself.
BASICALLY : If you want to take pictures for the sake of medium format, get the mamiya. If you want to have more fun taking pictures, along with using medium format, get something older (and probably less automated!)
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unless you're getting on the super cheap
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don't get me wrong, the mamiyais probably fun to use aswell, but I don't think, personally, it'll be as fun nor as good of an experience as getting a more analogue, older camera whose flaws you will grow to[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Killerelf12;39175426]This. I say go search for medium format cameras on ebay and just look at them, find one you think is interesting, and go for it. (Well read up a bit first, some cameras are prone to problems, like the folders. They're so old sometimes the shutter doesn't work or bellows rip, etc.)
I've had a lot of fun with my TLRs, and my folder, though I need to get it serviced, looks classy as fuck.[/QUOTE]
Sounds good. I shoot full manual 35mm so the AF/slr aspect isn't really necessary. Thanks for the advice.
If you can get the mamiya for a good price it's a great camera, it can accept manual focus lenses I'm pretty sure. But I would say go for an SLR over a TLR so you can get different lenses.
from what I hear, Bronica makes good medium SLR stuff for a good price
[QUOTE=Trogdon;39183398]If you can get the mamiya for a good price it's a great camera, it can accept manual focus lenses I'm pretty sure. But I would say go for an SLR over a TLR so you can get different lenses.[/QUOTE]
I always forget that TLRs are usually fixed lens... This is a very good point.
I just picked up a Pentax 645 and I love it :)
Manual focus only and the controls are weird, but it's a good cheaper alternative if you cant afford the Mamiya.
manual focus is where it's at with MF anyway
Any recommendations for a photography backpack?
I'm currently using a Crumpler 6MDH, but by god it strains your shoulders when you use it over a long period.
I'm thinking of getting a backpack for long day trips to carry a 7D, 17-40L, 70-200L, 50 1.4, and a 580EXII.
I'm doing a bit of DIY for a camera case, I didn't like the selection I saw on sites and in stores, not to mention the prices for them, so I bought one of these (plus I'm a sucker for military surplus): [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Military-Storage-Transport-Container-Case-Army-Camera-Medical-Ammo-16x16x11-1-/380418943782?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D4830016094207868062%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D140757529541%26[/url]
Now I just need to find some foam inserts that I can cut out to secure my camera and lenses. It's pretty big and heavy duty, but now I have something to put my camera and other electronics/stuff in when I travel.
[QUOTE=Ninja Duck;39200768]I'm doing a bit of DIY for a camera case, I didn't like the selection I saw on sites and in stores, not to mention the prices for them, so I bought one of these (plus I'm a sucker for military surplus): [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Military-Storage-Transport-Container-Case-Army-Camera-Medical-Ammo-16x16x11-1-/380418943782?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D4830016094207868062%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D140757529541%26[/url]
Now I just need to find some foam inserts that I can cut out to secure my camera and lenses. It's pretty big and heavy duty, but now I have something to put my camera and other electronics/stuff in when I travel.[/QUOTE]
You may want to acquaint yourself with pick and pluck foam. It's pretty handy for custom jobs like that.
Ooh that looks good, I'll check out some places around me to see if they sell any. Thanks.
Think its time for me to pick up a new lens, budget is around £500.
I do mostly club work so a generic wideangle like the Tokina 11-16 seems ideal.
Was originally going to get a brand new 24-105L off a friend for £450 but the deal fell through, not too keen on spending £570+ for a used one.
I am looking to go full frame eventually though, not really sure what to invest in right now.
The tokina would be a little wide for club things, everyone would be really distorted.
A lot of people use the Tokina 11-16 for club photography because of the wideangle and f/2.8. The distortion is easy to fix in postprocessing, and even without the distortion isn't that strange, it's not a fisheye.
And believe me, even fisheyes can be really handy when using those for club photography. I did it once and got very good results.
[QUOTE=Dvorak231;39218927]Think its time for me to pick up a new lens, budget is around £500.
I do mostly club work so a generic wideangle like the Tokina 11-16 seems ideal.
Was originally going to get a brand new 24-105L off a friend for £450 but the deal fell through, not too keen on spending £570+ for a used one.
I am looking to go full frame eventually though, not really sure what to invest in right now.[/QUOTE]
My GF is looking to sell her lightly used, perfect condition 24-105 4L IS for around £400. Has a 77mm UV on it, and the box and manual should be at her parents house if you need us to find them. Message me if you're interested.
Hey guys, starting to really consider moving into medium-format photography. I've been looking at investing into a Bronica ETR.
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I want to get a 120 back, Zenzanon EII 75mm f/2.8, and just using the waist level view-finder. Would it be alright to just meter with my DSLR? Or should I buy the prism? Also, does anyone here have any experience with this camera?
you'll be just fine if you meter with another camera, i've been using my om-1 for metering when using the mamiya c330
I'm not sure if this is the right thread to ask this, but:
what equipment would be required to transfer images/videos onto VHS tapes, then capture the output of a VHS player for manipulation in image/video editing software? I want to try some things with tape distortion
I use an app on my phone for metering with my 67, works perfectly.
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[QUOTE=Dori;39224698]I'm not sure if this is the right thread to ask this, but:
what equipment would be required to transfer images/videos onto VHS tapes, then capture the output of a VHS player for manipulation in image/video editing software? I want to try some things with tape distortion[/QUOTE]
An analog tv and some sort of whatever video out your computer does to component video converter and the reverse for back in again.
So it goes: Computer video out -> convert to component cable signal -> video in on tv -> video out on tv to vcr machine -> record to blank vcr tape -> video out from vcr into reverse converter -> capture on computer.
That hurts my head
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An analog tv and some sort of whatever video out your computer does to component video converter and the reverse for back in again.
So it goes: Computer video out -> convert to component cable signal -> video in on tv -> video out on tv to vcr machine -> record to blank vcr tape -> video out from vcr into reverse converter -> capture on computer.[/QUOTE]
that sounds really confusing, but I'll save it to a text file for future reference. thanks
[QUOTE=Slippery-Q;39223625]Hey guys, starting to really consider moving into medium-format photography. I've been looking at investing into a Bronica ETR.
[img]http://thedeadformat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/6256551537_a7717ea1ef_z.jpg[/img]
I want to get a 120 back, Zenzanon EII 75mm f/2.8, and just using the waist level view-finder. Would it be alright to just meter with my DSLR? Or should I buy the prism? Also, does anyone here have any experience with this camera?[/QUOTE]
You can always look for a handheld light meter too, it's a little less to carry around.
[QUOTE=Killerelf12;39225012]You can always look for a handheld light meter too, it's a little less to carry around.[/QUOTE]
I had thought about that, until I saw this:
[QUOTE=The Salmon;39224699]I use an app on my phone for metering with my 67, works perfectly.
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My older brother has an iPhone 5, and often sits at home, bored. Whenever I go out to take pictures, he could be my meter-maid. EVERYONE WINS
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