Have you Ever used a Medium Format Camera?
Sep 13, 2017 01:55:03 #
Sep 13, 2017 02:39:08 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
I sold mine back in 1980 or 1981.
What did you get for it, Richard?
Sep 13, 2017 02:41:09 #
mcveed wrote:
Yes, Mamiya C330 TLR.
Do you still have it?
Sep 13, 2017 02:47:42 #
ChrisT wrote:
What did you get for it, Richard?
It was to a workmate and I can't remember the $$$. I was happy and he was happy.
Sep 13, 2017 02:56:29 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
I sold mine back in 1980 or 1981.
The Mamiya RB67?
What did you get for it?
Mind if I ask?
Sep 13, 2017 02:57:54 #
Sep 13, 2017 03:10:29 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
Started with Rolleiflex T added Rollei 2.8F.. Mamiya 645.. Mamiya C330.. Mamiya RZ 6x7..120..220..6x6 backs..Bronica S2a (Flash sync speed 1/40th was a drawback in bright outdoor shoots, but it was the camera provided for me , which I inherited when the agency closed down). Hasselblad with 120..220 and 70mm backs ( The 70mm backs were good for Aerial work ..60 shots per film, loaded into cassettes from bulk roll. ) The ELM helped motor drive the outfit. Prism viewfinder was a must. Ahhhhhhhhhhhh happy film days, And yes I still have them all... with occasional use. I learned too much to waste it on digital only shooting.
Sep 13, 2017 03:17:25 #
Pablo8 wrote:
Started with Rolleiflex T added Rollei 2.8F.. Ma... (show quote)
Now, THERE's a Pro ....
Thanks for your contribution, Pablo ... ever considered selling the RZ?
Sep 13, 2017 03:34:47 #
Sep 13, 2017 03:38:44 #
Pablo8 wrote:
Too sentimental over my 'Friends'.
Wish I had some of my"friends" back.
I suspect they are sitting, unused in a closet somewhere. Sigh...
Sep 13, 2017 03:38:54 #
Pablo8 wrote:
Too sentimental over my 'Friends'.
Oh, well ....
Yes, know what you mean ... been there, too ....
Sep 13, 2017 03:40:56 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Wish I had some of my"friends" back.
I suspect they are sitting, unused in a closet somewhere. Sigh...
I suspect they are sitting, unused in a closet somewhere. Sigh...
Messy divorce, huh?
Sep 13, 2017 03:49:02 #
ChrisT wrote:
Messy divorce, huh?
Nope, sold to buy more camera equipment.
I could buy them back now for, well, probably not pennies on the dollar, but for huge discounts, though I distinctly remember the price of my Mamiya C330 with the 80mm lens was $180, same price as a Nikon FTn with the 50mm 1.4. This was at the base exchange in the Philippines. The one camera I wanted but never had was a Nikon F4s. Maybe now is the time, though I loved the F100. That one I still have at work.
Sep 13, 2017 04:00:20 #
ChrisT wrote:
A DSLR, or was it a film camera?
BTW, there are also mirrorless medium format digital cameras.
Hasselblad and Fuji come to mind.
Sep 13, 2017 04:02:14 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Nope, sold to buy more camera equipment.
I could buy them back now for, well, probably not pennies on the dollar, but for huge discounts, though I distinctly remember the price of my Mamiya C330 with the 80mm lens was $180, same price as a Nikon FTn with the 50mm 1.4. This was at the base exchange in the Philippines. The one camera I wanted but never had was a Nikon F4s. Maybe now is the time, though I loved the F100. That one I still have at work.
I could buy them back now for, well, probably not pennies on the dollar, but for huge discounts, though I distinctly remember the price of my Mamiya C330 with the 80mm lens was $180, same price as a Nikon FTn with the 50mm 1.4. This was at the base exchange in the Philippines. The one camera I wanted but never had was a Nikon F4s. Maybe now is the time, though I loved the F100. That one I still have at work.
The Last Nikon F I remember is the F3. Then I dropped out - kinda. When I came back in the door - so-to-speak, everything was Digital. Now, I've been playing catchup. But, I am astounded at the new prices of top cameras. That newest 100mp Hasselblad is some 35 grand!!!! Bowled me over ....
I could have bought a 500C for $500 a few years ago. I sold my RB67 for that. What a silly ass I was ....
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