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Sep 13, 2017 22:09:28   #
toxdoc42
 
I shot with a Speed Graphic (spelling?) and a Rolleiflex. That was when I worked for the newspaper and I year books in high school and college and that format negative was required. Then I discovered 35 mm and never turned back!

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Sep 13, 2017 22:22:12   #
Besperus Loc: Oregon
 
I used a c33 in college and RB 67 in the studio later. The RB is much heavier but lenses have the shutter in them and sync
at 1/500 with flash faster.

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Sep 13, 2017 22:32:47   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
I got a second hand YashicaMat back in the late 60s and used it quite a bit through college and afterward until my career used up my spare time. I shot a few slides with it and they were mind boggling when viewed on a light box. Never had a 6x6 projector though. I still have the camera in near mint condition and recently loaded it with some B&W to try my hand at it again. I'll post any worthwhile ones on here for everyone's amusement.

Stan

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Sep 13, 2017 22:38:04   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
Besperus wrote:
I used a c33 in college and RB 67 in the studio later. The RB is much heavier but lenses have the shutter in them and sync
at 1/500 with flash faster.


Yes, of course ... that's why ...

But the C/33 and C330 were heavy, too ... but, then - it's a TLR design ...

Lenses were lighter and shorter, as well ...

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Sep 13, 2017 22:40:04   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
StanMac wrote:
I got a second hand YashicaMat back in the late 60s and used it quite a bit through college and afterward until my career used up my spare time. I shot a few slides with it and they were mind boggling when viewed on a light box. Never had a 6x6 projector though. I still have the camera in near mint condition and recently loaded it with some B&W to try my hand at it again. I'll post any worthwhile ones on here for everyone's amusement.

Stan


You know, I'm pretty sure I had a 6x6 projector at one time ...

Heck! For all I know, I may have it, still ... I'll look around ....

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Sep 13, 2017 23:50:56   #
rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
 
ChrisT wrote:
Yes, of course ... that's why ...

But the C/33 and C330 were heavy, too ... but, then - it's a TLR design ...

Lenses were lighter and shorter, as well ...
Heavy! Light! When I was using a C330, I was 26. You could have put a lens on an anvil and I'd have shot with it. The biggest problem with UHH is how easily we drift off topic and focus on tangential issues. Go back to the OP. Weight wasn't part of the question.

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Sep 13, 2017 23:55:42   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
rdgreenwood wrote:
Heavy! Light! When I was using a C330, I was 26. You could have put a lens on an anvil and I'd have shot with it. The biggest problem with UHH is how easily we drift off topic and focus on tangential issues. Go back to the OP. Weight wasn't part of the question.


No, you're right, RD - it wasn't part of the question ...

But, I think it was YOU, in fact - who brought up the weight issue ....

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Sep 13, 2017 23:59:02   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
ChrisT wrote:
No, you're right, RD - it wasn't part of the question ...

But, I think it was YOU, in fact - who brought up the weight issue ....


This is your earlier comment, RD -

rdgreenwood Joined: Aug 18, 2013 Posts: 1175 Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

When I was in Vietnam, I shot a "cruise book" for VMFA-542 with a Mamiya C330, a twin lens reflex. It was a great camera for that kind of work; a bit bulky and heavy, but it's 2-1/4x2-1/4 negs gave you lots to work with.

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Sep 14, 2017 00:01:49   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
wmurnahan wrote:
Don't hold your breath.


Never will ... I need air ....

I'm an airy type ....

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Sep 14, 2017 01:25:23   #
Besperus Loc: Oregon
 
Two lenses and the C33 were much lighter than the RB two lenses two backs and tripod even when using 220 film. Which the TLR couldn't use. Don't get me wrong. I loved the older Mamiya a lot. It was easier to focus and hand hold at longer shutter speeds. It was great for many types of "art" photography.
Square format is as good as rectangular.

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Sep 14, 2017 03:53:39   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
ChrisT wrote:
Digital Back for a 500CW, huh?

Boy!!! ... are YOU in for a surprise!!!

Do you have a specific need for a Fisheye? Or do you just want one to have it?


Digital back although square has a crop factor of 1.5 due to sensor size. There are rectangular sensors with less crop factor, but that defeats the purpose of square. And none are cheap - $10K and up. No plan as to when I will get one.

And the full frame fisheye would be more of a wish than a need. But it would be fantastic for the interiors that I sometimes get to do. I've seen some of the types of shots it is capable of. It is a phenomenal lense - with a phenomenal used lense price if one can find one for sale.

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Sep 14, 2017 07:57:59   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Besperus wrote:
I used a c33 in college and RB 67 in the studio later. The RB is much heavier but lenses have the shutter in them and sync
at 1/500 with flash faster.


Both have leaf shutters and sync at all settings, but lenses for the RB had a top speed of 1/400. For the C33 it was 1/500. Pretty insignificant difference.

As for going off-topic, in person, most conversations waver. I think that's one reason I like the "hog"
It's usually more like an informal conversation.

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Sep 14, 2017 08:08:27   #
Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England
 
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Both have leaf shutters and sync at all settings, but lenses for the RB had a top speed of 1/400. For the C33 it was 1/500. Pretty insignificant difference.


Yup ... not much difference in those, Goofy ....

The best feature of the RB - was the revolving back ... Horizontals to Verticals, in a twist ....

Couldn't do that on the TLR - everything was square ....

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Sep 14, 2017 08:12:03   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
ChrisT wrote:
Yup ... not much difference in those, Goofy ....

The best feature of the RB - was the revolving back ... Horizontals to Verticals, in a twist ....

Couldn't do that on the TLR - everything was square ....


You're making me miss the Beast!
I remember the sound it made..."kwaaaluup"
I weighed mine once.
With the pentaprism, L grip and the 90mm, I think it was about 7lbs.
I used it a lot hand-held.

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Sep 14, 2017 10:39:52   #
pendennis
 
I've owned a Miniature Speed Graphic, Hasselblad 500C, Mamiya 645 1000s, Mamiya 645 Super, Mamiya RB67, Mamiya C3, C220, C330, Yashica 635 and Mat 124G, Minolta Autocord, and Kowa Super 66. In addition, I've gotten to use a Hassy 500CM, Rollieflex 2.8f, Mamiya RZ67, Koni Omega Rapid M.

I currently own a Mamiya 645 Pro TL, and a Mamiya C330s. Use them fairly often.

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