35mm film cameras? What do you use?
Dec 19, 2016 17:18:15 #
I shoot original four thirds. Actually, it's called 110 film and the SLR camera is the Pentax Auto 110.
I also bought a Pentax ZX-M to use with my previously micro four thirds adapted K mount lenses. I keep having to multiply by 0.5 to understand what focal length I'm really using with that huge camera.
I also bought a Pentax ZX-M to use with my previously micro four thirds adapted K mount lenses. I keep having to multiply by 0.5 to understand what focal length I'm really using with that huge camera.
Dec 19, 2016 17:53:10 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?
Thanks!
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?
Thanks!
I use two old film cameras although I have several: Pentax spotmatic and Nikon FM3a.
Dec 20, 2016 22:41:23 #
Four Fujica slr's, acquired over the years, and a Contax 139 and two 159's. I'd use the 159's if I was to shoot film again.
Dec 21, 2016 07:45:47 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
tstar wrote:
Four Fujica slr's, acquired over the years, and a Contax 139 and two 159's. I'd use the 159's if I was to shoot film again.
the zeiss lenses for the contax models are stunning optics.
Dec 21, 2016 07:50:54 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?
Thanks!
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?
Thanks!
So far my favorite 35mm film is a Chinon SLR, bought it used about 35 years ago. Favorite film is Fuji Velvia 100 and Ilford Pan F 50
I have several 35mm film cameras but one that really want to try soon is my Canon Rebel with some of my L series lenses.
Dec 21, 2016 07:58:35 #
speters wrote:
I use the Canon EOS1v Hs, I have owned it for many years (also shoot an old Petri), but I also shoot with a Pentax 645 nII, as well as 6x6,6x7 and 6x8)! I think my favorite is Fuji Velvia ( I really do enjoy watching slides (especially Medium Format) projected on a big screen!!!!
Petri rangefinder? I had one back in the early 70s, it was a super sharp camera.
Dec 21, 2016 08:03:46 #
JasonC wrote:
I'm surprised the venerable Canon AE-1 has not been mentioned, which is my film camera of choice.
I have two of them but I prefer the Chinon SLR.
Dec 21, 2016 08:12:07 #
jaymatt wrote:
Pentax SF1n and Yashicamat 124G--occasional use.
124G is a sweet camera, I traded one for a Yashica 635 some 40 years ago but the 635 got stolen. :( I still have the 35mm kit for it, I usually shot 120 in it.
Dec 21, 2016 08:13:37 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
waegwan wrote:
124G is a sweet camera, I traded one for a Yashica 635 some 40 years ago but the 635 got stolen. :( I still have the 35mm kit for it, I usually shot 120 in it.
the yashie 124g is about as good as it gets in a med format tlr. great lenses, and quality built. good for you!
Dec 21, 2016 08:21:11 #
rpavich wrote:
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You have a Yashica 635? Do you have the 35mm kit for it? I have the kit and a case that could use a good home. It isn't worth the trouble to sell on eBay but it is just taking up space here.
Dec 21, 2016 08:29:19 #
wj cody wrote:
the yashie 124g is about as good as it gets in a med format tlr. great lenses, and quality built. good for you!
Really good camera but not the top of the heap.
It was sort of a copy of a Rolleiflex.
If you've ever held both you would notice a difference in build quality, but there was a huge difference in price. The Yashica was an exceptional value, to be sure. There was also Mamiya. They made interchangable lens TLR's. I had two of the C-330 models. Lots of pros like myself used them.
But this is a thread about 35mm or "miniature" format cameras. Loved the Nikon F-100.
Dec 22, 2016 03:09:58 #
Petri flex bought in 1967 and a Canon F1 bought in 1979 or 80. Kodachrome was my favorite film now I have no favorite as I use what I can find. Started shooting in 1963 after being introduced to photography @ the hobby shop on an Air base in England. The Petri flex, was bought during my tour in RVN. (Still going strong)
Dec 22, 2016 04:53:13 #
therwol
Loc: USA
I mentioned my Nikon FA previously. I actually got my start in photography with a Nikon FTn and a 55mm f1.2 lens in 1969. Now that was a brick. It was a bit quirky. You had to take the back off to change rolls of film. You had to waste a shot to lock up the mirror. It went up but didn't come down after pressing the shutter release. To make a double exposure, you had to turn a knob and rewind the film one frame to repeat the shot. The shutter release had a dot on it and rotated when you rewound the film. You would rewind it until the dot was in the same position as before you rewound it, and that was one frame. That lens is considered soft by today's standards, but at the wider apertures, it had better sharpness and contrast than the 50mm f1.4 that I replaced it. I still have the camera and original lens. I haven't done any film since 2007, but it's there if I change my mind about it.
Dec 22, 2016 05:49:52 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'd like to hear from those who actively shoot 35 mm film.
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?
Thanks!
Which camera do you use? How long have you owned it?
Favorite film?
Thanks!
Nikon F100 (17 years), Zeiss Ikon (4 years), Leica M6 (3 years).
Fuji Across because it has fine grain and unusual lack of reciprocity failure (0 up to 120 sec, +1/2 stop from 120-1000 seconds).
I get better resolution from medium and large format film.
I also get a little more resolution from my D610 than from 35 mm film but that camera is twice as big as the Leica or Zeiss.
Dec 26, 2016 18:09:19 #
waegwan wrote:
Petri rangefinder? I had one back in the early 70s, it was a super sharp camera.
No, it is not a rangefinder, it is an SLR.
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