Anyone own a 2 1/4 anymore?
Jan 22, 2018 06:53:13 #
Jan 22, 2018 07:02:15 #
ShooterRod wrote:
I was alway envious of the Hasselblad folks....saw... (show quote)
I currently use a Rolleiflex and two Hasselblad bodies with several lenses. I once had an RB67 which was just as good only much heavier.
The advantages are obvious. When it comes to format, size matters.
And I get a new clean sensor each time I wind the film.
Jan 22, 2018 07:12:19 #
I have two Hasselblad and two Rolliflex twin len. I use Rollie for b&w and am waiting for the hasty digital back to come down in price. The larger the image capture size the higher the overall quality period.
Jan 22, 2018 07:32:32 #
ShooterRod wrote:
I was alway envious of the Hasselblad folks....saw... (show quote)
I have a couple of old Rolleiflex Cameras.. I haven't used them in a while but I keep them for display. They are film only and I got out of the serious film business years ago. BUT, I'm not getting rid of them.
Jan 22, 2018 07:34:22 #
I shot RB 67 and 645 for years while shooting weddings. I had two other photogs who shot for me and they used the same. We shot over 90 weddings a year but can't imagine going back to to those now. Even for product work now the 35 works well. If the shots get too big I still have them to fall back on. Plus I gave up shooting weddings a couple years ago
Jan 22, 2018 07:51:33 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
I still own a Yashica-mat 124 twin lens reflex. A photographer friend traded it to me for painting the trim on his mother's house many moons ago. I never did use it a whole lot. It now occupies a spot in my camera collection in a display cabinet in my home office. I haven't shot film in years now. Digital is just too easy to use and the results are excellent. The last roll of 35mm film I bought was $10.00. It was for a camera I gave to some friends. I don't know what developing and printing would cost now. My photographer friend ended up taking a $10,000.00 film processing machine out and dumping it in a ditch behind his house after digital took over the market. So much for progress.
Jan 22, 2018 07:52:41 #
I still shoot my Yashicamat 124G from time to time. I bought it in the early ’70’s.
Jan 22, 2018 08:09:50 #
Back in the day when I did wedding photography, I used a Kowa Super 66 with a built in dark slide. The problem with this all mechanical camera with no meter was, if it malfunctioned, it would still click away but there was nothing recorded on the film.
Jan 22, 2018 08:17:22 #
I still shoot 6x6. Hasselblad 500c is the one I use most. I also have 2 Bronica cameras and access to a couple of Rolleicord twin lens cameras.
--Bob
--Bob
ShooterRod wrote:
I was alway envious of the Hasselblad folks....saw... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2018 08:33:58 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
I shot with a MF TLR years ago. Whilst the IQ was unbelievable however using it for moving subjects was a pain with the reversed image in the viewfinder. It wasn't long before I sold it and went back to 35mm SLRs.
I had a Rollie and added a prism to get around the reversal thing, but it was heavy! And then you could always use the camera at eye level by flipping the hood front down....
Jan 22, 2018 08:42:47 #
Your words present a sober view of digital medium format: "While medium format DIGITAL gear is available, it is priced in the stratosphere. It is primarily the province of professional photo illustrators serving advertisers, and a few well-heeled landscape photographers. No one truly needs it unless they regularly print larger than 40x30 inches for applications that will be viewed at awkwardly close range."
The eye test would support your view. Nobody but a scientist could tell the difference in ordinary visual terms (with the naked eye) between a photograph shot with a digital MF camera and a so-called enthusiast digital camera.
In addition, the digital era in photography surpassed the film era years ago, primarily I hear because digital processes give the photographer way more control of his work product.
The eye test would support your view. Nobody but a scientist could tell the difference in ordinary visual terms (with the naked eye) between a photograph shot with a digital MF camera and a so-called enthusiast digital camera.
In addition, the digital era in photography surpassed the film era years ago, primarily I hear because digital processes give the photographer way more control of his work product.
burkphoto wrote:
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Jan 22, 2018 08:53:37 #
anotherview wrote:
... the digital era in photography surpassed the film era years ago ....
That only applies to the small format - 24x36 mm or smaller (unless you can afford medium format digital, 33x44 mm).
It is not true for 6x6 cm film and larger which is easily affordable and can surpass digital with today's films.
Convenience is a separate matter. Digital may be easier to use and involves less thought and understanding. Digital is great if what you want to do is point and shoot.
But some of us find the challenge of film to be more satisfying.
Jan 22, 2018 09:14:10 #
kdogg
Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV
Still shoot my Bronicas and RB-67on occasion, not the 4x5 Speed Graphic rail anymore. Am waiting to win the lottery so I can afford a digital back for the RB.
Jan 22, 2018 09:15:24 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
My Rolleiflex stopped working. Apparently some of the lubricant gets gummy after many years. To get your Rollei back in tip-top shape, check out Harry Fleenor, http://www.rolleirepairs.com . I think Harry works only on Rolleis.
Jan 22, 2018 09:16:59 #
I've had my Pentax 6x7 since I bought it new in 1979. I've had my Rolleicord III since buying it used in the 1990's and just spent $225 on it last summer for a CLA. And my new favorite is my Bronica ETRSi bought with one back and the eye level prism and the 75mm lens for $200 on eBay. I've added another (120) back (it came with two 220 backs — not useful unless you've got a stock of old 220 frozen), a 50mm, 150mm & 200mm (all with lens shades) for a total less than a refurbished crop-sensor DSLR body. I also have a Nikon FE 35mm SLR and yes, a DSLR (Nikon D7100) with old and new lenses shared between them. MF is very much alive on this forum.
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