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Nov 28, 2017 10:35:11 #
danlsmith wrote:
Topcon Uni, known as the Topcon 100 in the states.. Bought it when I was stationed overseas while in Air Force in 1969. Great pictures, and it had a leaf shutter. I really liked it
I had a Topcon Unirex, a little later than you- same leaf shutter. Limited lens selection, but the fastest electronic flash sync speed (1/500 sec) of any 35mm SLR.
Got mine at Clark AFB.
Nov 28, 2017 10:41:48 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I had a Topcon Unirex, a little later than you- same leaf shutter. Limited lens selection, but the fastest electronic flash sync speed (1/500 sec) of any 35mm SLR.
Got mine at Clark AFB.
Got mine at Clark AFB.
That IS fast, Jim ... but, then - easily achieved w/ leaf shutters!!!!
Nov 28, 2017 11:06:38 #
Chris T wrote:
That IS fast, Jim ... but, then - easily achieved w/ leaf shutters!!!!
Now days with HSS/Auto FP it's no big deal.
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Nov 28, 2017 13:53:36 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Now days with HSS/Auto FP it's no big deal.
Now days with HSS/Auto FP it's no big deal.
Which dig cams have that setting, Jim?
Nov 28, 2017 14:05:01 #
Chris T wrote:
Which dig cams have that setting, Jim?
RE: HSS/Auto FP....usually the higher end of camera models have it.
Nikon's D7xxx and better.
Not sure which Canon, Pentax, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic....
You have to have a light that's capable as well.
Nov 28, 2017 16:16:06 #
I agree. The Mamiya rb67 was (is) the best studio camera ever made. Especially when you use their 150mm soft focus lens. I still use my RB with my Phase 1 digital back. I have three of the 150mm sf lenses, just in case they are not available in the distant future.
Nov 28, 2017 16:21:57 #
My favorite are a Nikon FE and an FM with their buttery smooth shutters. My digital is a Nikon DF same shutter feel and real external controls. My other is a Fuji X Pro1. Reminds me of my Leica IIIf
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Nov 28, 2017 16:49:10 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
RE: HSS/Auto FP....usually the higher end of camera models have it.
Nikon's D7xxx and better.
Not sure which Canon, Pentax, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic....
You have to have a light that's capable as well.
Nikon's D7xxx and better.
Not sure which Canon, Pentax, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic....
You have to have a light that's capable as well.
Jim ... the D7100 has two High Speed Shutter Modes - 1/320 and 1/250 ... that what you mean?
What kind of light, Jim?
Nov 28, 2017 16:49:36 #
NBBPH
Loc: Indiana
Yes, Chris T, I thought the eye focus was a great tool, loved it, and wish Canon had kept it on their DSLRs. Have to admit the digital revolution has tremendous advantages but one of the disadvantages is there are too many options, The simpler you keep it the better I do. One of the best options with DSLRs is the ability to change ISO quickly. In the film days your were stuck with whatever film you had in camera. I often carried two bodies, one with ISO 100 and the other with ISO 400. On rare occasions, for special events, I would use 800 ISO but did not like it.
Nov 28, 2017 16:52:31 #
MediaWizard wrote:
I agree. The Mamiya rb67 was (is) the best studio camera ever made. Especially when you use their 150mm soft focus lens. I still use my RB with my Phase 1 digital back. I have three of the 150mm sf lenses, just in case they are not available in the distant future.
Oh, I agree, Wiz ... best studio camera ever made - Mamiya RB67 ....
Does your Phase 1 Digital Back fit on the RB, directly, or do you need an adaptor?
Nov 28, 2017 16:59:06 #
NBBPH wrote:
Yes, Chris T, I thought the eye focus was a great ... (show quote)
Shame they didn't, huh, NB?
Yes, that is the best option on a DSLR ... not only the ability to change it quickly, as the need arises, but the extended ISO capabilities.
In film days ... I was in two minds with color - for negs, I used Vericolor 100 ... for chromes, I used Ektachrome 160 ... B/W - Ilford HP 4 @ 640
That's also the setting I use on my Sony alphas - ISO 640 ... seems to cover everything, admirably ...
Nov 28, 2017 17:02:47 #
Chris T wrote:
Jim ... the D7100 has two High Speed Shutter Modes - 1/320 and 1/250 ... that what you mean?
What kind of light, Jim?
What kind of light, Jim?
Not really keeping with your subject, but...You can use speeds higher than that...all the way to the shortest...with some limitations.
Speedlights and studio lights have to be capable of firing a rapid pulse... essentially creating a short, but continuous light.
More on that feature HERE.
Nov 28, 2017 19:49:03 #
Nov 28, 2017 19:52:43 #
sgt hop wrote:
nikon f for me
Even, now?
Or you just didn't list your DSLR?
Nov 28, 2017 19:54:32 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Not really keeping with your subject, but...You can use speeds higher than that...all the way to the shortest...with some limitations.
Speedlights and studio lights have to be capable of firing a rapid pulse... essentially creating a short, but continuous light.
More on that feature HERE.
Speedlights and studio lights have to be capable of firing a rapid pulse... essentially creating a short, but continuous light.
More on that feature HERE.
Oh, okay, Jim ... thanks ...
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