Recent content by drsnowball

So as it turns out I’ve decided on one of Karl’s Autocords. He was super responsive and I’m not ready to give up the small size TLRs just yet—if I need the extra functions, I can always jump into a C220 or even an RB67 in the years to come. The only thing I know I’ll miss immediately is the...

How would you feel schlepping the Mamiya up a hike? I’ve seen other posters say it’s too much for them, but I feel like I have a pretty high tolerance for weight hiking for photos. On the digital end I’m hoping to have a supertele for birds one day after all. The bulk in the backpack concerns me...

Careful, I might convince myself to ditch TLRs and go for an SQ or a RB67 after all this! Joking aside, I’ve emailed Karl and the choice now is between one of his available Autocords and a Mamiya TLR. I hadn’t planned on going big—my original plan was a small TLR to get my feet wet and an MF...

I’ve already set the return up, and props to eBay, it was accepted instantly. It’s going back this morning. I’ve found a C220 + 80mm 2.8 for $300, and extra lenses don’t seem too pricey. There’s a local one in worse condition I might go see to get some hands on. The Autocords I’m seeing are...

No kidding. I took one look at that huge, gorgeous waist level finder and was instantly obsessed. That’s really what’s going on here—what is my method to get a WLF into my life? Haha. Really appreciate all the advice and responses I’ve gotten. It’s a really great welcome into this board. I’ll...

Noted, thanks. I’ll take a closer look for this model. Thanks, and yeah, that’s about what I’ve expected. I’ll see if I can go hands on with a Mamiya but if I’m going to give up on the small TLRs I think I may just end up going all the way to an RB67!

Would you ever take the Mamiya traveling or on an extended photo walk/hike out for landscapes? That’s going to be my main use, alongside my existing Nikon digital kit. Amateur hobbyist sort of stuff. My sense is I should stick to the Yashicas and various ‘cords; and that if I wanted...

Anybody know if he’s still active? I emailed him twice the last few weeks, no luck on a response. I’ll take a closer look at the 220. Just a quick search without much research I’m seeing $300-400 for that configuration. I’m good with that price, still worried about the bulk though.

I’ve seen a lot of back and forth on where Rolleicords fall on reliability and image quality compared to the later Yashicas. Any tips on which versions I should hunt for? Vb seems like a good option for me. I will admit, my one week trial with the Yashica really spoiled me on the top view...

Size/weight and cost. The Mamiya C line looks like a tank and my primary carry is already a Nikon z6iii. Open to reconsidering Mamiya or other brands at this point though!

Thanks everyone. The impulse to just keep and fix is real, but this is confirming what I suspected — it’s a bad use of the money. I’ll start the return process. Disappointed I’m not joining the TLR gang yet but I will continue to keep my eye out.

Hi all, newbie here trying to figure out a cost effective way to play around with medium format after shooting digital for years. In short, my newly bought $200 Yashica 124 needs a CLA for $300-400 or goes back. I picked up a Yashica Mat 124 (non-G) for $200. The meter is broken but the...