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Your claim: This quote: "Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are the world's first 7-layer multicoated lenses. ... Conventional lenses have only 1-3 layer coatings." Does not say, at all, that Super-Takumar lenses were multicoated. Please read carefully. And note that "SMC Takumar" is not the same as...

This is the first time I read this. Source of this claim? All super-takumar lenses i've owned clearly appear single-coated. Even double-coating can be readily identificable, but as far as I can recall, and also based on the ebay pics I see, S-T lenses are single coated or perhaps they might...

The PS versions are much improved optically over the S. Not just because a new optical design and new coatings, but also because they were manufactured in what was (then) a brand-new optical factory by Bronica, which was absolutely state of the art. So quality control or tolerances were better...

None of those cameras have multicoated lenses. But, you don't need multicoated lenses, though.

Agree.

I always used my RB67 (pro-S) handheld. Perfectly usable. But I much prefer to do the same using a Pentax 6x7. Much lighter.

I'm a Linux user since 1997 or 1998 and I never knew that. Thanks!

On the other side, the camera body itself, with no prism and lens, is reasonably light enough to carry more than one, instead of carrying backs. If the P67 would have interchangeable backs, each back would be of a similar size than the current P67 camera, just not as deep. Or, they would be...

+1 People who use those panorama conversion kits have a special place in hell reserved for them. There's nothing dumber than hauling a camera for a 55mm x 68mm negative size yet choosing to use only a narrow part of such frame size by fitting a 135 cartridge that costs similar (or sometimes...

Decision is easy: If you like to use tripod, or do studio shootings, macro photography, or use fill-in flash at daylight a lot (i.e. tricks with flash vs sun ratio), then get the RZ. Otherwise, If you want to go out in the field walking and want to shoot 6x7 format, get the Pentax. I've...

For anyone who cares, here Mamiya wins. The Pentax alternative is the 120/3.5 SOFT lens. Yet the Pentax lens is difficult to use because: a . The degree of "soft" depends directly on the aperture value. While the Mamiya lens can be "configured" for desired softness by interchanging some funny...

In which sense would a P645 run "ahead" of a Bronica? Are you aware that the Bronica ETR system has leaf shutters in all lenses? This is a mayor plus for the Bronica 6x4.5 system. Agree. The RB67 users have only a 90/3.8 lens. 90/2.8 lens is not only fast, but it gives the depth of field of...

Maybe there's some need for service? On my ETR cameras this lock has worked always perfectly. You need to remove the slide quite a bit to be able to shoot. We must be very careful because it might be just a case of cleaning and lubrication. And, if weak magnet is the case, such solenoid...

Camera technician here... 1. Was the camera serviced periodically? 2. Did you attempt to bring it to an actually GOOD camera technician like Frank Marshman? I understand your concern, however the GS-1 was the third electronic system they designed, after the ETR and SQ. I have enough...

Sirius Glass, advocating for Hassy... So nice to see the tradition never changes in this group. Cheers from the Bronica war trench... And, to the question: "Anyone Still Using Bronica?". Yes, i just bought another body one week ago, a ETRS. To add to my collection of accesories and MC/E/PE...

I'm as impressed as you! -- when i wrote "I thought they could do better", i meant the Pentax 17 camera. The success is unbelievable! No doubt a new film camera will be coming next, maybe a variation on the Pentax 17.

That's great for them. I thought they could do better. I had the chance to test a Pentax 17 in barcelona this January. In short: Pros: Brand new camera with guarantee Solid construction, feels well made overall Easy to hold in the hand, ergonomic for the hands Rather light for the size (see...

You need a camera technician. It is probable that the flex cable that couples the pins to the actual shutter is faulty.

I'd suggest deleting this thread, in the interest of keeping Leica R prices low.

Hans Kerensky is a saint, an angel. His contributions are enormous!

As a photographer that owns two pre-war and four post-war Contaxes, but most importantly, as a camera repairman who actually has repaired more than one post-war Contax camera... I need to point out the following No, it is not. The pre-war Contax shutter is rather complicated. The post-war...

I dare to say all (ALL) tele lenses on the FD system are great, i've never been dissapointed. And i've owned the Nikkor 105/1.8, 105/2.5 (AI) and 85/1.8 (pre-AI and K). Which are great lenses too. The FD new 85/1.8 is absolutely superb. As good as my Nikkor K 85/1.8 -a lens I love- but much...

If Tetenal is insolvent, you can try increasing the temperature and agitating more vigorously...

I've tried one but it looked way too much money for what it offers. For the price they could have put a much better viewfinder. Just to start with the criticism... which could go on and on (why it is so BIG?)

I never liked that much the Demi nor the Olympus Pen EE series. I am not sure why you really need auto exposure. Setting manual exposure, manual focus and then handing the camera to another person will give you as much (or even more) chances of a better picture. I have/had the Olympus Pen...

The New F1 is altogether a more ergonomic camera to operate and quicker to operate due to Aperture priority and Shutter priority AE (the latter enabled via using a winder). I'd choose the New F1.

No!

I think low shutter speeds are not the best situation for the Pentax 6x7. A RB67 or a TLR performs better in those situations. If I recall correctly I found a way to diminish shutter slap on the 6x7 via reducing the spring tension of the mirror actuator (i'm a camera tech), but I haven't tested...

I think yours are some of the best images captured with P30. Ferrania should hire you. What is the ISO/EI you used it and which developer? Please. Exposure Index 64 with D-76 1:1.

Hey - I can get all of the above from FP4+, too, and it's cheaper! Yes, I agree on your observations regarding tonal response. When the resurrected P30 appeared (2016), i was one of the first here -if not the first- to say that it appeared as being an orthochromatic film. P33 is definitely...