If you are primarily a painter, one nice thing about TLRs is the large focus screen. It's sort of like looking at a (small) piece of paper already. And the screen reversal throws off the connection between the 'world' and the image on the screen in a subtle way.I am still learning about all the variations and lenses and this is super educational.
Sometimes on Shopgood.com and local Crags list you can find Richoflex, Kowaflex, and a few other 60s vintage TLR, if in good working order both have good 4 element lens, solid build quality, what I really like my Yaschia 124 and D is the 2.8 focusing lens, makes for bright focusing screen.
If you are primarily a painter, one nice thing about TLRs is the large focus screen. It's sort of like looking at a (small) piece of paper already. And the screen reversal throws off the connection between the 'world' and the image on the screen in a subtle way.
I'll never understand it, but almost no one reacts to being photographed with a TLR on the street. Even if I use the magnifier and put the camera up to my face three feet in front of someone.
Yeah, the issue is finding someone who's reputable and honeat. Do you have experience with any ebay seller who is?
Yeah, the issue is finding someone who's reputable and honeat. Do you have experience with any ebay seller who is?
The Mamiya C330 also really looks impressive in a self-portrait
(in this case, kitted out with a 135mm lens and a prism finder)
Hi all. I have a holga 120 and an Ansco Viking Readyset and both work. I’ve been taking photos with them. I am a mixed media artist and I’ve loved photography since my pre-teens, back then with 35mm cameras and even doing some of my own developing.
I want to get a decent medium format camera but I’m on a tight budget. What do you suggest? I want something that is easy to carry around.
Street photography would probably be my primary focus, and landscape/nature come 2nd.
Oh yeah, I also would enjoy doing double exposures, so I want the ability to do that..
Minolta made and still makes really good lens, in the 60s up until the 90s, and maybe still do, was one of few the lens makers that made their own glass. The 4 element Tessar lens is as good as a Rollie, the interior is flocked, good contrast. Many were used by news and wedding photographers, finding one in good condition may take time. Down side is that I think they have achieved cult status and are overpriced as is the Yaschica 124s. For the price of a Autocord you can get a Mamyia C220 with 80mm 2.8 which is a 5 elements in 3 groups Planar, as good as the Rolliflex 2.8 Planar.
Minolta made and still makes really good lens, in the 60s up until the 90s, and maybe still do, was one of few the lens makers that made their own glass. The 4 element Tessar lens is as good as a Rollie, the interior is flocked, good contrast. Many were used by news and wedding photographers, finding one in good condition may take time. Down side is that I think they have achieved cult status and are overpriced as is the Yaschica 124s. For the price of a Autocord you can get a Mamyia C220 with 80mm 2.8 which is a 5 elements in 3 groups Planar, as good as the Rolliflex 2.8 Planar.
Yaschica D with the 4 element Tessar taking lens and 2.8 viewing lens. The Shutter must be cocked before tripping the shutter and film manually wound allowing for easy multiple exposures. The D with 3 element taking lens and 3.5 is also good if want a bit of softness wide open. Also in the 3 element range was Yaschia A and C.
Hi all. I have a holga 120 and an Ansco Viking Readyset and both work. I’ve been taking photos with them. I am a mixed media artist and I’ve loved photography since my pre-teens, back then with 35mm cameras and even doing some of my own developing.
I want to get a decent medium format camera but I’m on a tight budget. What do you suggest? I want something that is easy to carry around.
Street photography would probably be my primary focus, and landscape/nature come 2nd.
Oh yeah, I also would enjoy doing double exposures, so I want the ability to do that..
You really should hold a Mamiya C series camera before buying one. And carry one in whatever bag you use. They are large objects. For street shooting, for carrying about in the course of other activities, or for travel, they require more of a commitment than small TLRs like the Yashicas, Autocords, Rolleicord, Rolleiflexes, etc. If you can't find on, look at the dimensions, make yourself a cardboard brick to size and see what you think. Make a YashicaMat brick. They are great cameras, but there are reasons you don't see them on the street very often, just like the Mamiya RB and RZ cameras.
Mamiya C330 F Medium Format TLR Camera Body - BGN
Qty:1
$217.85
Mamiya 80mm F/2.8 Black TLR Lens {46} - BGN
Qty:1
$242.66
Minolta was brought out by Konica and Konica sold the camera business to Sony over a decade ago.
Actually keh only has an “as-is” c220 and the C330 with the lens looks like this, and these are “bargain”
Mamiya C330 F Medium Format TLR Camera Body - BGN
Qty:1
$217.85
Mamiya 80mm F/2.8 Black TLR Lens {46} - BGN
Qty:1
$242.66
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