Medium Format for landscape

ethylphenethylamine

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Yeah to do mirror lockup and T expsoures with any back I beleive, you need to use both cables which is a huge pain. The back actually has three modes, normal, longtime (1/4 to 1 sec), and time/mirror up. as far as not having a place for the darkslide that doesn't bother me as much as I always put the darkslide on the side of the camera. I bought it for the 6x8 format and I also don't mind advancing the film manually if I don't want to risk the drive advance timing...
 

Jerry Thirsty

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Ok, thanks for the replies. I've got a 6x9 RF (albeit one of the fixed lens ones), so the 6x8 vs. 6x7 sounds interesting but probably not worth the cost for me.
 

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I would agree with the mamiya rb67. I just purchased one with a 90 lens with 4 filters for $214 with all the original packaging and I'm really happy with the landscape shots I've taken. The rotating back is nice for landscapes as well as portaits.I also use a yashica matt 124 for landscapes which I like a lot. I bought a nice one on ebay for $100. Both have waist level veiwfinders which I like very much. These were my first medium formats and I love them both. I would say scrap the auto focus and do it manually, i'ts more fun!
 

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My 2.25 X 3.25 Crown Graphic with the 6x9 rollfilm back or the 6x12 rollfilm back - or sheet film in holders.

Lenses: 55mm Apo Grandagon and 47mm Super Angulon.
 

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I moved up from 35mm to a Pentax 6x7, never regretted it, still have it, love it. I would like autofocus sometimes when photographing portraits of young children, etc. There is an adapter that allows you to use your Pentax 6x7 lenses on a 645N autofocus Pentax, so you can build a system with both cameras and add the autofocus lenses you need, say maybe a 150 2.8 AF for the 645N for portraits and use your other manual focus lenses on either camera, or you can sell one if you decide you like one or the other better and still be able to use your lenses. I am considering a Pentax 645N, but haven't gotten the money up for it yet. If your age and eyesight have anything to do with your interest in autofocus, be aware that a lot of the older models of medium format cameras are very dim and you may need a bright screen from Maxwell or some other source to be able to focus as well as you might like. I had my 6x7 Pentax modified with a Maxwell screen and the difference was amazing, also get a good tripod and solid head/mounting equipment for medium format. Good luck on your vacation.
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Doug Webb said:
If your age and eyesight have anything to do with your interest in autofocus....
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Um... actually that is one of the factors I've been mulling. I am at an age where my eyesight is changing. (not good, not bad, not the same on any two days, it seems) I'd like to be able to rely on the camera on the days my eyes won't get it right.

I do a lot of manual focus work with my Nikon; especially close-up work. I can manually focus about 20% closer than the auto focus can manage. I had an old OM1 for awhile. The split view finder never seemed to work the way I wanted it to.

Anyway, I'm still looking. I'm more and more drawn to the Bronica camp. (today anyway)

I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,
 

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Forgot to mention the 645E has a built in -5 to +5 diopter eyepiece adjustment, which I find very useful for accurate focusing.

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Well, I did it. Surprised myself, actually. I ordered a GS-1 WITH 100 F3.5 PG (72), 120 6X7 BACK, PRISM, SPEEDGRIP G, MEDIUM FORMAT SLR MANUAL FOCUS CAMERA OUTFIT. (Pardon the CAPs... cut and pasted from my KEH order confirmation) No metering, no AF, but it sounds like a decent camera. ( I guess I'll be using my d***** camera as a spot meter for the time being.) I've got a feeling this is a big step up from my N80.

Wish me luck.
 

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Toffle,

Congradulations! I stepped up from my Nikon N-75 which I still use to a Mamiyaflex C330. I turned the Mamiyaflex into a Hassy and I am really happy to be in the 35mm and MF worlds.

Happy shooting,
Steve
 

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Tom:
I can't recall whether you have access to or your own darkroom, but if you do, you will love your new negatives. Even 4"x5" proof prints from your lab will enthrall you - enlargements will amaze!

The bigger camera is just a lot of fun - enjoy it!

Matt
 
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Yes, I've got my own darkroom set up. (again... Long story short, I had to move it for my wife's health issues) And I'm quite familiar with 120 film. I'm trying to do the math in my head... how many frames at 6X7 will fit across a Printfile page.

Golly, I'm excited!

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Thanks for reminding me about your wife's situation Tom. I see from your other thread that you/she are doing well - I'm glad.

With respect to the Printfile pages - sadly, the answer is nine, not ten. This means choices have to be made

My 6x7 kit is a rangefinder (Koni-Omega), and I am generally tempted to waste a shot on each roll.

Matt
 
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MattKing said:
With respect to the Printfile pages - sadly, the answer is nine, not ten. This means choices have to be made

My 6x7 kit is a rangefinder (Koni-Omega), and I am generally tempted to waste a shot on each roll.

Matt
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Well, it's in. Actually, it would have been in yesterday, but I missed the UPS guy. It passed the first test; that being the lovely Lake Erie "breeze" we have going today. In a wind that would have me leaping to save my N80 from certain destruction, it only took one glance to reassure me that my new GS-1 was not going anywhere. Usually I use a tripod to keep my camera steady. I think this beast keeps the tripod in place.I've just finished developing my first roll. (straight from the camera to the tank.) The negatives look really nice. (really) (yeah, really)

I don't have a 6X7 carrier for my enlarger, but I'm sure I can figure something out. ...and I need a light meter; I'm sure I looked pretty foolish framing every shot with my N80 and then matching settings on the GS-1. That's ok, I know a guy with a used Sekonic I might be able to liberate.

Yeah, well, so far, I'm in love.

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This is a secret. Don't tell anybody.

Print File 120-4UB

Problem is it fits 12 6x7.
 
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