Photokina wishes.

[Claire Senft]

We are, if I be not mistaken, about to have another bi annual Photokina.

Were you to be given but one choice what would you like to see introduced this year?

Hey, I get to go first.

I would like to see all of these nice new lenses developed by Zeiss for Nikon etc. to be available in Contax C/Y) mount. I understand why it has not happened in the past but this is my wish.

 

[fschifano]

The re-introduction of a Nikon's film SLR aimed at the advanced amateur with a price point of about $500US. I l know I'm dreaming, but since you asked...

Time to go watch Bill Clinton's speech at the DNC.

 

[david b]

I am hoping for the Fuji GF670

 

[Frank Szabo]

New Zeiss lenses for Canon EF and FD mounts.

Since we're wishing, 8X10 Kodachrome in 10 sheet boxes.

 

[jd callow]

A 6x9 camera similar to the veriwide, but with a modern (rodenstock) 38mm or (SK) 47mm. It needn't be rangefinder coupled (although i'd love it to be), but it would need to be small like the original, use a single stroke advance, be more ergonomic and cost under 2k. Additionally I'd like to see a modern RF to replace the Mamiya 6. It could be the same as the original with the addition of a wider base line, a 38mm f/4,5 and a 180mm f/4,5 that focused closer then the 150mm.

I'd also like to see RFholder like Sinar's Zoom, but at 1/4 of the price. A reintroduction of the Kinematic (a 10 sheet graphmatic).

 

[AgX]

A better mood within the industry...

Agfa, Ilford Photo, Ferrania, Filmotec... are not coming

Thus neither me.

 

[Chazzy]

I am hoping for the Fuji GF670

It would be wonderful if Fuji were to give us more news about it.

 

[Edwardv]

A 6x7 rangefinder with interchange backs with the following lenses, 50mm f4, 65mm f2.8, 80mm f2, 110mm or 120 mm f2, and 210mm f2.8. All manual.

 

[kavandje]

I am hoping for the Fuji GF670

I second that, though I still secretly wish they'd make it 6x6 or 6x9 instead...

 

[Sal Santamaura]

...Since we're wishing, 8X10 Kodachrome in 10 sheet boxes.

You mean you wouldn't complain that it wasn't in a 25-sheet box?

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

A reintroduction of the Kinematic (a 10 sheet graphmatic).

I've got two Kinematics, but I'd rather see a 10-sheet Grafmatic (Grafmatics being less wonky in general than Kinematics).

 

[Frank Szabo]

You mean you wouldn't complain that it wasn't in a 25-sheet box?

I would be elated beyond words IF Kodak actually started making the Kodachrome again in sheet in any size, packaging, etc, etal, ...

But you're right - I'd have to complain about something just for general principles. Anything else would be sorely against my nature. I'm a whiney-butt and I admit it!

 

[jd callow]

I've got two Kinematics, but I'd rather see a 10-sheet Grafmatic (Grafmatics being less wonky in general than Kinematics).

True. Its the 10 sheets per that I want.

 

[arigram]

A new film camera. Of any kind. From any manufacturer.
You know, just for the statement.

 

[HerrBremerhaven]

Better battery powered strobes, at lower cost. Ideally this would match low end monolights. I would even be happy with slightly long recycle times, as long as the output is strong and useful.

A lower cost intro level Linhof rangefinder. Of course, I don't ever expect that, so I am designing my own, and already built one prototype. So with a little luck, maybe I can make the 2010 Photokina.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography

 

[Jeff Kubach]

New Zeiss lenses for Canon EF and FD mounts.

Since we're wishing, 8X10 Kodachrome in 10 sheet boxes.

I agree with the Canon FD mounts, but I'm just dreaming again.

Jeff

 

[eddym]

A lower cost intro level Linhof rangefinder. Of course, I don't ever expect that, so I am designing my own, and already built one prototype. So with a little luck, maybe I can make the 2010 Photokina.
Gordon Moat Photography

You mean, like the wonderful Linhof 220? I loved that camera! It's only fault was the film advance, which was prone to breakage. Well, so was the handgrip, for that matter... but it was a great camera!

My wish is for the return of both the Technika 70 and the Press 70. And while I'm dreaming, how about the camera and a set of three lenses, all for under $2,000???

 

[AutumnJazz]

Nikon F7, 120 Kodachrome.

 

[Frank Szabo]

I agree with the Canon FD mounts, but I'm just dreaming again.

Jeff

Ain't it wondermous to be a Luddite?

 

[frdrx]

Nikon F7, 120 Kodachrome.

How about a Nikon F7 which takes 120 Kodachrome?

 

[HerrBremerhaven]

You mean, like the wonderful Linhof 220? I loved that camera! It's only fault was the film advance, which was prone to breakage. Well, so was the handgrip, for that matter... but it was a great camera!

My wish is for the return of both the Technika 70 and the Press 70. And while I'm dreaming, how about the camera and a set of three lenses, all for under $2,000???

I think the 220 was a nice concept, but poorly executed. Got to handle one a few years ago, and it was definitely weird, though I could see how a different approach to the design might make for a better camera.

The Technika 70 is cool, but heavy for what it does. My preference would also go towards a 4x5 camera, since you can always add a rollfilm back.

So ideally it would be a simplified Linhof with more limited movements. This could reduce construction and manufacturing costs. Linhof already address the one-camera-for-every-use market, so why not a more limited, or entry-level Linhof . . . Anyway, that was my idea, though it led me to making my own precision camera.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography

 

[Peter Black]

I'd certainly go along with the Fuji folder and I think it may just happen. Now I don't suppose we could persuade someone to make a batch of sensibly priced 5x7 film holders to save the format from extinction, could we?:confused:

 

[HerrBremerhaven]

I don't get why 5x7 is pushed over 5x8. Seems there would be less film wasted for 5x8, since you just cut 8x10 in half. Then if you really want a 5x7 final image, you crop that. What am I missing?

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography

 

[benjiboy]

I would like to see a company produce a long life lithium 1.35 volt version of the banned Mercury PX 625 battery for all the classic cameras, and light meters that use them .

 

[Peter Black]

I don't get why 5x7 is pushed over 5x8. Seems there would be less film wasted for 5x8, since you just cut 8x10 in half. Then if you really want a 5x7 final image, you crop that. What am I missing?

Ciao!

Gordon Moat Photography

I don't think you're missing anything, it's just a case of what film is available. 5x7, 13x18cm and half-plate are all pretty much the same, but unfortunately not all films are made in all sizes. I know where I can get reasonably priced half-plate filmholders (approx 4.75x6.5 inches) but I believe I can only buy 1 film that size in the UK and that is NP22 from Retrophotographic.

Now it may be a perfectly fine film (I haven't tried it) but I'm then totally reliant on that company importing it in future, whereas the same company stocks Ilford FP4+, HP5+, Adox 25, 50 & 100, and Rollei R3 in 5x7. As far as 5x8 goes, I'm not aware of that as a size of filmholder at all.