Who's carrying an RB67, Bladd or P67 around on location? I guess there are some people who would but really is it worthwhile unless it's a paid gig?
Who's carrying an RB67, Bladd or P67 around on location? I guess there are some people who would but really is it worthwhile unless it's a paid gig?
...Who's carrying an RB67, Bladd or P67 around on location? I guess there are some people who would but really is it worthwhile unless it's a paid gig?
I have to. My wife won't and the grandkids are too small.
Depends on your definition of success I suppose. Selling out, to me, means doing things that please others to make a buck. BTDT and it’s not worth it to me. I want to do my thing, to please me.
I'm seeing on Flea Bay prices for a Yashica Mat TLR between $600 - $750. I don't know if this has changed, but seems like a lot. On the other hand, a Meopta Flexaret can be had for $160 - $200 dollars. I have not owned either, but it is hard for me to see how the performance of the Flexaret would be dramatically worse than the Yashica Mat. I wonder if this is because when people venture into medium format they are sometimes encouraged to start with a TLR and if they can't afford a Rolleiflex, to get a Yashica Mat. But they don't realize that there were probably over a hundred manufacturers of TLRs, many of which had decent performance.
By that definition, Ansel Adams was a sell out. Far as I can tell, Willem is still doing what he likes doing-- he's just profiting from it, and there's no shame in getting paid to do something you like doing. I got into IT 30+ years ago, because I enjoy it-- the fact that I've made a fairly successful career out of it is a bonus.
So what... you should only be paid for things you hate doing? I would think THAT is the definition of prostituting yourseslf.
And this means what?
Who's carrying an RB67, Bladd or P67 around on location? I guess there are some people who would but really is it worthwhile unless it's a paid gig?
Plus, that cool vintage gear looks "cool" hanging under their beards.
Also, what's wrong with beards?
Yeah!Also, what's wrong with beards?
I'm seeing on Flea Bay prices for a Yashica Mat TLR between $600 - $750. I don't know if this has changed, but seems like a lot. On the other hand, a Meopta Flexaret can be had for $160 - $200 dollars. I have not owned either, but it is hard for me to see how the performance of the Flexaret would be dramatically worse than the Yashica Mat. I wonder if this is because when people venture into medium format they are sometimes encouraged to start with a TLR and if they can't afford a Rolleiflex, to get a Yashica Mat. But they don't realize that there were probably over a hundred manufacturers of TLRs, many of which had decent performance.
Expecting a true film revival without increasing prices for used gear is unrealistic.
They were a thing. Beards, plaid shirts, skinny jeans, suspenders, those brim hats, and leather ankle boots. Tie it all together with a distressed leather messenger bag, “vintage” camera, and maybe some vinyl albums.
Yeah!
As the old song goes "if your dad doesnt have a beard then youve got two mums/moms"
If I ever get to retire Im going to grow mine big and bushy like Vaughns.
I was on ebay to check prices of medium format gear, and again am surprised at how prices are really bottoming.
No interest. I heard they are difficult to use and can easily jam.Thats because you didn't buy a Hasselblad.
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