That’s a “cheap” way to get to a great system. I’d have a hard time resisting if everything other than the light meter was in proper functioning order. Is one of the three lenses a focal length that you would actually use?
So... someone very kindly offered me their Mamiya 7 with the 65mm, 150mm, and 210mm lenses (with its separate viewfinder) for a grand total of $2k, BUT the internal light meter doesn't work with any of the lenses. Apparently the light meter doesnt work at all.
Do you guys think this is worth it? Despite the light meter not working, I assume most of you would say yes, but I would definitely want to fix the light meter if possible.
Would any of you guys know how much it would cost to fix the light meter in the Mamiya 7 or if its even possible to fix said light meter?
Many thanks!
So... someone very kindly offered me their Mamiya 7 with the 65mm, 150mm, and 210mm lenses (with its separate viewfinder) for a grand total of $2k, BUT the internal light meter doesn't work with any of the lenses. Apparently the light meter doesnt work at all.
Do you guys think this is worth it? Despite the light meter not working, I assume most of you would say yes, but I would definitely want to fix the light meter if possible.
Would any of you guys know how much it would cost to fix the light meter in the Mamiya 7 or if its even possible to fix said light meter?
Many thanks!
For anything serious I use true external frame backpacks capable of handling up to 120 lb loads. But I've never personally carried more than 100, and now at an age of 73, prefer to carry half that weight. A proper pack does a great deal to protect your back, provided you work out with it routinely and stay in shape as best you can. But a little Fuji 6x9 rangefinder will easily fit in a small shoulder pack for quick outings. I carry my smaller Ries wooden tripod rifle-style over my shoulder, and have a trekking pole in the other hand. Works fine for afternoon hikes of 5 or 8 miles or so. I stipulate afternoon, because mornings have been cold here, but afternoons lovely, though another storm is due in a day or so.
No. It's a privilege. A sentence would involve being condemned to working out in a stinky indoor gym instead. Who needs a StairMaster when there are real hills and mountains around? Well, I admit that prescription might be a little difficult some place, like Kansas, where the highest spot in the State changes each day depending on what the cattle left behind.
I did a 5-hour hike with my 500 C/M and an 80mm CF T* lens a while back. That was a once-and-done experienceNext time I'll either compromise on image quality and take a 35mm camera or I'll buy another MF camera that's easier to haul around for long periods.
My gosh. I've got the worst feet imaginable, as flat and wide as duck's feet, with short ligaments that overstretched and took 6 weeks to heal. And I once had to walk 35 miles out of the mountains with an 85lb pack on two sprained ankles. Heavy mountaineering
"double boots" (double-walled thick leather) acted almost like an ankle cast; but once those came off - wow, the swelling started! When I was a child I learned the hard way that Podiatrists got their training at Spanish Inquisition workshops. But fortunately, things have changed, and with modern prescription carbon fiber orthotics, thousand buck custom made hiking boots, and Austrian trekking poles with shock springs in them, my feet and knees feel better than they did three decades ago. But I'm not carrying loads nearly as heavy either. And where I'm originally from, wheels just can't go all that many places; even a horse can't get through a lot of that steep terrain.
Being my own pack mule, or rather, pack mountain goat, wasn't an option.
I have been using Hasselblads for over a decade and the pentagonal aperture has not caused any artifacts nor problems. People have been using the Hasselblad since 1957 without that being a problem. You have an Operator Assisted Failure.
Do you not like your Mamiya 6MF anymore? Any particular reason you're willing to part with it? If the GF670 doesn't fit my shooting style, I'd be happy to trade for the Mamiya 6. Which lenses do you have for it if you don't mind my asking and what condition are the camera/lenses in? I also have a mint Fuji GW690III (truly immaculate without so much as a scratch on it) with the original box, camera bag, strap, even all the paperwork if you're interested. It's condition would definitely be good for a collector and working photographer (obviously) alike.You buy the gf670. If you don't like it, I'll send you a Mamiya 6mf and you can send me the gf670. In all seriousness, I've had 1 Mamiya 7II and 1 Mamiya 6 that both had viewfinder alignment issues. I shot a "garbage" roll of film with each and took good notes. I then proceeded to use both as-is. The vertical alignment being off is more an annoyance than anything. I did eventually get both fixed. (I did not own them both at the same time, and I still wish I would have held onto the 7II since I sold before prices went nuts).
To further muddy the waters, there's a Plaubel Makina 67 on Seattle craigslist. It's been posted for a while.
Ironically, the rangefinder alignment. It's prone to drifting, well... mine was. And it was a bitch to adjust. I did it twice myself but fucked it up the 3rd time. Had a hard time finding someone who works on them (Frank Marshman still does). Incredibly fragile camera... although other people on the Internet reported no issues. Maybe I was just putting too much mileage on mine, essentially treating it as a medium format Leica.And finally, when checking out the GF670, what red flags should I be on the lookout for?
Fujinon lenses are just dull
Ironically, the rangefinder alignment. It's prone to drifting, well... mine was. And it was a bitch to adjust. I did it twice myself but fucked it up the 3rd time. Had a hard time finding someone who works on them (Frank Marshman still does). Incredibly fragile camera... although other people on the Internet reported no issues. Maybe I was just putting too much mileage on mine, essentially treating it as a medium format Leica.
It’s not a matter of opinion. How is a “dull” lens defined?
The 67 looks way cooler, though... but I agree it's slippery. Pray I won't let mine fall down for a stupid reason like this one!I've had both the Plaubel 67 & 670...the key differences in the 670, accepts 220 film (not much use now), improved film transport, better routing for the meter wires & an improved body skin which is easier to grip.
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