what waS your last photography related purchase?

[Marcelo Paniagua]

Just received a Wista 45 SP. Originally, intended to get a Rolleiflex 2.8 but seller send me the wrong camera and transaction was cancelled/refunded. Found this pristine Wista 45 SP.

My first Wista. Really impressed by how solid it is. I will still use my Tachihara but SP will get the most use I expect. Quite a solid piece of metal. I had a Linhof Technika in the past and Wista is pretty close on quality.

 

[miha]

Just received a Wista 45 SP.

Congratulations!

 

[GLS]

Two boxes of 4x5 Provia 100F. Fresh, brand new UK stock from the distributor yet the expiry date is only November 2025.

14 months seems a bit on the low side to me

Mind you, probably lucky to get any more at all with the direction Fuji is heading. Took 6 weeks to arrive too!

 

[Ronny H]

4 rolls of Phoenix 120 from Freestyle.
I have some ideas for some photos that will exploit its eccentricities...in square format.

Phoenix and 120 made me curious.

Two rolls arrived today. Let's give them a try.

 

[loccdor]

Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 for Canon EF mount is arriving today. Got a bargain on it but it's still the most I've ever spent on a camera lens. It's my favorite focal length though, and has rave reviews, so I took the plunge.

 

[eli griggs]

A roll of type 47 Polaroid, Grey Cards, a small pop out reflector disk and, if I haven't mentioned a 8"*10"/5"*7" S.Steel developer's tank (3+ gallons), with hanger notches all side. It also came with a number of 5"*7" Kodak SS racks, 18, I think, plus I found some more I had forgotten about, so about 20 racks hanging for a full spread.

Also received a bonus gift from, Laser, a Kodak Master photo guide, 1969 first printing, but with a number of dial computers, several still useful today.

I also recently picked up another stackable Harbor Freight portable tool case, for easier transport of camera kit on our short road trips.

I tend to carry too much "stuff" but this rolling cart of chests is easy to access, and I'm still keeping my core medium and 35 mm cameras in a bag/s that goes wherever I go.

TMI?
Cheers

 

[SMD]

Bought myself a Koni Omega 200. First dissapointment, it needs series VI filters. Come on Mamiya, when the camera came out nobody used series accessories.

 

[grahamp]

Some TF-4 fixer and phenidone from Photographer’s Formulary last week.

just before that was a 75mm Super-Angulon to be shared between my Galvin 2x3 and the Wista 4x5. It had been on my list for quite a time.

 

[Amund]

This bad boy, picked it up today. Was for sale nearby so I couldn't resist.

 

[Disconnekt]

This bad boy, picked it up today. Was for sale nearby so I couldn't resist.

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Nice

 

[Amund]

Nice

Indeed! Always wanted to try one. While it is huge, it's still a lot more convenient than say my Bronica ERTsi. Of course more limited with the fixed 90mm lens, but that's ok.
The AstrHori light meter it came with is cute..

 

[mshchem]

This bad boy, picked it up today. Was for sale nearby so I couldn't resist.

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These are absolutely wonderful cameras!

 

[John Phive]

I've discontinued my fascination with the Holga 120N as film cost and development is getting out of hand. Been testing the new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 over the weekend and this is now my goto work horse and I've set aside the Canon 50mm lens I've bene using since the purchase of the Canon M6. The images are very clean for an old man with poor eyesight. here's some random images from about 40+ images taken over the weekend.

 

[mshchem]

Books

 

[Helios 1984]

I got these for 5 bucks at the thrift store.

 

[Mal Paso]

Just received a Wista 45 SP. Originally, intended to get a Rolleiflex 2.8 but seller send me the wrong camera and transaction was cancelled/refunded. Found this pristine Wista 45 SP.

My first Wista. Really impressed by how solid it is. I will still use my Tachihara but SP will get the most use I expect. Quite a solid piece of metal. I had a Linhof Technika in the past and Wista is pretty close on quality.


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Cool!
I just got a 45D or N. Don't know the difference although mine has the swing knobs like yours.

Just bought another Linhof lens board and mounted my last lens so all 5 will fit the Wista although the 600mm is unlikely to focus.

I also bought another Linhof to Cambo adapter so all the lenses will mount on all 3 cameras.

 

[gordrob]

I just received in the mail 4 Kodak 120 ProPacks - 1 TRI-X and 3 TMX (11/23) that Film Experience Store (Flic Films) was clearing out at discounted pricing since they are stopping direct sales. That should get me through the next few months.

 

[dralnah]

Just got an SP-645 dev tank. Hopefully gonna be developing my first film off the Intrepid 4x5 I picked up soon! First time developing film so I'm expecting something to go horribly wrong.

I've discontinued my fascination with the Holga 120N as film cost and development is getting out of hand. Been testing the new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 over the weekend and this is now my goto work horse and I've set aside the Canon 50mm lens I've bene using since the purchase of the Canon M6. The images are very clean for an old man with poor eyesight. here's some random images from about 40+ images taken over the weekend.

Really lovely pictures, as someone younger they still look clean to me Love the compositions and colors!

 

[iseolake]

Toyo-View frame is used on the Toyo monorail when you want extra bellows extension. I bought it because the frame can be used as the "body" of a compact 4x5 wide-angle camera. Just attach a camera back to one side and a lens board to the other. Additional parts, (e.g. handles) I can design and 3D print. 2000 yen at Fujiya's "Junk outlet". New old stock.

 

[abruzzi]

Two Rollei SLX lenses. A 150mm Sonnar from a board member, and a 50mm Rolleigon from an online store. I’m testing both this weekend.

 

[chuckroast]

An Olson bright screen for a Hassy 500C/M

A +2 Diopter for a Hassy PM5

A 35mm f/2 LTM Color-Skopar

A 35mm Leica adapter ring for LTM->M mounts

It's been a busy month

 

[murdockhendrix]

Leonardo 4x5 3" model f/250 pinhole camera

 

[mshchem]

I picked up a really clean Nikon FM3A. It's so tiny. I'm used to F2, F5 etc, I've forgotten how much smaller the FM, FE series are. I have a eveready case coming, maybe that will fill out my grip. My fault for having GAS. Beautiful gem of a camera.

 

[Donald Qualls]

First time developing film so I'm expecting something to go horribly wrong.

https://www.photrio.com/forum/threa...ive-guide-to-how-you-screwed-up.169020/unread

Read this thread first, it'll help you know what to watch out for.

 

[pbromaghin]

Set of 16x20 trays, not that I need them now, but will at some point. Beautiful Rolleiflex, looks and works like new. More than I ever really expected to pay for any camera, but how much do you pay for a Unicorn? He threw in a Graflex 23 rollfilm back for my Speed Graphic. Ran a roll through the Rolleiflex last week and it was so nice I took my 6x45 Super Ikonta and Voigtlander 6x9 in to sell on consignment. Used the back and the Speed, both for the first time today, and it was a blast.