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Aug 17, 2005 10:36:35 GMT -5
Post by lulalake on Aug 17, 2005 10:36:35 GMT -5
I have a Mamiya c330s and a c330f. The "F" has a broken takeup arm so I use the "S" when I want to shoot 6x6 with a tele ot portrait lens. "Normal" 6x6 shooting I generally do with a Franks Solida III.
The porro finder inverts and reverts the image on the Mamiya so it's as seen.
Cheers
Jules
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Aug 17, 2005 15:13:12 GMT -5
Post by herron on Aug 17, 2005 15:13:12 GMT -5
I have a Mamiya C33 that, unfortunately, I seldom get around to using any more. One of the wind knobs is broken off and I just have not found the time to repair it (even though I know U.T. Photo in California has the part). It's a shame, because it takes excellent pictures!
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David Silver
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Aug 24, 2005 16:26:11 GMT -5
Post by David Silver on Aug 24, 2005 16:26:11 GMT -5
I agree about the Yashica TLR's not being quite as rugged as the Rollei or Mamiya line, although the Yashica Mat 124 G is right there at the top. Other than that one model, I never considered the Yashica cameras to be professional grade BUT still perfectly capable of professional results. They're superb TLR's for the casual advanced amateur, but not for the heavy load and fire-on-the-run professional. I've used virtually evey model and I still love the early ones. There's a Yashica C sitting here next to my computer that I used just last week. Superb "super slides" from a trip through a colorful public garden. Great cameras, and usually exceptional values for the money. To put them in the right perspective, think of them as alternatives to the Rolleicord rather than the Rolleiflex. No shame there!
I haven't heard any mention of Riken yet. Over the years I've started MANY neophyte medium format photographers with a simple Ricohflex. Any of the early models with the exterior focusing gear connecting the lenses. I like them MUCH better than the Lubitel, they're sturdier and have better lenses, plus they're extremely easy to repair. I also like the removable film carriage. If you accumulate several of the cameras, you can actually preload the carriages in advance for just one of the bodies on a shoot, so that you just reach in you bag and pull out another one, ready to go, when you need it! Most of the models have limited shutter speeds, but the Ricohflex line is mostly bullet proof and usually found for under $50. You could do a lot worse! Really fun cameras.
Dave
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Sept 7, 2005 19:47:28 GMT -5
Post by GeneW on Sept 7, 2005 19:47:28 GMT -5
Gene W., The Yashicamat LM is very similar to my EM and...yes...you will love the camera. A nice size and very high quality mechanics and optics. Enjoy it!! Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI It arrived and is in quite good condition. Also picked up some accessories from a person on APUG -- a lens hood and +1 and +2 closeup lenses -- sort of Yashica "Rolleinars". It's not quite the precision camera of my Rolleiflex 3.5F, but I'm more apt to carry it around in a pack and not worry about it. A good user! Gene
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Sept 8, 2005 10:52:56 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Sept 8, 2005 10:52:56 GMT -5
I would have to agree the Rolleiflex is a better made, precision camera than the Yashicamats.
But the price alone would probably keep me from taking the Rollei out. With my arthritis in the hands and my not-so-good luck something would happen.
But I do believe you will find the Yashicamat a decent and acceptingly productive machine.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Sept 21, 2005 13:31:15 GMT -5
Post by mayokevin on Sept 21, 2005 13:31:15 GMT -5
I have owned 4 Yashicamats over the years. Some of my favorite pictures have been taken with them. I am scratching my head on why I sold them.
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Sept 21, 2005 21:11:07 GMT -5
Post by craigh on Sept 21, 2005 21:11:07 GMT -5
I have a Yashica C that I recently got from e-bay. I also have a Rolliflex that fell off a shelf & the viewfinder is badly dented & the ground glass cracked in more than a few places. Craig
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David Silver
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Sept 28, 2005 14:14:16 GMT -5
Post by David Silver on Sept 28, 2005 14:14:16 GMT -5
Hi Craig,
Regarding your damaged Rolleiflex, these are extremely easy to fix. Shop on eBay for a real cheap junker example of a similar Rolleiflex model that has an intact viewer and glass. You back out four little screws that hold on the viewer, the rest is obvious, and in about five minutes of cannibalizing the parts from one to the other, your working Rolleiflex is good as new! Seriously, a very easy repair.
Dave
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Sept 29, 2005 0:03:53 GMT -5
Post by craigh on Sept 29, 2005 0:03:53 GMT -5
Dave,
Thanks for the info. Now if I can find a cheap Rolliflex!
Craig
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Oct 13, 2005 3:25:27 GMT -5
Post by heath on Oct 13, 2005 3:25:27 GMT -5
I recently bought another TLR to go with my Yashica and my Voigtlander. This new one is a Lubitel. I am still using the first roll of film in it but should have the results soon.
Heath
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Oct 22, 2005 21:36:13 GMT -5
Post by herron on Oct 22, 2005 21:36:13 GMT -5
Heath: I've been looking at those Russian (Lubitel) TLRs to compliment my collection of Russian 35mm and folders, but have been hesitant to buy one, since I don't know much about the image quality you can get from one (and my cameras are all users, so that's important to me.
Would really like to know what you think of it, when you've had time to experiment a little! ;D
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Oct 23, 2005 8:14:40 GMT -5
Post by PeterW on Oct 23, 2005 8:14:40 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Hope you don't mind my jumping in here, Heath. Perhaps you can confirm what I've found about the Lubitel - or disagree if you like, not everyone has the same feelings about a camera. First, I've got the Lubitel 2, and I'm not certain what the differences are between that and the Lubitel 1, but I think the 2 is excellent value for a cheap camera. Yes, the T-22 lens is "only" a triplet but I've got absolutely no arguments with the way it performs. See my bridge shot in Critique, Mixed bag. Not over-keen on the focusing. The main part of the viewing sccreen is just a plain 'brilliant' type viewfinder so you can't use it to focus. I don't find the smallish circle of 'ground glass' in the middle of the screen easy to use to focus without flipping up the magnifier at the front of the hood, so I quite often guess the distance and set by scale. The focusing scale's unusual because its scaled in what look like f stops. I haven't got a manual, and I assumed that these were the hyperfocal distances, so I just treat them as metres and it seems to focus OK. Focusing by using the gearing between the two lenses is easy and positive, but not so convenient as a knob focus when your fingers are cold! The direct vision 'sports' finder is OK, but I can't get my eye near enough to see all the frame when I'm wearing specs. The first time I pushed the front down to use it I puzzled for quite a time how to get it up again. I couldn't find a release catch anywhere. Then I found that you have to pull the back of the hood backwards slightly, and then it pops up! The slowest shutter speed is 1/15 sec which means with an f/4.5 lens you've got to use a tripod and B setting for low-light available-light shots. (I'm not much good at judging 1/2 sec on B setting . Oh yes, unlike a Compur you have to cock the shutter on B setting. Be careful about mounting the camera on a tripod. The tripod bush is moulded into the bottom of the back door, and the body is quite brittle plastic. I was given a second Lubitel 2 as a parts donor recently because the owner had screwed it on to a tripod rather tightly, gave it a thump with the palm of his hand to get it undone ... and broke the bottom out the door!! . When you cock the shutter the cocking lever comes down and almost touches the release lever, so watch that your clumsy thumb doesn't impede the cocking lever on its way back - mine did till I got used to it. All in all, the Lubitel's got drawbacks, and it ain't a Rollei. But then neither's the price you pay for it. It's capable of serious work, and for anyone looking to try out medium format it gives excellent results without a large layout. Go for one, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Hope this helps, Peter
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Nov 19, 2005 15:13:42 GMT -5
Post by magic823 on Nov 19, 2005 15:13:42 GMT -5
I learned Photography in high school on a 124G. A couple of years ago my wife bought me off ebay (mislabled and in the wrong catagory) for $55 with shipping. When it showed up it was in mint condition (other than the typical aging that happens over 30 years) with case and instruction manual. I had it CLA'd with Mark Hama (he worked in the plant that made these model - I recommend him).
I've shot a number of rolls through it and I'm impressed with the quality of the lens. Good camera and fun to shoot!
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Nov 19, 2005 18:27:38 GMT -5
Post by kamera on Nov 19, 2005 18:27:38 GMT -5
Magic823,
Interesting you mention Mark Hama. On another site someone recommended him so I sent off a question to him. Never received a reply of any sort from him and that was a couple months ago.
Ron Head Kalamazoo, MI
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Nov 19, 2005 19:27:52 GMT -5
Post by heath on Nov 19, 2005 19:27:52 GMT -5
Hi Ron, Hope you don't mind my jumping in here, Heath. Perhaps you can confirm what I've found about the Lubitel - or disagree if you like, not everyone has the same feelings about a camera. That's OK Peter, I still have not finished the roll (I am goign to do it today) from my Lubitel. I iwll let you know what my thoughts are on this camera then. I may even do a full review on her, with samples. Heath
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