scott
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Post by scott on Dec 7, 2007 13:26:36 GMT -5
Here's one from my Wardflex.  This is the recently-opened "Rainbow Bridge" in Taipei. I have never seen this design before: a single arch supports an S-shaped walkway....in this case a 'backwards" S.  Wardflex, ca. 1954 Made in Japan by Taiyodo Koki sold by Montgomery Ward Taking lens: Telmer 80mm f3.5 (three elements) Shutter: TKK 1 to 1/200 |
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Post by nikonbob on Dec 7, 2007 15:21:40 GMT -5
scott
I don't know much about TLRs but from the photos I think you have a winner there. It sure is hard to beat the larger film formats for detail and tonality. That is a very interesting bridge design, I'm thinking a smaller version would be neat if you could do it in private landscaping.
Bob
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Post by doubs43 on Dec 7, 2007 15:51:47 GMT -5
Those are excellent shots and that triplet lens is surprisingly good. The shutter seems to have a nice selection of speeds too...... looks like 1/200 is the fastest but that should be plenty for ISO 200 and slower film. I'm not familiar with the TKK shutter but if it works after more than 50 years it must be pretty well made.
The camera itself appears to be pretty solid. If the quality is as good as it looks, it's a nice camera.
Walker
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Post by daveinpasadena on Jan 21, 2008 16:25:26 GMT -5
Very impressive -- sort of disproves the notion that a 4 element Tessar is superior on a TLR. I've heard and seen some other good results from others using Wardflex. I've owned two, but sold them both before using them (one was a parts camera). Now I regret it! Maybe I can track one down on eBay.
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pancake
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Post by pancake on Jan 22, 2008 16:16:44 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures and camera, triplet lenses can sometimes surprise you. This is also true for MF folder. The portraits I got from my Viking (with sloooow f6.3 Agnar lens) is stunning.
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Post by kiev4a on Jan 22, 2008 20:32:43 GMT -5
Photos prove what has been known since the beginning of photography: It's the photographer, not the equipment that makes a difference. Beautiful work. Scott.
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Post by nikkortorokkor on Jan 23, 2008 2:43:03 GMT -5
I agree with all of the above. Stunning images, talented photog, handsome camera. I now REALLY can't wait to finish the repair on my Weltaflex and get shooting (anyone got advice for a novice mirror cutter?) BTW, the South Bank footbridge in central Melbourne is a similar design. I can't find any of my pics of it (none are very good) so see one here if you are curious: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/0/03/20070727140640!Melbourne_Sheraton_Hotel_at_South_Bank_of_the_Yarra_River.jpg |
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