dpsaiz wrote:
I have a few. The Nikon is usually my go to camera for nearly all my film photography needs. The next is the GW690II with that beast I take a tripod along, a remote shutter cable and a meter. The GW690II and Nikon FM2 are both all mechanical. The FM2 has a metering system but I don't use it so to me its all mechanical as well. The other cameras need a battery or two to function.
Fujifilm GW690II Medium Format
Nikon FM2
Canon Sure Shot Supreme
Canon EOS 1
Canon EOS 1N HS
Canon EOS 1V HS
Tina Kino wrote:
..couldn't really make my mind up which of the SLR's I shot with is my favourite one (probably Pentax ME, but also really loved my Nikon FG as well as a couple other Nikon's) so decided to share my favourite compact of all time, the L35AF:
Although, while explaining the Hasselblad system to a friend of mine the other day, I realized that there probably never was camera that I enjoyed using more than the 503cx. Just never got used to the square format, frankly, which is why I also gave away the Rolleicord, despite really enjoying that one as well.....Show more →
the L35AF is SUCH a sleeper. i have tried every single 'popular' 35mm pocket point and shoot and it remains one of my favorites. to date, the best compact flash i've ever used and that pop up is so satisfying. also one of the few to have filter thread mount. so much fun with a red/yellow filter, flash, and bw film. glad to see it getting the respect it deserves.
hah - yeah true - at this rate pretty much all vintage film is inflated and there aren't many more deals to be had, but i suppose it's still a great value for 50-70% less than it's contemporaries
rji2goleez wrote:
Oooh! I have one of these arriving on Monday! Excited to see what this camera will do!
It's fantastic. Easy to shoot. I use a hot shoe meter and it works perfectly. Depending on what you paid it is usually a bargain for what it produces. Hardest part is that you only get eight shots a roll. But those negatives......WOW!
I'm really looking forward to this camera. I've seen so many good things about it. And yeah, the harest part will be being more selective how I shoot my 8 shots! Stay tuned and thanks for getting me more excited.
rji2goleez wrote:
I'm really looking forward to this camera. I've seen so many good things about it. And yeah, the harest part will be being more selective how I shoot my 8 shots! Stay tuned and thanks for getting me more excited.
Just make sure to get in the habit of double checking your lens cap is off. GSW690II was my first rangefinder and I lost a few shots in the beginning before I wised up
On the other hand, rangefinder is perfect for long exposures with strong ND filters, since you can still compose and focus with them on.
I found it interesting (for myself, lol) that when preparing to evacuate my home in LA due to the wildfires, the pelican case I took was the one full of my film cameras. They have a different level of sentimental value than my digital ones, for sure.
The Hasselblad 500 series is my favorite film camera ever.
My film arsenal. I've had the Kodak Retina IIc for several months now. The other three have been added very recently. In fact, I just received the Fuji GW690 III yesterday.
Fuji GW690 III, Contax RTS II, Mamiya NC1000, Kodak Retina IIc
rji2goleez wrote:
I'm really looking forward to this camera. I've seen so many good things about it. And yeah, the harest part will be being more selective how I shoot my 8 shots! Stay tuned and thanks for getting me more excited.
Be very careful loading it making sure you maintain tension on the film spool as you close the back door.
This camera is prone to fat rolling otherwise.
I found a few cough, cough more favorite cameras. I've restored one Kodak Retina Reflex S, three Agfa Isolettes, and two Zeiss Ikon Ikontas. I have more lined up to work on and test. Last photo is what I am sure will be a super favorite once restored. Behold the marvel of engineering design from almost 100 years ago. 4.375" x 3.425" x 1.625" dimensions in medium format goodness (format=4.5 x 6 cm). You could easily carry a half dozen of these beauties and nobody would know. Shirt, pants, coat pockets - and get excellent image quality. It literally fits in the palm of your hand.
First camera repaired. The Kodak Retina Reflex S built from broken organ donors
A bunch of Schneider-Kreuznach Lenses - also adapted to ai and eos mount bodies - still working on the model III body
The Jsolette by Agfa - I wanted it for the convertible format feature - shoots 4.5x6 & 6x6
Two Isolette IIs - one with Apotar lens and one with the Solinar lens - currently testing
Two Ikontas - 521/16 and 520/16 with Tessar and Novar lenses
I'm working on a pair of the smallest medium format cameras I have ever seen
Desmolicious wrote:
Be very careful loading it making sure you maintain tension on the film spool as you close the back door.
This camera is prone to fat rolling otherwise.
Looking forward to your images!
Funny you should say this. My first two rolls I lost the first frame in each with ‘light leaks’. I guess I was fat rolling. So were you fat shaming me?
rji2goleez wrote:
Funny you should say this. My first two rolls I lost the first frame in each with ‘light leaks’. I guess I was fat rolling. So were you fat shaming me?
It's a tricky camera to load, even though it seems simple. What I ended up doing was maintain pressure on the film advance lever as I closed the back - by basically advancing it very slowly, snapped the back shut quickly and immediately advanced the film to maintain tension.
This is the only camera I've ever had fat roll issues! Even my Holga has no issues!
It's a tricky camera to load, even though it seems simple. What I ended up doing was maintain pressure on the film advance lever as I closed the back - by basically advancing it very slowly, snapped the back shut quickly and immediately advanced the film to maintain tension.
This is the only camera I've ever had fat roll issues! Even my Holga has no issues!
I will certainly give this a try. I'll also look for some YT vids to see if folks talk about the same. I'm sure it was my technique, or lack there of.
rji2goleez wrote:
I will certainly give this a try. I'll also look for some YT vids to see if folks talk about the same. I'm sure it was my technique, or lack there of.
I read about this when I got my GSW690II. I just keep my left thumb on the roll when I advance to the start arrow. Also, I wait to advance the film until just before taking a shot (instead of doing it just after) to reduce the chance of low tension affecting film flatness. Never had any fat rolls or other issues with film tension using these techniques.
