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genji wrote:
After my failed attempt to relive my happy 1980s Hasselblad 500C/M experience (with a 503CW), I gave up on medium format film and have been using mainly Leica M film bodies. But looking through the various MF format negatives I made in the 80s (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12) I realized that the itch remained unscratched. Apart from the 500C/M, I’d liked the Fujica GS645W best, the scale-focusing viewfinder model with a 45mm F5.6 lens and a vertical aspect ratio.
The Fujifilm GA645 series, described in reviews as a “medium format point-and-shoot”, sounded like fun so I picked up a zero shutter count GA645i. 11 rolls later the plasticky build, awkward haptics, and atrocious autofocus convinced me to replace it with a Bronica RF645, which is close to perfect. I did make a few pictures I like with the GA645i though.
Tri-X 400
https://d1u92k3d1w68j5.cloudfront.net/photographs/film/jd-20230324-kodak-tri-x-400-ei400-ga645ia-07-marilyn-mural-5651-w980bc.jpg...Show more →
Love this! "My kind" of image and it could have easily been shot here in Brooklyn. So much to look at and explore...
I have taken a break from film for the last few years. My motion design business has been crazy busy, and I just don't have to the time for film. (Part of the film experience for me is processing and scanning myself, which is, as we all know, very time intensive!)
That said, I have kept my beloved Fuji GW690III for the day when I have the time and the film bug hits again. I have some 35mm rangefinders (Canonet QL17, Yashica GX, Agfa Sensor 1035), but the 6x9 Fuji negatives are so good that I don't think I'll ever be happy with 35mm again.
Anyway, if I ever do get back into film, it will be because of this thread!! My favorite on the fm forums!
PS: How DO you guys find the time for film? I know Bob is retired, but I assume many of you still work. :-)
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