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p.1 #1Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Thought it might be nice to start a thread of pictures taken with Mamiya Medium Format lenses on Digital SLR bodies.So far apparently there are very few taken with the 80 f1.9 or at least no one wants to post any, so what about all the others lets see what you have.Please indicate exif settings and what body the lens is on.
thanks.I will start with my only shot with my newest edition the Mamiya 120 f4 macro.this shot was on my 5D @f4 and PP in DPP.
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4465323747_874617e223_b.jpg
thanks.I will start with my only shot with my newest edition the Mamiya 120 f4 macro.this shot was on my 5D @f4 and PP in DPP.
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4465323747_874617e223_b.jpg
Mar 27, 2010 at 05:58 AM
p.1 #2Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
how much PP was done and how much of this is a result of the lens? color, contrast, bokeh are so unique, very MF like obviously.lol
Mar 27, 2010 at 08:18 AM
p.1 #3Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
mrkauffman wrote:
how much PP was done and how much of this is a result of the lens? color, contrast, bokeh are so unique, very MF like obviously.lol
My settings in DPP were.Original shot in Raw then converted to DPP with these settings.
Exposure -1.00
Contrast 4
Highlight -5
Shadow -5
Color 4
sharpness 4
how much PP was done and how much of this is a result of the lens? color, contrast, bokeh are so unique, very MF like obviously.lol
My settings in DPP were.Original shot in Raw then converted to DPP with these settings.
Exposure -1.00
Contrast 4
Highlight -5
Shadow -5
Color 4
sharpness 4
Mar 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM
p.1 #4Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Another one from my new Mamiya Macro.f4 on 5D
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4468355974_2031f5a19d_b.jpg
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4468355974_2031f5a19d_b.jpg
Mar 27, 2010 at 04:33 PM
p.1 #5Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim,
are we the only ones using Mamiya Glass on Digital SLR's?
-Jim
are we the only ones using Mamiya Glass on Digital SLR's?
-Jim
Mar 27, 2010 at 06:42 PM
p.1 #6Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
Jim,
are we the only ones using Mamiya Glass on Digital SLR's?
-Jim
Nope. It's just that we're the only ones posting on this thread, so far. Don't worry, we'll see more.
Jim,
are we the only ones using Mamiya Glass on Digital SLR's?
-Jim
Nope. It's just that we're the only ones posting on this thread, so far. Don't worry, we'll see more.
Mar 27, 2010 at 06:49 PM
p.1 #8Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
I don't have a lot hosted from my Mamiya to share but here's a couple. All are from my 200/2.8 APO. I've also go a Mamiya 80/2.8 on my 645 1000s but have not bothered trying that one yet.
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/112917988.jpg
This one was just a quick job to test Microsoft's ICE stitching program:
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/122709885.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/106494827.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/112405676.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/112917988.jpg
This one was just a quick job to test Microsoft's ICE stitching program:
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/122709885.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/106494827.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/112405676.jpg
Mar 27, 2010 at 10:03 PM
p.1 #9Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
A couple grabs from my Flickr that aren't in the other Mamiya thread already.
M645 80/4 Macro C (pp)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4282942670_9903b537be_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4322726308_8d304030a6_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4433725348_2f1e0246df_b.jpg
NOTE: The reflection from the apple is purple light, not CA/fringe.
150 2.8 A (ooc)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4341143911_9eca4ebf83_b.jpg
M645 80/4 Macro C (pp)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4282942670_9903b537be_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4322726308_8d304030a6_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4433725348_2f1e0246df_b.jpg
NOTE: The reflection from the apple is purple light, not CA/fringe.
150 2.8 A (ooc)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4341143911_9eca4ebf83_b.jpg
Mar 27, 2010 at 10:49 PM
p.1 #10Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
jamesdak, were your shots taken with and SLR or your M645?
Rustybug, i think that train shot would really pop with some shadow / contrast / saturation adjustments.
I will have a few more Mamiya Lenses by the end of the week, but here are a few more taken with my 120 f4 Macro.
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4470157151_281c40e773_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4470933038_7e08b917c8_b.jpg
Rustybug, i think that train shot would really pop with some shadow / contrast / saturation adjustments.
I will have a few more Mamiya Lenses by the end of the week, but here are a few more taken with my 120 f4 Macro.
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4470157151_281c40e773_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4470933038_7e08b917c8_b.jpg
Mar 28, 2010 at 01:20 PM
p.1 #11Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
M645 lenses on the 5DII - 80/1.9
http://ic2.pbase.com/o6/46/550846/1/119644554.arrEthrl.IMG_3041.jpg
120/4
http://i.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915481.7GcpIz78.IMG_2066.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915483.1E5RvETq.IMG_2068.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915484.hgYD8Lny.IMG_2070.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915593.45Ix0cw4.IMG_2070_1.jpg
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http://ic2.pbase.com/o6/46/550846/1/119644554.arrEthrl.IMG_3041.jpg
120/4
http://i.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915481.7GcpIz78.IMG_2066.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915483.1E5RvETq.IMG_2068.jpg
http://ic2.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915484.hgYD8Lny.IMG_2070.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o3/46/550846/1/116915593.45Ix0cw4.IMG_2070_1.jpg
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Mar 28, 2010 at 01:23 PM
p.1 #12Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
CVickery,
thanks for sharing.Were all your shots taken with 645? Also nice to finally see someone posting a shot or two with the f1.9.I will have one of these by the end of the week.
-Jim
thanks for sharing.Were all your shots taken with 645? Also nice to finally see someone posting a shot or two with the f1.9.I will have one of these by the end of the week.
-Jim
Mar 28, 2010 at 01:51 PM
p.1 #13Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
jamesdak, were your shots taken with and SLR or your M645?
All shots shown taken with a DSLR, my Canon 5D. I've never even mounted the 200/2.8 APO to my M645.
jamesdak, were your shots taken with and SLR or your M645?
All shots shown taken with a DSLR, my Canon 5D. I've never even mounted the 200/2.8 APO to my M645.
Mar 28, 2010 at 02:25 PM
p.1 #14Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim Schemel wrote:
CVickery,
thanks for sharing.Were all your shots taken with 645? Also nice to finally see someone posting a shot or two with the f1.9.I will have one of these by the end of the week.
-Jim
All the shots are with the 5DII. I likely have more, but I didn't have my adapters chipped until recently so I can't be sure which lens I was using in many cases.
CVickery,
thanks for sharing.Were all your shots taken with 645? Also nice to finally see someone posting a shot or two with the f1.9.I will have one of these by the end of the week.
-Jim
All the shots are with the 5DII. I likely have more, but I didn't have my adapters chipped until recently so I can't be sure which lens I was using in many cases.
Mar 28, 2010 at 02:41 PM
p.1 #15Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim ... thanks ... I agree about some PP for the train. Tossed it in there for some ooc reference. (note: I've learned to take images with a 'grain of salt' since so much varies between different bodies, and the fact that all images require PP to be their best anyway, which I hope to be good at someday 
).
A quick edit using flickr (I'm away from my photo workstation), so don't get too excited about the lazy effort.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4471306934_4b35d2b673_b.jpg
Edited on Mar 28, 2010 at 03:29 PM · View previous versions
).A quick edit using flickr (I'm away from my photo workstation), so don't get too excited about the lazy effort.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4471306934_4b35d2b673_b.jpg
Edited on Mar 28, 2010 at 03:29 PM · View previous versions
Mar 28, 2010 at 02:54 PM
p.1 #16Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Great stuff! I have been looking at some of the same lenses and can't make up my mind which to try. I am very impressed with what I see and may move my search to the 120 Macro. What adapter is best for Canon and where is the best place to purchase one? I really don't know much about the prosses as I have always used mostly Canon lenses. I would be grateful for your help!
Gary
Gary
Mar 28, 2010 at 03:10 PM
p.1 #17Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Gary ... I'd steer clear of Arax. I've had much better results with the FotoDiox adapter purchased through Amazon for my M645 glass.
Mar 28, 2010 at 03:18 PM
p.1 #18Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
I use the Fotodiox Mamiya 645 to Canon EOS Lens Mount Adapter (Pro) model, without a focus confirmation chip. I buy them directly from Fotodiox, http://www.fotodiox.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=34
Mar 28, 2010 at 03:22 PM
p.1 #19Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
I use the Arax shift-adapter. (I have two.)
I agree, it has serious issues, but you can deal with them considering the price. If you don't need shift, the Fotodiox makes a lot more sense, and if you have the money, the Mirex T/S is wonderful, but I wouldn't be afrais of the Arax.
The issues:
1: There is a silver adjustment screw inside which causes some glare problems. You can darken it with a Sharpie marker, or just make a little black-felt cover (as I did) Problem solved.
2: The mechanism that lets you rotate it into four different orientatons is not aligned properly. (and is different on both of mine.) If you use the click-stops, the shifting will not happen at 90 degrees to the camera. Unless you own a machine shop, there is NO way to fix this.
The solution: don't use the click stops, just rotate & set by eye. This is WAY less than an ideal solution, since you have no level and this is exactly when you need one. (I don't trust hotshoe bubble levels) and so something to consider.
I agree, it has serious issues, but you can deal with them considering the price. If you don't need shift, the Fotodiox makes a lot more sense, and if you have the money, the Mirex T/S is wonderful, but I wouldn't be afrais of the Arax.
The issues:
1: There is a silver adjustment screw inside which causes some glare problems. You can darken it with a Sharpie marker, or just make a little black-felt cover (as I did) Problem solved.
2: The mechanism that lets you rotate it into four different orientatons is not aligned properly. (and is different on both of mine.) If you use the click-stops, the shifting will not happen at 90 degrees to the camera. Unless you own a machine shop, there is NO way to fix this.
The solution: don't use the click stops, just rotate & set by eye. This is WAY less than an ideal solution, since you have no level and this is exactly when you need one. (I don't trust hotshoe bubble levels) and so something to consider.
Mar 28, 2010 at 03:28 PM
p.1 #20Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Cableaddict ... you described the issues with the Arax EXACTLY as I experienced them as well.
I had intended to shoot vertical orientation and do panostitching by shifting and rotating 180 degrees, but the interference will NOT allow for it. For the $$$ spent on it and the wait for delivery from Kiev, this was unexceptable to me.
As a result, I sold my PRISTINE 35mm 3.5 N to Yakim ... I was totally bummed
I had intended to shoot vertical orientation and do panostitching by shifting and rotating 180 degrees, but the interference will NOT allow for it. For the $$$ spent on it and the wait for delivery from Kiev, this was unexceptable to me.
As a result, I sold my PRISTINE 35mm 3.5 N to Yakim ... I was totally bummed
Mar 28, 2010 at 03:39 PM