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p.7 #1Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
I am also always on the lookout for lenses with "issues".....preferably repairable ones. Most of my Mamiya's have had oil on the aperture blades and/or other aperture control problems. I got my 55 f2.8 S for less than $30, an 85 f2.8 for $15, 45 f2.8 for $30 and a 150 f4 for $12 because they all had aperture problems but perfect glass. I have repaired them all and now get to enjoy them that much more knowing that I got them for so little
RustyBug wrote:
Pengland ... +1
I'm a bargain hunter many times ... especially since I shoot mostly outdoors with gear being subject to stuff it was never intended for. It makes little sense for me to ever buy mint glass (although Yakim is the benefactor of my pristine M645 35 N that was way TOO NICE for ME to keep), as I have 'damaged' (i.e. character marks / no longer mint) my own gear way more than I care to admit or think about.
Actually, I do a really good job of taking care of my gear over the years ... but STUFF...Show more →
RustyBug wrote:
Pengland ... +1
I'm a bargain hunter many times ... especially since I shoot mostly outdoors with gear being subject to stuff it was never intended for. It makes little sense for me to ever buy mint glass (although Yakim is the benefactor of my pristine M645 35 N that was way TOO NICE for ME to keep), as I have 'damaged' (i.e. character marks / no longer mint) my own gear way more than I care to admit or think about.
Actually, I do a really good job of taking care of my gear over the years ... but STUFF...Show more →
Apr 21, 2010 at 07:54 AM
p.7 #2Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
It's seems the 150 2.8 is hard to find at any price.
I've had my eyes peeled but haven't even seen one listed.
I know someone said one went for just over 120.00 usd recently but it was completely off my radar
I've had my eyes peeled but haven't even seen one listed.
I know someone said one went for just over 120.00 usd recently but it was completely off my radar
Apr 21, 2010 at 08:04 AM
p.7 #3Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
brucemuir wrote:
It's seems the 150 2.8 is hard to find at any price.
I've had my eyes peeled but haven't even seen one listed.
I know someone said one went for just over 120.00 usd recently but it was completely off my radar
I got my first Mamiya 645 lens on the B&S board here last year. It was of course the 150mm f2.8 A. It is virtually mint and it cost $172 including shipping.....a great buy!
It's seems the 150 2.8 is hard to find at any price.
I've had my eyes peeled but haven't even seen one listed.
I know someone said one went for just over 120.00 usd recently but it was completely off my radar
I got my first Mamiya 645 lens on the B&S board here last year. It was of course the 150mm f2.8 A. It is virtually mint and it cost $172 including shipping.....a great buy!
Apr 21, 2010 at 09:14 AM
p.7 #4Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
A few from today
Mamiya 35f3.5N f11 on 5D http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4541654454_41d842c0c2_b.jpg
Mamiya 110f2.8 @2.8 on 5D http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4542078244_a7c655c40a_b.jpg
-Jim
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Mamiya 35f3.5N f11 on 5D http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4541654454_41d842c0c2_b.jpg
Mamiya 110f2.8 @2.8 on 5D http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4542078244_a7c655c40a_b.jpg
-Jim
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Apr 21, 2010 at 05:33 PM
p.7 #5Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim:
That 35 looks pretty sweet...next on my list after the 120 macro gets here in a few days. How in the world do you get that cat to sit so still...taxidermy?
That 35 looks pretty sweet...next on my list after the 120 macro gets here in a few days. How in the world do you get that cat to sit so still...taxidermy?
Apr 21, 2010 at 07:07 PM
p.7 #6Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
He loves having his picture taken.He is actually a little stuck on himself.
Yeah i am looking forward to using the 35 a lot more.It is really sharp and great Mamiya color.
-Jim
Yeah i am looking forward to using the 35 a lot more.It is really sharp and great Mamiya color.
-Jim
Apr 21, 2010 at 07:11 PM
p.7 #7Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Hello,
I just recently got my Mamiya 120/F4, and the Pro adapter.
How do you guess get exposure information?
Liveview seems to be only correct in AV mode, not M.
In manual mode, it seems the LiveView screen will look good, then the photo is way blown out.
When I correct the shutter speed setting to compensate for the overblown exposure in manual mode, then the LiveView is very dim, hard to see.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
I just recently got my Mamiya 120/F4, and the Pro adapter.
How do you guess get exposure information?
Liveview seems to be only correct in AV mode, not M.
In manual mode, it seems the LiveView screen will look good, then the photo is way blown out.
When I correct the shutter speed setting to compensate for the overblown exposure in manual mode, then the LiveView is very dim, hard to see.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Apr 22, 2010 at 08:17 AM
p.7 #8Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
buggz2k ...
Not sure about the liveview, but when I want to shoot manual, I'll use AV mode (like shooting a polaroid) to check histogram for exposure, then make my adjustments in manual to either keep it the same, or make changes to move my exposure left or right as I'm trying to intrepret the scene.
Might sound like a bit of a pain, but since I typically shoot manual (metering mode) when I want to achieve something different than 'normal/average/18% gray' anyway ... it is a natural step (i.e. AV/polaroid) anyway to understand the light values of the scene before determining my aperture/shutter settings. Way easier than taking multiple spot meter readings (imo).
When I shoot manual mode, I set the shutter speed and compose/focus wide open, then stop down to shoot. When I am doing something where I want really critical DOF control, so I want to preview with the DOF at shooting aperture, I have some blackout drapery that I keep in the car to use as a darkcloth and go 'under the hood' ... which BTW is why I wear that silly visor (avatar) that my family hates, it serves as a 'mini-darkcloth' to aid with viewing ... works like a champ, unless I'm shooting f16 or so, but then who needs DOF preview at f16.
Otherwise, I might simply bracket my aperture/DOF if I'm feeling lazy ... or just shoot AV and edit in PP if I'm feeling REALLY LAZY at the time.
I always struggled with my budget in the old days and didn't bracket much or shoot polaroids, but was always told "film is cheap" ... an extra frame or two in digital is even cheaper.
Pop off an AV, check, evaluate and adjust for manual ... easy.
Not sure about the liveview, but when I want to shoot manual, I'll use AV mode (like shooting a polaroid) to check histogram for exposure, then make my adjustments in manual to either keep it the same, or make changes to move my exposure left or right as I'm trying to intrepret the scene.
Might sound like a bit of a pain, but since I typically shoot manual (metering mode) when I want to achieve something different than 'normal/average/18% gray' anyway ... it is a natural step (i.e. AV/polaroid) anyway to understand the light values of the scene before determining my aperture/shutter settings. Way easier than taking multiple spot meter readings (imo).
When I shoot manual mode, I set the shutter speed and compose/focus wide open, then stop down to shoot. When I am doing something where I want really critical DOF control, so I want to preview with the DOF at shooting aperture, I have some blackout drapery that I keep in the car to use as a darkcloth and go 'under the hood' ... which BTW is why I wear that silly visor (avatar) that my family hates, it serves as a 'mini-darkcloth' to aid with viewing ... works like a champ, unless I'm shooting f16 or so, but then who needs DOF preview at f16.
Otherwise, I might simply bracket my aperture/DOF if I'm feeling lazy ... or just shoot AV and edit in PP if I'm feeling REALLY LAZY at the time.
I always struggled with my budget in the old days and didn't bracket much or shoot polaroids, but was always told "film is cheap" ... an extra frame or two in digital is even cheaper.
Pop off an AV, check, evaluate and adjust for manual ... easy.
Apr 22, 2010 at 08:42 AM
p.7 #9Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
buggz2k wrote:
Hello,
I just recently got my Mamiya 120/F4, and the Pro adapter.
How do you guess get exposure information?
Liveview seems to be only correct in AV mode, not M.
In manual mode, it seems the LiveView screen will look good, then the photo is way blown out.
When I correct the shutter speed setting to compensate for the overblown exposure in manual mode, then the LiveView is very dim, hard to see.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
What camera are you using?
On my 7D it just works. I use the live histogram and the metering needle displayed at teh bottom of the screen to adjust the exposure.
Hello,
I just recently got my Mamiya 120/F4, and the Pro adapter.
How do you guess get exposure information?
Liveview seems to be only correct in AV mode, not M.
In manual mode, it seems the LiveView screen will look good, then the photo is way blown out.
When I correct the shutter speed setting to compensate for the overblown exposure in manual mode, then the LiveView is very dim, hard to see.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
What camera are you using?
On my 7D it just works. I use the live histogram and the metering needle displayed at teh bottom of the screen to adjust the exposure.
Apr 22, 2010 at 09:26 AM
p.7 #10Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Oh, I'm using a new 5DMkII.
I also have a 40D, I should try it on this also.
Maybe, I should have LiveView in stills mode only also? I will try this...
I also have a 40D, I should try it on this also.
Maybe, I should have LiveView in stills mode only also? I will try this...
Apr 22, 2010 at 09:47 AM
p.7 #11Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Okay, changing LiveView mode on the 5DMkII didn't make any difference.
I am seeing from my quick tests, that I can shoot in M mode and use the exposure meter in the view finder reliably, this is good.
I like M mode better than AV mode.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I am seeing from my quick tests, that I can shoot in M mode and use the exposure meter in the view finder reliably, this is good.
I like M mode better than AV mode.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Apr 22, 2010 at 10:15 AM
p.7 #12Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Mamiya 35f3.5N on 5D
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4543761441_d892b11b7b_b.jpg
-Jim
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4543761441_d892b11b7b_b.jpg
Apr 22, 2010 at 03:40 PM
p.7 #13Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Mamiya Sekor C 150mm f4 test shot today @ f5.6 on 5D......no PP.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2415/img1737001.jpg
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2415/img1737001.jpg
Apr 22, 2010 at 08:10 PM
p.7 #14Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
dang..thats quite a bit of dof for 5,6
looks sweet
looks sweet
Apr 22, 2010 at 08:19 PM
p.7 #15Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
80mm f1.9 @f1.9....as always no PP.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/74/img1526001.jpg
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http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/74/img1526001.jpg
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Apr 22, 2010 at 08:35 PM
p.7 #16Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Another from the 80mm f1.9 wide open.
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/711/img1571001.jpg
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Apr 22, 2010 at 08:39 PM
p.7 #17Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
A couple from my 45mm f 2.8.
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7379/img1611001.jpg
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9039/img1608001.jpg
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http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7379/img1611001.jpg
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9039/img1608001.jpg
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Apr 22, 2010 at 08:44 PM
p.7 #18Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
AhamB wrote:
Wow, I love the bokeh! f/4 is quite slow for a 80mm though. Are these shots WO? How many aperture blades does this lens have?
Don't remember what I had it set to, probably 5.6, maybe 8. It has five aperture blades.
zombii wrote
A couple with the 80 f/4 macro.Don't remember what I had it set to, probably 5.6, maybe 8. It has five aperture blades.
Apr 22, 2010 at 11:15 PM
p.7 #19Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
Jim, Thanks for sharing, I'm interested in your opinion of the 35mm, Did you correct any distortion in the red doors shot? How about some 100% crops, center and corners? Any expierience shifting with it?
Dave
Dave
Apr 23, 2010 at 07:16 AM
p.7 #20Mamiya(MF) on Digital Thread
David McCaugha wrote:
Jim, Thanks for sharing, I'm interested in your opinion of the 35mm, Did you correct any distortion in the red doors shot? How about some 100% crops, center and corners? Any expierience shifting with it?
Dave
I would also ask what you did with color saturation? It's hard to get reds that deep that don't get blown out.
Also, for those interested in the 150/2.8, Ffordes has a couple.
https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm
Jim, Thanks for sharing, I'm interested in your opinion of the 35mm, Did you correct any distortion in the red doors shot? How about some 100% crops, center and corners? Any expierience shifting with it?
Dave
I would also ask what you did with color saturation? It's hard to get reds that deep that don't get blown out.
Also, for those interested in the 150/2.8, Ffordes has a couple.
https://secure.ffordes.com/index.htm
Apr 23, 2010 at 02:34 PM