Recent Content by chip_greenberg|1

  1. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Getting into medium format

    Dan, you did not mention a budget!! I've been using a Kowa 6MM for 6+ months now and am quite happy. the lenses are excellent, and I picked up...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Oct 7, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  2. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    FOCUSING LARGE FORMAT

    I'd suggest looking into a sinar camera. The F series is more affordable. Sinar has a system for focusing that really simplifies focusing while...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Sep 25, 2003 in forum: Large Format
  3. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Difference between Rollei and Hasselblad

    Ken, I was a working pro for 20 years and now am a "hobby" photographer. At one point of my carreer I got tired of the frequent need to CLA my...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Sep 23, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  4. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    MF for artistic purposes?

    Hi Steinar. All of the above are good suggestions, and if I had the budget , with the type of work you do I'd do with the mamiya 6 or 7. That...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Sep 3, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  5. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Older MF camera advice needed

    Zel, it's anot as big a deal to CLA the older Bronicas or Kowas as you think. I have been using Ross Yerkes in LA. He is an ex-Kowa repairman...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Jun 6, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  6. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Sinar view camera technique

    OK, it's been over 10 years since I used my Sinar F so I'm not going to give you detail on the technique. However, with all due respect, to...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Jun 5, 2003 in forum: Large Format
  7. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Older MF camera advice needed

    Zel: I went through a similar situation about a year ago and ended up with a Kowa MM. You didn't mention what you shoot. I have shot in the past...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Jun 5, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  8. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    single coated lenses and filter question

    Conrad, I shoot similarly and try to mask as much of the sun out of the image as possible by flexing my Lindahl bellows shade around and...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, May 28, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  9. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Is there such a thing as a decent medium format camera in the $100-200 range?

    You might want to check out : http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/budget.html Medium Format on a Budget. I am bulding a Kowa system and am very happy...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, May 28, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  10. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    What are the best bargains

    I bought a Kowa 6 MM( with mirror lock-up) on eBay for $390 with a recent CLA. I found a mint 200 for $275. I'm very impressed with my cromes...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Apr 18, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  11. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    High End Light Meters - update please

    I second Minolta meters. I've used various Minolta meters for decades and have never been disappointed Chip
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Apr 18, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  12. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Film for Southwest trip?

    Don't overlook Astia. It has less contrast and a nice, pastel palette that sometimes really works out here in the SW Chip
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Apr 7, 2003 in forum: Nature
  13. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    dead kowa 6 lens

    Not sure but they can be reapired. Buy a phonecard and give ross Yerkes in LA a call in the US. 323-256-1018 good luck Chip
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Apr 2, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  14. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Kowa lens/body compatibility and NYC repair?

    Pete, I picked up a Kowa 6MM a few months ago with an 80 and a 200. The 80 is in for CLA now, and most people feel you will need to CLA any of...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Mar 28, 2003 in forum: Medium Format
  15. chip_greenberg|1
    Post

    Kowa mistake?

    Greg, I just got me first rolls of film back from the Kowa 6MM I bought for $300 and I'm delighted. the store CLA'd the lens and the body is is...
    Post by: chip_greenberg|1, Mar 17, 2003 in forum: Medium Format