Lets see those MF beasties

BUTCHER CARBINE bought on E-Bay. It looked interesting. Listing had 1 photo thus I had little idea what I was receiving and still do not. I cannot find info on the internet regarding rarity or potential value.

 

Neat little camera but I am somewhat puzzled. It has two red windows but a single format which appears to be about two thirds 2 1/4

 

1959 Yashica Mat. Still firing on all cylinders and a family heirloom from my late uncle.

 

^ Interesting , 5 years ago I had 4 YashicaMats ( how do you spell GAS ? ) . The only one I kept
has the same Lumaxar lens . Frame counter needs work , but summers' here and motorcycle I must . Peter

 

She's not pretty however she is beautiful to me. Wonderfully bloomed lenses

 

Mamiya 23 Standard Press 6x9. Not the most glamorous medium format camera but I took a liking to them for their simplicity, ease of maintenance, and longevity. This one was a Bay purchase some years ago and I've yet to expose a film in it ... hopefully soon.

 

Nice Get some film in it.

 

Voightlander Prominent

 

Compared to my main camera, an APS-C mirrorless (Nikon Z50), this Yashica Mat is a beastie. It's around 45 years old and I haven't shot with it in over 30 years, until recently when I took it down and shot a roll of black & white film. Still waiting to see the results.

 

Rolleicord by Georg, auf Flickr

This Rolleicord is about as old (or young) as my parents.




Zenza Bronica S2 by Georg, auf Flickr

The Bronica S2a is in need of a good repairman in the EU.
The Berlebach Mini is a fantastic companion for the MF-cameras.

 

Late 40s or early 50s Kodak Reflex II 620 film TLR camera. 120 size will fit if you trim the plastic flanges of the spool down. You’ll need a 620 size take up spool though. The twin 80mm Anastar lenses are pretty sharp!

 

Kodak Chevron 620 camera. I love the heft of this one. Feels good in the hands, but I wish the viewfinder was bigger. Stellar Ektar lens!

 

One of my 6x9 folders that is most enjoyable to use. A bit bulky, it is used mostly on a decent sized tripod. Only "complaint" is the busy work of getting the shot ready . . . it is ALL MANUAL. Bill

 

^ I don't think you're going to see any tears shed here concerning it's "ALL MANUAL" . Peter

 

It's got a rangefinder, ain't it?
So at least you don't have to reel out the 50ft tape-measure or guesstimate the distance. That's automation in my book!

 

Point taken Joe. . .the long road to Perdition. . . now I have two X-e1s & lenses....and all the others...

 

Just got this beautiful beastie.

 

But it isn't MF.

 

I've shot a few rolls with this Mamiya Universal. It's already a handful with the standard lens, grip, etc. A couple of weeks back, I bought the 250mm for it. Definitely no hand-held photos with this monster.