bruce_dorn1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>I'm looking for a "walking around" camera in 6x6. It has to be able to close focus. The choice is between an SL66 or a Hasselblad, but the 'blad will need an extension tube that I'm not fond of. The SL is heavier so I don't know how "portable" it is. Anyone have any other recommendations? Thanks for your input.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_long Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>The SL66 is a really interesting camera, in that you do have bellows focusing and some tilt effects. </p> <p>However, it is pricy and bulky (nearly 4.5 pounds). Do a flickr search for pictures of people holding the camera to get an idea.</p> <p>If you can do with a TLR, take a look at the Mamiya C330 or C220 which are both <4lbs with standard lens. Much less expensive. Still kind of bulky and heavy compared to a Rolleiflex.</p> <p>Personally, my favorite walking around camera in 6x6 is my Rolleicord Va. I keep a rolleinar 2 in one of those handy leather pouches hanging from the strap if I need it. All in all it weighs slightly less than 2lbs. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_dorn1 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>Thanks, Ryan. I have both a Mamiya C330 (50, 80, 105, 135, & 180) & a Yashica MAT124G, both of which I have had forever., or so it seems. Neither does close-up well & that is a primary desire. I've used the C330 to do it, but it's not intuitive or really good. I was hoping a Rollei would work. Thanks again.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Schaefer Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>There's a handgrip for the SL66 series: http://www.sl66.com/pg/accessories/handgrip.htm - makes holding the camera a lot easier but adds some more weight to an already quite heavy body.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg_s1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>Bruce, <br> depending on how close you want to focus the 200/2000-series from Hasselblad might be an option - the shutterless lenses have a reduced minimum focusing distance (0.6m for the 2.8/80 Planar, about 0.32m for the great in every way 2.8/50 Distagon).<br> I have a 2000 FC/M and love it, just like the SL66 (the grip is really helpful for longer sessions).<br> Every system has is own positive and negative sides.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_502260 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>If you need to get closer you might consider a macro lens even thiugh that would be longer than normal in focal length/actual length. This could work with a Bronica SQ/SQ-A. SQ-Ai. If you don't like using an extension tube then you might look for a high quality close-up lens. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vick_ko Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 <p>I would guess that a Hasselblad with extension tubes is still going to be lighter than the SL66. I had an SL66SE. Superbly beautiful camera, but huge, compared to the Hasselblad. I sold the SL66SE quickly.<br> Is there any way that you can find and try an SL66 before buying?<br> If you are used to using a Hasselblad, I think you may be surprised and disappointed with the SL66.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_stockdale2 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 <p>Close up is one thing the SL66 does very well. It's a handful though. I haven't used a Hasselblad. I find that hand held, since the focus is on the left and shutter on the right there's a lot of grip changing going on when taking shots in quick succession. I do like the waist level finder. The optional handgrip would make it better for a busy session but it makes it rather bulky.</p> <p>I use a Mamiya 6 when I'm wandering around or traveling because of its light weight but close focusing it doesn't do at all well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat D. Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 <p>I use my Hasselblad 501CM and 80/2.8 CFE with Proxars for closeups. Seems quite light and compact to me. Some people say Proxars degrade image, but I don't see that. They're handier than extension tubes. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_ibanes Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 <p>I would really like to see some macro shots taken with the SL66.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat D. Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 <p>There are quite a few SL66 photos at flickr.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg_s1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 <p>Here's a picture shot with the Rollei „Slixtysix” at close range (don't know if this one qualifies as „Macro”).<br> Planar 2.8/80 reversed and at about f/2.8-4, handheld, expired Delta 400 in Diafine, sorry about the poor scan. Some tilt was involved too.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg_s1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 <p>sorry, please delete</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_ibanes Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 <p>I really like it, did you really reverse the lens?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg_s1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 <blockquote> <p ><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=6563022">jerome ibanes</a> , Jun 02, 2012; 11:29 a.m.</p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p>I really like it, did you really reverse the lens?</p> </blockquote> <p>Hi Jerome, <br> yes, I did. The blossoms were rather small - about 3 or maximal 4 centimeters diameter (no sunflowers :-).<br> I've shot this handheld in the late afternoon - the shutterspeed was low, maybe 1/60 or 1/125 sec. I've used the handgrip - this well-designed device is a great help, but makes the whole setup kinda monstrous. <br> After this shot I've tried to find a dedicated macro-rail for proper from-the-tripod-shots, but couldn't locate a budget-priced one.<br> Tilt is restricted on most tripod-heads and macro-rails.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome_ibanes Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 <p>I'm confused, how is the lens being held to the body when reversed?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georg_s1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 <p>Jerome, you can simply detach the lens from the body and mount it backwards - a matter of a few seconds.<br> Here is a link: http://www.mediajoy.com/en/cla_came/sl66/17.html . </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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