michael_kravit Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 I picked up a Flexbody after using a friends for a few days. I need recommendations on a viewer. Is the RMfx adequate? Is anyone using a PM(E)5? Overkill? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_dent1 Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Michael, I use the RMFX finder and like it a lot. It is lightweight and delivers an upright although left to right reversed image. The prism finders are a lot heavier and bulkier and give an upside down image although left to right is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence_title Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Sorry, but this is off topic. I have been considering buying one myself, but have been put off by the seemingly complex process of taking pictures. Also, I am not too happy to give up the incamera metering of my 200 series blad. I mainly want to use it for it's selective focus potential and for the limited shift capabilities, while avoiding a viewcamera which could accomplish both. Therefore, I would like if you could share with us your experience on using the flexbody. What application are you hoping to use it for ? Also, would appreciate if you could post some of your early images with this device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kravit Posted June 30, 2003 Author Share Posted June 30, 2003 I too was worried about the "complex" exposure process that some people speak of. So I got together with a firend who has one and tried his out. Here is what I found. Compared with my 4x5 Ebony Viewcamera the Flexbody is small, lightweight and very simple. The operation is straight forward after just 5 minutes of reading the manual. You simply set up the camera, attach a lens and either use the ground glass of a view finder. You turn a knob on top of the camera to open the shutter. You compose the image and add tilt for the selective focus you are referring to. Obviously it operates just like a view camera does and will allow you to place the plane of focus as you please. Next you remove the ground glass and attach a film back. The ground glass comes off with the pressing of a simple latch button. Next you press the shutter release slightly to close the shutter. You remove the darkslide and press the cable release the rest of the way to take the picture. It is simple, fast and very easy. In essence, it is no different than shooting with a viewcamera be it 6x9, 4x5 or 12x20 except you are not lugging around a lot of equipment. Just remember that the movements are not as extensive as view or field cameras. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry schmetter Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Mike--I'd also strongly recommend the RMfx finder. It helps tremendously to be able to see the image rightside up--at least it sure helps me. The RMfx is light and inexpensive (as Hasselblad finders go). A 45 degree prism finder will not display an upright image--fortunately it's not really necessary and is heavier as well. Lawrence -- I find that the explanation of how to use the Flexbody is much more complex than the actual use. As Mike found, in practice it's pretty starightforward. A small light meter (I use a Sekonic L-208) worn around the neck or tucked into a pocket makes metering pretty simple. http://www.photo.net/photo/1267273&size=lg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick roadnight cotswolds Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 See my thread "Hasselblad Flexbody - What do you use yours for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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