matt_m__toronto_

Hi David,

I didn't notice you writing that after you closed the back (after you saw the arrow) that you advanced the film with the little pop out knob(not the shutter cocking wheel) until it stops.

Hope I'm not confusing you as I have just gotten an sl66 and have read through the "loading" page a few times to get a hang of it.

Other than that, ummmm all of your steps seem correct to me.

Let me know how it turns out, as I'm about to get back some of my first results and I had the same winding concerns at the end of the roll.

ok...just checked out kodak.com. the vehrichrome pan film is going to be discontinued this year, so I'm guessing all the shops up here are sold out. They recommend Plus X 125px as a replacement option.

that's all

Hi Guys,

Can't seem to find "verichrome pan" anywhere. I take it this is a kodak film, but none of the stores up here in Toronto are familiar by that name. Is it technically called something else?

Thanks.

Just wondering what you guys like in 120 or 220 as far as b+w portrait

film. I'll be shooting outdoors with no flash and will probably throw

on a red filter.

I'm thinking ilford 125 or tmax 100 which is supposedly a softer look.

Any suggestions. I'll be shooting in late afternoon. I like my

blacks black and my whites white.

Thanks

If you are wanting to do candids, I highly suggest going for a waist level viewing system. People don't notice you fidgeting around with a box at your stomach. When you have a big honkin camera at your eye, aiming at people, that's when you start getting swatted by purses.

I'd go with 6x6, as there are going to be times when you don't crop. It gives you much more freedom in the darkroom or at the lab.

: )

You're paying too much! Are you shopping at Henry's??? Anyways, You should be able to build a used outfit with at least 2 or 3 lenses for that kind of money. Look around! Don't get talked into something you don't want by some sales guy. You can't really compare a 645 and a 6x6 camera, they are different mediums. I'd suggest 6x6 myself. Check out some of the Bronica line. I'd also suggest not getting caught in the "I need a Hasselblad" rut. Put your money into lenses. There are many good ones out there. A body can varie in functions and quality, but it is still just a light tight box. If you're doing portraiture work, you'll want a handheld lightmeter. This means that a body with ttl metering is not a must.

Look around and be patient. You'll find the right outfit...I did. Feel free to email me if you want...I'm also in Toronto.

I don't know if I would be fully set on ttl metering. There are a lot of great older bodies out there without this feature. If you are interested in portraiture work, a hand help light meter will do a whole lot better especially when using flash. For landscapes, a spot meter is great especially if you understand or plan on using the zone system.

Just an opinion though. 1500 can go a long way if you wait for the right deal. You should be able to get one body and a couple of lenses for that price range.

Just wondered why the only 2.8 speed zeiss lens is the 30mm and 80mm?

How come none of the original lenses were fast? I've looked at

sl66.com and there are some quicker 3rd party lenses, but other than

that, you're stuck with portrait lenses at f4.

To shoot a landscape, one normaly focus's on infinity. Using an sl66

or a hassy arc, where is the best place to focus,seeing as focussing

to infinity will take away the possibility of tilt. Just wondering if

theres a formula/method that works with any of you out there. I want

to do those shots where the flowers right in front of you is in focus

all the way to the mountains in the great beyond.

Thanks.

Ok...I'm back.

I've found me a Bronica C camera for about $350. I haven't got it yet though. I wanted to pass this one through you guys first. I know that the back is pemanent, but it will take either 120 or 220. There are 4 nikkor lenses available. I am fine with this. It is loud. I am fine with this. It is also; so I hear, very rugged and simple.

I would appreciate very much any comments re: this system.

Thank you all.

Matt

WOW!

You guys are giving me way too much to think about (I love it!) I've been on the net for about 4 hours today looking and researching, and now I must go to bed, as I must work tomorrow.

I really like the the Bronica GS1 suggestion. The S2A is still an option. I also found a couple of 645 cam's, but I like the idea of having the extra neg space on shots where I wouldn't crop down. 6x7 is also an option, but I'm then getting into heavier cameras, and I don't think many of them have waist level viewing...do they?

Anyways, your comments have been golden! I thank you all very much.

Haven't sourced a GS1 in my area yet, but I'll get to that tomorrow night or Monday.

Matt zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I've sourced out two Bronica S2A's w/ 75mm nikon lens. They are both in the field of $300-350. Is this the right amount to be paid for this outfit?

And, thanks to those who suggested this camera to me. I hope that it is a camera that I can grow into and not one that I'll have to replace in a year to "upgrade." Also, I believe that lenses are quite easy to find for this system yes?

Thanks for all your help.

Well, things are getting more clear and interesting, so I thank all of thee.

There is a Hassie 500C with 80mm lens in town. Now, I've heard of the 500C having a dim viewing prism, but other than that, any reason to not get this outfit? Providing all works well, what would be a reasonable price to get this at?

Oh and to add detail to some questions, I need to be able to do hand held portraiture work, as I love just walking around with a camera. Because of this, I think cameras like the RZ67 are out. I also want more neg room, so I'm not to keen on a 645.

So...500C with 80mm lens. On top of that I'd need a 50mm and a portrait lens. Any suggestions?

Thanks guys.

Budget...around 2k.

matt

Thanks for all the great replies.

In response to a couple of questions up there, I'm a photographer that just likes to shoot. Portraits, landscapes, experimental, nature...you name it. I don't spend really any time in studios, so a polaroid back will probably not be economically justifiable, so thanks for clearing that up.

I guess now I've got to decide between 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7 and 6x8. Any pros cons? THings to look out for?

Thanks a lot guys.

Matt

I'm going to be getting into an mf package soon, and I have a couple

of questions. I'm a 35mm user now, with a pretty good Nikon package,

but I want to get some serious toys now, so please bare with me, as

I'm still learning about mf.

1. is there such a thing as a 6x17 back for a normal 6x6 camera? I'm

interested in panoramics, but cant afford a separate camera like a

fuji 617 just for this style of shooting. If there is, what brand is

it for?

2. I know that for LF photography, a polaroid back is golden. How

often do you guys use these if at all??

3. with these two points in mind, what system could you suggest for

me to get. I've been advised to go Hassie, Rollei, Pentax, Bronica,

and everything else under the sun. I'm more into lenses than bodies.

Which system is easier to outfit with good lenses?

Thanks for any help.

matt (sitting here twiddling my thumbs) marek