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j. salty

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  1. I'm sure it's recommended clipping the 120 film to the SS reel, but it was too much of a hassle trying to do it in a change bag so I started loading the 120 reel much like I do with the 35mm, just ignoring the clip and putting the end of the film in a slot and winding it.
  2. The first thought that came to my mind was that, would it be a "regular" lens or soft focus? I like the 240mm - 250mm range because I have "regular" lenses and a soft focus lens in that length.
  3. I got into MF about 6 years ago when a friend sold me a Mamiyaflex with 65mm and 80mm lens for very little. I was and still am heavily into LF, but shooting with MF is very casual and the negatives are sharp, and I've made some very large prints from them. I've since added a few more Mamiya TLR cameras and lenses.
  4. I feel that the price is high for a 150mm lens. I also have problems with any ebay seller who, in my opinion gouges on shipping charges. At least the seller is up front about the shipping charges although I don't feel it's a fair amount.
  5. I looked up the auction on the Completed Listings and of the 4 or 5 hits on 3200 film, there was only one auction where the seller didn't list the expiration date. The seller was wrong in not doing so but prospective buyers should email and ask. I'd write to the seller with my concerns that the film might have problems. This lets the seller know that you're concerned and it gives you a bit of documentation in case you want to file a complaint with ebay.
  6. Congrats, but for some of us collecting LF gear becomes addictive. You're happy with the results with the 135mm lens, but what would the results be with a modern multicoated lens, perhaps a longer focal length...........? Welcome to the club.
  7. I have a few lenses in the 355mm-360mm focal length (Fuji W, RD Artar, Commercial Ektar) and they're all sharp so I'd imagine any major brand would be the same. Have you thought about film and developer combinations to help you achieve what you want in terms of sharpness?
  8. Darryl, I also have a couple bulk rolls of Velvia 50, a few cases of FP4+ sheet film and about 100 old Tri-X rolls among other things in the huge deep freezer. If I get run over, all the proceeds from my photographic stuff will go to an actual charity.
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