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Has anyone tried to use 35mm film in a medium format camera that does not have a

dedicated 35mm back, and is not a Holga? I love the effect that comes from

rigging up a Holga to use 35mm film so that the image bleeds onto the sprocket

holes. And I was wondering about trying this same idea in a "higher end"

camera, like my RB67 or a TLR. I'd like to secure the 35mm canister more

securely than the foam-tension Holga technique. Is there something I can stick

into the ends of the canister that will properly mate with the 120 spool holders?

Thanks,

Mike

That's a strange one Stefan.

A year ago I had a problem with my ProTL where the shutter would stay open and not close unless I removed the battery. Through much trial and error, I decided to get a new cable release adapter, and apparently that was the problem. Because with the new adapter, it worked just fine, and I saved alot of money by not sending it in for repairs.

Mike

Thank you so much Ray for the insightful information. I will look for the Press S-shaped backs, if for no other reason, for the flatness issue that you mentioned.

Thank you!!

Mike

Thank you Michael... I thought this was probably the case, but I was wishful thinking. If only there were an RB69 ;)

Mike

Greetings,

I would love to be able to shoot 6x9 images on my Mamiya RB. So I wonder if

the Mamiya Press 6x9 camera backs will fit the RB body. Anyone ever try this?

Many thanks,

Mike

Thanks Juan. I'm not sure if it's worth it to me to get the ProSD version. Maybe I'll look into what is would take for the modification.

Keith, I do alot of photography of the night sky, (you can check out my PN portfolio). The larger diameter lens elements and faster apertures (especially at the wide angle end of the spectrum) make the RB more attractive than the press cameras.

Thanks again,

Mike

Thanks Keith for the suggestion. And indeed I have looked at them. But for what I intend to do, I need fast lenses, and the press lenses are just too slow. I would love to have 6x9 though.

Mike

Greetings all,

I'm considering getting a Mamiya RB system because I love the all

manual/mechanical simplicity... especially since I work in cold environments

where batteries are zapped in a matter of minutes. However, I would also like

to expose the largest piece of film possible, and so I'm interested in the 6x8

back. However, this back is unfortunatly and inexplicably a motor drive, and

requires batteries. So I'm wondering if the back could still be usable with

out the batteries.

Many thanks,

Mike

Hello Zach,

I am very interested in your efforts, since I too am looking to do some large format astro imaging. Since camera movements are really of little or no concern, I was thinking that the Fotoman 45PS might be a good camera. I just soooo wish that Fuji made their Provia 400X in sheets. What film are you thinking about using?

Cheers,

Mike Klensch

www.aglowphoto.com

Thank you Scott and Roger.

I checked out the refurbished scanners, and I'll probably order one. Of course, since I'm in Alaska, the "free shipping" doesn't apply to me, and it'll cost another $57.00... so it goes. But thanks for the head's-up.

I'll also look into the adjustable wet mount station. My main use for this scanner will be for proofing my negs and chromes... not for printing. So the quality of the scan is not quite as important.

Thanks so much again,

Mike

Thanks folks for the help. And you are right Aaron... I was looking at the 4490. Which means that it doesn't appear that I can still get the 4990 new. Gess I missed my window.

Thanks again,

Mike

Greetings all,

I'm just ready to get my feet wet in large format, and have just ordered a Wista

4x5 system. I would like to be able to scan my negs/chromes and I have heard

good things about the Epson 4990 for the budget minded (me). BUT, when I look

at the specs at B&H and other stores, it makes no mention of 4x5 capability...

just 35mm and 120. Am I missing something? Is there a special adapter I need

to by for 4x5 scanning?

Thanks,

Mike