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Thanks for the replies. I've always been curious about the 28-300 for outdoor work and not changing lenses in hostile environments. I already have a 70-200 f4 L / 300L f4 and the 70-300L. Just looking to put together an all-around kit that will complete and as compact as possible from both weight and speed. I learned a lot on my last safari. Since I'll be taking my 5DS and 7D2 I'm probably going to pick up or rent the 100-400. Not sold on the 150-600's, though I should rent one and form my own opinion. Problem with owning one of them is their resale is not so good.

Anyone have experience with using a teleconverter with a canon 28-300 L zoom? I have a Kenko pro 1.4. Going on safari soon and will be picking up a new zoom. Looking at 100-400 or 28-300 (like the thought of not changing lenses in dusty cond,). Already have a 70-300L, and would like more reach.

Thanks

Thanks for the report. Going on safari in Oct for several weeks.

Thinking about picking up an RP to play with. I've been shooting professionally for nearly 40 years (and w Canon....remember the Ftb?) and can see the new tech on the horizon. Just like I did with the D30 I need to start somewhere with new tech, camera layouts, EVF, etc. Currently, I use 7dII's and 5dMkIV's. So was wondering how the RP works with the adapter and longer lenses. In particular the 70-300L MkI / 300L f4 / 100-400L MkII. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks

<p>I do quite a bit of travel and over the last few years have found myself in situations where the lighting was not ample, temples, dawn and dusk markets, etc. where hand holding at an 1/15 or 1/8 or even1/4 would be beneficial and the dang lens shade is anything but small. I know it is a compromise stops vs ISO. I'm also trying to lighten my travel kit and a little less weight might allow me to make an addition somewhere. Thanks for the input.</p>

<p>Considering the 10-18 as a replacement for my 10-22 for travel and general use on my crop bodies. Have had the 10-22 since intro. The IS and smaller weight a plus on the new lens. I've researched most of the reviews and looking for real world results. I find myself often in dimly lit situations where the IS would be handy. Thoughts?</p>

 

<p>I am reorganizing my 8x10 kit for a portrait series. I've been reading with interest on vintage lenses and do like their "feel" for certain applications. I'm amazed at what some go for. I'd venture a guess 10 years ago they weren't this costly. I've come across a B&L 15" f6.8 Cooke triplet for not much money. Any thoughts? I don't want to invest a lot initially in this realm.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>I'm curious and can't wait to get it in my possession. Lot's of interesting feed back from several boards. The consensus is that it is probably an earlier Fuji lens, single coated, in a Copal 3S shutter, probably a Tessar design and covers 8x10 with a little movement. Thanks for the input.</p>

<p>I have not received the lens yet as I just purchased it and it is coming from Japan. Interesting the Copal 3s, never heard of one. Glad I don't have to buy a new shutters, get a load of the prices on Grimes for a new ones $1200!<br>

The shutter is only marked Copal 3. Someone on another board has suggested that this is a convertible lens. I never heard of Fuji making convertible lenses and there is no additional aperture scale.<br>

All very interesting. No one seems to know much about it. Can't wait to get it in my hands.</p><div></div>

<p>Yes I've looked at all the usual sites that list info on Fujinon lenses and can not find it. I even have a copy of a 1979 catalog. I do not have the lens in my possession yet as I just purchased it. The photo of lens has engraving of Fujinon S f5.6 300mm on the inner ring and it is in a silver faced Copal #3, additionally the reflections seem to indicate a single coating, thus dating it to some degree. Perhaps it was for domestic use and not export or a process lens that was mounted in a shutter or just a very early design. Hmmm.</p>

<p>I wanted to update my 8x10 lens selection with something a bit more modern in a better shutter. I purchased this particular lens, a Fujinon f5.6 300mm S in Copal 3 at a reasonable price. I own several Fuji's for my smaller formats and have always found them to be not only sharp but good values. Fuji's lens naming can be a bit baffling. I've searched high and low but can't find anything on this lens. I'm guessing that it is a Tessar lens that may be single or uncoated from the early 70's or late 60's predating the "L" series, perhaps just available in Japan. </p>

<p>Michael, I caught your work from links over at LFF, very nice stuff. I'll be using hangers as I have a deep tank set up. I have a lot of Rodinal I should use up and will probably start there and experiment with some papers. I have done kallitypes and cyanotypes from enlarged digital negatives recently. I hope to be up and running in the darkroom next week. Dusting off the equipment after 10 or so years and getting organized is taking longer than expected, you know, patching bellows pinholes, adapting lens boards and such. </p>

<p>Yes there is a large format site that has a couple of interesting threads running. Just looking for additional feedback. The price is very inviting. I'll post some tests as soon as I get the chemistry up and running. anixous to start.</p>

<p>A search yielded a older thread so I'm going to throw this out there. After a long hiatus I'm going to embark on a portrait project using my various LF cameras. Since I last did much LF the price of film has skyrocketed. In doing some research I've really become quite interested in using Xray film. Not only for its cost but its unusual characteristics. I just received some Carestream/Kodak Green 8x10 to test. On-line searching has given me some base lines. Anyone have any experiences they'd like to share? Thanks</p>

<p>I will be starting on a portrait project photographing artists and craftsmen I know.</p>

<p>Thanks for the info. Great images Charles and Jim. Starting to get excited. Will test out gear this fall in Northern Calif and New England/PA this autumn.<br>

RB</p>

<p>I really didn't need much encouragement. Now off to KEH and E-bay.<br>

Thanks,<br>

RB</p>

 

<p>Going to Patagonia for 3 weeks in January. Any thoughts, locations not to miss, special circumstances, etc? Will be doing light trekking, glacier walks and some Zodiac trips. Obviously landscapes, animals and culture will be the core of what I shoot. I plan on taking two bodies(instead of my 5d and/or 7d probably two of the new Rebels for weight and battery compatibility) and lenses that will give me 15 to 300 with a 1.4x included, of course a carbon tripod. I will probably also take an old film 35mm camera and lens (possibly med format) to try and do some overnight time exposures on color neg film.<br>

Not a newbie to travel or outdoor photography just want to cover my bases. One of the first tings I teach my students in workshops is to research. So I'm researching...<br>

Thanks for any input.<br>

RB</p>

<p>After too many years away from film I'm slowly finding my way back. I have a handle on digital now after over a decade and miss my darkroom and the satisfaction of "hands on crafting" and of course the look of a silver print. I've never needed much of a reason to buy equipment. Considering I have two complete Bronica 6x6 systems, GSW690, G690BL w/ 3 lenses, 2 - 4x5's, 5x7 and 11x14 views w/ every imaginable accessory. It is just that I like to travel and will take the usual pro digital kit but want to start taking a film camera and I think this will fit the bill. My wife thinks I'm nuts of course for buying an outdated film camera.<br>

So those of you who have or had this camera what are your thoughts for a travel med. format travel camera? <br>

Thanks,<br>

RB</p>

<p>One of my 20d's is on its third shutter......so I guess at least 250k on that one. We shoot alot of events/schools.</p>

<p>I've had the fixed lens 65mm (GW690? first version) for at least 15 maybe 20 years now. Super simple to use ,great lens and fits in a fanny pack fairly easily. Probably put several hundred rolls of b/w neg and chromes through. I also have the "beast" the G690 with the interchangeable lenses. Ther was probably never a heavier med format roll film camera made. I've had that one for maybe a dozen years. I actually use it quite frequently. My questions are along the lines of service. I had a shop 4-6 years ago in Virginia I believe do my service but I've forgotten their name. The weakest link of the G690 is the dark curtain the allows you to change lenses mid roll. The springs seem weak and in cold weather will not pull back the curtain giving you a 6x6 or 6x7 or 6x8. Also I'm in search of the two hardest to come by lenses for this "system". That being the 50mm wide w/ viewfinder and 180mm tele w/ finder. Thought I'd roll the dice and see if anyone out there is using this classic. Absolutely beautiful glass....I call it my lazy man's LF....though it weighs more than my 4x5 field.</p>

<p>For them to be Nikons and actually work....... without FlashComp/ ExpComp all the time. Radio remotes and an interface that makes using manual not an exercise in scrolling thru menus and buttons. Canon's very poor flash design has often made me wish I would have started with Nikons......but having used Canons since the '70's I probably won't switch any time soon. How can they make otherwise superb pieces of equipment and let their speedlites be so poor.............?</p>

<p>I love my Fuji G690. I call it my lazy mans LF, though my field 4x5 probably weighs less than my 690 kit with lenses....it is a tank to be sure. I'm just wanting to find any users out there to compare notes, etc. I've had mine serviced 4/5 years ago by a shop that I believe was in the Virgina's that worked on Fuji med rangefinders. The curtain, as we all know acts a bit funky, and is probably the weakest link and I need it serviced again. I'm also in search of the hard to find 50mm and 180mm lenses. So any users out there?</p>

<p>My favs have always been FP-4 rated at ISO 80 or Pan-F rated at 25. On occasion Delta 3200 for hand held available light.</p>

<p>Wondering if there are any Fuji G690 users out there. I have a few questions. I'm also going to post in the Med format forum.</p>