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<p>Okay great. I will order the adapter now. Thanks!</p>

<p>Do you mean this switch?</p> <p><img src="http://s32.postimg.org/k7ngo19oj/IMG_20160506_150013.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="480" /></p>

<p>Here is the threaded part of the lens. I have measured the diameter to be 42mm. Does that automatically mean it is a m42 mount? If so I will probably buy this:</p> <p>http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Quality-Fotga-M42-Mount-Lens-to-Sony-NEX-E-mount-Adapter-Ring-NEX-/191822387376?hash=item2ca98158b0:g:fDQAAOSwxp9W32B7</p> <p><img src="http://s32.postimg.org/d8g5mpy9v/IMG_20160506_133758.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></p> <p> </p>

<p>Hi,</p> <p>I would like to get an adapter to fit this on my Sony A6000 if it is possible. But first I need to know the mount type for this lens. The mount seems to be of a threaded type instead of the more modern types where a quarter turn would lock it in.</p> <p><img src="http://s32.postimg.org/4tm8gjnlv/IMG_20160506_121242.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></p>

<p>Hi James,</p> <p>Sorry. I meant to answer you but I forgot to type it in :)</p> <p>Yes I plan to do color but if b&w is easier then I may reconsider. So basically for b&w I can use a safe light? I did not know that the processes are different.</p> <p>Thanks again,<br> Horace</p>

<p>Thanks everyone. I have learned a lot. I always had the idea that a darkroom had one of those safelights and the film would not expose to that.</p> <p>I guess the best alternative is the kitchen station with the dark bag, since there is no way to do this without being blind basically.</p>

<p>Hi,</p> <p>Only film developing for now, no enlarging. And then I will probably buy a cheap scanner that can scan negs. If the scans look good I can take it to the local shop for a professional scan.</p> <p>I thought about the bathroom but I don't think it will be a good idea since the wife might need to use it when I'm in the middle of film developing. Also my storage room is outside my apartment (on the same floor, in the same shared hallway) so it kinda gives me some room to make a mess if I make a mess.</p> <p>I would prefer having a safelight so I can see myself loading the film into the canister, assuming they are not too expensive.</p> <p>I think it is a viable idea. Or maybe not? :)</p> <p>Horace</p>

<p>Hi,</p> <p>I will be moving to a new apartment in 2 months where I will get a storage room. I had an idea to make that room light sealed, put a red light somewhere, and use those plastic cans to develop film. I was wondering what would be some good low budget equipment recommendations for me to get started?</p> <p>I have just started shooting 120 and am planning to have a kit that works for 35mm as well.</p> <p>Thanks,<br> Horace</p>

<p>I looked at that site you recommend, Igor Camera. Seems like a better route to go compared to eBay. Unfortunately it is based in the US which means a large duty that I have to pay once it gets here. But I understand the idea. I have googled this list of Camera stores in case anyone is looking for something similar but based in Europe.</p> <p>http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camera_and_photography_shops</p>

<p>The Fuji GW line looks very tempting for a nice rangefinder. The GW690 looks very attractive.</p>

<p>Here are some listings that I find attractive</p> <p>Swedish listings:<br> http://www.tradera.com/item/340239/256129340/rolleiflex-mx-k4a-1954<br> http://www.tradera.com/item/340239/256253448/hasselblad-500c-planar-80mm-magasin<br> http://www.tradera.com/item/340239/256253437/hasselblad-500c-sonnar-150-objektiv-magasin</p> <p>Ebay:<br> http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEAR-MINT-MAMIYA-C33-Professional-Medium-Format-w-105mm-F3-5-From-Japan-1072-/162040075794?hash=item25ba575612:g:STQAAOSwKfVXEgJp<br> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Mamiya-C33-professional-w-sekor-DS-105mm-f-3-5-61321-/322077600416?hash=item4afd522aa0:g:BpQAAOSw95lXExVU<br> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Exc-Mamiya-RB67-Pro-SD-Medium-Format-w-Sekor-C-127mm-F3-8-From-Japan-1047-/162040630579?hash=item25ba5fcd33:g:pzMAAOSwZ8ZW~vpv#viTabs_0</p> <p>I find myself leaning towards the system cameras more. Yes the weight is more but the thought of being able to buy and replace a faulty part easily rather than the entire thing or fiddling around with screws makes it a lot more attractive as a long term solution.</p>

<p>About the shipping prices, it's not the shipping that is expensive, but the import duty, which is around 25% plus administrative fees.</p> <p>Although I am starting to feel like it is just better to ship directly. Just simpler</p>

<p>Hi guys,</p> <p>Lots of great tips. No I am not against 6x4.5 format. I an open to all MF formats, which makes my decision making harder. The Fuji seems like great value. Not completely sure about the electronics though. I guess this camera does not work if the electronics go bad?</p> <p>These range finders should be able to match the TLRs when it comes to slow shutter speeds, due to the lack of mirror flap, is that correct?</p>

<p>Some progress: I have ruled out the Mamiya 6 and 7 due to cost and inability to find one locally so I can take a look before buying one. I think the only way I will be able to shell out that much money for a camera is to not buy online. It is a more modern camera but it does seem more fragile compared to these other heavy boxes :)<br> <br /> I live in the same town as the Hasselblad HQ, so perhaps it might be easier to get service done here. I will have to confirm.<br> I see 2 Hasselblad 500C on the local listings here for around $650 USD. One with a planar 80 and the other with a sonnar 150, whatever those names mean. This camera seems to be the most robust looking one of all the ones I've seen online.<br> <br /> Mamiya TLR, Rolleiflex, and RB67 would be around half that price so it is still attractive. The age of the Rolleiflex puts me off a bit though.</p> <p> </p>

<p>It seems like they are all American? I am situated in Europe, so it will be quite expensive to ship back and forth.<br> How much did you pay for these repair services?</p>

<p>The original idea is to buy from ebay Japan and he will bring it back. So it would be a bit of a blind purchase I admit, but the sellers there seem to give a really good description of the condition.</p> <p>But perhaps it is not such a good idea, since I may not have the luxury to return it on time. I don't know how much it would cost to CLA a camera here but the hourly wage for anything here is very expensive.</p>

<p>One of the reasons I'm shying away from a Rolleiflex is that they are quite old. If everything is perfect, perhaps it is an awesome camera. But I am buying this off eBay. I think a camera that is newer would probably be in better condition.<br> The RB67 is still under consideration from me. The prices are pretty good for these heavy beasts.</p>

<p>I forgot to mention earlier. I am not very happy with the dim viewfinder in my Rolleicord. I know there are ways to modify this but I would just prefer to upgrade to a unit that is professionally CLA'd and has a bright viewfinder.<br> Of all the cameras mentioned, I guess only the Yashi, and the Mamiya 6/7 have an inbuilt meter?<br> How would optical clarity results differ between the Yashi, Minolta, and Rolleiflex?</p>

<p>My friend is going to Japan and will help me bring back a camera of my choice, so right now I'm just browsing for a new used MF camera on eBay. I currently use a Rolleicord but I am not that impressed by the optical quality. It is however, extremely fun to use which is why I want to try something better.<br> Unfortunately, there are just way too many choices. I can't even make up my mind for the format I want to get, so I am quite impartial. The photos that I take will be quite varied. I want to do lots of portraits as well as landscapes. Mostly outdoor photography though. Of course I will be limited to photography that does not require quick shots.....that will still be reserved for my digital camera.<br> I would prefer a camera that can fire a flash, since film speed is quite slow for indoor photography.<br> I am open to all MF formats.<br> I do have a weight limit. But I am unsure of the weights of these cameras. Since a lot of these are modular like the RB or RZ's, I guess what you put on it affects the weight a lot. I think my weight limit will be around 2kg for everything I need to shoot.<br> With that being said, I think my lens will have a focal length of around 80mm, a normal range that is good enough for portraits and landscapes and just regular photography.</p> <p>I've been reading for weeks now and still cannot narrow it down. I do want to make sure the camera works well with no need for maintenance when I buy it.</p>

<p>Okay.<br> Are all of these waist level finders most or less the same? Are they all flipped left/right horizontally? Are the design and construction pretty much the same idea regardless if it is a WL finder on a TLR or SLR?</p>

<p>Hm.....I don't think I am fully understanding this. My rolleicord has a waist level finder and a magnifying lens that can be flipped up or down. Is the magnifying lens the "eyepiece" that is being referred to here?</p> <p>It seems like even when I don't use this magnifying lens, I can still see the screen clearly, since I can get my eyes quite close to the screen and it seems like I only need to focus at a distance between my eyeball and the screen, and not further into the screen. Would this be true for SLRs that have a waist level finder, such as the Hasselblad 500 series?</p> <p>Also, do all waist level finder have the left and right mirrored? You mentioned there are some newer prism finders. Are those waist level?</p>

<p>Hi,<br> I currently use a Rolleicord which has a waist level viewfinder. My eyes are near-sighted, but with the view finder I realized that the distance that I need to focus my eyes on are close enough so that I don't need to use glasses. That is a lovely feature for me.<br> I was wondering if this is the same for all waist level viewfinder, regardless if it is a TLR or SLR? I know that for cameras that don't have waist level view finder, like a Mamiya 6, the focus distance for the eyes is closer to 1 meter, which is too far away for me. I am looking for a better medium format camera but I would not like to have to use glasses or contacts because these vision correcting devices are very uncomfortable for my mind.<br> Thanks,<br> Horace</p>