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Laurence

Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Posts: 2262
Location: Western Washington State

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

Jesito wrote:

Larry, big congratulations for such a nice acquisition!.
It's a dream camera, no doubt, and for sure you will squeeze the most out of it.
I look forward for your first pictures Wink

Enjoy it!.

(BTW, what about weight?. Would it add more to your mountain climbing photographic luggage?).

Jes.

Thanks Jes! Regarding weight, that was a consideration in relation to my hiking.

After thinking for a while, I figured that about 75% of my shots are within just a few miles of the automobile. The remaining 25% are certainly out for several days of hiking - and in those long hikes my Yashicamat and/or 35mm system is more than adequate. So, in reality, this is a tool for those majority of times when I don't have to carry too far. I think the decision is still a good one (at least I hope so).

Cheers! Laurence (Larry)
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Cameras in Use: Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5, Revueflex 3003 w/ M42 lenses, Yashica Electro 35 w/ Yashinon 1.7, Voigtlander Bessa R w/ APO Lanthar 90/3.5, Contaflex 126 w/ Zeiss Pantar, Tessar, Sonnar, and Distagon

Laurence

Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Posts: 2262
Location: Western Washington State

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

montecarlo wrote:

Well, Laurence, you left me look like this Shocked

Congratulations !!!

Can be attached to the camera a digital back (later, not now Smile

) ? May be in 2-3 years the prices for those will drop, a little, a little more.

I like the idea of heaving three components like in the film era: the camera, the lens and the film/digital back's sensor. This way, even cleaning the sensor will be more easy.

I see your point exactly, about having various tools, whether they be film or digital.

In the case of this model, there will probably not be a digital back available. However, even in 2-3 years time, I still think that a digital back for a Rollei 6008 will be cost prohibitive for me.

Thanks for commenting, Montecarlo!
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Cameras in Use: Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5, Revueflex 3003 w/ M42 lenses, Yashica Electro 35 w/ Yashinon 1.7, Voigtlander Bessa R w/ APO Lanthar 90/3.5, Contaflex 126 w/ Zeiss Pantar, Tessar, Sonnar, and Distagon

Farside

Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Posts: 2022
Location: Ireland

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

Nice piece of kit, Larry. I look forward to seeing some pics from you using it. _________________ Dave The Lenses of Farside "The largest threat to freedom, democracy, the market economy and prosperity is no longer socialism. It is, instead, the ambitious, arrogant, unscrupulous ideology of environmentalism." -- Czech President Vaclav Klaus

Laurence

Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Posts: 2262
Location: Western Washington State

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

Seymore wrote:

Sweet rig Larry. Can't wait to see what you can produce...

Thanks Chris. It's another tool, and hopefully it will be a good one. I'm certainly not "abandoning" my other cameras, they are still my mainstay for a percentage of my shooting.

By the way, your DT Tacoma shots are STUNNING.
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Cameras in Use: Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5, Revueflex 3003 w/ M42 lenses, Yashica Electro 35 w/ Yashinon 1.7, Voigtlander Bessa R w/ APO Lanthar 90/3.5, Contaflex 126 w/ Zeiss Pantar, Tessar, Sonnar, and Distagon

Laurence

Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Posts: 2262
Location: Western Washington State

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject:

LucisPictor wrote:

Orio wrote:

If there's someone who can make justice to this equipment, it is you!

I was just about to write exactly that!!

Congratulations, Larry!
You deserve this camera and this great camera deserves you.
I am happy for you and am looking forward to many fantastic shots!

Thanks as always Carsten! I do think it is a fine piece of gear, and am anxious to try it out. It won't make me any better, but at least I'll have the feel of a quality camera in my hand! Confused

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Cameras in Use: Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5, Revueflex 3003 w/ M42 lenses, Yashica Electro 35 w/ Yashinon 1.7, Voigtlander Bessa R w/ APO Lanthar 90/3.5, Contaflex 126 w/ Zeiss Pantar, Tessar, Sonnar, and Distagon

Laurence

Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Posts: 2262
Location: Western Washington State

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

poilu wrote:

Congrats Laurence!
Will wait to see your square marvels

Hey poilu! Thank you for commenting! I hope I can obtain some good "square shots" with this equipment!
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Cameras in Use: Yashica Mat 124 w/ Yashinon 80/3.5, Revueflex 3003 w/ M42 lenses, Yashica Electro 35 w/ Yashinon 1.7, Voigtlander Bessa R w/ APO Lanthar 90/3.5, Contaflex 126 w/ Zeiss Pantar, Tessar, Sonnar, and Distagon

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