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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:52 am Post subject: mamiyaflex/test shots |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Finally decided to bid on one of these:
Click here to see on Ebay
but hope to pimp it to where it looks like:
maybe a darker red or a different color entirely
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mo wrote:
Nice...they are supposed to be a very good camera.Maybe a gold colour to bring out the black and silver trim.. 
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:02 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
| mo wrote: |
| Nice...they are supposed to be a very good camera.Maybe a gold colour to bring out the black and silver trim.. |
Thinking thin sheets of 24Kt gold would be nice. Would have to change my
name to Aureus Goldshutter or sumptin... |
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Minolfan
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Minolfan wrote:
That might be a nice shooter! Not for light packed trips however . It is partly folding ofcourse, but not fitting for a coatpocket.
Nice for portraits with a 135mm. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Thanks, Minolfan, I'm looking at some other lenses, too. |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
I look forward your pictures taken with this camera, I expect very good quality from this cam.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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| I look forward your pictures taken with this camera, I expect very good quality from this cam. |
Well, then somebody else better do the shooting!  |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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Farside wrote:
Just as well there are plenty alligators for all the pimped cameras. 
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:54 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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| Just as well there are plenty alligators for all the pimped cameras. |
I like the covered lens cap, a real hoot. |
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:49 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
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Farside wrote:
Just as well there are plenty alligators for all the pimped cameras.
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Do they exist in that kind of red ?
The skin of my C33 is still OK, but dull grey ofcourse. I might think about an other colour. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:03 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Been a busy day, but the Mamiyaflex arrived today:
I think this little lady has some personality. Will take her to work for a nice
warm bath and think about some new clothes. Love the bright VF! |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:48 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Here are some from my first roll shot today using TMAX 400 dev'd in
HC-110, 1:63, 11 mins, 20C. I can't budge the fstop lever off of f4. 
Will take the lens to the shop and see if lighter fluid or some of my other
solvents can reason with it:
at The Flying Monkey
at work
at home, dogwood leaves close-up test, got the parallax correction this time
I won another in much better shape (and less money) with the 105 lens:
Click here to see on Ebay |
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Minolfan
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:57 am Post subject: |
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Minolfan wrote:
First pictures look quite good. The purchase of the second is a real bargain, congratulations! |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Minolfan, thanks, I had a small bottle of lighter fluid in the cupboard I forgot
about, and the fstop lever now is fully functional from f2.8 to f32. Looking
forward to trying the 2nd one with the 105 lens.
Thanks again. |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
Bill, those pics are crap, the camera is crap and a waste of your good cupboard space. I can help you out by taking one of them off your hands, however, purely out of humanitarian concern.
The Flying Monkey shots are very nice. I've long thought of these Mamiyas, though I've been a bit concerned about the bulk and weight of the beasts. I suppose the bulk and weight helps to steady the camera.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Seems you made a great deal ! Congrats!
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Jussi and Attila, thanks! The lenses are the reason I went after these. Plus,
the macro capability when you extend the bellow makes this a versatile
shooter, albeit heavy. But I'm used to the Koni, so no problem!
The Flying Monkey is an old linen factory down in the rough part of town and
has live theater, artists, photographers, and a couple of bookstores. My
buddy Bob Valentine, possibly the most preeminent guitarist in the region,
is guesting with a group there tonight, so I'll see if I can get some decent
shots. But will probably take my Trip 35 and the newly acquired 35SP for
the shooting. Wasn't going to post this one, but this is the stairwell to the
place (you have to circle around to the back to get in, lol) and I didn't nail
the exposure very well:
and a fave from a guy using the 65 wide lens, showing the close-up
capability:
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
Is this the C2?
http://www.tlr-cameras.com/japanese/Mamiya.html
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Yes, center grouping far left, doesn't have the crank which I like. Some
people get carried away with the crank, like they just hooked a big marlin
when advancing the film. lol |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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nemesis101 wrote:
Nice shots!!
I've had a few of these, from C3 - C220 through C330.. with 4 different lenses only trouble I had was the view screen.. if they need cleaning for any reason for God's sake DO NOT MISPLACE the paper shims beneath them.. You will be in a world of pain trying to get the screen and the film plane in agreement ever again!
I spent hours with a light source, a darkened room, and groung glass of the correct thickness in the film plane readjusting mine!!!
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! lol
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
To be forewarned is to be fourarmed, or all thumbs, thanks, Doug.  |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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lulalake wrote:
Excellent shots, great camera. I also have had several Mamiya "C" series cameras. They are sure clumsy to operate but man . . what great pics one can get.
Cheers
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:20 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Jules, thanks, and agree about how awkward this camera is, but hope to
get better with it. My 2nd C2 arrived today, but just got home an hour ago
from shooting a wedding down in Albertville and I'm beat. Open the box
tomorrow and maybe take a pic of both of them together. |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 5:53 am Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
Lovely camera !
Still a good value too.
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