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Orio
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:38 am Post subject: Entering the 645 arena |
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Orio wrote:
On Tuesday I should receive a similar camera:
I bought it with a bank financement.
It comes with the kit lens Planar 2/80, but thanks to an Ukrainian adapter that I bought, I will be able to use with it all my Pentacon 6 lenses (of course in manual stopped down mode). _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Farside
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:48 am Post subject: |
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Farside wrote:
Nice one. Should be some good results from that. _________________ Dave - Moderator
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:11 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
I really can't wait. Pentacon 6 troubles with film carrying almost took me away from medium format. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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lulalake
Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 1191 Location: Near Austin Texas
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:14 am Post subject: |
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lulalake wrote:
Orio,
You will absolutely love the results. I have a Mamiya 645 and a Hassleblad adapter and am going to purchase a contax and Pentacon adapter.
You may never go back to 35 except for nostalgia.
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57865 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:21 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
congrats! I think after first slide your put on sale all other stuff what you have it _________________ -------------------------------
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PaulC
Joined: 23 Dec 2008 Posts: 2318
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:26 am Post subject: |
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PaulC wrote:
Congratulations. It's an interesting choice. What made you put this ahead of the much cheaper Pentax 645 or 645N? _________________ View or buy my photos at:
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LucisPictor
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 17633 Location: Oberhessen, Germany / Maidstone ('95-'96)
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:47 am Post subject: |
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LucisPictor wrote:
Wow, that's a big and brave step, Orio.
Finally, a cam to use the AGFA ISO 25 film roll.
I wonder if this can be considered a sensible investment.
Well, it of course can, if you see it as an investment in your hobby and your personal development. _________________ Personal forum activity on pause every now and again (due to job obligations)!
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
PaulC wrote: |
Congratulations. It's an interesting choice. What made you put this ahead of the much cheaper Pentax 645 or 645N? |
The possibility to use the Contax lenses.
The camera per se is not that important, although the Contax has some details like the vacuum film loader that can make a difference using 120 film. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Orio
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
LucisPictor wrote: |
I wonder if this can be considered a sensible investment.
Well, it of course can, if you see it as an investment in your hobby and your personal development. |
Well, I never claimed to be a sensible person
But I still hope to get some of my money back in case I should sell. Even in a long time from now, as this camera is probably bound to survive me. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Rolf
Joined: 02 May 2009 Posts: 4123 Location: NRW/Germany
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Rolf wrote:
Congrats Orio !
A cam I´m dreaming of a long time. Can´t wait to see your first shots _________________ Rolf |
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Sevo
Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 1189 Location: Frankfurt, Germany
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Sevo wrote:
[quote="Orio"]
PaulC wrote: |
The camera per se is not that important, although the Contax has some details like the vacuum film loader that can make a difference using 120 film. |
The sad fact is that the vacuum plate only made a significant difference for 220 film, as the base paper blocks it from having any effect on the actual film on a 120 spool. And 220 is pretty close to extinct, Tri-X and Velvia 50 seem to be the only still available with reasonably distant expiration date (and hence presumably still made within the past two or three years). _________________ Sevo |
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:41 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Sevo wrote: |
Orio wrote: |
The camera per se is not that important, although the Contax has some details like the vacuum film loader that can make a difference using 120 film. |
The sad fact is that the vacuum plate only made a significant difference for 220 film, as the base paper blocks it from having any effect on the actual film on a 120 spool. And 220 is pretty close to extinct, Tri-X and Velvia 50 seem to be the only still available with reasonably distant expiration date (and hence presumably still made within the past two or three years). |
Thanks for the info. That saves me from trying to buy one.
I was actually curious about the 220 format since it's reported to be flatter than the 120 even without the vacuum.
But, I guess 220 will not come back, like many other film-related things...
Here's a nice review of the C 645, including user comments, which are useful to check how reliable the review is:
http://photo.net/equipment/contax/645 _________________ Orio, Administrator
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kansalliskala
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 5038 Location: Southern Finland countryside
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:44 am Post subject: |
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kansalliskala wrote:
Orio wrote: |
PaulC wrote: |
Congratulations. It's an interesting choice. What made you put this ahead of the much cheaper Pentax 645 or 645N? |
The possibility to use the Contax lenses. |
So you start the whole tour again wiht 645 lenses. How much money did you get from the bank? Did you have a gun? _________________ MF: Kodak DCS SLR/c; Samsung NX10; OM-10; Canon T50
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:48 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
kansalliskala wrote: |
Orio wrote: |
PaulC wrote: |
Congratulations. It's an interesting choice. What made you put this ahead of the much cheaper Pentax 645 or 645N? |
The possibility to use the Contax lenses. |
So you start the whole tour again wiht 645 lenses. How much money did you get from the bank? Did you have a gun? |
Never heard of monhtly instalments paying? _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Orio
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
I actually have a question about changing film backs, does anybody know if I can change the backs while the film is still not ended, or would this expose the film to light?
I thought that it would be cool to have two backs, one loaded with slide the other with B&W, and alternate them when needed. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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marty
Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 767 Location: Italy
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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marty wrote:
Congraulations, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. You can certainly change the back at mid-roll. There should a "volet" to cover the hole and thus preventing to expose film to full day light. It's common practice to keep
more backs loaded with different films.
Cheers, Marty. _________________ Canon FD
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Orio
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
First impressions:
1- DANG it's heavy!
2- what a magnificent large piece of glass !
3- the viewfinder is unbelievably HUGE - I wish 35mm cameras were like that!
But even the best 35mm camera viewfinder can not be compared to this
I shot a test roll of expired Agfa Optima colour negative. Everything seems to have gone ok. It'll take a few days for the lab to process it, so tomorrow I will try with an Agfapan 100 that I will develop myself. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Orio
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
Here's my camera:
I have shot a roll of Agfapan 100. I am really eager to see.
Operating this camera is a dream. It's as easy as a 35mm SLR. Just a "little bit" heavier
Changing film is a breeze, what a relief after the Pentacon 6. _________________ Orio, Administrator
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