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tikkathree
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 Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:55 pm Post subject: Right, here's the plan |
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tikkathree wrote:
After months of uncertainty about the direction my photography was going, I think the light has come on.
I'm committed to the foundations: Canon 5DII and 1DII photography with various L lenses, a number of converted FD/FL lenses and various MF 50mm lenses and my Mamiya 645 rig (1000S body and various lenses).
I can use the Mamiya lenses on the 5DII.
I've disposed of all but one of the Canon 35mm FD/FL cameras and rangefinders and I need probably to say goodbye to the IR converted Canon G5.
I've got a good cross-section of Mamiya 35mm cameras SLR and Rangefinders, recently grabbed a Yashica Minister RF and now I'm going to have a go at folding cameras - and you're all to be thanked!! I need ergonomic engagement with the kit when I take photos - I really don't get anything from Point and Shoot.
Watch this space... 
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I used to think digital was fun but then I discovered film, then I found old lenses and then, eventually I found rangefinders.
EOS 5DII, loadsalenses
Canon G9 IR conv,
MF: TLR, 645 and folders
35mm: Oly OM Pro bodies 1, 2, 3 and 4; Soviet RF kit |
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Nesster
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
There you go, I waft lots of approval in your direction 
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
It's very satisfying to settle on something you like. Generally, good things come from this.
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LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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tikkathree
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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tikkathree wrote:
Thanks both.
The grief I gave myself over Mamiya TLRs which I enjoyed but was not hugely thrilled by the square output, the Mamiya 7 Rangefinder kit which seemed silly expensive for me particularly given very little operator input but lovely photos...
recently Contax G2 systems have been winking at me but I knew they weren't right for me. Let's see what a few modestly priced and pocketable folders can do for me...
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I used to think digital was fun but then I discovered film, then I found old lenses and then, eventually I found rangefinders.
EOS 5DII, loadsalenses
Canon G9 IR conv,
MF: TLR, 645 and folders
35mm: Oly OM Pro bodies 1, 2, 3 and 4; Soviet RF kit |
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berraneck
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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berraneck wrote:
quality over quantity? good step I think:)
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
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Thanks both.
The grief I gave myself over Mamiya TLRs which I enjoyed but was not hugely thrilled by the square output, the Mamiya 7 Rangefinder kit which seemed silly expensive for me particularly given very little operator input but lovely photos...
recently Contax G2 systems have been winking at me but I knew they weren't right for me. Let's see what a few modestly priced and pocketable folders can do for me... |
PSSSSTTT.......wanna buy some folders ? 
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LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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tikkathree
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| Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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tikkathree wrote:
| Lloydy wrote: |
| tikkathree wrote: |
Thanks both.
The grief I gave myself over Mamiya TLRs which I enjoyed but was not hugely thrilled by the square output, the Mamiya 7 Rangefinder kit which seemed silly expensive for me particularly given very little operator input but lovely photos...
recently Contax G2 systems have been winking at me but I knew they weren't right for me. Let's see what a few modestly priced and pocketable folders can do for me... |
PSSSSTTT.......wanna buy some folders ? |
Oh I've read the thread, I've got the EBay account...
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I used to think digital was fun but then I discovered film, then I found old lenses and then, eventually I found rangefinders.
EOS 5DII, loadsalenses
Canon G9 IR conv,
MF: TLR, 645 and folders
35mm: Oly OM Pro bodies 1, 2, 3 and 4; Soviet RF kit |
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iangreenhalgh1
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iangreenhalgh1 wrote:
What Mamiya 35mm kit do you have? I have a load of lenses but no working cameras, maybe we can do a deal.
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tikkathree
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tikkathree wrote:
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| What Mamiya 35mm kit do you have? I have a load of lenses but no working cameras, maybe we can do a deal. |
With removable lenses? Working chronologically backwards, ZM, ZE-X, ZE-2, ZE, NC1000s, Prismat CPH and from the rsanges of DSX, TL and MSX bodies.
I could end up breaking up this little collection and, by and large, when it comes to 35mm film I nearly always grab a 50mm lens. I really need to decide what I'm going to do with these and fixed lens Mamiya bodies: some give me a buzz, some just sit on the shelf.
Go on, can you list your Mamiya lenses then? 
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I used to think digital was fun but then I discovered film, then I found old lenses and then, eventually I found rangefinders.
EOS 5DII, loadsalenses
Canon G9 IR conv,
MF: TLR, 645 and folders
35mm: Oly OM Pro bodies 1, 2, 3 and 4; Soviet RF kit |
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