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Are you still shooting 35mm film?

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monza

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I've shot far more 6x6 this year, but next year plan on getting in at least a roll a week of 35.

SLRs are such bargains now (and the F100 is probably my favorite overall, I've owned two over the years) but I'm planning on just using a small RF for 35mm. Right now a Contax G1 with a 28 and 45 is in the lead. Want to keep things light; if heavier is warranted then the Rolleiflex and 6x6 will be the choice.
 
Godfrey

Godfrey

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I kinda lost it on Nikon's pro SLRs after the F3 ... The F4, F5 and F6 just seemed way too bulky and heavy for my interest.

I have been tempted many times to acquire another F3, but this year I happened into a beautiful black F with both Photomic FTn and plain prism finders. For the amount that I will ever use it, that's good enough—simple, all mechanical, all manual. My original Nikon, back again from the past. :)

And sheesh, even it is a large and heavy beast.
 
jonoslack

jonoslack

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Jorgen Udvang said:
Only after you get the F6, you'll realise that you should have the RTS III as well :ROTFL:
I have the RX, so not quite the top model. That is really a camera I don't need, but it's such a sweet design, with the quietest shutter ever. Yeah, I know... :loco:
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I never had either . . but my F100 and RTS IIs were my joy and wonder.
I'd love to have had an F6

As for film . . . I'd love to, but I simply don't have time (I've tried, and I still don't have time!).

Back to digital!
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

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jonoslack said:
I never had either . . but my F100 and RTS IIs were my joy and wonder.
I'd love to have had an F6

As for film . . . I'd love to, but I simply don't have time (I've tried, and I still don't have time!).

Back to digital!
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I don't really see time as much of a problem when doing film. I take the photos, drop them off at the lab (will probably do b&w myself soon, so that will take more time then) and load them into the scanner when I get them back. The positive side, talking about time, is that I take less photos at a slower pace, so I calm down, concentrate better and in the end I get less photos to go through and edit. But all this is individual of course.

One thing that I've realised much stronger after starting to use 35mm film again, is that the value of the image goes far beyond technical quality and resolution. Grain is sometimes a positive creative element, at least in b&w, and while I've so far used low ISO, fine grain film, I will soon have a go at Tri-X, HP5 and probably the odd roll of Delta 3200 (T-Max 3200 has been discontinued).
 
bensonga

bensonga

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Less than 12 hours ago I ordered the F100/MB-15 and I'm still thinking about that darn F6.

In my bones I know.....I'll end up with both of them.

I've got a bad case of GAS....but luckily, I'm fixated on 35mm film cameras (for the moment), not MFDB! ;) :ROTFL:

Gary
 
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bensonga

bensonga

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Jorgen Udvang said:
Only after you get the F6, you'll realise that you should have the RTS III as well :ROTFL:
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:facesmack: Ok, I'll admit it.....I've never paid much attention to Contax cameras.

What would they have to offer that my Leica R8 or R6.2 (with 7 Leica-R lenses) and/or Canon 1V and Nikon MF & AF cameras don't have?

Gary
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

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bensonga said:
:facesmack: Ok, I'll admit it.....I've never paid much attention to Contax cameras.

What would they have to offer that my Leica R8 or R6.2 (with 7 Leica-R lenses) and/or Canon 1V and Nikon MF & AF cameras don't have?

Gary
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Nothing useful. They are just very beautifully made cameras and lenses.
But wait... the vacuum film holder that holds the film flat against the pressure plate. I'm sure you have often missed that :lecture:

One manual focus system is really enough, and having the Contax prevents me from considering a Leica R. I do keep Olympus OM though, since they are even more manual, smaller and represent my photography roots. Maybe I'll buy a Nikon manual focus body as well, since have a couple of AI/AIS lenses. But then it's enough... I think :ROTFL:
 
bensonga

bensonga

Well-known member
Ok, I think I can live without the vacuum back....haven't missed it for 35+ years, so I'm probably good for another 10.
 
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monza

Active member
Jorgen Udvang said:
One manual focus system is really enough, and having the Contax prevents me from considering a Leica R. I do keep Olympus OM though, since they are even more manual, smaller and represent my photography roots.
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If you want an OM-sized Contax, try the Aria. :)
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

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monza said:
If you want an OM-sized Contax, try the Aria. :)
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The Aria is nice, but expensive :(
I already have two relatively compact Contax cameras, the 137 MD and 137 MA, both more or less unused in box. Unfortunately, those models had "leather" that tended to disintegrate, so I have to change it on both cameras before I use them. Apart from that, buying an Aria is generally a very bad idea. I really try to reduce the number of camera bodies :ROTFL: :ROTFL: :loco: :ROTFL:
 
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monza

Active member
Really? I think I got mine for 150. Haven't looked at pricing lately. So, sell your 137s and do a 2 for 1 swap. :)
 
mathomas

mathomas

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Gary, one thing I'll say about the Contaxes is that they have a great feature set and control layout -- much better than the R8 IMO. However I've decided to keep the R system over my Contax SLRs because, for me, the R8/9 are so much more comfortable to hold.

I'm keeping my Contax G kit though, which will allow me the pleasure of the Contax control philosophy.


bensonga said:
:facesmack: Ok, I'll admit it.....I've never paid much attention to Contax cameras.

What would they have to offer that my Leica R8 or R6.2 (with 7 Leica-R lenses) and/or Canon 1V and Nikon MF & AF cameras don't have?

Gary
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bensonga

bensonga

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I've had two Nikon F2s for 25+ years (one black and one silver, with motor drives), so I figured it might be time to add an F-1 to the mix. No room in the garage for a proper F1. Amazing how inexpensive these cameras are now.

My "thanks" to Jorgen for prompting this purchase! :salute:

Gary
 
Jorgen Udvang

Jorgen Udvang

Subscriber Member
Two beautiful sets, Ray. I have a similar setup for the RX, but bought a new in box Yashica 28/2.8 for wide angle. Was offered a mint in box 35/1.4 yesterday... for thirtysomething thousand baht. Unfortunately far too much for me :(
 
mathomas

mathomas

Active member
So nice. I kind of want to get a Nikon F2 Photomic and a Canon F1 -- they were the "best" cameras when I first fell in love with photography. Two of the very few cameras I'd consider buying (mostly) for collection purposes.


bensonga said:
I've had two Nikon F2s for 25+ years (one black and one silver, with motor drives), so I figured it might be time to add an F-1 to the mix. No room in the garage for a proper F1. Amazing how inexpensive these cameras are now.

My "thanks" to Jorgen for prompting this purchase! :salute:

Gary
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