What medium format camera would you buy with $500?wado1942 wrote:If I'm going to spend over $500 on a camera, it'd be a medium format.
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I bought two for $40 US...
- Yashica 12 (which was the direct precursor to the legendary 124)
- Yashica Mat LM
The 12 was perfect. The LM had sticky slow shutter speeds, and a dead meter. I sold the LM, and that paid for a clean, lube and adjust on the 12.
The biggest drawback is non-interchangeable lenses -- only 80mm. But it's a lovely four-element lens that delivers the best pictures I've ever taken.
- Yashica 12 (which was the direct precursor to the legendary 124)
- Yashica Mat LM
The 12 was perfect. The LM had sticky slow shutter speeds, and a dead meter. I sold the LM, and that paid for a clean, lube and adjust on the 12.
The biggest drawback is non-interchangeable lenses -- only 80mm. But it's a lovely four-element lens that delivers the best pictures I've ever taken.
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I'm buying an Agfa Isolette 6x6 folding camera off eBay, paid about $50 for it. When closed it fits in you pocket. I Haven't seen it yet, but I've heard that model takes very nice photos on 120 film.
And this 4x5" Busch Pressman (like a Graflex press camera) makes amazing photos at a very small fraction of the cost of a Leica. Special bonus - it's hacker-friendly, you can experiment with alternative photo processes to your heart's content. Pinhole? Shoot on photo paper? Use your own homemade glass plates? No prob...
And this 4x5" Busch Pressman (like a Graflex press camera) makes amazing photos at a very small fraction of the cost of a Leica. Special bonus - it's hacker-friendly, you can experiment with alternative photo processes to your heart's content. Pinhole? Shoot on photo paper? Use your own homemade glass plates? No prob...
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I know Im going sort of off topic here, but I would be very greatful if I can get a critique or two on one of my photos..
http://www.fotosidan.se/gallery/listpic ... orID=60243
http://www.fotosidan.se/gallery/listpic ... orID=60243
Are all the photos on that page yours?
I felt the colour photos were too contrasty for my liking, but they certainly grab attention.
My favourite is "side"...Lovely composition and intriguing, I want to investigate what's behind that door...
I felt the colour photos were too contrasty for my liking, but they certainly grab attention.
My favourite is "side"...Lovely composition and intriguing, I want to investigate what's behind that door...
The government says that by 2010 30% of us will be fat....I am merely a trendsetter 
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''Are all the photos on that page yours? ''
yes they are, most of them taken last summer.
wado1942: Too conrasty, are you refering to the black and white prints or colour? Because Ive gotten some criticizm on the b&w prints being too weak in contrast
Thanks for some feedback, I really apreciate it!
/Jan
yes they are, most of them taken last summer.
wado1942: Too conrasty, are you refering to the black and white prints or colour? Because Ive gotten some criticizm on the b&w prints being too weak in contrast
Thanks for some feedback, I really apreciate it!
/Jan