Post your medium format photos!

Swift1 · 02-05-2014, 04:11 PM - **1 Like**

I have a roll from my 67 and a roll from my Bronica out for processing, but for now I can only share a recent image taken with the lowly Lomo Belair

Under a Winter Moon par Daiku San, on ipernity

Lomo Belair X 6-12
90mm Plastic Lens
Ilford XP2

**filoxophy** · 02-05-2014, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

I have a roll from my 67 and a roll from my Bronica out for processing, but for now I can only share a recent image taken with the lowly Lomo Belair

Under a Winter Moon par Daiku San, on ipernity

Lomo Belair X 6-12
90mm Plastic Lens
Ilford XP2

Interesting...you put the format of the Belair to good use. How do you like it overall?

mikeSF · 02-05-2014, 05:00 PM

Nice work, tuco

Swift1 · 02-05-2014, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by filoxophy

Interesting...you put the format of the Belair to good use. How do you like it overall?

Thanks.
The Belair is an interesting camera. It is quirky and problematic. Many of them (AFAIK) have problems focusing to infinity, there is no pressure plate, there's no proper mechanism to maintain film tightness on the take-up spool.
In many ways they are way too expensive for what you get.
All that said, I love mine and really enjoy shooting with it.

**Jacquot** · 02-05-2014, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Thanks

A winter hike with some buddies

Pentax 6z7, 67 55/4, 400TMY

Tall boots or wet feet! Very nice photo.

tuco · 02-05-2014, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

Nice work, tuco

Originally posted by Jacquot

Tall boots or wet feet! Very nice photo.

Thanks, you guys. We had snow boots but it was only that deep at the lake.

Racer X 69 · 02-05-2014, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Thanks

A winter hike with some buddies

Pentax 6z7, 67 55/4, 400TMY

Why are you guys not bundled up a bit more?

tuco · 02-05-2014, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Why are you guys not bundled up a bit more?

Hot from the hike. After we cooled down then we put on more clothes

Racer X 69 · 02-06-2014, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by tuco

A 7 day backpacking trip along the coast in the Olympic Nat. Park. One way we avoided the crowds was to hike in the winter when hardly anyone was around.

Pentax 6x7, 105/2.4, 400TMY

Nice shot Tuco.

In 1973 I backpacked from lake Quinault 13 miles to the base of Mount Anderson with a group of 12. There is a 3 story log building there in a meadow. Part of the main floor is a ranger station, the rest is available for backpackers to stay overnight.

We took over a spot on the top floor, fixed dinner, and then took turns getting a massage from 11 pairs of hands.

rob1234 · 02-06-2014, 01:18 PM

Great shots - must get some more BW loaded into the 67…

P67II
45/4
1/60th @ f/8
Portra 400NC

**filoxophy** · 02-07-2014, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

Loving my new 6x7, along with my only lens the 45mm--the 15mm Limited of the 6x7 line!

Anyway, my appetite has only been whetted for another lens or two. I'm loving the process of using this camera. The larger size, waist-level viewing, lack of meter, and 10-shot rolls of film sharpen my photographic senses, I think. Not that I've become a better photographer, but I really have to commit to a shot before I trip that shutter. Anyway, you all here on this thread know these things. Time for some sharing. My digitizing process is very crude at the moment, so pardon any rough edges, so to speak...

Racer X 69 · 02-07-2014, 10:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Nice images.

Originally posted by filoxophy

I'm loving the process of using this camera. The larger size, waist-level viewing, lack of meter, and 10-shot rolls of film sharpen my photographic senses, I think. Not that I've become a better photographer, but I really have to commit to a shot before I trip that shutter. Anyway, you all here on this thread know these things.

Using the analog photographic process is like living in the country. As you drive away from the city, the traffic diminishes. The road changes from 4 lanes to 2, then to gravel.

As you get out of the car you notice how quiet it is. You hear the birds, the water in the nearby river.

Everything slows down and becomes deliberate.

Very much like analog photography.

I recently picked up a Cambo 4x5 camera. Still learning the process, how to "make" a photograph. Although it is a much more simple collection of equipment, i.e. no overwhelming collection of buttons, dials and menus, one must concentrate and completely focus on composition, exposure, etc.

And remember to close the shutter before removing the dark slide!

tuco · 02-07-2014, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Nice images.
...
And remember to close the shutter before removing the dark slide!

Yep, that has nailed me on more than one occasion. You can make a list of 101 ways to mess up a LF picture, no doubt.

rob1234 · 02-07-2014, 12:36 PM - **1 Like**

Bit more from the Portra 400NC:

P67ii
Tak 105/2.4
1/60th wide-open

**todd** · 02-07-2014, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by filoxophy

Anyway, you all here on this thread know these things.

yeah, too well, to the degree that I've only taken a few shots on my first roll with my first MF camera (TLR) that I got in late December! ugh lol. I hope I finish the roll before I die.

Originally posted by rob1234

Bit more from the Portra 400NC:

I don't see any bite marks?

wonderful inspiring images everyone

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02-05-2014, 04:11 PM - 1 Like	#4906
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I have a roll from my 67 and a roll from my Bronica out for processing, but for now I can only share a recent image taken with the lowly Lomo Belair Under a Winter Moon par Daiku San, on ipernity Lomo Belair X 6-12 90mm Plastic Lens Ilford XP2

02-05-2014, 04:25 PM	#4907
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by Swift1 I have a roll from my 67 and a roll from my Bronica out for processing, but for now I can only share a recent image taken with the lowly Lomo Belair Under a Winter Moon par Daiku San, on ipernity Lomo Belair X 6-12 90mm Plastic Lens Ilford XP2 Interesting...you put the format of the Belair to good use. How do you like it overall?

02-05-2014, 05:00 PM	#4908
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	Nice work, tuco

02-05-2014, 05:06 PM	#4909
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by filoxophy Interesting...you put the format of the Belair to good use. How do you like it overall? Thanks. The Belair is an interesting camera. It is quirky and problematic. Many of them (AFAIK) have problems focusing to infinity, there is no pressure plate, there's no proper mechanism to maintain film tightness on the take-up spool. In many ways they are way too expensive for what you get. All that said, I love mine and really enjoy shooting with it.

02-05-2014, 05:11 PM	#4910
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by tuco Thanks A winter hike with some buddies Pentax 6z7, 67 55/4, 400TMY Tall boots or wet feet! Very nice photo.

02-05-2014, 07:26 PM	#4911
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by mikeSF Nice work, tuco Originally posted by Jacquot Tall boots or wet feet! Very nice photo. Thanks, you guys. We had snow boots but it was only that deep at the lake.

02-05-2014, 07:54 PM	#4912
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by tuco Thanks A winter hike with some buddies Pentax 6z7, 67 55/4, 400TMY Why are you guys not bundled up a bit more?

02-05-2014, 08:32 PM	#4913
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Why are you guys not bundled up a bit more? Hot from the hike. After we cooled down then we put on more clothes

02-06-2014, 10:13 AM	#4914
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by tuco A 7 day backpacking trip along the coast in the Olympic Nat. Park. One way we avoided the crowds was to hike in the winter when hardly anyone was around. Pentax 6x7, 105/2.4, 400TMY Nice shot Tuco. In 1973 I backpacked from lake Quinault 13 miles to the base of Mount Anderson with a group of 12. There is a 3 story log building there in a meadow. Part of the main floor is a ranger station, the rest is available for backpackers to stay overnight. We took over a spot on the top floor, fixed dinner, and then took turns getting a massage from 11 pairs of hands.

02-06-2014, 01:18 PM	#4915
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Great shots - must get some more BW loaded into the 67… P67II 45/4 1/60th @ f/8 Portra 400NC

02-07-2014, 08:05 AM - 1 Like	#4916
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Loving my new 6x7, along with my only lens the 45mm--the 15mm Limited of the 6x7 line! Anyway, my appetite has only been whetted for another lens or two. I'm loving the process of using this camera. The larger size, waist-level viewing, lack of meter, and 10-shot rolls of film sharpen my photographic senses, I think. Not that I've become a better photographer, but I really have to commit to a shot before I trip that shutter. Anyway, you all here on this thread know these things. Time for some sharing. My digitizing process is very crude at the moment, so pardon any rough edges, so to speak...

02-07-2014, 10:03 AM - 2 Likes	#4917
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Nice images. Originally posted by filoxophy I'm loving the process of using this camera. The larger size, waist-level viewing, lack of meter, and 10-shot rolls of film sharpen my photographic senses, I think. Not that I've become a better photographer, but I really have to commit to a shot before I trip that shutter. Anyway, you all here on this thread know these things. Using the analog photographic process is like living in the country. As you drive away from the city, the traffic diminishes. The road changes from 4 lanes to 2, then to gravel. As you get out of the car you notice how quiet it is. You hear the birds, the water in the nearby river. Everything slows down and becomes deliberate. Very much like analog photography. I recently picked up a Cambo 4x5 camera. Still learning the process, how to "make" a photograph. Although it is a much more simple collection of equipment, i.e. no overwhelming collection of buttons, dials and menus, one must concentrate and completely focus on composition, exposure, etc. And remember to close the shutter before removing the dark slide!

02-07-2014, 10:21 AM	#4918
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Nice images. ... And remember to close the shutter before removing the dark slide! Yep, that has nailed me on more than one occasion. You can make a list of 101 ways to mess up a LF picture, no doubt.

02-07-2014, 12:36 PM - 1 Like	#4919
rob1234 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 1,760	Bit more from the Portra 400NC: P67ii Tak 105/2.4 1/60th wide-open

02-07-2014, 06:42 PM	#4920
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,791	Originally posted by filoxophy Anyway, you all here on this thread know these things. yeah, too well, to the degree that I've only taken a few shots on my first roll with my first MF camera (TLR) that I got in late December! ugh lol. I hope I finish the roll before I die. Originally posted by rob1234 Bit more from the Portra 400NC: I don't see any bite marks? wonderful inspiring images everyone