[dsmithhfx]

Dramatic contrast of scale in that second shot.

[bjolester]

I visited NYC recently, and brough only an iPhone and a Pentax KX film camera. Here are some shots with the Pentax KX + Voigtlander Ultron 40/2 + Ilford HP5 plus.

Flatiron Building by bjolester, on Flickr


Red Light by bjolester, on Flickr


Rush Hour by bjolester, on Flickr

[nickthetasmaniac]

Some more from the Three Capes Track - thanks for everyone's feedback on the last set! It is an amazing place.

Autocord and yellow filter


The Blade and Tasman Island - Tmax400


Arthur's Peak - Tmax400


Cape Pillar Sheoak - PanF Plus 50


Stair - PanF Plus 50

[johnpentax]

Nick, those photos are outstanding. I didn't realise the Autocord could produce such results and the films were up to the task too.
Great composition and certainly worth the trek in.
I was in Tas two weeks ago but didn't have the time to spend on photography.

[nickthetasmaniac]

Nick, those photos are outstanding. I didn't realise the Autocord could produce such results and the films were up to the task too.
Great composition and certainly worth the trek in.
I was in Tas two weeks ago but didn't have the time to spend on photography.

The Autocord is a remarkable bang for your buck medium format option - the 75mm Rokkor is superb!

[Vendee]

I visited NYC recently, and brough only an iPhone and a Pentax KX film camera. Here are some shots with the Pentax KX + Voigtlander Ultron 40/2 + Ilford HP5 plus.


Flatiron Building by bjolester, on Flickr

I've never been to NYC but I'd love to photograph the iconic Flatiron building.

Red Light by bjolester, on Flickr

Not quite John, Paul, George and Ringo

[drmoss_ca]

Up on the roof shovelling off snow this morning - I went down and got my Rolleiflex (XP2, Ilfotec HC, ISO 50, X1 scans):

[Jonathan Mac]

I visited NYC recently, and brough only an iPhone and a Pentax KX film camera. Here are some shots with the Pentax KX + Voigtlander Ultron 40/2 + Ilford HP5 plus.

Flatiron Building by bjolester, on Flickr


Red Light by bjolester, on Flickr


Rush Hour by bjolester, on Flickr

I'd love to go back to NYC and shoot more film, it's a fantastic place to just wander the streets and photograph interesting things and people. It's always good to see photos of NYC on film here.

The Autocord is a remarkable bang for your buck medium format option - the 75mm Rokkor is superb!

Have you ever tried a Yashica Mat 124G to compare? I have two and have often considered getting an Autocord but spec-wise it offers nothing over the f/3.5 lens in the Yashica, so it's hard to justify spending 2 to 3 times what a 124G costs.

[nickthetasmaniac]

Have you ever tried a Yashica Mat 124G to compare? I have two and have often considered getting an Autocord but spec-wise it offers nothing over the f/3.5 lens in the Yashica, so it's hard to justify spending 2 to 3 times what a 124G costs.

No I haven't, although I'd like too. How much does a nice 124G cost? Autocord's are hardly going to break the bank...

[cooltouch]

124Gs are overpriced. If you're thinking about getting a good Yashica TLR, look for the 124. It has all the features of the 124G (minus the "gold" contacts, wherever they are), plus it's built out of metal and not plastic. Has the same Yashinon lens, so delivers first-rate images. I picked up mine a few years ago for just a bit under $100 US.

The Autocord is traditionally held in a different class from the Yashicas. Good ones always command a premium. I've discussed their performances vis a vis the Yashicas with people who've owned both and they all claim that the Autocord's optic is superior. On par at least with the Schneider 3.5 in the Rollieflexes, apparently (yeah, the Schneider and not the Tessar. Apparenty the Schneider is a better lens. I've had both and I'd have to say it's a tough call. They're both excellent).

I just checked eBay on Autocords. Apparently their prices have softened somewhat such that they can be bought for about the same price the 124G often sells for (around $200US and up). The 124G usually tops out at around $200, whereas this is where the Autocords start from, best as I can see.

[drmoss_ca]

Norfolk Island grows a particular fir tree, which looks very primitive to me - like something from a Jurassic landscape. These poor little trees are now grown in the warmer parts of north America, then sprayed with glitter paint, and then sold as living Christmas trees. Generally, they die no matter what you do, as the paint prevents them from photosynthesising. This particular one might be called a 'rescue tree' - we washed and wiped off all the paint we could, and placed it outside in the sun, the rain and the wind each summer for the last several years. Now it is growing to the point where our cathedral ceiling will not cope, and we may have to prune out the central shoots if we are to keep it alive rather than throw it away. Obviously, no choice there! We may have to raise a roof to continue to support it.

Roleiflex 2.8GX, Ilford XP2 Super @ ISO 50, Ilfotec HC, Hasselblad X1 scan:

[nickthetasmaniac]

I just checked eBay on Autocords. Apparently their prices have softened somewhat such that they can be bought for about the same price the 124G often sells for (around $200US and up). The 124G usually tops out at around $200, whereas this is where the Autocords start from, best as I can see.

Interesting... I've never paid much attention to ebay, but over at apug/photrio (where I've seen Autocords come up most frequently), I would have said Autocord's top out at $200 as well. Mine was under that a couple of years ago (refurbished with excellent optics and mechanicals, but a decent amount of cosmetic wear).

[Jonathan Mac]

No I haven't, although I'd like too. How much does a nice 124G cost? Autocord's are hardly going to break the bank...

124Gs are overpriced. If you're thinking about getting a good Yashica TLR, look for the 124. It has all the features of the 124G (minus the "gold" contacts, wherever they are), plus it's built out of metal and not plastic. Has the same Yashinon lens, so delivers first-rate images. I picked up mine a few years ago for just a bit under $100 US.

The Autocord is traditionally held in a different class from the Yashicas. Good ones always command a premium. I've discussed their performances vis a vis the Yashicas with people who've owned both and they all claim that the Autocord's optic is superior. On par at least with the Schneider 3.5 in the Rollieflexes, apparently (yeah, the Schneider and not the Tessar. Apparenty the Schneider is a better lens. I've had both and I'd have to say it's a tough call. They're both excellent).

I just checked eBay on Autocords. Apparently their prices have softened somewhat such that they can be bought for about the same price the 124G often sells for (around $200US and up). The 124G usually tops out at around $200, whereas this is where the Autocords start from, best as I can see.

I paid £100 for my first 124G but it came with £70-worth of Portra 160NC in 220 format, so I consider that a steal. I paid €75 for my second one. Both work just fine and at least seem to be made mainly of metal, not plastic. I've never used any other TLR so I can't compare but I've been happy with the 124Gs output and it weighs a lot less than any other medium format camera I've used other than folders, so I've been known to travel with one. I have had occasional problems such as over-lapping frames but I wouldn't rule out user error. I've seen many of them for sale for much more than I paid but I don't think I've ever seen an Autocord for less than €300.

Of course, I'd love a 2.8GX as drmoss_ca has

[nickthetasmaniac]

I've seen many of them for sale for much more than I paid but I don't think I've ever seen an Autocord for less than €300.

I'm honestly curious where you're looking because I've never seen one sell for even close to that?

**I just had a squiz through the last couple of years of sales at photrio, and they've been going for around $250usd/180GBP with a professional CLA.

[bjolester]

The wharves along the Nidelven in Trondheim, Norway, on a Sunday morning in early October 2016. Kodak Porta 400 colour negative film converted to black and white. Pentax 67ii + SMC 67 55-100/4.5 zoom.

Sunday Morning by bjolester, on Flickr