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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-21-2010, 12:51 PM
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Thank you everyone for all of your help. I ended up purchasing a Rolleiflex 2.8 E in excellent condition along with a set of close-up lenses that haven't been taken out of the box in 50 years, brand new.
I also purchased two Yashika Electro 35G rangefinders in unknown condition for about $15 each. We shall see. The pics looked good but the seller knew nothing of cameras so its working condition is a question mark.
Anyway thank you so much everyone for your assistance.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-18-2010, 09:20 AM
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Ohhhhh, I thought RFs were only 35mm. I didn't even know they came in MF. I have so much to learn. I just saw a Mamiya 6 on eBay and I've seen a couple Mamiya 7IIs elsewhere. Maybe a bit out of my price range at $2k (what I saw) but also maybe not. Part of me is tempted to get a few different types of cameras (or at least two to complement my DSLR) but really it's probably smarter to buy more slowly (i.e. one at a time) and buy nicer equipment as I go. In short, I'd probably prefer MF rangefinder but I've never shot MF, only read about it, so maybe I'm overestimating its awesomeness.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-18-2010, 08:59 AM
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I get CLA but what is FED and FSU stand for? I really am glad I signed up for these forums. I am learning a ton from everyone here. Makes me wish I was made of money. So many of these options sound fantastic.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-17-2010, 02:38 PM
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I think assignments will be a bit of everything, but my interests (I think) are portraits, landscapes and macro. I like the idea of buying into a system and getting quality equipment I can keep for years. I also like the versatility of being able to do different types of shots, lenses, etc.
That having been said I wouldn't mind a second more portable option that was dedicated to street/handheld. Does anyone have experience <$1,000 rangefinders? I don't think I've read about any Pentax rangefinders, and the only other ones I've come across are Leicas obviously more than $1,000.
Thank you, all. All of your feedback is great. I really appreciate your time and responses!
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-16-2010, 01:01 PM
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Thank you, RawheaD!
I'm most interested in quality over convenience. For convenience I'll stick with my DSLR. So it sounds like the 67 is a great choice. I've been very happy with Pentax so far (except the suspect auto-focus on my K-x).
As for the 67s, I know there are I think three different kinds that were made, the earliest of which does not include mirror lockup. I know for sure I want that, but what are the other things I should make sure I get when I'm looking at packages on eBay? I've seen things about waist viewfinders and prisms and other things that I'm not exactly sure what they are, how I'd use them, or why I'd need them. I don't want to buy a set only to realize I should've had this prism over that, e.g.
I don't want to cut corners on quality or even cost. I'm buying something to hopefully keep it and use it for a long time, for years, not just for my one-semester class.
Thank you!!!
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-16-2010, 12:30 PM
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I'm a photography student in need of a film camera. I've already decided I want medium format over 35mm; however, even after plenty of research I'm still undecided about which direction to go: Pentax 67 or another brand (e.g. 6x6; not quite as interested in 645s because it seems if you're going to go medium format you might as well take advantage of the larger negative, right? Or not?)
Currently I use a Pentax K-x with 3 Limited primes and also the 360 FGZ flash, which I believe is compatible with Pentax 67. Beside that accessory I can't see much overlap between the two, though, making me more willing to go with something other than Pentax. But I also hear that despite the bulk, weight, size, etc, that the 67 is a great option.
Any advice? I'm open to any suggestions. Thank you very much.
Also, would I likely need a new tripod or would this SLIK PRO 700DX panhead be sturdy enough to manage the 67, or perhaps another brand's 6x6?
Amazon.com: SLIK PRO 700DX Professional Tripod with Panhead (615-315): Camera & Photo |
