Michael I.
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you had me at hello. getting one.
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benno
Hack.
It's a real one. Are you going by what Domke says it will hold or is that what you can personally fit in it?
It might fit all that gear if the SLRs are Oly OMs and the SLR lenses are all primes.
Otherwise, not a chance.
benno
Hack.
Maybe i'm doing something wrong. How are you packing the 6x9 in? Mine seems to take up a hell of a lot of space...
benno
Hack.
BTW - love your Cambodia set mate, I was there last year and really want to go back.
JohnTF
Veteran
I have or have had most of the MF Fuji's, the GSW690III is a favorite, Texas Leica, and as I used 6x9 sheet film, and really prefer the ratios a bit longer than 4x5, it is my choice.
Only real problem was that the local commercial processors used to complain they did not have the carriers to print 6x9, perhaps that is less of a problem today as they may be able to scan it.
GSW690III is fairly light for its size and surprisingly strong, as the first month I had mine the strap slipped off my shoulder on to the granite in Paris, aside from the dent in the lens hood, no damage, -- shutter speeds were right on, and Fuji changed the hood + checked it out for less than a C note. The shutter did fire when it hit, the polycarbonate case was not even marked.
For the format, my first choice for a carry camera, have the normal lens as well, and the 690, though I am selling that one. Igor did have one of the 680's , it sold quickly.
Regards, John
Only real problem was that the local commercial processors used to complain they did not have the carriers to print 6x9, perhaps that is less of a problem today as they may be able to scan it.
GSW690III is fairly light for its size and surprisingly strong, as the first month I had mine the strap slipped off my shoulder on to the granite in Paris, aside from the dent in the lens hood, no damage, -- shutter speeds were right on, and Fuji changed the hood + checked it out for less than a C note. The shutter did fire when it hit, the polycarbonate case was not even marked.
For the format, my first choice for a carry camera, have the normal lens as well, and the 690, though I am selling that one. Igor did have one of the 680's , it sold quickly.
Regards, John
FrankS
Registered User
I'm thinking of using a dremel rotary tool to get rid of the sliding hood.
finguanzo
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Thats what I did, a Dremel and about ten minutes. Its better without the hood always in the way..
benno
Hack.
I'm going to cut the hood off as son as I get home. It wouldn't be so annoying if it was actually easy to deploy and stow.
JohnTF
Veteran
After paying $100 to get it replaced, I am damn well going to keep the hood. ;-)
That hood could use a redesign. I think it should lock in place, and move more smoothly to the other position. Amazed the rubber cap hasn't gotten lost yet...
JohnTF
Veteran
Perhaps the best thing it did for me was protect the lens. The strap does not grip well on a leather coat, it just slipped off my shoulder.
It was an insurance thing from there, was happy with the quick reasonably priced service from Fuji.
Back when I carried two or three loaded SLR's, the hoods on the normal lenses often stayed in place, and they had a lot of dings in them.
Regards, John
Mister E
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I promised this a while ago, but I finally am packing for my next trip:
Inside the Domke F-2:
-Nikon S2 with 2.8cm f/3.5, ZM 25/28 Finder and that 11,000 yen 5cm f/1.4
-Zeiss Ikon with ZM 18mm f/4, ZM 18mm Finder and Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
-GSW690III
-29 rolls of 120/220
-Sekonic L-308S
-Nearly 60 rolls of 35mm
This is way to much crap!
Inside the Domke F-2:
-Nikon S2 with 2.8cm f/3.5, ZM 25/28 Finder and that 11,000 yen 5cm f/1.4
-Zeiss Ikon with ZM 18mm f/4, ZM 18mm Finder and Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH
-GSW690III
-29 rolls of 120/220
-Sekonic L-308S
-Nearly 60 rolls of 35mm
This is way to much crap!
Finder
Veteran
In one bag? I feel sorry for the donkey.
Mister E
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I agree.
I notice that you packed three RF cameras that are mutually incompatible. The two 35mm bodies take different lenses and operate in different ways. The 120/220 body of course takes different film. I do think it's reasonable to have two bodies along if they take the same lenses and film.Offering my suggestion: pick one film size only. Two 120 cameras? Fine. Two 35mm cameras, fine. Best if the two you take are a similar pair. Just IMHO, and have a great trip.
Mister E
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I agree.
Offering my suggestion: pick one film size only. Two 120 cameras? Fine. Two 35mm cameras, fine. Best if the two you take are a similar pair. Just IMHO, and have a great trip.
Well, I want the Ikon and the 35 Lux for night shots. I want the S2 and lenses for a nice daily carry everywhere set. I want the 6X9 for the amazing sights of Vietnam like Ha Long Bay and Sapa, but I might just skip the medium format. I can also use both my 28 and 50 s-mount lenses on the Ikon, so it's not completely incompatible.
Neare
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I think you should drop one of the 35mm's over the fuji.
Fuji by day, Ikon by night (considering you can use your s lenses on it anyhow.) - My choice.
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Mister E
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I think I'm just going to leave the Ikon at home and take two S2s or an SP and S2.