Bingley
Veteran
Congrats, Chris, on a well-deserved good break. I'm really looking forward to your Mamiya 6 photos; been thinking about that camera now that I'm inching towards MF.
Just got a Mamiya 6
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2WK
Rangefinder User
Congrats on all accounts! Loving those Mamiya MF rangefinders!!
brian steinberger
Established
This is just fantastic!!!
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Thanks for all the great comments on the new photos. I've shot 5 rolls through the Mamiya 6 so far, and I'm loving it. I think the rangefinder in it is actually easier for me to focus than the one in my Leica M6 bodies. It seems sharper to my eyes, and it doesn't have the flare issues the M6 has. My only complaint is that the framelines are way too small. I get A LOT of image outside the frames on my negs. I can crop the excess to get my original compositions, so its not a big deal, and this is a common Rangefinder camera issue, but it seems my Leicas' frames are more accurate.
I can't wait to get the other lenses.
I can't wait to get the other lenses.
Pablito
coco frío
Do be careful with the transport system. I stripped a gear in mine just by advancing the film too fast and forcefully- fortunately this was when the camera was still in production and it was easy to get fixed.
Brian Puccio
Well-known
My M6 has a battery in it, the meter flashes when I forget to take the lens cap off. Otherwise, I ignore it 😀
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Congratulations for the new job, Chris.
I sincerely hope you'll find a good balance of time between your new job and your photography soon.
I sincerely hope you'll find a good balance of time between your new job and your photography soon.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Another from the Mamiya 6. I've shot 10 rolls of film in the two weeks I have had it, so I have a lot more to scan and edit. Really loving this camera!
A lot of water towers in Indiana have American flags painted on them. This one is on Lower Huntington Road, just west of Homestead Road, near the GM truck plants in southwest Allen County, Indiana.
I photographed it last Wednesday in the early evening.
A lot of water towers in Indiana have American flags painted on them. This one is on Lower Huntington Road, just west of Homestead Road, near the GM truck plants in southwest Allen County, Indiana.
I photographed it last Wednesday in the early evening.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Another from the Mamiya 6.
This sign, which says "$50 OFF WHORES WITH AIDS," appeared in front of Sheets Heating and Plumbing on Leesburg Road in Fort Wayne on Sunday, March 24, 2013. It was gone the next day. Not such a good deal, if you ask me!
Here's a close crop of the sign, since its hard to read on the small web photo:
This sign, which says "$50 OFF WHORES WITH AIDS," appeared in front of Sheets Heating and Plumbing on Leesburg Road in Fort Wayne on Sunday, March 24, 2013. It was gone the next day. Not such a good deal, if you ask me!
Here's a close crop of the sign, since its hard to read on the small web photo:
divewizard
perspicaz
Chris,
The Mamiya 6 is an awesome camera and you have taken some excellent photos with it. I hope you get many years of enjoyment and great photos with it!
I have really enjoyed mine sine I bought it about 9 months ago from the RFF classifieds. I seem to use the 50mm the most, but all of the lenses are excellent.
Chris
The Mamiya 6 is an awesome camera and you have taken some excellent photos with it. I hope you get many years of enjoyment and great photos with it!
I have really enjoyed mine sine I bought it about 9 months ago from the RFF classifieds. I seem to use the 50mm the most, but all of the lenses are excellent.
Chris
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Thanks, Chris. I'm loving mine. I shot 3 more rolls in it today. 13 in two weeks! I only have the 75mm lens, but plan to buy the other two lenses as soon as someone buys the Nikon lenses and F3 I have in the classifieds.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
Hi, Chris, congratulations! I know what you mean about the Hassie not being ideal for the work you do. I often think it would be so much easier to shoot with an eye level 120, than trying to hold the Hassie, with prism, to eye level. Focusing would be easier, and ergonomically things would be in the right place. In my case I think I might like the Mamiya 7. I also thought about the Fuji Texas Leica.
Well, Good luck with the new job! And I'm sure you will be posting many shots from the Mamiya.
Well, Good luck with the new job! And I'm sure you will be posting many shots from the Mamiya.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Thanks, Rob. It is easier to work with the Mamiya 6. I chose it over the 7 because I love square format. The store I bought the Mamiya at had a 6x9 Fuji RF, I think it was called a GW690, the 6x9 one, and it was GIGANTIC even compared to the Mamiya 6! Still, a lot smaller than an RB-67. I think you'd like either the Mamiya 7 or the Fuji if you prefer 6x7.
I've started carrying the Mamiya 6 as my everyday carry camera, instead of my Leicas. I could never do that with the Hasselblad, just too heavy. I'm in poor health and cannot carry my Hassy kit all day, just too much. The Mamiya 6 is light!
This week is my school district's spring break, so I hope to catch up on scanning and processing my films from the Mamiya. I just developed 2 more rolls tonight, and have 3 more to develop tomorrow...then a lot of scans to do. 🙂
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Here's another with the Mamiya 6. This house and vacant lot are across the street from the high school I teach at. I photographed it last thursday during my lunch break.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Another from the Mamiya 6! I shot this one Sunday afternoon.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
This is the vacant lot next to the house with the white fence that I posted a few days ago. I photographed it last Thursday.
Shot with the Mamiya 6 on Tri-X, developed (N-1) in PMK. The sun was very harsh that day. Lens was the standard 75, the only one I have so far.
JustPlainBill
Established
Hi,
Congratulations on the new job and the Mamiya 6 camera.
JustPlainBill
Congratulations on the new job and the Mamiya 6 camera.
JustPlainBill
sykotec
Well-known
That 6 looks to be perfect for what you're doing, both results and how nicely it 'enables' everyday MF carry. I've pretty much done the same with my 7II, as the Pentax 67II just can't go everywhere with me. The Mamiya is basically lighter, and no larger, than the F5 it's replacing!
Much as I like the 7, I'm often jealous of the 6 users for the smaller lens selection (easy to just say 'I'll have them all' than picking a wide for the 7), and the fact that there are framelines for all 3 instead of 3 of 5. I suppose it's 6 really, but I'd rather not count the non-RF coupled one.
Much as I like the 7, I'm often jealous of the 6 users for the smaller lens selection (easy to just say 'I'll have them all' than picking a wide for the 7), and the fact that there are framelines for all 3 instead of 3 of 5. I suppose it's 6 really, but I'd rather not count the non-RF coupled one.
Giant Ginkgo
Established
Great pictures, Chris! I'm glad you've gotten the Mamiya 6, it really is a wonderfully portable camera with fantastic optics. You definitely should get the other two lenses; although I have to admit the 75mm is my personal favorite.
When collapsed, I've found that the complete system takes up less space than most DSLRs. Here's everything, fitting into a fairly small camera bag that could only hold a Canon 50D with one attached lens...
Mamiya 6 and Bag
When collapsed, I've found that the complete system takes up less space than most DSLRs. Here's everything, fitting into a fairly small camera bag that could only hold a Canon 50D with one attached lens...
Mamiya 6 and Bag
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Great pictures, Chris! I'm glad you've gotten the Mamiya 6, it really is a wonderfully portable camera with fantastic optics. You definitely should get the other two lenses; although I have to admit the 75mm is my personal favorite.
When collapsed, I've found that the complete system takes up less space than most DSLRs. Here's everything, fitting into a fairly small camera bag that could only hold a Canon 50D with one attached lens...
Mamiya 6 and Bag
Awesome kit, Ginkgo. I'm planning to get the other two lenses as soon as I have the money. I shot another three rolls with my Mamiya 6 this afternoon. I've had it 3 weeks and shot 16 rolls of film in it so far! Normally I only shoot two or three rolls a week, so that's a lot for me. I'm giving this camera a lot of use!
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