jett
Well-known
I'm interested in one of these cameras with the standard lens (75mm/80mm) for eye-level candids/portraits/people pictures.
I know that this camera is limited in it's poor close-focus abilities, relatively slow lenses, and not-so-pleasant bokeh compared to 35mm rangefinders but it's larger negative and 6x6 aspect (of the M6) is real tempting.
In short, I'd like a fast-shooting rangefinder-focusing camera for candid shooting.
I have a Rolleiflex. I love it but waist-level viewing isn't the fastest. I hear that the prism is a bit awkward, atleast without a grip but one of those would be too bulky for my liking.
I have an Ikonta III. Being a folder, I don't like the ergonomics so much.
I have some 35mm RF's. I have no Leica, but I find the ones that I do have alright, but I'd prefer a larger negative.
So it seems to me that the most viable options are to settle/compromise with one of my current options or try a Mamiya. I know many claim the Mamiya to be sharp (maybe too sharp at times) but many of the pictures that I've seen are landscape-orientated and taken at small apertures so I can judge if it renders the image the way I'd like. The people pictures that I've seen on flicker are less-inspiring so anyone have any pictures for me to see?
Another concern is that in the flickr group, many topics are the "for sale" type while in the Leica group, many of the topics are of the "what should my next lens be" type. lol
I know that this camera is limited in it's poor close-focus abilities, relatively slow lenses, and not-so-pleasant bokeh compared to 35mm rangefinders but it's larger negative and 6x6 aspect (of the M6) is real tempting.
In short, I'd like a fast-shooting rangefinder-focusing camera for candid shooting.
I have a Rolleiflex. I love it but waist-level viewing isn't the fastest. I hear that the prism is a bit awkward, atleast without a grip but one of those would be too bulky for my liking.
I have an Ikonta III. Being a folder, I don't like the ergonomics so much.
I have some 35mm RF's. I have no Leica, but I find the ones that I do have alright, but I'd prefer a larger negative.
So it seems to me that the most viable options are to settle/compromise with one of my current options or try a Mamiya. I know many claim the Mamiya to be sharp (maybe too sharp at times) but many of the pictures that I've seen are landscape-orientated and taken at small apertures so I can judge if it renders the image the way I'd like. The people pictures that I've seen on flicker are less-inspiring so anyone have any pictures for me to see?
Another concern is that in the flickr group, many topics are the "for sale" type while in the Leica group, many of the topics are of the "what should my next lens be" type. lol
nksyoon
Well-known
Mamiya 6 with the 75 on Provia 400x
With the 50 on Provia 400x
With the 50 on Provia 400x
nksyoon
Well-known
50 on NPH
nksyoon
Well-known
Rolleiflex 2.8F with Rolleinar 2
j.scooter
Veteran
Mamiya 6 @ 75mm
There are better choices for portrait photography, but for fast paced people street photography, it will be just fine.
There are better choices for portrait photography, but for fast paced people street photography, it will be just fine.
sevres_babylone
Veteran
The Chess Players por sevres-babylone, en Flickr
Mamiya 7, 80mm, colour negative, converted to black and white in silver efex
jett
Well-known
Rolleiflex 2.8F with Rolleinar 2
Nice! Not from the Mamiya but I really like this portrait.
Also, I just noticed that I started this thread in the wrong subforum, so can a moderator please move this to the appropriate section (120 RF's Modern)?
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
I would stick to a Rolleiflex if I were doing portraits, I think it's a lot different than holding up one of these giant cameras to your face (your subjects will notice that difference too). However, I'm not a huge fan of TLR's, just a personal thing. I love the Mamiya 7, and occasionally I use it for portraits. With the 80mm
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
portraits(esque) with the Mamiya 7 and 80/4
at pretty close to the min distance.
not everything is at min distance but they're closem hope it helps.
Todd
at pretty close to the min distance.
not everything is at min distance but they're closem hope it helps.
Todd
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Mamiya 7 and 150mm with Neopan 400.
G1DRP
Member
I have a 6 and a 7II. I prefer to carry the 6 around as it has the collapsible lens. You get 2 more shots on a roll too
gogovisono
Newbie
Bali-Tri-X -001.jpg by gogovisono, on Flickr
Natives on Bukbuk(?) Beach by gogovisono, on Flickr
Villagers #1 by gogovisono, on Flickr
all on a Mamiya 7 with the 65mm lens. loving this combo
yeah!
Member
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71206625@N07/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossiyears/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bolus/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stackleather/
all taken with the mamiya 7 and credited to their owners.
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
2WK
Rangefinder User
I don't mind the bokeh of the 80mm at all.
rphenning
Established
two I've simply linked from my site:
I'll try and find some full resolution scans in a few minutes and post some 100% screenshots.
I'll try and find some full resolution scans in a few minutes and post some 100% screenshots.
nightlight
Well-known
Wow. Wow. Excellent.
Texsport
Well-known
The Mamiya 7 is an admirable camera, but if candid, "situational" shooting is the goal, no MF rangefinder can match the Fujica 670 or 690 with the 100/3.5 AE lens.
Automatic meter shooting must be the ultimate.
Texsport
Automatic meter shooting must be the ultimate.
Texsport
Mamiya 6 @ 75mm
There are better choices for portrait photography, but for fast paced people street photography, it will be just fine.
Actually quite nice.
rphenning
Established
So here's a 100% crop:
and the full frame:
hope that helps
and the full frame:
hope that helps