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david rizzi
After about one year testing the combo I think I have never been so close to what I consider a perfect combo: the high quality of a medium format camera (i.e. large prints) and the versatility of a small digital one (spot and average lightmeter, flash, no running costs, immediate feedback, macro, etc).
I can shoot preview photos with the Ricoh (yes, it goes down to 24mm, handy to preview the 50mm of the Mamiya) and, if I am convinced I move to the Mamiya. I still do some mistakes, but I am not more wasting film for bracketing, experimenting unusual/new points of view. And it's not only about money, shooting less though better photos means less visits (and money) to the lab, less time scanning negs etc.
In term of weight and volume, the Ricoh is so small that it's not at all an issue.
Some of the results are now on my photoblog: www.anafricanphotoblog.com comments are welcome.
(some of the 35mm shots were taken with my beloved bessa, which I sold to get the Ricoh).
Any of you had similar experience with a film+digital combo?
David
I can shoot preview photos with the Ricoh (yes, it goes down to 24mm, handy to preview the 50mm of the Mamiya) and, if I am convinced I move to the Mamiya. I still do some mistakes, but I am not more wasting film for bracketing, experimenting unusual/new points of view. And it's not only about money, shooting less though better photos means less visits (and money) to the lab, less time scanning negs etc.
In term of weight and volume, the Ricoh is so small that it's not at all an issue.
Some of the results are now on my photoblog: www.anafricanphotoblog.com comments are welcome.
(some of the 35mm shots were taken with my beloved bessa, which I sold to get the Ricoh).
Any of you had similar experience with a film+digital combo?
David
kevin m
Veteran
Well, I don't care what you shoot with, your photos are good! I will say the tonality of the MF B&W does stand out, though. 
I have the GX100, too, and I think it's a great companion, but I haven't given up on film either.
I have the GX100, too, and I think it's a great companion, but I haven't given up on film either.
Tuolumne
Veteran
This is just what I have been thinking of doing, and with the same combo. Essentially, it lets the Ricoh act as a "Polaroid back", if you will, to the Mamiya, but with greater effect and lower cost. I'm glad to hear it works for you. I will probably be doing the same.
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sojournerphoto
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Very nice work David
Mike
Mike