jpa66
Jan as in "Jan and Dean"
Just wanted to get some opinions on taking a medium format camera with me to New Zealand when I go in November. I'll be hiking a lot, but only day hikes. I'll be bringing my Nikon FM3a with me, and probably a compact digital (no "smart" phone, as I don't have one).
Is the Rollei (or Yashica) worth the extra weight?
Thanks,
JP
Is the Rollei (or Yashica) worth the extra weight?
Thanks,
JP
largedrink
Down Under
I live in NZ and am always most satisfied with my Rolleiflex photos for most situations: street, landscape, portrait... I think you should bring it. Enjoy your trip!
gavinlg
Veteran
100% worth it. Medium format film does the light and landscapes here justice. I don't feel that digital media does.
Richard G
Veteran
Not a lot of extra weight with a TLR. Some of those landscapes will be wonderful. Now you've asked the question you may regret not taking it. I find it hard holding my TLR very still. A CF monopod is very light and makes a big difference..... I use one a lot with a Hasselblad.
largedrink
Down Under
Bring your own film, it's not that readily available here and getting very expensive
jpa66
Jan as in "Jan and Dean"
Yes - it appears that you are correct!
OK, I'm convinced - I'll take one of them (probably the Rollei) and lots of film.
Thanks, people - I'm really looking forward to going!
kxl
Social Documentary
Not a Kiwi, but in my opinion: 6x6 for the North Island, 6x17 for the South Island