TLR owners/users (If you dare admit if)

[Solinar]

Those Rodenstock Novars are some of the better triplets out there. Also, the Compur Rapid was a better mechanical design than the later Synchro-Compur MXV.

 

[drmatthes]

"Who spilled the Dektol on the bathroom carpet?"

Have no darkroom experience, but I LOVE that one...

Jesko

 

[clarence]

The first new new camera I bought a Mamya C330F with 80/2.8. It has kama. Followed by 55/4.5, 180/4.5 lenses and a paramender. I like the ground glass focusing and the of the quietness of the shutter, quieter than a well known rangefinder (tin hat ready) or the report of an SLR. The Texan Leica looks heavy by comparison Oh and the big negs too.

I must say the C220 and C330 I've used were extremely loud in comparison with any other leaf-shutter based cameras I've used. And they were certainly louder than a Leica M6.

You can't argue with those 6cm negatives, of course.

Clarence

 

[dreilly]

I just got a CLA'd Minolta Autocord Export from Karl Bryan (Koshaugh on this forum and on ebay). Just won an auction lot of expired film including 53 rolls of Tri-X and Neopan 400. Can't wait to start shootin'

 

[Solinar]

I didn't know that there was an export versus a non export version of the Autocord, but hey I'm sure that it will be put to good use.

With regards to Dektol, it takes about 24 hours for the stain to appear.

 

[dreilly]

If you look at the list of the versions here http://www.wctatel.net/web/crye/a-cord.htm you'll see the export model made in 1958. It's somewhat commonly referred to as "export" but I'm not sure the name really means much.

But I made a mistake...mine is actually the later Citizen MVL model. And I'm excited to have it. It has very similar handling to my old "trusty" flexaret, with the focus lever and EVS system, two features I like. I'll post as soon as the darkroom is set up!

 

[Sparrow]

not'a toy

not'a toy

Dropping some rolls of C41 at my local lab on Saturday I noticed a f3.5 T 1 or 2 for sale just like the one my dad had when I was a kid, only the Tessa lens version but almost unmarked absolutely unmarked glass, brightest screen I’ve ever seen on a TLR. Having no interest in MF I’m not sure how I ended up buying it!! Or if I paid a fair price!
Anyway my dad was right about one thing, that's they are not toys, I was never allowed to go near his, it only took me about three hours to jam the shutter/winder. anyway it looks like time for a service and repair, unless anyone has any idea what I’ve done wrong!!

 

[Ash]

Wow, sparrow! nice work 😀

I use mine on occasion for that reason - the 'cord is built solid, but I'd cry if I damaged it in any way. Good luck with getting it serviced 🙂

 

[Michael I.]

I love TLR's - I have just the yashicamat 124G with some issues.
I wanna learn how to fix them - it seams easy and fun - does anyone have any parts TLR's for me?I'm willing to trade some 35mm m42 stuff.

 

[Greg_E]

I have an older Yashicamat124 that is going to be of no use. It mostly functions, but the speeds are off. Can't remember about the glass though, I can check it tonight when I get home. Think it only cost me around $50. There are some diagrams over at the Kyphoto site that you migt want to grab.

 

[Michael I.]

I have an older Yashicamat124 that is going to be of no use. It mostly functions, but the speeds are off. Can't remember about the glass though, I can check it tonight when I get home. Think it only cost me around $50. There are some diagrams over at the Kyphoto site that you migt want to grab.

PM SENT.

I am on a tight budget and I hope it fits

 

[Juancho]

I have 2: Rolleiflex 3.5 and Lubitel 166. Also I have a 6x45 Petri non coupled RF. My problem in using more these cameras: scanning. I have Pacific Film scanner, enough for 35mm, but for MF only a cheap flat bed. How do you scan? I propose next poll: "Do you have a MF film scanner?"

 

[Michael I.]

I hate the way commercial scans of MF look and cost around here - so I am getting a wet darkroom

 

[dreilly]

I have an epson 4180...scans aren't bad and the price can't be beat.

 

[Michael I.]

how much resolution does it have in 35mm/6x6?

 

[DougK]

I hate the way commercial scans of MF look and cost around here - so I am getting a wet darkroom

You might also consider a refurbished Epson 4870. Fantastic scanner for MF at a great price and it does a good job on 35mm too. I haven't tried it on 4x5 film yet. It should have plenty of resolution for your needs. Scanning one 6x6 shot at 4800dpi came out to around a 350MB TIFF file and would produce something like a 30" x 30" print at 300dpi. Almost killed my Mac doing it but the scan was worth it. 🙂

 

[Michael I.]

You might also consider a refurbished Epson 4870. Fantastic scanner for MF at a great price and it does a good job on 35mm too. I haven't tried it on 4x5 film yet. It should have plenty of resolution for your needs. Scanning one 6x6 shot at 4800dpi came out to around a 350MB TIFF file and would produce something like a 30" x 30" print at 300dpi. Almost killed my Mac doing it but the scan was worth it. 🙂

The problem is that the refurbished version isnt available where I live(Israel)

 

[Solinar]

Scanning one 6x6 shot at 4800dpi came out to around a 350MB TIFF file and would produce something like a 30" x 30" print at 300dpi. Almost killed my Mac doing it but the scan was worth it. 🙂

That would kill my old Pentiium 3. 2400 is already slow.

 

[RdEoSg]

Yashica 124G with a few Heliopan filters.. I've shot a total of two rolls in it, one of which I forgot in the camera for two years! oops 😛

 

[ernie]

I own a Rolleiflex 3.5f and a Yashica Mat. Used to own a Yashica 124G and a Mamiya 330S. It seems that you either love them or hate them; I love them but Jenny can't get along with them. Maybe it's the "back to front" image.

They are great for photographing children; especially babies on the floor. You can sit comfortable with the camera low and get some great shots.