LOE
Newbie
I'm getting ready to do some fun comparison shots with different RF's that I have. Overall, I'm looking to see how each compares to each other in different situations. In this instance I'm looking to use early-mid 20th century RF's:
Argus C-3 Matchmatic
Argus C-3
Fujiyama Emi K
Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/1 w/Kalart Synchro RF mounted to it.
Kodak Pony 828
Perflex-22
Agfa Optima II-S
Ricoh Flex 35
Yashica GSN
Ward 550
I know some of these are considered bottom of the barrell and others are loved still today. I think this is going to be a fun project to see which cameras give the best results and I'll be really happy if I can find a a best situation for each camera. I'd love to get a Leica or 2 into this comparison but my wallet just does not want to go that route quite yet.
To give a fair comparison point I'm thinking of using a Mamiya/Sekor 1000DTL with a Meyer-Optik Gorlitz lens as the standard. All cameras will be using the Kodak TMax 100 B&W Film except for the Zeiss, which is a plate camera.
Any tips?
Argus C-3 Matchmatic
Argus C-3
Fujiyama Emi K
Zeiss Ikon Maximar 207/1 w/Kalart Synchro RF mounted to it.
Kodak Pony 828
Perflex-22
Agfa Optima II-S
Ricoh Flex 35
Yashica GSN
Ward 550
I know some of these are considered bottom of the barrell and others are loved still today. I think this is going to be a fun project to see which cameras give the best results and I'll be really happy if I can find a a best situation for each camera. I'd love to get a Leica or 2 into this comparison but my wallet just does not want to go that route quite yet.
To give a fair comparison point I'm thinking of using a Mamiya/Sekor 1000DTL with a Meyer-Optik Gorlitz lens as the standard. All cameras will be using the Kodak TMax 100 B&W Film except for the Zeiss, which is a plate camera.
Any tips?
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I would use a hand held meter so they all have consistent exposures...
This was taken with an Argus C-3 Color-Matic with a Cintar lens...
This was taken with an Argus C-3 Color-Matic with a Cintar lens...
LOE
Newbie
Kinda funny you mention the light meter. My better 1/2 is coming to terms with my GAS and she just picked me up a new old stock Weston Master II 735 & a Sixtus light meter. They came in a lot with another Argus Matchmatic, an F. Denkel Munchen Compur and a Rolleiflex Standard Compur.
You know they love you when they'rer 1100 miles away and start buying up stuff to feed your GAS.
Very nice shot, I love how it held focus all the way up the building
You know they love you when they'rer 1100 miles away and start buying up stuff to feed your GAS.
Very nice shot, I love how it held focus all the way up the building
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Thanks...I was impressed with the results too...this was the first roll I put through the camera...most likely shot at f/8...don't remember what exactly I was focusing on...