Hi barnardinho, it's very generous of you but I'll only accept if I can give you a limited print of one of my photos, you can choose.
I've been wanting to experiment with medium format for a while. I'm used to 70's analogue cameras, I've been using a Pentax SP1000 and it was my first camera inherited from my father.
The only problem is that I'm in Cape Town, but I might have some friends heading south soon. I've already sent you a contact request on 75.
Old medium format camera
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22h25,
7th
January
2013
I've recently come into possession of a Mamiya camera that's in better condition than my Bronica 6x6 medium format gear, and rather than hanging onto the latter I'd like to offer it to anyone keen to experiment with the format.
This is equipment from the 70s, so really analogue and doesn't even have a light meter (but there's an app for that).
I'll have to check exactly what the kit includes, but I have the body, two, if not three film backs, and 35mm, 80mm and 120mm lenses - or something of that order. While the camera body is in good shape, these lenses need attention as they suffer from mould to varying degrees.
Drop me a message if you're interested so we can arrange pick-up or drop-off somewhere.
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Uno
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Matt
If you're ever looking for a decent little light meter let me give a big hat tip to the Gossen Digisix.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/gossen/digisix/index.htm
I've been using one since I got my Leica M2. You can get them for a very decent price from B&H in the States, although I'm pretty sure Kameraz in Jozi or Orms in Cape Town should be able to source one for you.
Pity I'm not in SA any more...I'd love to play with the Mamiya.
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barnardinho
Well, you can't have it al Matt.
You can't live in Norway surrounded by bodacious Norwegian babes and get to play with a Mamiya.
I'm expecting the test roll back tomorrow so I'll see what results it produces. The interior seals are perishing, so there may be Holga-like light leaks. Apparently its fairly inexpensive to have them replaced.
Also I'll get a better idea of the accuracy of the lightmeter on my iPhone. I'll post reusults.
BTW - Uno is the lucky recipient of my old Bronica
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Diaan
Just for interest's sake, what model Bronica is it? I have a limited edition (military issue) green Bronica SQ-A, and it's one of my favourite cameras.
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barnardinho
Hi Diaan
Just saw the recent upload from your Bronica. It's an S2A - whatever that means
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Nkululeko Marais
Where do you guys get your film from?
I'm looking for a place where i can buy bulk film from?
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barnardinho
Bulk film? for 35mm?
Kameraz might have, but not sure.
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Nkululeko Marais
Ya for 35mm, I checked there last year and they didn't have.
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barnardinho
Have you tried Orms? They're far more jacked in terms of catering to photographers' real needs. They're in Cape Town, but know their stuff.
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Diaan
I get a lot of my film from Orms. Their prices are good (okay, I do get discount because I'm a regular buyer) and they ship to any of the major cities. Shipping is about R150, so I usually buy a minimum of 10-15 rolls at a time.
Phone them - their numbers are on their website - and speak to a lady called Heather.
They don't sell film in bulk rolls though, as far as I know - if that's what you mean by bulk.
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