My New Camera :) [Archive] - Talk Photography

ben g

02-10-2007, 22:08

After reading Hoodi's posts a while ago about his Mamiya RB67 I went looking on a few auction sites and....
I am now the proud owner of a Mamiya RB67 PRO SD.:)
The pictures that I had seen really didn't prepare me for the size and weight of this thing, its a beast! I have put a couple of rolls of velvia through it so far and had some prints done and all seems to work well. I am using my D40 as a light meter/polaroid to set shots up which seems to work alright.
I hope to get a decent scanner soon so I will be able to share some shots and continue to process digitally.
I have been thinking of getting either the Epson 4490, 4990 or at a push the V700. Any thoughts on these scanners?
Anyway here are some shots of the RB :)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_3700.jpg
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_3699.jpg
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/DSC_3696.jpg

dazzajl

02-10-2007, 22:16

DRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOLL!

I so want one of these but I just can't justify the cost on a(nother) toy. :(

I have just been told I've inherrited a large format camera though. No idea at all what it will be but it's exciting none the less.

Hope you really enjoy that beast and we'll all be looking forward to you getting that scanner I'm sure. :clap:

Diego Garcia

02-10-2007, 22:21

The detail these things resolve is astounding, as is the dynamic range. Nice one, great purchase. Cant wait to see some work on here....:)

zeroeseight

03-10-2007, 10:27

I was thinking of getting a MF camera as well, and have also considered the exact range of scanners you mentioned :) Would be interested in whether the extra DMax of the 4990 and V700 would be significantly noticeable for scanning slides.

Looking forward to seeing your results.

03-10-2007, 10:34

Ooooh... that looks extremely tidy! :thumbs:

Jonnyreb

03-10-2007, 10:54

You should have seen the queue that Hoodi has lined up at a pub in Dungeness to peer through his viewfinder. I had to be forcilbly restrained from making off to France with it in a a holey boat!

It is indeed drool inducing - nice one. Look forward to seeing some posts!

dazzajl

03-10-2007, 11:01

The detail these things resolve is astounding, as is the dynamic range

The detail you can get onto a 6x7 tranny through the mamiya lenses is wonderful but the dynamic range of slide film is actually less than a digi SLR. It looks so much nicer as film renders shadow detail and subtle tones far better. :)

ben g

03-10-2007, 11:17

Thanks for the comments everyone:)

I was thinking of getting a MF camera as well, and have also considered the exact range of scanners you mentioned :) Would be interested in whether the extra DMax of the 4990 and V700 would be significantly noticeable for scanning slides.

I am still undecided about which scanner to get, i'm not fussed about the extra scan area but i would like to know just how much better the results would be from the more expensive scanners. There are plenty of reviews for the 4990 & V700 but very little about the 4490.

Anyone got any ideas?:shrug:

zeroeseight

03-10-2007, 11:53

SimonTALM

03-10-2007, 11:58

Forget the scanner - I'm sure there is a digital back you can get for this - I presume you do have a spare £5-6K :D

ben g

03-10-2007, 13:21

Might be worth checking these subforums:

http://www.photo-i.co.uk/BB/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=4a45ae13866d5340165e6fcc16c5349d
http://www.photo-i.co.uk/BB/viewforum.php?f=34&sid=4a45ae13866d5340165e6fcc16c5349d

thanks i will have a read of the threads there.:)

Forget the scanner - I'm sure there is a digital back you can get for this - I presume you do have a spare £5-6K :D

:lol: fancy lending me the money?? i'll pay you back, honest;)

dazzajl

03-10-2007, 13:28

Nah, it's more fun with film really. Plus even on the best newest digibacks you'll only get a teeny tiny 645 sized sensor. ;)