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Why are you planning to use this 120-format camera with 135 film? You’re making an already quirky camera even harder to use. I’d use 120 film as intended and have some fun, but to each their own.

Thanks for that. I always really liked that photo, but was never sure what anyone else ever made of it. The photo with the view of Tokyo Tower was taken from Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. Traditionally, I really liked Fujifilm 160NS for travel/nighttime photography. It required a tripod for...

For me, there are a few primary takeaways from your experiences, although most of these are not exclusive to Cinestill. First, for any important photographs, and I ordinarily class travel photography in this category because it is hard to reshoot such photographs, use film that (a) you are...

I recently bought the 63mm, which was initially intended to replace the Mitakon, but have discovered I ultimately prefer the Mitakon (in use and in the look of the f/1.4), which reminds me of my Pentax 6x7 105mm f/2.4 on 6x7 film. While the image quality from the Fujinon lenses is great, I think...

Hope it's working well for you. Initial shots look good. I have a few more projections lenses (e.g., a 105mm f/2.8 lens and a Leitz Wetzlar 120mm f/2.5 lens) that I'd had been meaning to adapt to GFX (I originally adapted them for use with my old Rolleiflex SL66E, which has some tilt...

I’ve owned a number of cameras being discussed in this thread and still own a Pentax 6x7 (I used to have two!). Obviously the answer to this is very dependent on your circumstances and needs. The 6x7 is by no means the most portable and is unlikely to be the most obvious choice for travel...

Film cameras that rely on electronics like the Contax 645 will present more issues, yes. I’d have a Google to see what your repair/service options might be. I suspect they’re not plentiful. That said, I haven’t looked recently; maybe there are new options.

For me, I would not make that swap; I’d view a Contax 645 purchase as risky. I was going to suggest looking for the Zeiss 110mm f/2 instead, which is the best lens I’ve ever owned and is even better than the 80mm f/2 in my opinion, but that comes with its own issues (e.g., Hasselblad...

Unfortunately, it’s a two-stop under exposure in this case and with Ektar, which can be a bit pickier than other colour negative films. Based on this, I would advise asking the lab to push two stops.

I guess Miles is no longer taking on new work or new customers? He serviced my Autocord and fixed my very broken focus lever. Not for the Autocord, but have also used Newton Ellis to repair my old Rolleiflex SL66E, who were very good, albeit a bit slower and more expensive. Unless there are no...

A few photographs from last month with the GFX50S and Mitakon 65mm f/1.4.

I own or have owned a number of 6x6 cameras (e.g., Hasselblads, Bronicas, Rolleiflexes, and more). Unless I needed a specific lens or accessory that was unique to Hasselblad (Hasselblad system is more extensive than competitors), for a 6x6cm system camera, I’d take a Bronica SQ-A any day of the...

Photos taken yesterday with the GFX50S

A few photographs from Skye late last year:

Yeah, it's not little, but this lens and camera combo still weighs less than my usual set up prior to purchasing the GFX50S: My Pentax 6x7 with 105mm f/2.4 total over 2.5kg. My "compact" camera option, the Plaubel Makina 67, which I've used often for travel, is still 1.5kg. The folding-lens...