SQ 120 - think this is what it's meant to be called
SQA 120 - the SQA bit is irrelevant, fits on all SQ cameras?
SQA 120J - 6x4.5 format?
Oohh I feel like such a newbie all over again asking all these questions
645 is actually quite nice, I made a mask for my screen for when I've got the 120J back fitted and it's a nice shape (4:3), much prefer it to the usual 3:2 format and you don't always want to shoot square.
I yearn for square format though
I heard that borrowing money from gangsters was an awesome idea, especially since they are so rich they don't mind if you never pay them back!
if you can't pay them cash they expect payment in kind
I'd keep an eye on ffordes and mxv, perhaps phone them up and ask them to put your name down.
foodpoison, the 35mm equivalent for MF lenses is as follows:
40mm MF = 23mm in 35mm format
50mm MF = 28mm in 35mm format
75/80mm MF = 45mm in 35mm format (standard lens)
150mm MF = 85mm in 35mm format
For light meters, a simple selenium based one can usually be picked up for £30-odd. Also in you calculations you'll also need to add in a finder... waist level is the best of course
FYI, I have an SQ-A and it is a lovely camera to operate.
What is the focal length & aperture on a 50mm f/4 (MF) equivelant in 35mm format?
I'm pretty sure I've used them for something but can't remember what. If I remember rightly they're not too quick at answering emails so if I was you I'd pick up the phone.
Love this thread
It has been very informative .. thank you foodposion for starting this, and everyone who's participated.
A question, about aperture ......
... and it may have been posted here, but I would have probably missed it ...
What is the focal length & aperture on a 50mm f/4 (MF) equivelant in 35mm format?
Thanks
... and I hope you get your MF very soon, foodpoison.
Not sure on the Aperature side because normally when you see comaprisons between MF and 35mm it is the focal length that is quoted, so 50mm MF lens = 28mm, 35mm lens.
As for the aperature, most 6x6 and larger format MF lens have a smaller maximum aperature like f4 because the cost of making faster aperature lens would be sky high.
But because the whole lens is bigger than a 35mm counter part I would think that at f4, it would be like using a 35mm lens at say f2.8 (guess I could be wrong) because if I use my lenses at f4 it certainly throws the background out of focus.