Moving to Medium Film Format Photography - My Cameras

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
My Cameras

Thanks to Kevin McCaughlin, Ranica Cameras and Martin from Germany.

Mamiya RZ67

Franka Solida III

Zeiss Ikon Nettar II 518/16

Holga 120N

Lerouge 66 Pinhole Camera

Ranica 66 Pinhole Camera

Pinhole Exposure

EQUIPMENT USED

CAMERA -
FILM -
DEVELOPER -
STOP & FIX - Fotospeed
ENLARGER - DURST M605
PAPER -
DEVELOPER -
STOP & FIX - FOTOSPEED
PRODUCTION GEAR
CANON 6D, GOPRO 7 BLACK, TASCAM DR10L MIC, SENHEISSER SHOTGUN MIC,
NEEWER LED PANELS, GVM COLOUR PANELS,
Editing - FCP, PHOTOSHOP, LIGHTROOM

ABOUT MY VIDEOS

If my videos inspire, create ideas and help others in film photography and darkroom work then it's worth making them.
I always welcome comments that are useful towards the video subject that will help others understand the process within.
Keep shooting and thanks for watching.

MUSIC CREDITING
YouTube Studio Music

[dgorenc]

This Gentleman is one of the MEN of FILM that are keeping the craft alive COOL, SO NICE

[richardsimms]

It is wonderful to see such a real variety of old and new film cameras, including and especially, medium format !! RS. Canada

[catmonkey]

Love that Mamiya 67, if I could afford a Hasselblad that would be my choice. The Mamiya is attainable though. Amazing photographs mate.

[BorisAustin]

I would love to find more channels like this

[brineb]

I have a sick love for old folders!!! Most I have are 620 cameras, so i do a lot of respooling!!!

[JanneRanta]

My only medium format camera atm. is mamiya six IV B. It is quite similar to the nettar and franka. However it has coupled range finder. And the ingenious part is that the foucusing works by moving the whole film plane back and forth instead of moving the objective.

[dherring]

Awesome collection 😊. I got into medium format similar to you with a Agfa isolette for $10. They are great little cameras 👍

[SilntObsvr]

I love those old folders -- I've got folders from 35mm (Balda Jubilette, Welta Weltini -- with rangefinder!), to 127 (Zeiss Baby Ikonta, 3x4, tiny camera) to 6x4.5 (Daaichi Zenobia), 6x6 (some mult-format, got at least four of these, a couple with rangefinder), 6x7 (RB67), and 6x9 (including one of my oldest cameras, a Voigtlander from 1927). Plus a couple Holgas, a Debonair (6x4.5 Holga-like), a TLR (Kodak Reflex II -- 620, but takes a trimmed 120 supply), and an assortment of box cameras.

BTW, if your RZ67 has a Graflok back like my RB67 does, you can use any 2x3 Graflok roll film holder; I've got a Graflex 22 for my RB67 that works perfectly. No double exposure interlock, but most of my cameras lack that anyway, so I'd just developed the habits to ensure my film is always advanced.

[i.k.]

Oh man I saw one of those nettar cameras for just a couple of euros at a thrift store two days ago. Now I regret not getting it :P

[NPJensen]

I love foldable cameras.
My own collection includes a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 521 6x4.5 viewfinder camera and a Welta Trio 6x9 viewfinder camera. The Welta Trio doesn't have anything preventing multiple exposures, but I see that as an asset, as it allows me to create some very artistic shots, besides the beautiful landscapes the 6x9 format with a 105mm lens is perfect for in my opinion. The Zeiss Ikon Ikonta is so small, it fits in my jacket pocket, so I can basically bring it with me everywhere (when not in lock down). One reason for this is, it doesn't have a built in viewfinder but a pop-up viewfinder where the cold shoe goes on the Nettar, so no cold shoe to attach a range finder to, but with zone focusing, it's not a big deal.

[donbennett]

You need a twin lens reflex like a Yashica Mat 124. Great economical camera..

[Being_Joe]

The Holga 120N was my first film camera. The shutter was dying on me but saved i with just a drop of oil. My next film camera was my Mamiya C220.

[leonarddavis]

Pinhole to medium format, next step 5x4, I think you would enjoy that
if you could find a cheap enough camera and enlarger.

[raybeaumont]

3 folders, 2 twins and 2 RBs - enough to keep me occupied and quiet. 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9 - but I always prefer the square.

[comfortablyblind]

My medium format pretty much consists of; Kodak Vigilant, Argos Argoflex, Lubitel 2, Bronica SQ, and my pink Holga. I'm not as good with the Holga as you are. I just watched you latest Holga video and wish my photos came out anywhere near as good. The only thing I don't absolutely adore about the Vigilant and the Argoflex is the respooling to the 620 spools. Have shot some bitchin photos with both. Also the Lubitel 2. Having a hard time with exposure with the Bronica, but she'll work out.
Sometimes I'll shoot one of my Kodak Primos. They give a really long negative due to the fact it's 120 film in a camera that was not supposed to have a much wider film.
Now, back to the video.

[neilpiper]

The Schneider Radionar is a 3 element lens which is excellent.
I can't stand red window cameras.
I use a 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens which I bought from a friend. I use an old Rollei number 1 lens hood and I have a Rolleinar 1 close up set.
I meter with an old Hanimex Sekonic Selenium meter.
Light and compact kit.
I like the pinhole camera shots.

[michaelprior]

Just shoot 6x7 on the RZ and work around the slight cropping that will occur in your enlarger's negative carrier. Love the channel btw, it's one of my favourites.

[ThatGamingGuyfromthes]

I love using folding cameras, I use a voigtlander bessa 1 which is a beauty. I had a cracking 35mm folder called Kodak Retina 1, the lens was ridiculous, possibly the sharpest lens I ever used. The price on the kodaks can vary a lot but its worth picking one up for £50 if you can.

[FrankFiene]

My best medium format camera is also the RZ67 with 65mm, 90mm, 110mm and 180mm lenses. But I love shooting 6x7.
If you like the Zeiss, I would suggest to have a look at a Super Ikonta, I am using a 531/2 from the 50‘s, a 6x9 camera. I take that for landscapes and street. Also 532/16 with the f/2.8 80mm lens is great, all Zeiss Tessar. Both with coupled rangefinders. And of course I have a Rolleiflex TLR. ;-D

[Resgerr]

Have the RZ67, 3Nettars and 2 Voigtlanders a few TLRs and a fewHolgas and Diana’s and pinhole camera- Holga, Diane and ondu.Do love the RZ67, I loved the RB67 in college