Having A Bad Time With The Mamiya 645 1000s
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Last week I got my Bronica ETRS, which shoots the same 645.
I really like the story about the lady and her garden and house. The photo at the window is perfect!
Hello Heiner, thanks for watching and I'm so glad you enjoyed the story about the lady, that photo isn't really my normal style but it came out great!
I am hearing a lot about the bronica so will have to look into them! :)
I just got the Mamiya 645 about 4 months ago. It was a challenge & very frustrating for sure, but forced myself to use it exclusively for a few weeks and now I love it! Don’t worry what anyone else is doing use whatever works for you! 😊
Thanks Molly! Good to hear you were frustrated at first too haha I definitely was…I agree too that it’s best to do what feels right for you. Thank you for watching lovely ❤️❤️
I love medium format, and sometimes getting through the uncomfortable phase is entirely worth it. My Bronica 645 is a gem and maybe the form factor can influence the awkwardness you're feeling with the camera. Regardless, you got good images!
Hey Jamie, thank you I always take on your advice and appreciate it! I have heard lots of people talk about the Bronica cameras so I will keep my eye out for one. Are they pricey??
I appreciate that! And thankfully a Bronica ETRS/ETRSi usually runs much cheaper than Mamiya 645s, and the lenses aren't as prone to balsam separation. I'm super pleased with mine!
I have the same camera and tend to gravitate to more and more as it gives me great results. When using the prism finder I recommend a handle with the shutter trigger on it. It becomes a whole other camera with that set up and a lot easier to hold and compose with. Great portraits.
Thank you for watching and for your advice. A few people have suggested that and it sounds like it would make a huge difference so I will endeavour to find one! Thank you :)
35mm is my go-to format because of how portable it is, but I find the process of shooting medium format to be a lot of fun. There are so many different cameras and aspect ratios to explore, and I always love the feel of winding the film advance lever and looking into the waist-level view finder with my TLR and Bronica ETRC. With that being said, I don't shoot it often because of the similar reasons you outlined like weight and size, but I do notice the difference in image quality whenever I do shoot 120. Really great portrait of the homeowner! Hoping to practice more with portraiture myself.
Hey, thanks for watching lovely and also sharing your thoughts on 120. It makes me feel better that you also find that weight and size put you off with medium format.
I agree it is way sharper, but I am not really shooting film for sharpness and I sometimes find 120 to almost look digital in a way because its sooooo sharp. Not that there is anything wrong with that I just like 35mm I think.
Look forward to seeing your portraiture journey!
Great results! I run with a Mamyia m645, when I first got the camera I only had the prism finder and found it awkward to use and the one accessory that I got that helped is the deluxe L-Grip that made it so much easier to run with as it adds a handgrip with a trigger on the side to trip the shutter. When walking around and hand-held I prefer the waist level finder, it takes a bit to get used to that manner of composition but having run with TLRs in the past it was an easy transition.
I agree. I own the same setup and can’t imagine using it without the trigger grip. It feels so good and ergonomic. It really becomes an extension of you. The only time it comes off is for tripod work. A couple months ago I shot a wedding with this in my left hand and my digital in my right.
Hey Alex!! thanks for watching :)
This is great advice, thank you. I like the sounds of the handgrip, are they expensive/easy to find?
I tried the waist level viewfinder the fist time I shot it and it was an absolute nightmare haha everything was wonky and I felt really put off. I'm not very good at perseveering if you can tell haha.
@@scottraymond4801 Thanks or watching Scott, hope you enjoy the channel! This trigger grip sounds like the way to go, thank you. Wow, A camera in each hand haha you are a machine! :)
@@LucyLumen Not overly expensive on the user market most go for between 60-80$ for a used one on EBay/KEH here in North America.
Hey! Willbo here! Really love this channel. So natural and honest. The different camera setups and opinions draw me in every time. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, that's so lovely to hear. Appreciate it :)
I used one for weddings. Power winder makes it much heavier but so much more usable. I always loaded up with 220, so 30 per roll. Have photo diode type prism which when combined with the winder makes the camera completely to handle. Just far more ergonomic. Still have it along with four prime lenses.
I love these photos! Especially the Astroturf layers and the flowering plant with the pipe behind. Awesome. I love bouncing around with what 35mm/126mm/120/4x5 and not necessarily needing to think in terms of how to use those formats "correctly" or "the right way" just how it feels good at the time. I understand the using formats and cameras to the best of their abilities, but it is fine to make pictures that you would make on 35mm on a 120 camera! It's all for fun, experimenting and seeing what works and branching out when the time comes to see what else a camera and film can do. Great video. I've never used a mamiya 645. Looks like a fun one.
Hey lovely, thank you for this awesome comment and for watching the vid.
I totally agree with you that just doing what feels good and having fun it the way to go. Things can get really technical and dry in photography and it ends up being so much about the gear and not about actually shooting!!
I enjoyed the challenge and I learnt a lot. I loved that astroturf photo too, all the different greens. I preferred that photo to the portrait by the window which everyone seemed to love most but I prefer a more simpler brighter image. :)
@@LucyLumen yeah! Fun. Serious. Serious fun. Ha, that is so important. I like that point of view and the fact we have so many options is so fortunate and amazing and I just want to be able to experiment and want others to experiment with whatever they can get their darn hands on. Why not!? Textures and colors and layers are so nice. People pictures are nice, but to me...no better or worse. I like a good picture of a well lit pile or a pillar out in front of a house with a flower crawling through a lattice as much if not more then a pic of a person.
Great photos Lucy, medium format is a learning curve, it's not like shooting a roll of 35mm, and you won't fall in love with it easily but once you do.... I remember the first time shooting 120, I borrowed my brother's Rolleiflex Automat, thought the negativess looked amazing but I wasn't sold. Two years later borrowed the same Rollei Automat for the Summer and got hooked on 120 and TLRs, really bad. Two 3.5 Planar Rolleiflexes (an E and a F series), two Rolleicords and a Mamiya C220f (and you thought the Mamiya 645 was heavy).....
Yes it is definitely a learning curve Bill, I have always been terrible with anything that isn't just an instant thing I feel comfortable with or am good at....it is a terrible trait haha.
This was heavy enough for me haha I carry my baby around all day and he is heavy so I want my photo time to be something light haha. Thanks for watching Bill, you are a legend! :)
@@LucyLumen On the bright side, at least it wasn't a Mamiya C220F, those cameras are boat anchors.
love that portrait/story!
Thank you lovely, I struggled a bit with this camera. I might do some portraits with it next time instead of walking around with it.
@@LucyLumen yess the medium format switch is a struggle. I shot 35mm for years and years then switched to an rz67 and it’s taken me so so long to adjust but medium format portraits are 🔥🔥🔥
My main workhorse is a Kiev 60 which is probably again twice the size and weight of that Mamiya. I love the portraits I get out of it, but carrying it around is painful - if I wasn't into portraits I'm sure I wouldn't use it. I agree that for you probably the Fujis make most sense, where price is the main issue, you could also try out an antique folder for fun but those are again quite a hassle to use and only shoot 8 frames - however, I accidently shot one of my all-time favourite pictures with one, and it's such a good feeling to have your favourite picture as a giant 6x9 negative. :)
Twice the size haha oh my god! I can't imagine that, I was struggling with this even.
I will give this camera a go with portraits I think and stick with my 35mm cameras for carrying around.
Fuji would be nice but as you say its so expensive...sigh. Thanks for watching lovely :)
Loved the honesty. Loved the process. Music is beautiful. My heart melted when the lady brought you in the house. Excellent video as always.
Finally Medium Format 🙌
Nice outfit Lucy. Great video & photos as always ✨
Thank you 🙏🏻 I will give it another guy but try portraits I think, just need to find someone to shoot! Thanks for watching 😊🙏🏻👍🏻
@@LucyLumen You have to practice more with medium format as the aspect ratio is different here. Also i would suggest a waist level prism finder if you like to shoot up towards buildings or other stuffs, it’ll give an another perspective. Find an RB67 and use it once , you will feel 645 way more lighter, haha. Medium format shines through every aspect but it shines more with portraits. So yup go ahead and shoot some portraits. All the best 👍
Personally I really love my Yashica Mat TLR. It is fairly light and easy to load and I've gotten used to and even prefer the waist level finder. It all depends on what you like though.
Hey Edward, thanks for watching. Ive never used a TLR before but I found the waist level viewfinder difficult on this camera, I'm sure with practice it would get easier. I just think I like 35mm and I get what I want from that.
For me it's about getting out and shooting as easiest as possible as I just love to take the photos and feel out of place in the film community sometimes as I don't have this affinity with the gear or "process" as much I suppose. I just like taking photos. Like you say, it depends what you like.
Great photo of the older woman!
Thank you!!! I was quite happy with that one and it’s even made me think about shooting some portraits even though I don’t normally do that.
@@LucyLumen you should
I agree with everything you’ve said. I have used mine only a handful of times. I have captured a few portraits that I enjoy, but I find it even MORE slow to use than my 35mm camera. It’s a good thing to have, to have a variety of cameras to use, but I do find myself not picking it up to shoot.
Hello my friend. Yes it's VERY SLOW haha and I am all about just getting the shot and not having to think too much.
I really want to give it a go in a portrait session though, as you say it shines in that area and that is really what it's meant for anyway. Just need to find a model. Thank for watching lovely :)
Hi Lucy. Listen to your inner voice and you will make the right decision what format suits to you.
I know you love portrait mode - roll it’s on it side and go for it. I just picked up this camera and working on the first roll cinexx
Haha yes I do love portrait! Oh wow super cool I hope they come out nice and enjoy your new camera!
What a sweet and proud little lady. :)
Worth it just for that moment you shared with her.
Hello, I some how missed this comment i'm sorry. Yes I know she was just the sweetest and I'm so happy to have had that little moment with her and captured her as well. Thank you for watching :)
Interesting video. Thank you. Owning a Mamiya 645, I would suggest as others have, the right-angle grip on the side which has a shutter release. That will make holding the camera feel much better and will let you feel in control. Thaks again for sharing this video with us.
Hello 👋🏻 thank you for watching and for this lovely comment! I have since not used this camera it’s sitting in my shelf I feel so bad! It’s such a beautiful camera but I just really love 35mm!
I have a Pentax645, it handles like a 35m camera. I love it very sharp lenses.
Love your channel, so inspirational.
Hey Cindy thank you so much 😊 I’m glad to hear it 🙋🏻♀️❤️
Definitely give the Fuji GA645 a try. It's described as a medium format point and shoot camera :) Loved the portrait you took of that lady inside the house. Also, the 6x4,5 frame along with the Lomo 400 even reminded me of the shots you made with the Polaroid SX-70 (only sharper). Especially the shots with the white buildings contrasts with the blue sky. If you want to give the Mamiya a shot at redemption though, it might be worth it to load it up with portra 400 and shoot it at 200 during golden hour. That's when I get the most pleasing results with my Bronica.
Yes I’ve heard it’s like a point and shoot which is definitely my style!!! I was really happy with that portrait of the lady by the window, normally every portrait I take is terrible haha
Yeah I can see how you are getting that vibe with the buildings and the blue skies 😊 I haven’t got any portra at the moment and have been trying to shoot other film stocks but I will get some in the further and try that out for sure sounds like an unbeatable combo 👏🏻👍🏻
Thank you for watching my friend 🙏🏻
I am in your stage thinking of whether I should try medium format. 35 mm if used well with good camera and process gives amazing results and these larger cameras will be tougher to handle. I feel it is another one of those things among some CZcams channels that only medium format is cool.
Hey Neerav, Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I have been thinking about it for a while and felt apprehensive towards 120 as I am really happy with 35mm and its fun and easy!
I do know what you mean, it seems as if there is a slight undertone of 35mm being for amateurs and moving up to 120 is some what a status, especially with certain cameras like the mamiya 7 etc.
It's best to do what you feel is right for you and I will give the cameras another go with some portraits but I will stick with 35mm. :)
Yes though big part of film photography is just experimenting and trying out everything. SO i think i will try medium format sometime soon. Have you tried half frame camera. It may suit you quite well given your preference for vertical compositions and style of taking lots of pictures. I am trying to acquire a good half frame camera myself.
Love the video Lucy!
You are the best!
Loved the section on Paddington. Great images in a very old suburb.
Just like you, I kinda felt the pressure of progressing into medium format and although I like it for portraits, I wouldn't use it for anything else tbh, it just slows me down. Maybe a Fuji GA645 would be cool to use, but it's too expensive for me and I can't justify spending that money, as I'm pretty happy with my current workflow. The photos turned out great tho! 🤟
Hey Nuno! Yes, you totally feel the same as me haha. It was really heavy and clunky and to be honest just putting me off my shots. It's also way more expensive to buy the film and less shots...I would like to do a portrait session with it though, need to find a model.
🖤 this video and the fact you tried out something you weren't totally comfortable with.
Thank you Matt, sorry for the late reply. I appreciate you watching and hope you enjoy the channel.
Your Mamiya system camera like the others of its type were predominately used as studio/portrait rigs. Perhaps a MF rangefinder type and/or MF folder might be a better option for walking around?
Hello, thanks for watching. Yes my partner kept telling me that as we were walking around and I was complaining haha. It's not really an ideal camera to just carry around. I have always had terrible times with rangefinders, I'm sure with practise it would be fine but I really love my NikonF60 and then all the great point and shoots I have. I recently used my new Olympus OM10 and I really like that, will do a video on it soon! :)
Awesome, I used to live in New farm so was awesome to see my old haunt
Medium format is only really useful for different aspect ratios, large prints and shallow DOF, if you don't need any of those things then 35mm is the way to go.
Hey Tim, thanks for watching!
I agree with you 💯 i really love 35mm and feel it suits me and does everything I want it to do. I got this camera for a song and just wanted to give it a try, I think next time I will do portraits with it instead of the street style and building stuff. Thanks again for watching and commenting. 🙏🏻👍🏻
Completely agree, if you are not looking for a medium format look, then 35mm format is much better for general purposes. For me, a Bronica 645 was my gateway drug into other medium format cameras, my current favourite is the Pentax 67, and the Yashica 124G, but I have to want to use it for that medium format look; so they sit more often than my 35mm cameras do, but for a portrait session, that 120 is gold!
I agree too, beautiful video as always.
I have a hasselblad and a 6x9, but 98% of the time am shooting 35mm.
A modern lens on my 35mm and am good to go.
For shallow DOF i use a longer lens (otus 100mm). I love the 35mm look more.
Its artistic
I go up to 14x17 or 16x20 and am super happy with it.
I have a Bronica ETR which is not ideal for walking around and holding it in your hands, it is bulky and since these cameras were built solid, they are heavy. I much prefer the quality of the resolution the format compare to 35mm. I do not think you can compare the experience of shooting those two formats, they were not meant for the same purpose. 35mm was a light camera that you could Jane and Joe could carry around, 645 was for professional and a studio camera. What I love about my Bronica is the interchangeable back so it means I can change the back and use another film, it is nice when you black and white and colours. I carry my Bronica in a backpack, get to the location where I want to take my photos and when I am done put everything in the bag, too heavy to walk around holding it in my hands. You should try to get a strap for the camera, it will be easier to carry around.
I agree lovely, this camera was never intended for just walking around with. I am going to try and do a portrait shoot with it next as I will just be in one spot so it will be a better experience hopefully.
I hear a lot about these bronica cameras I will keep an eye out!
I agree that 35mm and 120 are totally different and can’t really be compared. I prefer 35mm for its ease and accessibility. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Hey,😍cool fotos as always...your first video you also took pics of an old lady and her house🖒🖒 made me smile
Hey Wesley 👋🏻 yes that’s so true I did! It is becoming a theme haha. Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for watching 😊👍🏻❤️
Love your channel, and this video. I have the Bronica SQ-a camera but also struggle with the size and weight. However, I find having only 12 shots really focuses my mine more, which was the main reason I moved away from digital photography.
The portrait of the lady was great and loved how you pushed yourself. I was wondering why you didn’t do more vertical shots with the camera as that’s more your style?
A 645 that shoots vertical while holding horizontal like the Bronica 645 or the Fuji would totally suite you. But really, if you don’t need the resolution of 645 and you shoot mostly f16 then 35mm it’s the way to go. Or maybe even half frame? You’d do amazing work with half frame
Hey Patrick, thanks for this lovely comment and for watching! To be honest I was in such a state shooting this camera I didn't think about turning it portrait till half way through and I was so worried I was going to drop it, my hands were so sweaty haha it was hot!
I agree with you that it's not really necessary for me to shoot 120 as I mostly shoot full sun, f16, no depth of field etc.
I love 35mm and all the cameras I shoot with currently they just stay out of the way and let me do my thing!
I will look into half frame, thank you :)
MAMA-MIYA! do I get excited when I see you post a new video.
Thanks Alex! Love seeing you in the comments :)
My partner and I are watching a series called "the virtues" at the moment it's really good. It's directed by Shane Meadows, he did "this is England" I loved that and its kind of similar, very grim English vibes haha.
@@LucyLumen love coming to your channel and checking out whats new.
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About the camera, the Mamiya m645 can be difficult. I have some experience with it, and for photo walks some would say its not ideal. The shape and the weight are not to the liking of some.
Having it on a strap and attaching an external hand grip help the camera be easier to handle. I love your shooting style and your equipment should help it, not hinder it. Don't give up on medium format just yet, I can think of at least one alternative.
You always keep it real Lucy.
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Hey Matt, hope you enjoyed the podcast with matt and I. it was super fun! I'm going to be on another one tomorrow @merlindb on instagram it will be a live interview at 4pm AEST and then on Spotify for future listening if you are keen!
@@LucyLumen haha ae"S"t well that tripped me up
you inspire me
Nice to see a realistic review!
A less well-known 6x4.5 SLR with an eye-level finder that you might look at is the Arax-645, a modified Kiev-60. It has good ergonomics, and it’s on the smaller side.
Thank you 🙏🏻 I always try to be honest and real about cameras and film stocks etc.
I’ve never heard of that camera I will keep an eye out and do some research on it. Thank you 🙏🏻 and thanks for watching too 👍🏻🎞📸
I don't have a dark room but wanna do contact printing or cyanotypes in this year on a small scale which makes at lest sense with medium format negatives. I own and use a folding camera (Agfa Isolette), a Kiew 60 (SLR) and a Rolleiflex 3.5 (TLR) and an Agfa Clack a a pinhole camera.
Thanks, Lucy_Lumen. It's super rare to see a photographer walking the streets with a medium format, but they look so cool. You look like you were handling your Mamiya 645 just fine. Maybe you would have been more comfy with a neck strap.... but of course you have to change film rolls frequently. Which probably means one has to carry around a second film back. One would need to have a muse along I guess. In Old Montreal, many years ago I saw a tourist couple walking the back streets (Old Montreal is completely gentrified now, of course.) with a Hasselblad SWC Superwide, with a neck strap. I never saw that again. That was awesome. Thanks again for sharing your experience. Lovin the accent and your sound track.. (My mind noodles the idea of picking up one of the iterations of a Bronica.) One has to be really zoned in to walk the streets with a medium format though. Fun fun... thanks again.
Loved the video! Also , the video is great quality - is that shot with a DSLR?
Thanks lovely! my partner shot it on his Fuji XT4. It's an amazing camera for photos and video. Glad you enjoyed :)
Well done.
Thank you so much for all your constant support! :)
Enjoyed this video Lucy, great seeing Brisbane in your videos, but you need to come shoot on the best side of town, the east side! You should try the Pentax 645, it has autofocus lenses and feels like a big SLR. I usually have it in my bag though and only get it out for special shots while I snap away with a 35mm camera.
Hey Matt 👋🏻 thanks for watching! I agree that shooting your way would actually be better so def schedule that in next time and you can show us around too 👍🏻
I’m going to try portraits with the Mamiya next time just need to find a model….there are two Pentax 645 cameras on marketplace at he moment but we can’t afford. It’s hard to stop Daniel though haha.
Thanks for watching my friend 👍🏻🙏🏻📸🎞
A big congratulations to your partner for making the music for your channel!
Love the photos I only use mine on a tripod as I also find it just too heavy (shoulder injury) but the images are great
Thank you Anthony, yeah my wrists were killing me haha. It's a really beautiful camera though..
5:06 - incredible!
If you want a camera for a good price and medium format, that won't break your arm or your bank, you can't go past one of the folding cameras. A Zeiss Ikon Ikonta, Olympus 6, Mamiya 6 or 7 (not the newer ones, the older folding cameras), any Minox camera, etc, etc, would be a good choice. I have an old Soviet era Iskra (6x6) and an Olympus 6 that shoots both 645 and 6x6 format pics. 645 format would feel more familiar to you as it's very similar in ratio to the 3:2 of 35mm, but the negative is more than twice the size. Square format can take a bit of getting used to after shooting 35mm film, but you'll get the hang of it pretty quickly. You just need to be aware of how to frame your pics to take advantage of the format. Just takes practice!!. You can even get some cameras that will take 6x9 negatives, which is much the same as 35mm but much larger!!!
With medium format and larger, you will slow down when taking your pics. It makes you think about your composition and what pics to take. Not like 35mm or digital where you can just rattle off frame after frame, hoping for the best. It'll help you become a better photographer and that'll influence your 35mm work as well.
Thank you for these suggestions and advice Carl. A very kind viewer has sent a GA 645 to myself and a friend for us to borrow and use. I’ve heard it’s like a medium format point and shoot style which sounds perfect for me. I think with the rise in film prices it’s more economical to shoot 35mm film though. I love having 36 exposures, I like to get in a zone and shoot a whole roll of it rather than just 12-15 and then having to stop and re load. Maybe I am just lazy though…? I will do a video of me using the GA 645 so will be interesting to see.
Thank you for all your comments and support by watching the channel. Follow me on Instagram if you like, I’m always open to suggestions for the channel and for any film photography chat 👍🏻🎞👋🏻
Rad vid, I love the process of 120 although lugging around a RZ sucks. You should try the Pentax 67 for more of that SLR vibe.
Hey Mitchell 👋🏻 thanks for watching. Yes the RZ is really heavy!!! I’m so weak haha 😂 Ive heard good things about the Pentax 67… will keep an eye out for one 👍🏻😊📸🙏🏻
Nice music.
Yes this piece was really beautiful I am lucky to have an editor and a musician for my videos haha
Lovely frames, and I also loved the background music. How can I get it?
Thank you! My partner makes all the music himself. There is a link in the description to the bandcamp where you can hear all the channels music. This piece isn’t on there yet but will be tomorrow! 👍🏻
@@LucyLumen amazing. Ok I checked! Very cool 80's style album there. Your bf is very talented. Couldn't find the track of this specific video. If possible link me up :)
@@eladbari luxlumen.bandcamp.com/track/the-medium
Just posted this to the band camp now lovely. It’s such a calming piece I love it! Thank you I will pass it on to him he will be really stoked to hear that. 🙏🏻👍🏻😊
@@LucyLumen Ahhh nice choice for the name. I think I know why it's called that :) Thanks for sharing! Good job Lux!
Hey...nice overview clip of 645 form...is there a place where i can see all your analog work??
great job again..
Hey 👋🏻 thanks for watching glad you enjoyed. I don’t have a website or anything at the moment but I’m setting up a darkroom tech website soon to sell some prints 😊👍🏻 you can find me on Instagram @lucy_lumen and I post a lot of my work there. 📷🎞👍🏻
@@LucyLumen thanks for answering back...since you asked for a budget medium format...i would say or rather ask if you've tried bronica rf645??
i found it ergonomically better than other 645 ones also better than pentax 67 in terms of carrying around and shooting(although it isn't an even comparison)...
Have a great week ahead..i'll definitely check your IG..
I'd love to give one of these a go. I assume it would be similar to the Hasselblad.
Thanks for watching :) It's a really beautiful camera I just don't know if its right for carrying around in the streets haha. I have never shot a Hasselblad they are out of my price range!!
@@LucyLumen I agree, carrying them around the street can get quite tiresome. I remember how much my arm ached after shooting a folk festival all day.
Hi Lucy. I have some medium format cameras but i don't shot them anymore. Why? Too heavy, too expansive, too uncomfortable, less environmentally friendly. Makes no fun, slows us down and let us miss the important shots. We should use cameras that suits to us and makes fun. The pressure to go for larger formats 4,5x6, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, 9x12, 13x18, 18x24 and so on is in most cases a dead end. Larger formats makes only sense if you want to print photos in very big sizes. And this is rarely necessary. Many famous photographers shot 135 mm film and had exhibitions with large prints. And it worked.
I often can't seen the advantage of medium format. There is often a disturbing background and unpleasant bokeh in the shots. Most Medium Format shooters use 80, 90 or 105 mm lenses. Not the best focal length for portraits. Should be 180 or 200 mm lenses. Their angle of view would be more pleasing.
135mm film portraits with prime lenses 85, 100 or 105 mm at f1,8 or f2 appears more natural. The bokeh is normally better, the fore- and the background fit more. The bigger format isn't always better looking. It isn't all about sharpness and enlargement possibilities. It's about the general look, the impressions of the photos. In my opinion, 135mm film portraits often overall look better than those in medium format.
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Hello my friend! Yes I agree, they are generally heavier cameras and it's a lot more fuss loading and carrying it around etc.
I love 35mm and its cheaper also. I like having 36 shots too.
I will check out this links when I get time, thank you. did you listen to the negatives positives podcast episode I was on the other day?? I posted a link on CZcams for it.You might find it interesting...we talk about music a lot as well as photo stuff.
@@LucyLumen I'm listening now. 30 minutes left. Love it so long. Love your laugh too.
@@LucyLumen Amazing podcast. Some of my notes that i liked. Retro music, vinyl, back into the 80s, creative side instead of technique, just do it without thinking, female channel, old soul, weirdo shooting houses and gets away with it, shooting stuff that others not do, against the system, 90 plastic cameras, point and shoot, music that inspires my photo work.
I still have brochures of the Nikon F70, F80, F90, F100. Unfortunately in German.
Maybe you would enjoy an SLR style medium format camera better? When I shoot my Hasselblad, I often have it on a tripod and rest the tripod on my shoulder while walking, for reloading film, it's easy then to take a back off and reload while the camera is on the tripod. It does take a while to get used to using any camera....
Great video! Photos came out well. And for the bigger camera you will eventually get used to it haha
Holga 120… Hear me out…. I feel like this would fit perfectly with your style of shooting, plus it’s not too big and bulky.
Ray, I love this suggestion so much! I remember a friend in high school had one of those and I was always intrigued by it. I will keep an eye out for one on marketplace. Thank you for watching lovely :)
Haha, how much do you want for it?
Lol, I'll let you know when I'm ready to sell. It's so hard to part with cameras.
@@LucyLumen awesome, I’d love a proper medium format camera.
Medium Format is right for everyone.
Hey thanks for watching! I am going to try it again but maybe portraits just in one spot rather than lugging it around the streets.
@@LucyLumen Your photos are great. I think it's just knowing what you want to do with it before you go out. I used to carry around a Pentax 6x7 until it fell on my foot. :( I finally came to my senses and just took it out for certain things only.
@@infernalcapricorn ouch!!! haha that thing is a beast so would have hurt. I agree its not just a grab and go sort of format so planning is ahead is wise.
Don't give up on the camera just yet. Try and find a grip for the camera. Good luck
How you can use that camera without a strap is beyond me
I wish the background music is not louder than your voice.
Here is what I think is good and not good with your photos. I think the portrait of the old lady inside is great. Awesome depth of field and lighting. What I do not like is, your photos of buildings. They lack composition and you are mostly shooting them in stark daylight. There is nothing to show any sort of interests, like shadows or lines that draw you to the photo. And one other thing. I am not saying this to be mean. But, stop saying "yeah". Just speak what is one your mind about the subject with out saying Yeah to confirm what you said.
You should really watch some of her other videos for context bro.
I love shooting in stark daylight and do so in all my other videos and it really works for me. Maybe watch some of those where I am shooting with 35mm and you will see I think my only talent is composition…I dislike any depth of field and bokeh and low light. I find it over done and perpetuated as the only way we should be taking photos.
Thank you for feedback as I don’t just want positive comments but I do think you should watch my other videos to get context of my style of shooting buildings in midday sun and how it works for me. Maybe you don’t like that though and that is fine, but I will not stop shooting the way I want to and switch to golden hour, low light, f stop 1.4 to get a blurry background so my photos look like everyone else’s because that is what is considered “good” photography.
Also that is just how I talk I am just being natural on the spot speaking my mind.
Thank you for watching.
I subscribed to her channel to be inspired by her unravelled compositional skills. I can say with confidence her photos, composition wise, is unravelled by any film photographer on the CZcams. I think that on part because she is using 35mm mainly , and not stuck with different formats and not distracted by trivial details.
@@LucyLumen I think sometimes bokeh is a solution to a compromised composition. It might has its place though. Ansel Adams didn't use bokeh as far as I know. With good composition I can't see the need for it.
@@ibrahimmohmmed1 such a good response to such an idiotic comment.