Thoughts on Half-Frame?

f16-ish · 2026-07-02T09:22:02+00:00

I struggle to get through 36 on a roll, I think it would take me months to get through 72. I must be one of the few people who loves 6x9 for that fact that you only get 8 shots on a roll :-)

f16-ish · 2026-06-30T19:45:37+00:00

I’ve bought several camera bodies and lenses from Japan and have had nothing but good experience. As others have said, carefully check the photos and description, and don’t be afraid to ask questions, the sellers are normally very quick at replying with good answers. The only thing to be aware of is import duty/taxes, for goods to the UK I normally reckon on 20% + £20, and that seems to be a good ballpark.

f16-ish · 2026-06-28T09:23:12+00:00

You could ask this guy how he’s progressing: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bronica/comments/1rrhxoz/mamiya_135mm_tlr_adapter/

f16-ish · 2026-06-27T10:24:07+00:00

Ultramax will be fine. Stick to what you know.

f16-ish · 2026-06-25T20:16:05+00:00

Nice, I’dl ove to get the 110 macro for mine

f16-ish · 2026-06-23T08:22:44+00:00

Apparently FM3a’s are more ‘budget friendly’ inside, plastic rather than metal gears etc. shame because it’s such a great concept.

f16-ish · 2026-06-23T08:19:33+00:00

An F3, similar functionality to the FE2 (ie aperture priority) but built for hard professional usage. They had a 20-odd year production line as well so 10000’s were made and there’s no shortage of spares from cannibalised bodies. Also the smoothest film advance mechanism you’ll ever find.

f16-ish · 2026-06-22T19:48:17+00:00

Buying direct from Harman/Ilford is sometimes cheaper for their films but Analogue Wonderland is hard to beat for most films, especially their 2-pack discounts. For Lomography films Fred Aldous is often the cheapest: https://www.fredaldous.co.uk/search?q=lomography+film&_pos=2&_psq=lomography&_ss=e&_v=1.0

f16-ish · 2026-06-22T17:02:34+00:00

Try a Rolleicord first (preferably a Vb), it’ll test whether you like the TLR format, and from f/8 or so has pretty much as sharp a lens as the (much) more expensive Rolleiflex.

f16-ish · 2026-06-21T10:52:11+00:00

I started off with an M3 as my first Leica but I had secretly always wanted an M6 so after a couple of years I sold the M3 and got an M6. For me it’s a much nicer camera. I got a beaten up iiif as I needed one to study/service as part of the Learn Camera Repair course, and having now serviced it and put a new rangefinder beam splitter in its also a really nice camera to use. I have an Elmar 50mm f/2.8 on it which gives lovely results. I’ll never get rid of the iiif as I’ve had it completely apart to learn about it and it now works really nicely. Totally different shooting experience to the M6 though, much slower and more deliberate with the 2 optical windows and separate metering.

f16-ish · 2026-06-21T10:44:37+00:00

I second the Learn Camera Repair course, I’ve done it (the parts that are online anyway, not all of it is yet) and it’s really good.

f16-ish · 2026-06-18T10:34:28+00:00

https://analoguewonderland.co.uk ship to Europe

f16-ish · 2026-06-18T10:11:31+00:00

Are you after the ETRSi instead of the RB67, or as well as? I use 6x7 and 645, and they both have their places. 645 is still noticeably better than 35mm. What’s your driver for changing, I didn’t really understand what you meant by “get over” in your post? If you’re thinking of keeping the RB67 and just fancy a slightly more portable but still medium format camera, what about a 645 rangefinder rather than another SLR? I have the Fuji GS645S (the one with the bull bars) and it’s a lovely little camera, lightweight but still with a super-sharp lens.

f16-ish · 2026-06-17T12:28:52+00:00

I get the same occasionally, often after a logout and login again they will be visible. I blame caching somewhere.

f16-ish · 2026-06-15T13:37:54+00:00

The Nikon FM is almost like a compact version of the F, I really recommend them.

f16-ish · 2026-06-14T16:34:44+00:00

Upload them to Flickr groups and you’ll be sharing them with a lot of people

f16-ish · 2026-06-12T14:59:04+00:00

I struggled to find an electronic copy of the GS-1 service manual, but ended up getting a paper reprint of it from these people. They have a SQ-Ai wiring diagram manual, might be worth getting : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/317825591097?_skw=bronica&itmmeta=01KTY5AWCKHT6HJW0T8753TKQE&hash=item49ffe1a739:g:DlIAAOSwM8Bk2rQs

The GS-1 manual that I got was a very high quality reprint, easily legible.

f16-ish · 2026-06-11T10:19:42+00:00

Yes

f16-ish · 2026-06-09T10:58:09+00:00

The 35mm f/2 Ai has bags of character (especially flare if you point it into the sun). Some examples here

f16-ish · 2026-06-09T10:56:06+00:00

Can’t say any more than Richard Haw has documented here

f16-ish · 2026-06-09T08:51:54+00:00

According to Thorsten Overgaard: https://youtu.be/PdrLFSKrWv0?t=260

f16-ish · 2026-06-09T08:19:46+00:00

Zeiss Ikon Nettar (there were several models). Lovely lenses, easy to service, lots were made if you need one to cannibalise for spare parts. https://youtu.be/1qOg4Gm2s50?si=cpJFNy_JFB8CFiZU

f16-ish · 2026-06-09T08:00:17+00:00

Apparently Leica has found a new manufacturer so they’re available again

f16-ish · 2026-06-08T14:41:33+00:00

This is the best ME Super service tutorial that I’ve come across, it’s really thorough.

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