Camera Talk

The test went well and no leaks are seen. Once you and that elusive focusing aid join forces, great results are expected,

Those trees against dark background, interesting subject for patterns.

How do you digitize your 9x12 negatives?

Definitely it is working well!

I admire people that can go out in the summertime with a LF, not to mention hacking the camera to shape beforehand.

First time with the lens? Did you check that actual apertures and shutter speeds match values indicated in the dials?

Well done! Looking forward to your first results. Hope that the bellows patching holds well, after all that work in the camera!

Beautiful lines in these series. Seems that you have an excellent performer in the Certo Six.

Very impressive project!

Sorry about the stealing of your Yashica. I was in Quito many years ago and remember it as a safe place, but things are changing in our continent. That kind of robbery is common in Montevideo but they usually take cell phones from people waiting for their Uber or bus. Those square shots are nice. Th...

Not bad at all! That last picture seems a good example of “not in my backyard”. You got an excellent bargain for $40 and some work. The lens is indeed great, and you got the mechanisms in shape. The Retina II is a pretty serious camera once you master its operation. Very convenient for travel photog...

That is a nice collection, not a problem!

Fully agree on Shanghai GP3, it is a disgrace of a film. Your results look very promising, discounting film troubles.

Never handled a Brownie Reflex, but it looks interesting. Does it use 620?