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I've had several Pentax 6x7 cameras over the years and I always used mine with Billingham bags. For a long time, I mostly just used a Billingham Hadley Large, but occasionally the 25 rucksack. I did eventually also pick up a Hadley Large Pro though, which was much roomier, allowing space for...

I had an SL66E that was in fantastic cosmetic and mechanical condition. They’re quite fun, capable of great results, and feature laden. The tilt feature really only works for macro though with native lenses, so I adapted a few lenses for it to enable tilt even at infinity (good for landscapes).

I don’t find focus peaking helpful and never use it, so you’re not alone. Yes, I find magnification is the key for me along with the standard view (i.e., no peaking or other focus aids). I have the back wheel set when clicked to zoom in (I can’t remember if that’s the default setting on GFX...

Okay. I'll keep this in mind. WEX in Glasgow have a special GFX area/room with the cameras and lenses, which I might visit if I find myself tempted by the 55mm and want to try it out. Thanks. I feel like the colour and consistency of my photographs were better when I was shooting film, so have...

Is it really that bad? I'm coming from almost entirely manual focus, so I don't mind if the autofocus is slow as long as it eventually gets there. I have the 50S and I thought about changing, but I like the traditional controls and viewfinder of the 50S, so reluctant to move away from this...

I feel like I'm at a bit of a crossroads in terms of GFX lenses. My Mitakon 65mm f/1.4 is easily my most used lens, but not quite sure it's 100% right and not sure what lens to pair with it. Along with my Mitakon, over the past year or so, I've often been using an adapted Olympus 35mm f/2.8...

Well, in my experience, with traditional metal detectors at airport security with 120 film, it’s not been a problem (provided you aren’t visibly stuffing your pockets full) For 135 or with those new body scanners, I’m not sure. I haven’t tried with either of these.

Traditional scanners aren't really much of an issue unless you have faster films or your films are going through scanners 10+ times. The new CT scanners, however, will noticeably affect film after one scan and that is what you need to watch out for. To increase odds of hand checks, you can...

Why are you planning to use this 120-format camera with 135 film? You’re making an already quirky camera even harder to use. I’d use 120 film as intended and have some fun, but to each their own.

Thanks for that. I always really liked that photo, but was never sure what anyone else ever made of it. The photo with the view of Tokyo Tower was taken from Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. Traditionally, I really liked Fujifilm 160NS for travel/nighttime photography. It required a tripod for...

For me, there are a few primary takeaways from your experiences, although most of these are not exclusive to Cinestill. First, for any important photographs, and I ordinarily class travel photography in this category because it is hard to reshoot such photographs, use film that (a) you are...

I recently bought the 63mm, which was initially intended to replace the Mitakon, but have discovered I ultimately prefer the Mitakon (in use and in the look of the f/1.4), which reminds me of my Pentax 6x7 105mm f/2.4 on 6x7 film. While the image quality from the Fujinon lenses is great, I think...

Hope it's working well for you. Initial shots look good. I have a few more projections lenses (e.g., a 105mm f/2.8 lens and a Leitz Wetzlar 120mm f/2.5 lens) that I'd had been meaning to adapt to GFX (I originally adapted them for use with my old Rolleiflex SL66E, which has some tilt...

I’ve owned a number of cameras being discussed in this thread and still own a Pentax 6x7 (I used to have two!). Obviously the answer to this is very dependent on your circumstances and needs. The 6x7 is by no means the most portable and is unlikely to be the most obvious choice for travel...

Film cameras that rely on electronics like the Contax 645 will present more issues, yes. I’d have a Google to see what your repair/service options might be. I suspect they’re not plentiful. That said, I haven’t looked recently; maybe there are new options.