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Gear I want...part 3?
« on: November 03, 2009, 05:57:49 PM »
This is pretty cool. Besides being very nice to look at, the Kowa SW sports a 28mm lens (SW=super wide). Uncommon for its age! 3.2 isn't too bad...be nice if it went a bit wider. I could only find a couple examples of output...

Available in silver and all black. I like the black version...

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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 06:09:44 PM »
this is a dangerous thread.....i had no camera lust til now!

black for me too please.
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2009, 06:38:44 PM »
As if I need another quirky MF camera !  This has been on my lust list for 2 years....

Plaubel Makina 67

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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2009, 07:08:28 PM »
i like this, too. the convertible horseman. looks like it has a fujipet-style shutter system. probably not as interesting to use as it looks, though. takes different backs.

i was looking at those makinas last year. tempting but decided against it.

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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2009, 07:59:56 PM »
On the Makina 67, the price is certainly the determining factor !  That Horseman look pretty cool. What formats does it shoot?

The Kowa SW is awfully nice looking as well...
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 09:36:31 PM »
Yes, I have lusted for the Makina as well.

I do have a sexy Black Yashica Electro GTN though... :)

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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2009, 08:51:14 AM »
For ages I've been looking for a carry-everywhere camera and I've decided on one of these.

The original XA is apparently aperture priority f2.8, you can't say better!



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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2009, 02:55:08 PM »
The gear I want isn't actually a camera. What I want is a Rolleinar 2 in bay II for my F 3,5 Rolleiflex, that single purchase will make my gear complete.
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2009, 03:41:25 PM »
Quote from: Nigel on November 04, 2009, 08:51:14 AM
For ages I've been looking for a carry-everywhere camera and I've decided on one of these.

The original XA is apparently aperture priority f2.8, you can say better!




Nice little unit these, have one back in Oz in the lockup, used to carry it around quite often and like you say the lens is very good
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2009, 03:42:19 PM »
Quote from: gregor on November 03, 2009, 06:38:44 PM
As if I need another quirky MF camera !  This has been on my lust list for 2 years....

Plaubel Makina 67


I dream of owning one of these babies, but the way the prices are it will most probably never happen :-(
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2009, 10:09:01 PM »
Today, I lusted, I getted...  Zeiss Ikon 523/16.  Minty condition. Talked the antique shop down to 175 USD - which is  almost a steal for one in the condition of mine.... Now if it would only stop pouring rain so I can get out and use it....

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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2009, 02:10:04 PM »
I picked this up for 200 yen this week. It needs a few tweaks, but I am amazed by the quality of this little half-frame. Twin lens; 'tele' at 69mm and 'wide at 23mm. Both f8. Motor drive. Flash. DX compatible. TV-mode, and a BLC button. Whatever that may be.



Results soon I hope... Skj.
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2009, 03:33:20 PM »
Quote from: Skorj on November 06, 2009, 02:10:04 PM
and a BLC button. Whatever that may be.
BLC is Back Light Control... same as on my Minolta. Probably simply overexposes the background by a stop to make sure the subject is visible.
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Re: Gear I want...part 3?
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2009, 05:03:48 AM »
Quote from: Francois on November 06, 2009, 03:33:20 PM
Quote from: Skorj on November 06, 2009, 02:10:04 PM
and a BLC button. Whatever that may be.
BLC is Back Light Control...

Sweet! I knew I used this site for some purpose! Fixed it this AM; new light seal, and focus arm adjusted. Out shooting today. It feels kind of like a Transformer toy... Now, where's Ms. Fox?





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