Topic: Why I'm glad I use my Mamiya 645 Super often.

[otto k]

I was just featured on the Mamiya Blog. Check it out: http://blog.mamiya-usa.com/?p=1164. It was a surprise when it showed up, but I'm not complaining. 

[sapata]

Congratulations Otto!
The images are amazing ... well deserved

[Phil Bebbington]

Niceone, Otto.

[otto k]

Thanks!

[Francois]

nice quote

[Alan]

well done, lovely work.

What lens/lenses do you use?

[otto k]

Thanks!

I have 3 lenses currently for my Mamiya 645:

• 55mm
• 80mm
• 150mm

I just bought a 105-210mm zoom lens from KEH, picking it up Thursday.

[Alan]

cool exactly what I use meself ! 

all 58mm filters - handy !

i'd love to get a 110mm at some stage!

i love the mamiya 645 system, I have built mine up over
about 2 years, adding a bit here and a bit there!

anyway keep up the good work.

[otto k]

Thanks, Aoluain. I love my Mamiya 645 as well. However, my 80mm is the f1.9 version which uses 67mm filters. Luckily, that's the same size as a lens for another camera uses. Initially, I wasn't sure that I would like 6x4.5, being firmly entrenched in 6x6 for so long, but I've grown to really like it.

[Alan]

Ahhhh the 1.9 is a special lens indeed!

A friend of mine offered me a choice between the 80mm 2.8
or the 80mm 1.9, I tricked around with both for a while
but I opted for the 2.8 for the filter convienence and cost.

I just never shoot wide open, so its not a big issue that much for me
in that regard, but it is a really nice piece of glass with lovely bokeh.


. . . i wonder if he still has it . . . 

[Jeff Warden]

Fantastic work, Otto.  Congratulations !

Jeff

[otto k]

Thanks, Jeff.

[Late Developer]

Hi Otto.

Nice work and congratulations. I particularly like "encroaching"; excellent colour combo and textures. It reminds me of an old Fiat I used to own. I swear you could actually stand and watch the rust spots expand. In fact, I'm convinced it was only the rust that was holding the paint together...!! 

[otto k]

Thanks! I think there were a few cars at this old car salvage yard that were in the same condition.

[Soap]

Nice set of pics you got featured. Maybe ill jump on a Mamiya 645 Pro TL deal thats around me. Damn GAS.

[jojonas~]

congrats otto! and thanks for the reminder, I might have the chance to loan a mamiya 645 1000s again during my vacation.

[otto k]

Thanks, and go for it. I'm going on vacation soon and my Mamiya is definitely going with me.