My thoughts after 1 year with the Widelux F6 camera. How I use it, how you might use it and some of the images I have made using this camera. Images from Colorado.
I have the F8 - Its expensive but there are filters & filter sets available for the widelux. The set includes a neutral density 2 stop as well as closeup filters and color (B&W) filters. If you haven't figured out a good case for it - Use the FH 4x5 film holder pouch, about $20 US (Amazon, E-bay, B&H ).
The 'shortfalls' of this camera as you call them are features. It's just not meant for taking close focus photographs so lacking close focus is not a shortfall :-) I've been using it for the past 4 years. I would advise any one trying to figure it out to figure out what this camera does best compared to traditional 35mm full frame cameras. More importantly, have fun in figuring it out! I've tried the F8, F7 and the F6 both black and silver. Ironically a black F6B has been my best performer. I don't know why, but it might have to do with its previous owner being a camera store employee....
Nice video and images. I'm testing a Widelux F6 and a Widelux F6B now to evaluate if i'm going to keep one of them. I'm leaning towards the F6 because despite being an older model, it is barely used and the silver finish looks really nice. It's good to see these kind of long term reviews because they give more insights for my decision. Thanks!
I have the F8 - Its expensive but there are filters & filter sets available for the widelux. The set includes a neutral density 2 stop as well as closeup filters and color (B&W) filters. If you haven't figured out a good case for it - Use the FH 4x5 film holder pouch, about $20 US (Amazon, E-bay, B&H ).
The 'shortfalls' of this camera as you call them are features. It's just not meant for taking close focus photographs so lacking close focus is not a shortfall :-) I've been using it for the past 4 years. I would advise any one trying to figure it out to figure out what this camera does best compared to traditional 35mm full frame cameras. More importantly, have fun in figuring it out!
I've tried the F8, F7 and the F6 both black and silver. Ironically a black F6B has been my best performer. I don't know why, but it might have to do with its previous owner being a camera store employee....
Nice video and images. I'm testing a Widelux F6 and a Widelux F6B now to evaluate if i'm going to keep one of them. I'm leaning towards the F6 because despite being an older model, it is barely used and the silver finish looks really nice. It's good to see these kind of long term reviews because they give more insights for my decision. Thanks!
The shot of the bridge and roads looks good on my computer, I can't fathom how good it must look in person. Can I get a copy?
thanks for sharing
you mean hp5 :)