I'm presently thinking about selling a camera, which everyone I know that had it puts on top of their "regret selling" list. I think it is the right choice, but then again, am I just trying to join another club? Who knows.
I went from having 10 film cameras to only having a Nikon FM2, Pentax 6x7, and a Canon Sure Shot Supreme and it was a wonderfully freeing decision. Having only a couple, prefect, tools lets me focus more on those and not just trying to use a different camera every time for the fun of it. Good luck with your separations, it'll get better.
I got the M6 because it is a no-extra-features piece of jewellery, and I have a feeling that it would be even more so if I got rid of most of the others gathering dust on the shelf. ... But I'm not gonna do that. Yet, at least.
I’ve got close to 50 cameras right now and will be downsizing over the next year; I’m both looking forward to it and not. My husband is VERY much looking forward to it.
I went from having old GDR made Practika to.... same old Practika, because I'm broke student, and this camera gets job done (although sometimes it feels like I'm using piece of concrete block), so why would i buying something else) btw, great choice of cameras
I found out my AP Lang teacher is in to film photography, so I recommended your channel to him. Needless to say, he hasn't spoken to me since. I think I'm failing his class now. Keep up the good work!
I have been swapping cameras for 57 years. I am 70. Hasselblad is what I settled with EL/M cuz I got tired of winding. It is the lenses that made me a lover. Then canon A1 with some nice fd glass. You are like I was. Only more cheerful
I don't shoot a lot of film anymore. I'm too cheap to pay for the cost of it when I factor in I could have a new-to-me lens or something for the cost. When I do shoot film, I usually just take my Mamiya 645 Pro TL with 35 and 35mm Panaroma adapted backs. If not that, a Nikon SP (35mm) or Olympus Pen (half frame 35mm). Outside of the 645 Pro Tl, all of my old film cameras came to me in AS-IS condition that I rebuilt in my workshop. I'll pass on Leica when one that looks like it's been through both World Wars, including the beaches of Normandy, is still thousands before I machine the new parts and gather the rest required to resurrect it. M6's aren't terrible for what you get, neither is the glass is if you're committed. Who knows, maybe I'll have one eventually so I can put tape over the red dot and be cool. At least the film cameras are reasonable unlike the 10,000-dollar US M11.
The Pentax i totally agree with. I liked it for some reasons and hated it for others. The Plaubel though is the camera i always wanted but never found one that didnt need the rangefinder calibrated. SO compact though and is the perfect design for travel to slip into a camera bag with your 35mm gear for that occasion when you want a shot on 6x7. M6 with 3 lenses and a Plaubel i always thought i could travel well with.
they seem way cooler than they actually are. they are "super cool" until you get one and then start using it.... then its, "meh, I really dont feel like struggling with that huge thing all day". the novelty of it wears off quickly.
Turkey basting has never been this entertaining. I wondered how you would get on with the Makina long-term. I had too many issues with mine to warrant keeping it sadly but she’s a beauty.
Over the past six months I've also gotten rid of my Pentax 6x7, Nimslo 3D, and an SX-70. They're all fun to shoot in their own ways, but I have mostly been shooting a 6x9 and 6x6 and that seems to be good for me. The Fujica GW690 is probably my favorite.
I’ve downsized and now I only have a great SLR with a few lenses + a back up SLR body, an Olympus Sylus + a point and shoot back up. The rest of my gear I “traded” with Kamerastore/Camera Rescue for a huge loss financially but for me it was not important for the gear to be properly taken care of and to give back to the community!
I do understand all of your decisions besides the Plaubel. Ok, I live close to Frankfurt and I took my 69W Shift and the Makina 67 to their store right before they shut it down. I will try to convince my uncle to sell me his 67W and the untouched virgin Makina 67 which has never seen a film yet. Just gotta love your local camera brands.
When Jason said he’d be parting with the Pentax 6x7, I couldn’t help but think of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, when Peter broke down watching America’s Next Top Model.
Bronica ETRSi. Just get one. Slap the AE-III finder and a 50mm 2.8 PE on it. That system is slept on. Sure it has little gear clout and people don't routinely gush about the lenses achieving enlightenment and curing all the users illnesses like they seem to do with most film lenses these days...but the PE series are very solid lenses. Idk I'm so jaded by the film community and gear clout / lust. I've come full circle. It's time to return to my crusty Canon T70 with a Vivitar 28mm, leaky seals and Foma 400. 😩
Yes I fell out of love with all film cameras once it cost like 25 to $35 plus to buy my film and get it developed. The original Canon 5D plus several other digital cameras can do just about as good a job or better than most film cameras assuming you know how to use them. I'm not talking about looking at a photo the size of a credit card on Instagram I'm talking about once you take a photograph develop the film scan it edit it print it out then compare it to a Canon 5D which is the only way you can really tell how good it is. I have printed 18x24 and up prints from both film and digital cameras and in my experience the digital cameras were better. Easily sharper and better colors. And could even give medium format a run for its money.
I agree with the 5D. I’ve owned one for more than 5 years and it’s a boss. I also own the X100f and it sit extremely well in the work flow. I would disagree with it giving medium format a run for its money. Film mEdium format is incredibly hard to touch.
Love the channel. Been a long time watcher. During the explanation on the Plaubel Makina you expressed sadness that the 80mm Nikkor lens wasn’t interchangeable because it just made photos look good. It is magical. Not sure if you have much use for it on 35mm film but Nikon did make a version of this lens that you can adapt to SLR cameras. Let me know if you are interested.
They are going to have to bury me with my Pentax 6x7. There’s no way in hell I can part with it. Uh-uh. No, sir. Not happening ever. I’m quite shocked you’re selling yours. You took some cool ass photos with it. Made me want to get one. This past year, seeing you with that M6 in so many videos did make me go, “uh-oh.”
I almost bought a Pentax 67 about 5 years ago but ended up picking up a 70’s Fuji GM670 (GW670 predecessor with interchangeable lens). Only an inch wider than a Mamiya 7, shutter is super quiet, it’s a rangefinder and it’s really nice and light. Lens is SUPER sharp, I’ve been super happy with it. Pentax 67 is a rockin camera as well🙏🏼
Wow, if I owned a Pentax 6x7 I'd sooner give up a leg than the camera. I can only hope that this develops into a trend and more people end up selling their Pentaxes and the price drops to I level I can afford.
Excellent video. I've never used any of those cameras, but I understand the motivation to thin out one's collection. Your droll sense of humour always hooks me into watching your entire release. I hope you are making plenty of money from your channel.
Fell into your channel for the first time the other day and I've been hooked on watching your videos. Love your deadpan demeanor and humor. Brilliant mate!
Watching Jason's videos swung my decision to buy a Pentax 6x7 when I did. I only use it in studio or static outdoor shoots. I can't sell it because I would need to buy 3 x 35mm cameras to fill the space it takes up.
I kinda feel that Im leaning towards 35mm for the ease of use, lower cost, and more obvious film texture too. I have the fuji gw690, and its really more and more obvious why people call it the texas leica. primarily because the ratio is exactly like 36x24, and it legit looks like a 35mm photo unless you zoom to reveal that resolution on the screen.
I have owned way too many cameras. I sold about 42 cameras last year and now I have 3 SLRs, 1 645, 1 6x6 and 1 67 camera (plus a dump load of lenses). This is all I will ever need for what I shoot. I found what I love and I sold the rest and used that money for a quality enlarger and darkroom paraphernalia.
The camera only serves as a light box to me. Some I prefer the handling to others but I don't need but a couple. I learned on a Canon A-1 and now use a pretty newish Nikon Fm3a that just has the coolest feature set with a hybrid manual/electronic shutter. The battery in it only controls the light meter and aperture priority so I know it's a body I can always depend and it has a fast 1/4000 shutter speed and a 1/320 flash sync. It works with a TTL sb-600 that works on my D700. I put all my money into lenses and lighting. I've used Canon, Olympus, Nikon, Pentax, and Minolta. The smoothest handling cameras of those were the Canon A-1, Olympus OM-1, and Minolta X series cameras. The Nikon is very solid and every control has a solid clunk to it. While the controls aren't smooth it does have the best film advance and gets two-three extra exposures on a roll of film. The Canon A-1 has the clearest LED viewfinder. Something I wish Nikon carried over to the Fm3a from their their FM2 but when set to aperture priority and using the convenient AE lock, the body seems to disappear letting me focus on framing my shot. I think it's fun to have a lot of cameras and to find their particular quirks but it's a distraction from having quality glass and going out and finding new photos to make. For the budding enthusiasts, I can't say enough good things about a Canon A-1 (ignore the AE-1)and Minolta X. If you're into having quirky but useful controls, the Olympus is a lot of fun to use especially the OM's that let you press a button to expose for either the highlights or shadows (very clever design) are very cool and the Zuiko glass is more compact and stupid cheap. If you want to be able to use more modern lenses with better coatings then go with the Nikon system. A Nikkor 105/135mm F2 DC lens and a roll of Fujifilm slide film will convert anyone to Nikon. These are my favorite 35mm cameras. I only use the FM now because the A-1 is due for CLA. The Nikon is more robust but it does have a oddly fragile paint job. I would prefer a more serious F3 of even auto F6 if I was to spend a lot of time in a dirty environment. For street photography the FM takes the cake. The A-1 and OM series are tied for second. I will someday have a Canon F1n but I just feel it's unnecessary when I can save my money for more film or vintage glass. Ive yet to use medium format and would to use a Pentax 645 or Bronica but for the pictures I take, it's unnecessarily big and cumbersome.
I always realize that if i want portability i go for 35mm and if i want all the quality i go for large format. The only time i shoot medium format is portraits (even tho large format also covers that). For that i have a Rolleiflex that is just a workhorse and a camera i wont ever let go anyways. Can totally understand why someone would sell a Makina 67.
been on the fence with my p67 as well.. for the same reason it’s getting less and less use.. the replacement I’m looking at is mamiya 7 but I’m worried about the electronics failing…
I was almost expecting the AE-1 would be on this list and I would have felt legitimately sad since his video is what got me to buy an AE-1. It is such a good camera but I have been having doubts myself if it is really the camera for me.
I have owned all of these except the Makina and sold them all for the same reasons (except for the Pentax 6x7 - I returned that to KEH after getting three defective bodies). And on your 35mm vs. 120 point, - that's also why I sold my Mamiya 67. The photos that I was getting out of it were so aesthetically boring. They were good photos but they had as much life as a consumer grade DSLR from 2010 (which, as a studio camera, is probably the point).
Have always wanted a 67. Plan is to give myself one for my 65th birthday. I shoot a Bronica GS now. Great camera but the lenses do not compare to that glorious Pentax glass. Party on Wayne!
I hear you in how cumbersome that Pentax67 is. Oddly enough, I found it's a lot easier to wield WITHOUT that sexy wooden handle. The handle makes you think you can bear the weight with one hand and shoot with the other. It's all a lie! You really do need both hands to comfortably take photos with it.
The thing about quality built film cameras is that they keep going up in value. With a couple of exceptions, no one is making them and demand is rising. In the early days of digital cameras, professionals were dumping their film gear for a few megapixel crop sensor. They were sure that film companies would go out of business. Those were the days to be flushed with cash because Leicas and Hasselblads were on fire sale. There were thousands of film cameras on Craigslist. now there are just a handful.
I sold my Makina W67 for similar reasons. I actually really enjoyed shooting it and the image quality was beautiful but it developed an issue with the winder that required an expensive repair, so decided to cut my losses.
Jason selling his 6x7 is like seeing your favorite character (in fighting games) get nerfed or your favorite gun (in any FPS game) get nerfed, you have no choice but to move on to the next meta. I actually agree with his choice of cameras to take away. If it's impractical, inaccessible, and inconvenient, don't live with it. Get things that suit your needs.
I don't have good cameras, only decent ones. I agree with Jason about keep only the ones that are being used. I'm gifting some of my cameras to family members that want to do film. Just keeping at least 3. The Pentax 6x7 I'm definitely keeping.
I hated having to face these issues. I also acquired many medium format and 35mm cameras over some 35 years. Taking breaks from my office to hang out at the big camera store in town back in the 1980s and 90s didn't help either. Every time they had a used something come it which they thought I might like, I got a call. My solution was to almost never sell anything, so in retirement, I'm up to my ass in cameras, whole systems of cameras at that. Now, I have to force myself to sell off, before I'm hated in death by leaving the mess for someone else to deal with. The Makina -- That's one problem I do not have. From its introduction, I loved the Nikon lens, but I was suspect of the overall build, and with that mix and the high price, that's one headache I never acquired. I also managed to suppress my lust for the Fuji GF670 (thank goodness) based on sticker shock, although I went all in for some GS645 and GA645 models. When I start unpacking the toy closet, I expect some real angst.
I never understood why you bought the Makina when you had the Mamiya 7. If you only had the Pentax 6x7 it would make sens to keep it, but I think you made the right decision
Have you tried painting? You’d like painting. It’s fun, lots of texture. Texture, shapes and color is the whole point. Oh don’t do acrylic it ruins painting for some people. Can’t do wet on wet without a lot of acrylic prep etc. People mostly moan about the cancer pigments and solvents for mediums. (Use an open window and just use gloves when handling dangerous paints) (Aw naw listen: cadmium and lead paints are amazing, however you can use less toxic paints too but lead stuff and cadmium is literally amazing and would help you get your images out well) Photographers like us have great references for painting. It’s very fun.
I know you're not really a tech channel, but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on when to use different focal lengths and the advantages of different f stops
I couldn’t tell if your images were shot on half frame or 8x10 when watching your videos while taking a dumb. Because they’re so so small on my iPhone 13 mini’s screen because of the enormous white borders.
I'm coming to the position that online 'discourse'/'content' about analog photography is way way too much about cameras and not enough about lenses. a) Hype has prompted people to drop crazy cash on a mint M6 TTL only to turn around and slap a 7artisans lens on it, which is insanity, and b) Most of us are better served in most situations to buy a new lens for a camera we already own than to get a whole new camera
I think it's a good idea to dispose of equipment that you aren't using any more. That's a major difference between photographers and collectors. That said, I'm surprised that you're keeping the 8x10, especially now that you're focusing on 35mm. Also surprised that you're keeping that fscking Budweiser POS. Or are you saving it to put under one of Caleb's tires and shouting "floor it!"?
I bypassed 35mm film and went straight into 6x7 with a Makina 67, but man am I worried about how delicate it is. I do some photography professionally, but have pivoted more to cinematography work so the 67 is more for fun. I'm a pretty conservative shooter as is, so i really only bring it out for rare and special occasions so I don't necessarily worry about bulky damage use. It is a beautiful and incredible camera, but I think I may end up buying a digital medium format to supplement instead of another medium format film.
@grainydays Jason, think about selling the view cameras too. Perhaps that would allow you to get a lens or two for the TX-1, and Mamiya 7. Think you have a good feel for composition with the TX-1. And maybe there would be some $ left to buy Baxter some biscuits. P.S. I want the Pentax 75mm.
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Looking forward to the cameras I regret selling video.
I could do a video on that subject, for sure. Sadly : (
I'm presently thinking about selling a camera, which everyone I know that had it puts on top of their "regret selling" list. I think it is the right choice, but then again, am I just trying to join another club? Who knows.
thats why you dont ever sell them. its crazy talk to even think about selling your cameras. seriously.
Only delusional idiots sell.
Where are these lens listed for sale?
thankful for jason setting up a yard sale and selling these cameras for $5
and there is another option - 2 for $7.99
@@taurig what a steal!
Never thought i'd live to see the day Jason would sell his Pentax 6x7
Never thought I’d see the day Jason would sell camera gear
He's going to make bank. His profit margin on that n8000 will be crazy, since I think he got it for like $10
I think he pick it up for 5 bucks at a thrift shop.
Stoked to see what you end up replacing these with. Really sad to see the Pentax 67 go though
I went from having 10 film cameras to only having a Nikon FM2, Pentax 6x7, and a Canon Sure Shot Supreme and it was a wonderfully freeing decision. Having only a couple, prefect, tools lets me focus more on those and not just trying to use a different camera every time for the fun of it. Good luck with your separations, it'll get better.
I got the M6 because it is a no-extra-features piece of jewellery, and I have a feeling that it would be even more so if I got rid of most of the others gathering dust on the shelf. ... But I'm not gonna do that. Yet, at least.
I’ve got close to 50 cameras right now and will be downsizing over the next year; I’m both looking forward to it and not. My husband is VERY much looking forward to it.
I went from having old GDR made Practika to.... same old Practika, because I'm broke student, and this camera gets job done (although sometimes it feels like I'm using piece of concrete block), so why would i buying something else)
btw, great choice of cameras
I found out my AP Lang teacher is in to film photography, so I recommended your channel to him.
Needless to say, he hasn't spoken to me since. I think I'm failing his class now.
Keep up the good work!
I'm thankful for Caleb, Jason, and Baxter bringing so much joy to The World.
I’m thankful for you Jason🙏 thank you for introducing me to film 2 years ago
Honest to God never thought I'd see the day you'd get rid of the Pentax. Glad so see you evolving and not being afraid of change.
Damn, losing that Pentax is an absolute tragedy bro, your videos are what got me inspired to pick one up myself.
Your humor & video editing is amazing. Love it.
"The Pentax 6x7 is so bulky and cumbersome"
*Laughs in RB67*
Yay: Shout out to Ken Rockwell. He's controversial to some, but no one has as much free, useful info on a superbly organized website.
I wish I had seen a photo of his before I read any of his "reviews". He's such a hack.
“Useful”
I have been swapping cameras for 57 years. I am 70. Hasselblad is what I settled with EL/M cuz I got tired of winding. It is the lenses that made me a lover. Then canon A1 with some nice fd glass. You are like I was. Only more cheerful
I don't shoot a lot of film anymore. I'm too cheap to pay for the cost of it when I factor in I could have a new-to-me lens or something for the cost. When I do shoot film, I usually just take my Mamiya 645 Pro TL with 35 and 35mm Panaroma adapted backs. If not that, a Nikon SP (35mm) or Olympus Pen (half frame 35mm). Outside of the 645 Pro Tl, all of my old film cameras came to me in AS-IS condition that I rebuilt in my workshop.
I'll pass on Leica when one that looks like it's been through both World Wars, including the beaches of Normandy, is still thousands before I machine the new parts and gather the rest required to resurrect it. M6's aren't terrible for what you get, neither is the glass is if you're committed. Who knows, maybe I'll have one eventually so I can put tape over the red dot and be cool. At least the film cameras are reasonable unlike the 10,000-dollar US M11.
The Pentax i totally agree with. I liked it for some reasons and hated it for others. The Plaubel though is the camera i always wanted but never found one that didnt need the rangefinder calibrated. SO compact though and is the perfect design for travel to slip into a camera bag with your 35mm gear for that occasion when you want a shot on 6x7. M6 with 3 lenses and a Plaubel i always thought i could travel well with.
So that's it? You let go of your Pentax 6x7 just like that?! I'm impressed by your willpower.
$100 he has another one in 6 months.
when u don’t use it, its easy
they seem way cooler than they actually are. they are "super cool" until you get one and then start using it.... then its, "meh, I really dont feel like struggling with that huge thing all day". the novelty of it wears off quickly.
Pentax 67 or Mamiya 7 for in the field use? Mamiya every time.
Turkey basting has never been this entertaining. I wondered how you would get on with the Makina long-term. I had too many issues with mine to warrant keeping it sadly but she’s a beauty.
You need to publish. You have great talent, and I get inspired about my film photography every time you post a new vid. Keep doing your work.
Over the past six months I've also gotten rid of my Pentax 6x7, Nimslo 3D, and an SX-70. They're all fun to shoot in their own ways, but I have mostly been shooting a 6x9 and 6x6 and that seems to be good for me. The Fujica GW690 is probably my favorite.
Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for you posting this today
Happy Thanksgiving & thanks for dropping a video today!
I’ve downsized and now I only have a great SLR with a few lenses + a back up SLR body, an Olympus Sylus + a point and shoot back up. The rest of my gear I “traded” with Kamerastore/Camera Rescue for a huge loss financially but for me it was not important for the gear to be properly taken care of and to give back to the community!
7:30 YES 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I do understand all of your decisions besides the Plaubel. Ok, I live close to Frankfurt and I took my 69W Shift and the Makina 67 to their store right before they shut it down. I will try to convince my uncle to sell me his 67W and the untouched virgin Makina 67 which has never seen a film yet. Just gotta love your local camera brands.
When Jason said he’d be parting with the Pentax 6x7, I couldn’t help but think of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, when Peter broke down watching America’s Next Top Model.
Bronica ETRSi. Just get one. Slap the AE-III finder and a 50mm 2.8 PE on it. That system is slept on. Sure it has little gear clout and people don't routinely gush about the lenses achieving enlightenment and curing all the users illnesses like they seem to do with most film lenses these days...but the PE series are very solid lenses.
Idk I'm so jaded by the film community and gear clout / lust. I've come full circle. It's time to return to my crusty Canon T70 with a Vivitar 28mm, leaky seals and Foma 400. 😩
Yes I fell out of love with all film cameras once it cost like 25 to $35 plus to buy my film and get it developed. The original Canon 5D plus several other digital cameras can do just about as good a job or better than most film cameras assuming you know how to use them. I'm not talking about looking at a photo the size of a credit card on Instagram I'm talking about once you take a photograph develop the film scan it edit it print it out then compare it to a Canon 5D which is the only way you can really tell how good it is. I have printed 18x24 and up prints from both film and digital cameras and in my experience the digital cameras were better. Easily sharper and better colors. And could even give medium format a run for its money.
I agree with the 5D. I’ve owned one for more than 5 years and it’s a boss. I also own the X100f and it sit extremely well in the work flow. I would disagree with it giving medium format a run for its money. Film mEdium format is incredibly hard to touch.
Love the channel. Been a long time watcher. During the explanation on the Plaubel Makina you expressed sadness that the 80mm Nikkor lens wasn’t interchangeable because it just made photos look good. It is magical. Not sure if you have much use for it on 35mm film but Nikon did make a version of this lens that you can adapt to SLR cameras. Let me know if you are interested.
Oh my god this feels like an episode of a reality show where my favorite character gets eliminated AKA the pentax 6x7 :(
I have a feeling Pentax 6x7 prices are gonna start soaring in the coming years.
They are going to have to bury me with my Pentax 6x7. There’s no way in hell I can part with it. Uh-uh. No, sir. Not happening ever. I’m quite shocked you’re selling yours. You took some cool ass photos with it. Made me want to get one. This past year, seeing you with that M6 in so many videos did make me go, “uh-oh.”
I almost bought a Pentax 67 about 5 years ago but ended up picking up a 70’s Fuji GM670 (GW670 predecessor with interchangeable lens). Only an inch wider than a Mamiya 7, shutter is super quiet, it’s a rangefinder and it’s really nice and light. Lens is SUPER sharp, I’ve been super happy with it. Pentax 67 is a rockin camera as well🙏🏼
Well he got a mamiya 7, I don't think anyone needs more then one 6 x 7
Wow, if I owned a Pentax 6x7 I'd sooner give up a leg than the camera.
I can only hope that this develops into a trend and more people end up selling their Pentaxes and the price drops to I level I can afford.
Absolutely love the Pentax 67. There’s something satisfying about the gigantic slap anytime a photo is taken
Excellent video. I've never used any of those cameras, but I understand the motivation to thin out one's collection. Your droll sense of humour always hooks me into watching your entire release. I hope you are making plenty of money from your channel.
“When it’s scaled and compressed for RUclips on your phone screen when you’re taking a dump at work” Jason… I felt that.
Fell into your channel for the first time the other day and I've been hooked on watching your videos. Love your deadpan demeanor and humor. Brilliant mate!
Jason is starting his nest egg to buy that hello kitty polaroid 600
Watching Jason's videos swung my decision to buy a Pentax 6x7 when I did. I only use it in studio or static outdoor shoots. I can't sell it because I would need to buy 3 x 35mm cameras to fill the space it takes up.
I kinda feel that Im leaning towards 35mm for the ease of use, lower cost, and more obvious film texture too. I have the fuji gw690, and its really more and more obvious why people call it the texas leica. primarily because the ratio is exactly like 36x24, and it legit looks like a 35mm photo unless you zoom to reveal that resolution on the screen.
I see it more of a rotation thing rather than downsizing. As soon as they've gone, I start looking. Interesting video 2x 👍
I have owned way too many cameras. I sold about 42 cameras last year and now I have 3 SLRs, 1 645, 1 6x6 and 1 67 camera (plus a dump load of lenses). This is all I will ever need for what I shoot. I found what I love and I sold the rest and used that money for a quality enlarger and darkroom paraphernalia.
The camera only serves as a light box to me. Some I prefer the handling to others but I don't need but a couple. I learned on a Canon A-1 and now use a pretty newish Nikon Fm3a that just has the coolest feature set with a hybrid manual/electronic shutter. The battery in it only controls the light meter and aperture priority so I know it's a body I can always depend and it has a fast 1/4000 shutter speed and a 1/320 flash sync. It works with a TTL sb-600 that works on my D700. I put all my money into lenses and lighting. I've used Canon, Olympus, Nikon, Pentax, and Minolta. The smoothest handling cameras of those were the Canon A-1, Olympus OM-1, and Minolta X series cameras. The Nikon is very solid and every control has a solid clunk to it. While the controls aren't smooth it does have the best film advance and gets two-three extra exposures on a roll of film. The Canon A-1 has the clearest LED viewfinder. Something I wish Nikon carried over to the Fm3a from their their FM2 but when set to aperture priority and using the convenient AE lock, the body seems to disappear letting me focus on framing my shot. I think it's fun to have a lot of cameras and to find their particular quirks but it's a distraction from having quality glass and going out and finding new photos to make. For the budding enthusiasts, I can't say enough good things about a Canon A-1 (ignore the AE-1)and Minolta X. If you're into having quirky but useful controls, the Olympus is a lot of fun to use especially the OM's that let you press a button to expose for either the highlights or shadows (very clever design) are very cool and the Zuiko glass is more compact and stupid cheap. If you want to be able to use more modern lenses with better coatings then go with the Nikon system. A Nikkor 105/135mm F2 DC lens and a roll of Fujifilm slide film will convert anyone to Nikon. These are my favorite 35mm cameras. I only use the FM now because the A-1 is due for CLA. The Nikon is more robust but it does have a oddly fragile paint job. I would prefer a more serious F3 of even auto F6 if I was to spend a lot of time in a dirty environment. For street photography the FM takes the cake. The A-1 and OM series are tied for second. I will someday have a Canon F1n but I just feel it's unnecessary when I can save my money for more film or vintage glass. Ive yet to use medium format and would to use a Pentax 645 or Bronica but for the pictures I take, it's unnecessarily big and cumbersome.
The new M6... that is cool, but I'm pretty sure that you'll keep on searching "my precious" like Gollum.
hearing that you'll be getting rid of the 6x7 truly shocked me, i never thought we'd hear those words even be spoken, let alone - thought of, by you
This is hands down my favorite channel in existence.
We need more 120 backing paper licks 😋 or a compilation
I always realize that if i want portability i go for 35mm and if i want all the quality i go for large format. The only time i shoot medium format is portraits (even tho large format also covers that). For that i have a Rolleiflex that is just a workhorse and a camera i wont ever let go anyways. Can totally understand why someone would sell a Makina 67.
been on the fence with my p67 as well.. for the same reason it’s getting less and less use.. the replacement I’m looking at is mamiya 7 but I’m worried about the electronics failing…
I was almost expecting the AE-1 would be on this list and I would have felt legitimately sad since his video is what got me to buy an AE-1. It is such a good camera but I have been having doubts myself if it is really the camera for me.
I was just thinking the other day - I never see Jason using the Pentax anymore. So I think you're doing the right thing.
Parting is such sweet sorrow. I'm sure they will find good homes.
I have owned all of these except the Makina and sold them all for the same reasons (except for the Pentax 6x7 - I returned that to KEH after getting three defective bodies). And on your 35mm vs. 120 point, - that's also why I sold my Mamiya 67. The photos that I was getting out of it were so aesthetically boring. They were good photos but they had as much life as a consumer grade DSLR from 2010 (which, as a studio camera, is probably the point).
Have always wanted a 67. Plan is to give myself one for my 65th birthday. I shoot a Bronica GS now. Great camera but the lenses do not compare to that glorious Pentax glass. Party on Wayne!
I hear you in how cumbersome that Pentax67 is. Oddly enough, I found it's a lot easier to wield WITHOUT that sexy wooden handle. The handle makes you think you can bear the weight with one hand and shoot with the other. It's all a lie! You really do need both hands to comfortably take photos with it.
+100 I use mine without a handle. Also if you get a waist level finder for it, you can save lots of size and over 500 grams.
When flaming hot mountain dew is discontinued, are you going to pound back a roll of Aerochrome to protest until they bring the dew back?
It’s tough to say goodbye. Your video is therapy.
The thing about quality built film cameras is that they keep going up in value. With a couple of exceptions, no one is making them and demand is rising. In the early days of digital cameras, professionals were dumping their film gear for a few megapixel crop sensor. They were sure that film companies would go out of business. Those were the days to be flushed with cash because Leicas and Hasselblads were on fire sale. There were thousands of film cameras on Craigslist. now there are just a handful.
You should keep the Pentax 6x7 outfit. Those lenses are unique. 40 years later, I wish I had never sold mine.
I sold my Makina W67 for similar reasons. I actually really enjoyed shooting it and the image quality was beautiful but it developed an issue with the winder that required an expensive repair, so decided to cut my losses.
These cameras are so expensive anymore that I’ve been downsized the whole time
Hey how would I send film for you to eventually review? Interested in seeing what your thoughts on Fuji Astia would be.
I downsized to only a couple 35mm cameras and my photography improved quite a bit. Constraints are good as well as shooting with a consistent setup.
Best film photography channel ❤
How do you do those changing perspective images at the end?
Post a link to them whenever/wherever you're selling them at. I'd love to buy one or two of them! 😯
Jason selling his 6x7 is like seeing your favorite character (in fighting games) get nerfed or your favorite gun (in any FPS game) get nerfed, you have no choice but to move on to the next meta.
I actually agree with his choice of cameras to take away.
If it's impractical, inaccessible, and inconvenient, don't live with it. Get things that suit your needs.
I don't have good cameras, only decent ones. I agree with Jason about keep only the ones that are being used. I'm gifting some of my cameras to family members that want to do film. Just keeping at least 3. The Pentax 6x7 I'm definitely keeping.
I really enjoyed the baby gator example I’m from Florida, so makes perfect sense.
I hated having to face these issues. I also acquired many medium format and 35mm cameras over some 35 years. Taking breaks from my office to hang out at the big camera store in town back in the 1980s and 90s didn't help either. Every time they had a used something come it which they thought I might like, I got a call. My solution was to almost never sell anything, so in retirement, I'm up to my ass in cameras, whole systems of cameras at that. Now, I have to force myself to sell off, before I'm hated in death by leaving the mess for someone else to deal with. The Makina -- That's one problem I do not have. From its introduction, I loved the Nikon lens, but I was suspect of the overall build, and with that mix and the high price, that's one headache I never acquired. I also managed to suppress my lust for the Fuji GF670 (thank goodness) based on sticker shock, although I went all in for some GS645 and GA645 models. When I start unpacking the toy closet, I expect some real angst.
I never understood why you bought the Makina when you had the Mamiya 7. If you only had the Pentax 6x7 it would make sens to keep it, but I think you made the right decision
You’re not wrong about that 35mm quality, I mostly watch these videos on my phone while on the porcelain throne
Thankful for a new grainydays vid.
The anticipation of all the jokes about regret to come from this video alone.
Have you tried painting? You’d like painting. It’s fun, lots of texture. Texture, shapes and color is the whole point. Oh don’t do acrylic it ruins painting for some people. Can’t do wet on wet without a lot of acrylic prep etc. People mostly moan about the cancer pigments and solvents for mediums. (Use an open window and just use gloves when handling dangerous paints)
(Aw naw listen: cadmium and lead paints are amazing, however you can use less toxic paints too but lead stuff and cadmium is literally amazing and would help you get your images out well)
Photographers like us have great references for painting. It’s very fun.
Yeah, but how many brushes would he end up with?
@@mikejankowski6321 depends on the canvas like the size of it all that.
Dude love your videos.
If Jason can do it - so can I! Gotta buy all those cameras first ugh ... :D
The 67 is a beast but so worth it!
Landscapes and portraits baby. 🙂
“It literally became my journey into analog superficiality.” - Priceless
I know you're not really a tech channel, but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on when to use different focal lengths and the advantages of different f stops
The only thing I’m thankful for today. A new video
OH BOY 12:07PM 🍔 (Happy Thanksgiving Jason
you have more jokes than a whole one-hour-episode of SNL combined...
lmao, im so here for the Rockwell dunking
I couldn’t tell if your images were shot on half frame or 8x10 when watching your videos while taking a dumb. Because they’re so so small on my iPhone 13 mini’s screen because of the enormous white borders.
film daddy is back
I'm coming to the position that online 'discourse'/'content' about analog photography is way way too much about cameras and not enough about lenses. a) Hype has prompted people to drop crazy cash on a mint M6 TTL only to turn around and slap a 7artisans lens on it, which is insanity, and b) Most of us are better served in most situations to buy a new lens for a camera we already own than to get a whole new camera
Check out Caleb's new video...😂
I think it's a good idea to dispose of equipment that you aren't using any more. That's a major difference between photographers and collectors. That said, I'm surprised that you're keeping the 8x10, especially now that you're focusing on 35mm. Also surprised that you're keeping that fscking Budweiser POS. Or are you saving it to put under one of Caleb's tires and shouting "floor it!"?
Nice. Since you're selling yours, the supply of Pentax 67s will go up by one and the price will come down!
I bypassed 35mm film and went straight into 6x7 with a Makina 67, but man am I worried about how delicate it is.
I do some photography professionally, but have pivoted more to cinematography work so the 67 is more for fun. I'm a pretty conservative shooter as is, so i really only bring it out for rare and special occasions so I don't necessarily worry about bulky damage use. It is a beautiful and incredible camera, but I think I may end up buying a digital medium format to supplement instead of another medium format film.
Sooooooo, when we getting the link for the store for the cameras? /j
Love your videos! I love listening to these while cleaning. 😌👍
I love the 1.33 aspect ratio of your videos.
I'm really interested in that Pentax adapter and soft lens
I like Squarespace ads. They're pretty funny.
@grainydays
Jason, think about selling the view cameras too. Perhaps that would allow you to get a lens or two for the TX-1, and Mamiya 7. Think you have a good feel for composition with the TX-1. And maybe there would be some $ left to buy Baxter some biscuits. P.S. I want the Pentax 75mm.
Shooting in Marshal? Nice!
I just want to see Jason's Tax Return Agent ask him "What's this write off for $157? It just says 'Mt. Dew'..."
sir have ou tried the f2 with the 35mm tilt shift lens? if yes would you ever do a video about it ? that would be very swag, cordially.
It’s a great day when Jason uploads 🤙🏻