Honestly man, I paused every single photo on that reel at the end just to enjoy the sheer beauty of each photograph. You have an incredible eye for detail and colour, and that has nothing to do with what camera you have in your hands. Endlessly inspired by your work bro. 🙌🏼😭
I saved up and bought the Mamiya 7 with a 80mm lens a couple years ago, and it really is the perfect system for making stunning photos. Everything you said is spot on, this camera is a dream.
I used a Mamiya 7ii for many years and sold it and the 3 lenses a couple of years ago. Decided to stick with 4x5 for film photography. It was annoying about the rangefinder calibration...had to do that a couple times. I'd recommend the 50mm lens over the 43mm. I found the 43mm a bit too wide and required the external viewfinder which made focusing and composing a bit awkward, more so if most of your shots are handheld. Too bad no one makes 220 film anymore...I loved not changing rolls so often.
Great vid thanks Samuel. I'm also in love with my Mamiya 7ii, by far the best camera I've ever owned. I have a few cameras but these days only ever use this camera and a tiny little 35mm, the Olympus 35 RC which has a great lens and fits in my top pocket, so these two are a great combo for travelling, hiking etc. When I bought it I felt a tad guilty spending so much on the Mamiya but the price I paid was way less than they go for now. I have a 50, 80 and 150mm lenses and probably use the 50mm the most. The 43mm should go well with your 65mm. I'm tempted to get the 210mm to complete the set and may be useful for my main go which is landscapes, but not being coupled with the rangefinder I'm expecting it to be not all that easy to use. Love your channel, keep up the good work. Good tip on the calibrating the rangefinder btw, I better go out and check mine.
A 210mm lens which must be focused by guessing the focal distance. Well, at infinity, there is no guess. Any other focal distance - ridiculous. The shame of it is that there is no technical reason Mamiya could not have designed and built a rangefinder which would adequately focus that small aperture 210mm lens. They just didn't bother doing it right. It's not like it is rocket science. Konica put a rangefinder in their Koni Omega in the late 1960s which focuses a 180mm 4.5 lens just fine for the same film format, and that focal distance and the 4.5 aperture requires a much higher degree of accuracy than the Mamiya lens. Same thing regarding the numerous owner complaints that the rangefinder is always going out of adjustment and has to be re-calibrated. Just substandard engineering.
Great content as usual 👍 You mention in the beginning that people are uncertain what to do during this virus. Well nothing has changed so stay home, practice social distancing and only go out when it’s absolutely necessary. With all your subscribers you can be a public influencer and get that message out.
Very useful tips for rangefinders ;) been there on the calibration thing, not many people talks about this. I've calibrated my Zorki 4k myself, not hard at all.
I have the Fujica GM670. Also good, but not nearly as compact. Never had to do any calibrating though. But I'll certainly check on it now that you've mentioned it. Thx. On my wanted list is the more compact Fujifilm GA645.
Hi there! I love your work and am exploring analog a lot more now. Starting out with a 500cm on rent but the Mamiya 7ii is just more compact and I love the rangefinder. Say, how does the output compare in your eyes to the GFX100 series you have been using?
Good, well set together videos. Pitty these cameras are so bloody expensive now... Can you perhaps, if not already did, tell how you print those analogue camera photos, do you develope yourself, do you scan etc. This would be cool video 🙂
Mamiya 7ii is used by David Bailey and it would be used by me if I was rich. Instead I use my 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens. Robust and easy to focus with a really sharp lens. I meter using a Nikon FE with a 24mm 2.8 lens. I have a 75 to 150 3.5 Nikon E series zoom lens. My complete outfit.
Thanks for keeping up with the content... I have always been tempted by the mamiya 6... do you know how the mamiya 6 lenses compare to the mamiya 7 lenses... take care and stay safe...
Hey I have shot in 120 film a few times but always go back to 35mm. Why do you shoot 120 over 35? Obviously you get a way bigger negative but do you really need that?
your video made me get a mamiya7-2... now I need that braided shoulder strap,,, but can't find where to bay one,,,, Does any one know if it's available for sale???
I am ready for a full frame camera but the prices are way out of my budget. so if you were in my shoe, would you get the 6400 instead of the a7iii and use it professionally for both photo and video? it is a major upgrade from my current camera but the only reason i'm hesitant is that the 6400 is not full frame.
@@robertbouchardt3357 Is the strip mining that's necessary to get to all the rare earths for consumer electronics like cell phones and digital cameras ethical?
Honestly man, I paused every single photo on that reel at the end just to enjoy the sheer beauty of each photograph. You have an incredible eye for detail and colour, and that has nothing to do with what camera you have in your hands. Endlessly inspired by your work bro. 🙌🏼😭
Me to....
oh ya bby m7ii for lyfe
I saved up and bought the Mamiya 7 with a 80mm lens a couple years ago, and it really is the perfect system for making stunning photos. Everything you said is spot on, this camera is a dream.
Deciding between the 80mm and the 65mm for the Mamiya 7. Any suggestions?
Great video! after watching this i think i’ve made the right choice buying the mamiya 7
Very nice and educational video Sam 🤙🏻 Keep safe! 🙏🏻
I used a Mamiya 7ii for many years and sold it and the 3 lenses a couple of years ago. Decided to stick with 4x5 for film photography. It was annoying about the rangefinder calibration...had to do that a couple times. I'd recommend the 50mm lens over the 43mm. I found the 43mm a bit too wide and required the external viewfinder which made focusing and composing a bit awkward, more so if most of your shots are handheld. Too bad no one makes 220 film anymore...I loved not changing rolls so often.
I was not expecting that voice! LOL
Was like a voice over type thing. Lol
Great vid thanks Samuel. I'm also in love with my Mamiya 7ii, by far the best camera I've ever owned. I have a few cameras but these days only ever use this camera and a tiny little 35mm, the Olympus 35 RC which has a great lens and fits in my top pocket, so these two are a great combo for travelling, hiking etc. When I bought it I felt a tad guilty spending so much on the Mamiya but the price I paid was way less than they go for now. I have a 50, 80 and 150mm lenses and probably use the 50mm the most. The 43mm should go well with your 65mm. I'm tempted to get the 210mm to complete the set and may be useful for my main go which is landscapes, but not being coupled with the rangefinder I'm expecting it to be not all that easy to use. Love your channel, keep up the good work. Good tip on the calibrating the rangefinder btw, I better go out and check mine.
A 210mm lens which must be focused by guessing the focal distance. Well, at infinity, there is no guess. Any other focal distance - ridiculous. The shame of it is that there is no technical reason Mamiya could not have designed and built a rangefinder which would adequately focus that small aperture 210mm lens. They just didn't bother doing it right. It's not like it is rocket science. Konica put a rangefinder in their Koni Omega in the late 1960s which focuses a 180mm 4.5 lens just fine for the same film format, and that focal distance and the 4.5 aperture requires a much higher degree of accuracy than the Mamiya lens. Same thing regarding the numerous owner complaints that the rangefinder is always going out of adjustment and has to be re-calibrated. Just substandard engineering.
Glad to hear you are doing well man, stay safe!
Love that your photos do tell a story!
Great content as usual 👍 You mention in the beginning that people are uncertain what to do during this virus. Well nothing has changed so stay home, practice social distancing and only go out when it’s absolutely necessary. With all your subscribers you can be a public influencer and get that message out.
Have one. Kinda love it. Maybe just need to use it more. Do you send it to Nippon to get the rangefinder calibrated?
So much bangers 😱Stunning work man!
Very useful tips for rangefinders ;) been there on the calibration thing, not many people talks about this. I've calibrated my Zorki 4k myself, not hard at all.
I always enjoy watching this person’s videos👌
Hope your well dude ✌🏼love your videos
Thanks....love the presentation..especially your voice...
Just found your channel, and wow amazing content ! and the photos are insanely good 🔥
I’ve had my Mamiya 7ii for 10 years now and have never calibrated it,lol. It takes stunning images. Prices have more than tripled, ouch.
Love your videos! Definitely going through them while in quarantine 😁
I have the Fujica GM670. Also good, but not nearly as compact. Never had to do any calibrating though. But I'll certainly check on it now that you've mentioned it. Thx.
On my wanted list is the more compact Fujifilm GA645.
I love this video look!
Hi there! I love your work and am exploring analog a lot more now. Starting out with a 500cm on rent but the Mamiya 7ii is just more compact and I love the rangefinder.
Say, how does the output compare in your eyes to the GFX100 series you have been using?
so tempting omg 😭
Good, well set together videos. Pitty these cameras are so bloody expensive now... Can you perhaps, if not already did, tell how you print those analogue camera photos, do you develope yourself, do you scan etc. This would be cool video 🙂
The GOAT medium format camera
Did you eat bass ?
The photos at the end: is that how your developed film looks like or did you edit those in LIghtroom? Awesome stuff man!
Do you remember where you got the camera strap from?
Nice one Sam! Always love your contents!! Keep doing what you are and keep us entertained!!! Stay safe :)
Love your voice dude
Great video, like always 👍🏻
Good stuff Sam!
Great images, great voice
Name of Sound ?
Great images man
great images and video
I love this! BUT can you do a solid and share what music you used for the outro? Photos are perfecto as always!
Mamiya 7ii is used by David Bailey and it would be used by me if I was rich.
Instead I use my 1957 Yashica Mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens.
Robust and easy to focus with a really sharp lens. I meter using a Nikon FE with a 24mm 2.8 lens.
I have a 75 to 150 3.5 Nikon E series zoom lens. My complete outfit.
Where do you get the rangefinder adjusted?
Great camera.
Paul sharratt need to know this!
I own a HJ61, glad to see a good photographer own a good car
Did you adjust the rangefinder yourself? Great content! Much appreciate you giving us something to watch!
I did it already twice on mine. super straightforward, you just need a tiny flat-head screwdriver.
Thanks for keeping up with the content... I have always been tempted by the mamiya 6... do you know how the mamiya 6 lenses compare to the mamiya 7 lenses... take care and stay safe...
I would love to own an m7ii one day. Such an awesome camera. But for now I’m good with my rb67 haha
very nice video! are the images straight out of the camera? or did you edit the pics? thx
I own a Mamiya 6...prefer the square format more
5k in Aus
Such a beautiful video :)
Best RUclipsr rocking the neck beard.
Hey, where did you get yours calibrated?
Hey I have shot in 120 film a few times but always go back to 35mm. Why do you shoot 120 over 35? Obviously you get a way bigger negative but do you really need that?
Hi there Sam, from what brand is that strap? Looks awesome
DSPTCH!
Omg...... I want this camera
How to calibrate the rangefinder?
anyone have recs for where to get a mamiya 7 calibrated?
I like it ❤️
Voice 💜💜💜
Cool
Dude! That voice belongs to a big black old man, give it back to him! (Thanks for the video!)
your video made me get a mamiya7-2... now I need that braided shoulder strap,,, but can't find where to bay one,,,, Does any one know if it's available for sale???
DSPTCH is the brand
@@SamuelElkinsPhoto Thank you ~!!!!
Do you develop and print/print from home? Or do you send out your film for processing?
I send out usually! state film lab in Kentucky is my favorite.
Samuel Elkins very cool! Will check them out! Have you ever tried “the dark room” lab up San Francisco... I think...?
Alexander Kawasaki I have, they have awesome customer service and turnaround times are great, would highly recommend
@@SamuelElkinsPhoto do they scan your film as well?
I am ready for a full frame camera but the prices are way out of my budget. so if you were in my shoe, would you get the 6400 instead of the a7iii and use it professionally for both photo and video? it is a major upgrade from my current camera but the only reason i'm hesitant is that the 6400 is not full frame.
Dina Galal the RP is full frame... so are several used Nikon Canon DSLR’s ... all cheaper than an A6400
From what I’ve heard full frame doesn’t matter as much for video, I’d check out the Fuji xt-3 if you can swing it! Great camera
Samuel Elkins agree. X-T3 is amazing
Fuji X-T3 still best hybrid camera
Is there a non range finder style equivalent camera to this one?
Mamiya RB67, RZ 67, Pentax 6x7, 67II, Bronica GS-1...
John Smith thanks a lot 👌👌
hey where would i go to get films developed i just getting into film photography
you can develop them at home yourself and then scan the negatives or just mail out your rolls to the darkroom lab.
Hey Sam! Want to be a guest speaker on my photography podcast?
I got one and its pricey, but its worth every penny.
4000$ hurts my soul because this camera is beautiful and i can’t buy one
really wish I could afford one : (
CONTROL YOUR HANDS lol
sup
Great video, nice distraction from everything else.
If film wasn't made out of gelatine I'd be shooting film myself.
🤦🏼♂️another hippy
@@HoLeeChit11 nope, just ethical.
@@robertbouchardt3357 Is the strip mining that's necessary to get to all the rare earths for consumer electronics like cell phones and digital cameras ethical?
wish i could afford a $3000 camera lol
Too bad it's an electronic camera. If one single IC on the circuit board dies, your Mamiya becomes a brick.