I used to work for a wedding studio one of the cameras they used was the Universal I shot weddings on it its a great camera. It was adapted for graflex 6x7 film backs. 6x7 was the best size but you can get other backs for it. Wish I had one still. I have a Koni-omega Rapid the film backs for them are rubbish.
The weird experimental purple stuff turned out really interesting when I shot it. Definitely a fun one to try. Also I was happy to see that reel to reel 4 track tape deck. Mines also a Revox (B 77 Mk II).
I was surprised at how much I liked it in 120. I'd probably buy it some in 35mm because it's hard to really get any 800 ISO color film that isn't Portra or Cinestill /Vision 3 in any format ... I hear it's basically Kodacolor VR 1000, and that the entire Lomography lineup is the VR lineup. Though I don't know, because Gold is directly descended from that line anyway. But yeah, I like shooting with the older emulsion for a change.
I wish Fuji or Kodak would bring back their 800 speed 35mm film cause I feel there's a big market for it. Lomography 800 always sells out quickly and never seems to be in stock. I used a 3 pack once at a concert and the pictures came out great B&H and Adorama don't even have it listed on their websites anymore
Looks better than I thought! When it's ever in stock I'm trying it out and for those looking for 120, Fuji 400h is the same price per roll (or cheaper) when buying a 5 pack.
I would really like to see a video on the Mamiya Universal, hence it's one of the most interesting 6x9 medium format cameras. (your model seems in really good condition)
Lomography stuff intresting to me, because it's high end and low end at the same time. I'm actually considering a Lomo Square Glass as an instax shooter. Would love to try lomo 800. And as they say, LONG LIVE CONSUMER FILM!
I've been trying to find film thats like the disposables cameras that i have used, so this seems like the one i need to get my hands on. Your channel is mint
Back in the late 90's and early 2000's, Kodak and Fuji did sell their own 800 consumer film, I miss it! Guess I'll have to try some of this. Also that Mamiya looks so fun, shooting 6x9 must be an absolute blast.
Yes please! I'd love to see a video going in-depth on the Mamiya Universal press camera. Additionally, have you had a chance to push Lomo 800 to 1600 to see how it reacts? I think this would be a great option for low-light night shooting if you're just walking around without a tripod and it would certainly cost less than Portra 800.
How timely! I was just corresponding with Mike Raso of the FPP about the dearth of "consumer" 120 color film. Now -- I don't have any fancy-schmancy medium-format camera like *YOU* do! I have a lot of old box cameras, folding cameras and pseudo TLR cameras. And it almost seems a waste to shoot expensive color 120 film in them -- and I get tired of just affordable black & white film. I'll see if I can hunt down some lomo 120 film. I have used their Tiger 110 film in my Pentax 110 Auto SLR -- and the color/contrast/saturation were great. Of course it was grainy -- but that's because the frame size is so small.
@@AnchorTH -- That would be rude! :-) Just commiserating on the lack of consumer color 120 film -- FPP is out of stock with the affordable Lomo offerings (100/400/800). If there were a source of new 120 backing paper, the FPP could cut down non-perf 65mm bulk film to 61mm wide and whatever the length of a 120 roll is (32-33 inches) and sell some interesting formulations. But with the work involved I don't know how affordable it would be. Mike and the FPP are awesome though and their enthusiasm is catching!
I would love to see more amateur grade film offered in 120 format, imagine a film like Kodacolor or C200 but on beefy 6×9 negatives. That would be awesome!
Hey Noah; by now you probably got the idea already, but yes, please do a review of the Mamiya Universal (and maybe some words about the whole Mamiya Press Camera family - there seems to be an awful lot, with major and minor differences and similarities). I also liked the idea of shooting an 800ASA color negative film in 120, and circumvent the need to enlarge the grain as much (as compared to a 135). 6x9cm for a negative sound pretty massive - are there 120 backs for the Mamiya Press system in different formats? Or is there one that can change formats? What about the viewfinder then? Questions over questions... Keep up the good work! I am enjoying this. (...much more than the Super8 stuff - but I guess there's people who enjoy that too)
Thanks for the review. I have always wanted to try some of this lomo stuff and see the results. Good work on your channel, I see you work daily on your videos. Keep up the good work!
I have a Lomography Metropolis waiting in my fridge. Want to use to shoot an old Steelfactory. I also have one of their Simple Use Cameras with the new Underwater-Set, it's shoot half through and I am very curious about the results... also - as you said - it was quite expensive...
I think Lomography is great value, but after shooting with it a couple of times I feel like it’s just a little...flat? It doesn’t have the same punch as a Kodak or Fujifilm stock in my opinion.
Fuji-film sells a 800 ISO superia film branded as Venus. Is super cheap (less than $3 USD for 27 frames roll) and looks really great... too bad that trying to buy it outside Japan the price increases like 10 times.
I only use 135 format, but I love this film. I don't think, it's a Kodak material, because the box says "Made in EU". As far as I know, there is only one manufacturer in the EU, that is Ferrania.
My friend just sold his Mamiya Press Universal xD. But for sure not to you. The press isn't good for many people, it's for speed shooting - It's camera for journalist's also the seperate vievfinder in coldshoe (if you need it) is so much away from lens that it's almost impossible to frame the shot (not like with seperate vievfinders in feds). Also it doesn't have a strap and weights 3 kilos with lens. Maybe it suits you. If it does than you'll probably sell your kiev 88.
You should be able to! Usually disposable cameras have the film fully out of the canister so if you were to shoot off a camera fully in the dark or with a finger over the lens all the way to the end but leave an exposure or two left then all you would need to do would be to pop the camera open and remove the film. You can usually open a disposable with a screwdriver.
Yeah, here where I live, there's lots of people that rewind disposable cameras film and sell them separately (too bad a lot of plastic goes to waste doing that)
I know, right ... I shoot Lomo 800 because it's cheaper and gives good results consistently. But now everyone singing praise about it and the price is going to rise.
@@HeartagramTroll The Mamiya may be able to take nice photos, but is not a camera for everyone. Even if it became more popular I seriously doubt much people would be willing to buy a 3kg camera that's (on top of that) hard to use... and really odd looking.
Definitely interested in hearing more about the Mamiya Universal
Feels like a brick with a lens... but takes good photos
Pesky Macaw more so than say a RB67?
I used to work for a wedding studio one of the cameras they used was the Universal I shot weddings on it its a great camera. It was adapted for graflex 6x7 film backs. 6x7 was the best size but you can get other backs for it. Wish I had one still. I have a Koni-omega Rapid the film backs for them are rubbish.
Me wants mamiya video! 😀👍👍👍
Same Here!
The weird experimental purple stuff turned out really interesting when I shot it. Definitely a fun one to try. Also I was happy to see that reel to reel 4 track tape deck. Mines also a Revox (B 77 Mk II).
Finally got my hands on some Lomography 800 in 35 - shot it a couple weeks ago, Loved it! Great roll review.
I was surprised at how much I liked it in 120. I'd probably buy it some in 35mm because it's hard to really get any 800 ISO color film that isn't Portra or Cinestill /Vision 3 in any format ... I hear it's basically Kodacolor VR 1000, and that the entire Lomography lineup is the VR lineup. Though I don't know, because Gold is directly descended from that line anyway. But yeah, I like shooting with the older emulsion for a change.
I just ordered a 3-pack of this in 35mm to make a video about it and then you beat me to it! :D A quality review as always though, love your stuff
Link it up
I wish Fuji or Kodak would bring back their 800 speed 35mm film cause I feel there's a big market for it. Lomography 800 always sells out quickly and never seems to be in stock. I used a 3 pack once at a concert and the pictures came out great B&H and Adorama don't even have it listed on their websites anymore
Looks better than I thought! When it's ever in stock I'm trying it out and for those looking for 120, Fuji 400h is the same price per roll (or cheaper) when buying a 5 pack.
I would really like to see a video on the Mamiya Universal, hence it's one of the most interesting 6x9 medium format cameras. (your model seems in really good condition)
Cool video. If they by in bulk and cut in house…In that case Lomography should do a 70mm roll film for the Hasselblad 70 backs, would be fun to use.
Lomography stuff intresting to me, because it's high end and low end at the same time. I'm actually considering a Lomo Square Glass as an instax shooter. Would love to try lomo 800.
And as they say,
LONG LIVE CONSUMER FILM!
P.S. would love to see a vid on the Mamiya (no clue about sp on that but whatever.)
I've been trying to find film thats like the disposables cameras that i have used, so this seems like the one i need to get my hands on. Your channel is mint
Back in the late 90's and early 2000's, Kodak and Fuji did sell their own 800 consumer film, I miss it! Guess I'll have to try some of this. Also that Mamiya looks so fun, shooting 6x9 must be an absolute blast.
Yes please! I'd love to see a video going in-depth on the Mamiya Universal press camera. Additionally, have you had a chance to push Lomo 800 to 1600 to see how it reacts? I think this would be a great option for low-light night shooting if you're just walking around without a tripod and it would certainly cost less than Portra 800.
Super interested in hearing your thoughts on the Mamiya universal press, I absolutely love that cam, very underrated medium format option!
How timely! I was just corresponding with Mike Raso of the FPP about the dearth of "consumer" 120 color film. Now -- I don't have any fancy-schmancy medium-format camera like *YOU* do! I have a lot of old box cameras, folding cameras and pseudo TLR cameras. And it almost seems a waste to shoot expensive color 120 film in them -- and I get tired of just affordable black & white film. I'll see if I can hunt down some lomo 120 film. I have used their Tiger 110 film in my Pentax 110 Auto SLR -- and the color/contrast/saturation were great. Of course it was grainy -- but that's because the frame size is so small.
mind sharing what you and Mike over at FPP talked about?
@@AnchorTH -- That would be rude! :-) Just commiserating on the lack of consumer color 120 film -- FPP is out of stock with the affordable Lomo offerings (100/400/800). If there were a source of new 120 backing paper, the FPP could cut down non-perf 65mm bulk film to 61mm wide and whatever the length of a 120 roll is (32-33 inches) and sell some interesting formulations. But with the work involved I don't know how affordable it would be. Mike and the FPP are awesome though and their enthusiasm is catching!
I would love to see more amateur grade film offered in 120 format, imagine a film like Kodacolor or C200 but on beefy 6×9 negatives. That would be awesome!
Hey Noah;
by now you probably got the idea already, but yes, please do a review of the Mamiya Universal (and maybe some words about the whole Mamiya Press Camera family - there seems to be an awful lot, with major and minor differences and similarities).
I also liked the idea of shooting an 800ASA color negative film in 120, and circumvent the need to enlarge the grain as much (as compared to a 135). 6x9cm for a negative sound pretty massive - are there 120 backs for the Mamiya Press system in different formats? Or is there one that can change formats? What about the viewfinder then? Questions over questions...
Keep up the good work! I am enjoying this. (...much more than the Super8 stuff - but I guess there's people who enjoy that too)
Yes on the Mamiya video as well
thanks for the content :) i'd love a vid on the mamiya universal!
Please do a video on the Mamiya Universal! It's such a cool camera and I've been debating getting one for a while now
Vid on the Mami? I *love* Lomo Purple!
Yes pleas would like too hear about your new camera .
I'd love to hear more about the Mamiya Universal!
I loooooove Lomo CN 800!! Bummer that it's always out of stock haha
Thanks for the review. I have always wanted to try some of this lomo stuff and see the results. Good work on your channel, I see you work daily on your videos. Keep up the good work!
I have a Lomography Metropolis waiting in my fridge. Want to use to shoot an old Steelfactory. I also have one of their Simple Use Cameras with the new Underwater-Set, it's shoot half through and I am very curious about the results... also - as you said - it was quite expensive...
I think Lomography is great value, but after shooting with it a couple of times I feel like it’s just a little...flat? It doesn’t have the same punch as a Kodak or Fujifilm stock in my opinion.
Fuji-film sells a 800 ISO superia film branded as Venus. Is super cheap (less than $3 USD for 27 frames roll) and looks really great... too bad that trying to buy it outside Japan the price increases like 10 times.
Its been discontinued. Once stock is gone. Its gone.
One of my favourite films but I can't find it anywhere. Haven't been able to get hold of any for months.
Lomo800 is my fav 120 film. I like it better than Portra 800 and Cinestill (blasphemy.!).
I only use 135 format, but I love this film. I don't think, it's a Kodak material, because the box says "Made in EU". As far as I know, there is only one manufacturer in the EU, that is Ferrania.
I love lomo 800!
Nice intro, arent those metal buckles scratching you camera?
1:20 you can get that in BOOTS in the UK for about £16-£24
WHERE!? all the boots near me inly sells fuji and he black and white one that i carnt remember the name!
Okay first: I have wanted to shoot lomo800 for months now but haven’t had a chance :( and second uh DUH we wanna see a vid about that camera
Is there a difference between "pro" and "consumer" film besides price and marketing?
Lomo 800 really pops if you use it indoor with a flash
Need more
Where do you find that stuff in 120 everywhere is out of stock :(
Beast, yes!
I would have tried Lomo 800 by now but its never in stock.
Yes I find that a huge problem. My guess is that 3rd parties are buying it and selling it.
Can you review ricoh yf20 one take easy
My friend just sold his Mamiya Press Universal xD. But for sure not to you. The press isn't good for many people, it's for speed shooting - It's camera for journalist's also the seperate vievfinder in coldshoe (if you need it) is so much away from lens that it's almost impossible to frame the shot (not like with seperate vievfinders in feds). Also it doesn't have a strap and weights 3 kilos with lens. Maybe it suits you. If it does than you'll probably sell your kiev 88.
Mamiya Universal? Yes, please.
Really interested in a review about the Mamiya Universal!
Do Portra 800 film review
Mamiya Universal, +1
Fuji Venus 800 but only here in Japan.
I would love to see a video on the mamiya press universal
Ill give it a thumbs up! 🤣
Too bad it's never available in 120 anymore :(
Can you unpack an 800 ISO disposable and reload in another camera?
You should be able to! Usually disposable cameras have the film fully out of the canister so if you were to shoot off a camera fully in the dark or with a finger over the lens all the way to the end but leave an exposure or two left then all you would need to do would be to pop the camera open and remove the film. You can usually open a disposable with a screwdriver.
Yeah, here where I live, there's lots of people that rewind disposable cameras film and sell them separately (too bad a lot of plastic goes to waste doing that)
I'd avoid using it in a camera that reads DX codes unless it has a manual IS0 option.
PLEASE DO A MAMIYA VIDEO! I’ve seen these everywhere but don’t actually know how it does it’s thang
lomo 400 is kodak ultra max so chances are 800 is a 800 version ultra max
Shhhhh keep her a secret please!!! 🙏
I know, right ...
I shoot Lomo 800 because it's cheaper and gives good results consistently. But now everyone singing praise about it and the price is going to rise.
@@mugilandag no the Mamiya. I dont need the prices going up!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@HeartagramTroll The Mamiya may be able to take nice photos, but is not a camera for everyone. Even if it became more popular I seriously doubt much people would be willing to buy a 3kg camera that's (on top of that) hard to use... and really odd looking.
@@peskymacaw9033 I did 🤣 big ugly and clunky like my other cameras
I don't want to hear about the Mamiya Universal.....
agreed
Lomography is overrated haha