Zenza Bronica SQ-B [good] [img]/uploaded/18/6/pic_bronica_sqb.JPG[/img] In great (looks like new) condition, and complete with the standard 120 roll film back SQ/B 120 and an additional SQ-i 120 film back, 4 rolls of expired film, a remote air (balloon) shutter release cable (Hama) and the Zenzanon PS/B 80m f/2.8 lens for just € 200. It sure is a step up from the 70 year old Rolleicord IIc, and I'm certain I'm going to like this device!
Now I only have to find a decent shop where I can have the negs scanned at at least 1600dpi to DNG/TIFF for less than 2 euro per neg.
Nice camera! You pay the shipping and I'll send you a 105mm f3.5 Zenza Bronica lens in flawless condition, a 220 roll film back, one roll of expired 220 Tri-X B&W film, a 67mm polarizing filter and a 67mm +3 diopter in exchange for that mp3 tune that I was wanting. Lens fits was used on SQ-A and should work with the B model.
Rich, all I can say is wow!!! Thank you very much, that's definitely a deal! I almost feel ashamed to accept it. [:D] Just let me know what the shipping costs are, and I'll send you the money right away! Paypal is ok?I'll add the percentage that Paypal witholds, and some. I'll get that track or you tonight, and send it over fo your listening pleasure.
No problem. . .I overlooked that stuff when I sold off a BUNCH of camera gear a couple years ago. I know it will go to good use now. I also have a bunch of old Nikon bodies and lenses - some very fine lenses - none of them electronic though - which will be for sale cheap.
I'm sure I'll be using it real soon! 10 days and counting [;)] The first project I have for the Bronica is making portraits of my family, my parents, my in-laws, my brother and sister, etc. Like a document of my 1st circle of family. Simple dead center shallow depth of field available light portraits, nice and quiet. Tonight I'll be making the first one, a self portrait. [|)]
After that a couple of night/dusk landscapes and some stills inspired by Kyohei Abe's work (link). I've got this whole thing planned. [:)]
Regarding your Nikon gear: I know a couple of people who use Nikon gear (also fullframe Nikon), so if you've got a list of the gear just shout.
Here's the first negative I scanned, which was shot with the Bronica. Film used: Fuji Pro 160S (ISO160) Scanner used: Epson 1640SU, no film holder.... Scanner setting: 800dpi (50% of scanners native resolution, to save time). Camera settings: 1/500th, f/2.8, 80mm. Full frame: [img]/uploaded/18/7/Ference_Bronica_Fuji_160s-01.jpg[/img]
100% crop from the center: [img]/uploaded/18/7/Ference_Bronica_Fuji_160s-01_crop_800dpi.jpg[/img]
The scan is pretty accurate with respect to colors except for the redness. I do however have to make some kind of film-entrapment to keep the film 100% flat and not touching the glass....now the film was curled a couple of mm's on the edges. [oO]
Also, I have to find some method to remove the biggest dust particles....this scanner (Epson 1640SU) lacks the infrared dust removal system. Perhaps I should consider buying a used Epson V700....
-edit- For reference, here's the scan of the printed photo, made with a HP Photosmart C4180. [img]/uploaded/18/7/Ference_Bronica_Fuji_160s-02_HPPhotoSmart.jpg[/img] The colors and detail in that scan are just awful compared to the scan made with the Epson. Okay, this process takes 1 minute instead of 30, but still I absolutely prefer the Epson scan.
Rich, today I received the package in the mail. [good] All in good shape, and the 105mm lens is tack sharp! [mylord] Great stuff! The diopter is a cool thing too ; I've never used one before, but it looks to me as if it functions like an extreme close-up converter? It sure gives very narrow depth of view results at about 30cm focussing distance. Nice! The film (which seems to be expired since 1993 which is absolutely cool [8D]) is now in the fridge but I'm sure it'll be put to good use within a couple of weeks.
BTW ; customs charged me € 28,25 for the package....[oO] Well, it's definitely worth it, but still I hoped they wouldn't.
Today my wife also picked up the photos I took last weekend, of my father together with his brother and two sisters. Man, those colors are fantastic! I will have to make a quick scan of them this weekend and post them here just to show you all how fantastic analog photography is! Film simply rocks! [}:)]
Glad you got it okay. . .but Customs, wow! That's an insanely high tariff for the value I declared on it. The diopter is a fun gadget. . . Have fun with that stuff. . .we expect to see great things from you. [:yes]
I got myself a....
