Still have a test roll in that Yashica that I bought last Fall used. Picked up a lot of 120 b&w film (in and outta date) on eBay but have only been shooting...
Mike, What was it about the Wein cell that was poor? Did your Mat meter unreliably, or was the battery life short? I see that Wein cells and cheaper...
In a message dated 06/21/2006 12:24:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time, amccallum@... writes: << Elsewhere i read that Mark Hama, for example, might be able...
Angus, I was disappointed with the short working life of the Wein Cell. At the time they were introduced, the Wein Cells were not cheap, and I did not like the...
... I've been using an Epson Perfection 4490 Photo for several months and it has proven excellent. The one thing I was concerned about was dust under the...
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Is there anyone out there who is using a Yashica TLR with Lumaxar lens. I've just sent one to Mark Hama in GA. He has looked it over and says it looks good....
... model ... cheap, ... ups.com, ... ups.com, ... Mark Hama used an Excell PX625 1.5V battery when he did the CLA on a MAT 124 I sent him recently. The camera...
Hi Tom, I recently picked up an old 'Mat with Lumaxar lenses on eBay. I haven't had time to finish the roll yet, but I'll post a few pictures as well as my...
... I am looking forward to the photos. Is this your first Yashica TLR or do you have others? I started with a MAT 124G which my daughter has now. Then I got a...
I have Yashica-mat and it has Lumaxar, I think this is fine lens. with a good film (such as Fuji Acros) it gives me wonderful nega. I heard the lens was German...
Just had my 124G serviced by Mark. He did a fantastic job, and within the time frame quoted me. I checked the meter against my Luna Pro, and it was dead on...
Mr.Hama serviced my Yashica Mat-124 last year. I second the opinion of the work he does. ... -- Mickey Holton (aka William M. Holton) mickey.holton@... ...
In a message dated 7/30/2006 3:46:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, BBK9213@... writes: Just had my 124G serviced by Mark. He did a fantastic job, and within ...
Mike, That's helpful and definitive, thanks. After reading your earlier msg, I ordered a 1.35V silver substitute from MDbattery.com, whose other cells "ive...
When I buy Velvia, it is kept separate from other film, and in a refrigerated container. I have read that this film must be kept cool before using. Any...
... From: "budb2000" Subject: [Yashica TLR] Fuji Velvia refrigerated ... Any film that is intended for "professional" use .. as opposed to the casual ...
In a message dated 08/02/2006 10:06:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, BBK9213@... writes: << The camera shop keeps the film refrigerated. Just curious as to...
I don't recall the exact reason why, but the end result is to ensure that the color balance is still just right when you shoot. You should allow about an hour...
... why. >> ... their film ... They tend to keep their color negative and slide film cool. Regular B+W (not c-41 process B+W) doesn't require it. - Mike...
Gary, Do you think an hour is enough? This isn't a challenge -- I have no clue myself and I'm interested in the answer. Out of what is likely to have been an...
I have a recently-acquired Mat-124 that produces remarkably sharp pictures, given that inside surfaces of the lens are filthy, when I look closely. There's...
Could anyone offer advice for photographing horses? I was asked to photograph a horse that will be used for advertising purposes. I've not used my YashicaMat...
My SLR has me programmed. It reads the film speed, sets the aperture and shutter speed. Once I point, it will focus on the object. I don't have to think....
My second role of Velvia turned out fabulous. I was careful to focus and take meter readings of the subject. On my first roll I was following a book...
Hello All, My name is Phil and I'm just joining this group. I have 2 YashicaMat 124 G's, one of which is in really good working order and the other just needs...
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