Oztalgian 3,218 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Yes they still are but way too expensive for my meagre means, they are actually Swedish. Their iconic 500C was legendary among pro photographers. I'll stick to my Nikon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Hi Oz, just been Googling some H equipment, boy ! Are they expensive. I had to make do with a Russian Lubitel twin lens reflex (120 film). Decent camera though, I've still got it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I know Mike is a keen photographer and am wondering if he is winding us up.. I used to lust after their beautiful Hasselblad 'medium format' cameras.. such as.. ..when I was using a Zorki 4k Russian Leica copy. For context.. Hasselblad make Leica look cheap and the rest just bargain basement tat... Hasselblad have collaborated with both Sony and One Plus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasselblad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 The 500c with all the accessories would cost about the same as a decent bungalow. I don't know if they still hold the crown since digital technology virtually killed film cameras but they were the stuff of dreams when I was into photography. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Indeed.. but the One Plus 9 Pro phone is about £900... you could buy a decent camera for that.. Whilst looking for a phone. I got the choice down to the Google Pixel 4a at around £350 and the Samsung A52 wot I bought... at a few quid more. Even though the Samsung has a suite of four cameras..the Pixel ..which only has one... is generally better rated in the camera dept.... Eitherway it's not that relevant to me because I really struggle with using screens to compose shots.. especially outdoors in bright light. That's why I bought my Lumix compact.. which has a very nice viewfinder as well as a screen. It was other factors.. such as battery life in particular and assorted other specs which 'swung it' for me... though I imagine either would be a considerable improvement on my 5 year old A3. https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/samsung/1413402/samsung-galaxy-a52-5g-review Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 It also depends how much and how often you use your phone. Mine is nearly 4 years old, and if it was a car it would be very low mileage. Some people spend hours a day looking at the internet on their phone, constantly tweeting and messaging and calling. I sometimes never use it at all from one day to the next. I don't have to always know everything that's happening; and I don't always want to take a photo of it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Meanwhile in other news.... I was all set to plant out Runner Beans raised from seed, plus some French Bean plants given by a neighbour. Was also planning to put the cold frame out of the way for the rest of the year and use the space to put the 'vine' tomatoes and the bush type cherry tomatoes against the warm back wall. But.. weather forcast for strong winds and heavy rain changed all that... so they'll have to wait a bit longer.Meanwhile my Sweet Peas have been sitting planted out for three weeks and have not grown so much as a millimetre. Here's hoping for some warmer weather eventually.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Image sensor from Sony with software tweaking from Hasselblad. Nevertheless some very nice images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I trust you're enjoying your Skeggy break Catfan. Have a great time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Just pulled in. Welcomed by the rain with a 40mph wind. Still as Mrs C said when I moaned. You ain't made of sugar. Pretend to enjoy yersen. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I was bored yesterday so painted another pic https://imgur.com/HZwpSMU 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, catfan said: Just pulled in. Welcomed by the rain with a 40mph wind. Have faith Catfan, you always choose a good week weatherwise ...... Skegness is so bracing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 It certainly is.......today anyway ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 You'll feel better when you've had some fish and chips! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 956 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Just on camera’s. Hasselblad are Swedish. I inherited a German Linhof Tech 70 camera outfit with 6 x 9 and 6 x 7 roll film backs and 3 lenses in a Linhof metal case. https://www.shutterbug.com/content/classic-camerasbrthe-linhof-technika-70 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 @Brew that picture is staggeringly good..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 But what's all the other images that follow underneath it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Lets, that looks a serious bit of kit you inherited. Not one to put in your pocket, but one for specialist photography. Had a look at the your link which was interesting. I possess a Pentax, but certainly not that one. Think mine is only 6mp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, Beekay said: But what's all the other images that follow underneath it? Just some cartoons I draw for young Max (7yrs old) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Din't mean them Brew, but when I scrolled down below your picture there were loads of Imgur images that all seemed American stuff. Maybe it's just on my tablet. Lovely picture by the way. Perhaps it's time I posted some more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 Don't know BK, can't see them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 956 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, Beekay said: Lets, that looks a serious bit of kit you inherited. Not one to put in your pocket, but one for specialist photography. Had a look at the your link which was interesting. I possess a Pentax, but certainly not that one. Think mine is only 6mp. This is of course film as in chemical photography. Sadly it’s gone down in value as digital is king but it’s still collectible and useable if you wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 I would still like to use film. I've got quite a bit of 35mm in my freezer, but not sure where you can take them for d&p. There used to be loads of ads in the photography magazines, but it's been a while since I bought one. Used to like 'Practical Photography and 'What Camera Weekly'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,378 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, MargieH said: @Brew that picture is staggeringly good..... Thanks for the compliment Margie but it's OK... ish there are several mistakes... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,084 Posted May 20, 2021 Report Share Posted May 20, 2021 @Beekay, Max Spielmann advertise that they still do 35mm processing, but only to CD/DVD/USB stick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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