I am going to order a Nikon Super Coolscan 9000 ED film scanner for my
CONTAX 645 AF camera gear. There are three 120/220 film holders for
Nikon 9000 ED scanner, but I am not sure which one I need to order:
(1) FH-869M: it comes with the scanner. My reading tells me that it is a

I'm looking at getting something a little longer than 135mm for my
Pentax 645.  The obvious choice is the 200mm f/4, and I'm seriously
thinking of going that route.  However, the Zeiss Jena 180mm f/2.8
seems like a really nice piece of glass as well.

I know this is a very sharp lens, but I wonder if it's "too" sharp. I
have noticed that grain tend to be exaggerated when using and tonality
is not that smooth compared to other lenses. I read a review saying
that it tends to "posterize" images; it seems that the reviwer was

As some of you may be aware the NYC transit authority is thinking of
banning photography in the subways. There was a recent protest over
this by a group of photographers and there is an article in Friday's
NY Times making fun of the proposal.

Hi, I'm fishing for some opinions on which b&w films are the most popular
for landscape shooting.
Brand Name?
ISO on the box label?

I'have a doubt,
I saw on the hassy lenses (CF) the orange number that stay for EV.
What does it mean ?
I read on my external meter the EV (and after the measurement) do I

I've only vey recently got into medium format and the 6x7
transparencies I've got back are pretty impressive comapred with 35mm.
I've just had a look at scanning costs for 6x7 though, around £50 a
scan!! I wish I'd checked this out before buying my mamiya rb67, I

I have to change the screen on my C330F back to the Mamiya one from
the Beattie screen that's in there atm. Forgot how to get the screen
out - help please. Why? I'm reluctantly selling all my M/F gear as I'm
no longer able to carry it. I'll miss the RB67 and C330F but I have a

  I had a recent itch where I just had to buy a 100 mm Hassy lens. I have
an 80 mm CB that was included in my 501CM Kit a few years ago and its a very
nice lens and sharp (Though supposedly less than the CFi/CFE by many varied
opinions!--I'll not go there again!!) so a 100 mm was ...

Does anyone know of a place in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area (or even
greater Minnesota) where I can rent medium format equipment?  I only
find motion picture equipment available among the online Minnesota
sources.

This stand is in virtually "new" condition.  The table measures
approximately 3' x 3' and is approximately 20" above floor level.  The 75"
boom is centered on the table's back edge and all mechanisms are in
excellent operating order.

I am planning to purchase this camera. Do you know if this camera has a
built-in light meter like most of 35mm ?
Thank you.

can anybody explain the differences between these (and other?) 500-series
lenses.
I can buy a 250mm sonnar C, but the seller doesn't seem much acquainted with
Hassy equipment.

Hi, I'm looking for a used spotmeter. I'd like some opinions on different
brands. I'm considering  Pentax: digital and analog, Minolta spotmeterF,
Gossen, Sekonic and Soligor.
The Soligors seem to be the least expensive. There's usually a reason. Are

This may be a little off topic for this group, but it may also reach some
folks who can contribute to the knowledge base.
In additional to my MF gear, I've got an investment in Nikon glass, which
led me to choose the D70 for my first foray into digital SLR.  So far my