I just discovered your channel and I'm impressed. Don't worry too much about shooting expired B/W film. As long as it wasn't left baking in the Sahara sun or in a flooded cellar for decades, it should be OK for just casual shooting. I've shot Kodak Tri-X 400 that expired in the 70's with no problems on my C3, but metering at 200 ISO.

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insight! I did not know what to expect from the expired TMAX but it seems you are right, not much to worry about actually. :)

One benefit of the C330 series is that one can get a "split image" ground glass which you can guarantee to nail focus otherwise you're just sorta guessing. Made a world of difference for me. Now sure they're available for earlier models.

What a fantastic mood! I can see a real passion and talent for photography and storytelling and the pictures are really beautiful too. Thanks for sharing!

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much! ☺️

beautiful camera. I'm also in analog mode. Two more acquisitions already in the collection 😊

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's a great camera, I love it. Cool to see a fellow film friend over here! :)

I really like the self-portrait idea

@elsvanopstal

4 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@SomeUnremarkableGuy

4 ай бұрын

If you like photos like this. Google Vivian Maier ;)

Just currently scanning some TMax 100 negatives shot with either a C330 or Speed Graphic with medium format 6x7 back. Wonderful times but those days are over.

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

Oh, why is it over?

@keithwiebe1787

5 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal Why would I spend money on film and processing and scan it with my digital camera when I can just take the pic with my digital camera to begin with?

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

@@keithwiebe1787 Oh I see. I do feel like they're two different things and I love the look of film, which is something I have not been able to replicate with digital. But I get it! Digital is way faster. :)

If you want the best and sharpest quality from this camera you've got to use a tripod. The early C3 series were definitely the most heavy and well built of the Mamiya TLR line.

@elsvanopstal

5 ай бұрын

I've managed to get sharp results without a tripod in the past, but these gray and rainy days really aren't the best for hand held... :)

@peterberressem1108

2 ай бұрын

@@elsvanopstal you can make an easy to carry on "tripod" by connecting a strap with a slope at one end and at the opposite a fitting screw to the cam's bottom thread. Step a foot into the slope, suiting length strap to let you look into the finder. Now holding the camera by pulling tight will avoid shake. At least to some effect . . . .

Hey this worked out to be a great shoot in what I see Els. As love the dogs and the great shots they provided and so true it would not be the beautiful Els if she didn't include some lovely protrait shots of you. Great shot of the BF with the dogs as well for they are not ones to stay still long and totally understandable that you overlooked the pole though I think it still turn out to be a great shot for you and one your sure to treasure and cherish I'm sure. Great to see the camera is still working as well for had we worried there for a moment that the rain did end up getting to it. Interesting to film is something you shoot as my ole film camera is collecting dust (the bag that is as camera should be fine) as don't know if I can find a battery for it as I have not used it in forever and wonder if I can even find film as really haven't looked to see if I can as most film I've seen now is that of disposable cameras as mostly digital reprints and for framing. Over all though beautiful shoot once again beautiful Els.

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

Thanks and I would totally recommend you take it out to shoot sometime! You can still find film, maybe easier online though. :)

Nice. I have always admired that camera and would like to add one to my collection. My Yashica 124G will also double expose randomly, sometimes to great effect. Using expired film is always a bit of a fun time, never knowing how things will turn out. Thanks for sharing this.

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

I have heard great things about the 124G! Thanks for watching ☺️

@keithwiebe1787

5 ай бұрын

You wouldn't believe how cheap the Yashica feels like compared to a Mamiya TLR series. I have used the Yashica, an old Konica, and mostly Mamiya C330f for weddings and portraits with trading around ended up with some C3's, C33, and C220 and the original Mamiyaflex's. Don't have any of them anymore as I don't see a need.

WOW nice Video and very nice Pictures.

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

Oh thank you very much 😊

Great video

@elsvanopstal

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

Awesome

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊

I used Mamiya C series, professionally !Super cameras, easy close ups! Other lenses! Leaves Rolleiflex standing! Sadly very heavy! My age! Images are very sharp, as film runs in straight line! Oh! I adore Border Collies! Lovely images! Bravo!

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

Oh that’s awesome! I love the closeup features too, but yes, heavy. Although not as much as my RZ67 😅.

@jeremykeller211

3 ай бұрын

This lovely C weighs more than my tent. For ramblings in the Balkan hinterland when every ounce counts, I pack my Zeiss folder. Resolution, contrast, etc. are all that I need.

I'm the view 20

@elsvanopstal

6 ай бұрын

Congrats 😉