When Lomography announced the Belair X 6-12, the analog world was abuzz. Being known for lo-tech products such as the LC-A and Diana, no one was expecting such an elaborate piece of technology from the company that is one of the last strongholds of analog photography. Yet, Lomography came up with a 6×12 panoramic medium format folder that not only features interchangeable lenses, but also an electronic meter with auto exposure and interchangeable masks for 6×6, 6×9 and 6×12 format. We had the chance to try out this unique camera.
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Photo by Eliot Dudik
From Monday 13th May until Friday 28th June 2013, users of ultra large format film and other exotic film formats can order Ilford products that will be tailored to their specific needs. Besides sheet film in formats up to 20 x 24 inches, orders will be taken for products such as 70mm film, 122 and 127 format film and even 120 format backing paper for those who make their own film rolls. Film types available in custom sizes are FP4+, HP5+ Ortho Plus and Delta 100. Since Ilford will only start to manufacture the products after all world-wide orders are in, there are no minimum order quantity constraints, making this attractive for both dealers as well as individual consumers.
For more information, please visit Ilford’s website. Ilford film can also be purchased from B&H Photo.
To say that the RhinoCam was designed for photographers out there that are hellbent on becoming the next Ansel Adams is an understatement. The great photographer travelled all around the world to capture some amazing landscapes but was also quite the chemist. In the digital world, the equivalent is post-processing–and you’ll be doing lots of it when you use The RhinoCam. The apparatus uses a Sony NEX camera and pairs it with either a Hasselblad, Mamiya or Pentax 645 lens to later on help the user capture an extremely large image in the post-production phase. On top of this, it promises to be able to do this for $500.
But does Fotodiox’s latest accessory really make sense? Many people use the Gigapan, but this is clearly different.
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Get ready to mourn people–Hasselblad announced today in a press release statement that they are killing off their legendary 503CW camera. If you’re not familiar with the name, you’re familiar with its looks. This is perhaps one of the more famous medium format cameras in recent days and the one that many publications recommend if someone wants to get into medium format. According to Hasselblad though, it has been around for over half a century.
Instead the company will be focusing on their H system of cameras–which are out of reach of many therefore cutting down on the dilution of the brand.
While supplies last, you can snag your own 503CW at Amazon, B&H Photo, or eBay.
A while back we reported on the RhinoCam. It’s an accessory that takes a Medium Format lens (Mamiya 45mm f2.8) and a Sony NEX camera then allows you to move it around the area of the imaging circle to create medium format images that need to be stitched together. The other day we went out to play with it for a bit before the rain came down. Here’s what we got so far.
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Weekend Humor isn’t meant to be taken seriously. So don’t. We’re serious, ya rube.
About a month ago, Jurgen Stöfenböf, Justin Bieber’s tour photographer, decided to up his game with the purchase of a Leica S2. Up until that point, Stöfenböf had been using whatever camera was available at the Duane Reade closest to the concert venue because Bieliebers don’t care. They’ll take anything and everything. Since he was making more money than his photos will ever be worth, Stöfenböf decided to take his craft seriously, so he went from a $15 instant camera to a $25,000 medium format goliath. There was, however, a problem. A line of code in the S2′s sensor caused all images of Justin Bieber to change into images of kittens.
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