Film Photography Gear | What’s In My Bag?

[@simongreetham8445]

I have a 3D printed grip on my older Pentax 67, changes the ergonomics so much!! It’s amazing!

[@CJR91]

The big wooden handle is too cool to leave off

[@KyleMcDougall]

I had the wooden handle for the my first 67ii. It is pretty cool. But I just found myself never using it much.

[@KyleMcDougall]

I’ve seen those before and been curious about how they were.

[@simongreetham8445]

@@KyleMcDougall they’re great, I was going to get the 67ii until I found them. That 105 2.4 feels like cheating, just can’t take a bad shot with it!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Yeah, such a great lens!

[@971000PATI]

I really know what you are talking about with the ergonomics with the Pentax 67ii. When I bought my Pentax 6x7 it came with a costum made wooden grip in this 35mm slr style. At first I didn't really care that much but since I shot a couple rolls with it, I could not imagen shooting without it. As an added bonus the wooden grip fits visually so nicely with the black metal and leather. I really love this camera and its uniqueness.

[@Vincent.Morreale]

Happy to see you with the beloved Pentax 67 ! This channel is not the same without it !

[@jimjam6598]

Brooo I had a pentax 6x7 a while ago and took it to the yorkshire dales on my dofe expedition, absolutely my favourite film camera I've ever used. Going to get another soon hopefully

[@carlseibert9015]

"Dom-key". Consistently the most enduring value of all the zillions of camera bags I have owned. In the beginning, to buy a bag, you called Jim Domke on the darkroom phone at the Philadelphia inquirer. So, bags by a actual, for-real photographer. Although now the company is owned by some corporate giant, the bags are still the same quality. My oldest still - in - use Domke bag is from, maybe, the second or third batch in 1977 or so. The newest is from 2020.

[@chonglung7912]

Really love to hear from you on the 4 by 5 gear and setup 🙏🏻

[@KyleMcDougall]

Coming up in a future ep.

[@jebinge9775]

I had the original 645 and just never got into the lenses. But I completely understand the 35mm replacement angle. Also thnx for making me somehow want the Intrepid even more.

[@KristofhPozo]

I really love the way your voice sounds, I've seen you use the rode wireless mic, where do you place it on you?

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks Kristofh. This was actually with the Rode Videomic NTG on camera. But I was nice and close to it.

[@mikefreelandphoto]

Been using that exact blue Peak Design strap for two years now and cannot say enough great things about it. As you know, it comes with extra fasteners and I haven’t even needed to switch them yet. 🤘

[@KyleMcDougall]

Yep, so good!

[@jackkelley890]

Was it hard to find the larger rubber eye cup? Thank you for your hard work in putting your videos together.

[@Hadrorex]

If you wanna shoot portraiture consider giving the 135mm "macro" a try. I gave it a test ride on some head &shoulder work without crowding your subject. I was surprised! I ended buying two of them . I added the RB67G matte-box up front and it has become my go-to setup for the p67.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Nice. I’ll keep that in mind.

[@Hadrorex]

@@KyleMcDougall I recently scored another 105 2.4 that has an even warm-cast characteristic. Got my first 35 years ago. With a matte box (not a crappy screw-on lens hood) both handle flare beautifully and are tack-sharp! I think the coatings inside yellowed with 5 decade's age. Perfect warming for my outdoor portraiture with Kodak and Fuji transparency films. Used it for decades on outdoor wedding formals. They rock in the shade. No stinking CTOs needed either. They're perfect. both add just the perfect amount of contrast using B&W. Killer with a polarizer for scenic! Also have two warm 55mm f3.5. Like them better than the f4.0. Bad thing, they take 100mm filters. Killed my wallet. Worth every dollar. They get the Arriflex matte box.

[@NunoAlmeidaPhotography]

Been waiting for this one for a while. Great video!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you!

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

What sound makes a bouncy Pentax 67 that falls to the ground? : 16:56 🤭

[@EzeRazor]

Cool, looking forward to your review on the cinebloom filter

[@KyleMcDougall]

Looking forward to using it

[@MaxLamdin]

I believe the Markins head is a copy of a head made by a company called Sirui, if you want some really well made stuff they're worth checking out

[@KyleMcDougall]

I’ve heard of Sirui. I don’t believe this is a copy though as this head is over ten years old and I don’t believe Sirui was around at that point.

[@pablo9130]

@@KyleMcDougall 1 3

[@PhilKnall]

75mm works really well for me on 645. I have it on my GS645 and it really covers most of what I want to do. Just got a Pentax 67 with the gigantic 55mm and the 105mm, looking forward to playing with that!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Nice! I’m sure you’ll love the 67 Phil.

[@xjoexedge]

Look in to the Leica R system for 35mm. Amazing lenses and the cameras are great.

[@KyleMcDougall]

I have been! Beautiful glass.

[@jhenline7813]

It is possible to buy a right hand grip for the 67. I have one and it makes a big difference to the handling of the camera. Looks nice too.

[@kevinmarcus625]

We love a gear video!

[@DevonChristopherAdams]

I had the Pentax 645n with the 45-85FA. It's a little large for me But handles well. That size is one of the reasons I moved onto the Bronica RF645

[@DevonChristopherAdams]

Just finished watching. That amazon strap is legit. I had a few because they’re so cheap. Very nice.

[@KyleMcDougall]

For sure. I just looked and they’re $12! Can’t beat that.

[@Flinches]

Great video Kyle!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks, Calum.

[@STANDRDUSER]

I just picked up the 645N from Japan. I’ve never shot in medium format, however, I was told by photographers that it’s a great entry point and worth purchasing as a beginner so I did. While I was there, the camera was stacked together with a 35mm and a 55mm, it amazed me that the crop factor was .62 and the lenses were actually 22mm and 34mm. I’m going to Las Vegas in a couple months, I’m so excited to use and underexpose E100 on the Vegas Strip. Also, via EBay, I’m waiting for a 150mm, 93mm. I seriously don’t want to be just shooting at Wide Angle, I want some portraits done near 85mm.

[@KyleMcDougall]

The 645N is a great camera with some excellent glass. Enjoy!

[@STANDRDUSER]

@@KyleMcDougall Thanks, love the content by the way.

[@miguelangelcalderon3315]

great video man! watching you talk about film helped in my decision to buy my first 35mm camera (Contax 139 btw 😏). hope you still have that AMAZING Carl Zeiss lineup you showed in a previous video. Cheers!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks! Hope you’re enjoying the 139.

[@Raevenswood]

135mm is my favorite focal length for 4x5 but I also really like 210mm for some situations. I got a 90mm rodenstock and that wasn't really for me, just a little too wide and the need for a center ND to deal with light falloff at the edges was not great. I think I'm kind of like you with my love for the 35mm and 50mm 135 equivalents.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Nice. Yeah a 210 is on my list probably.

[@MikeGrayFilm]

Pretty sick lineup my guy!

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙌

[@ZachStWard]

When it comes to a 35mm setup that would feel pretty similar to the P67, try the Nikon F2a with a 35 f2. Reasonably priced, super rugged camera, great lens options

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks. I’ll check it out. Don’t know much about the Nikon’s.

[@RecluseHolster]

Pentax LX.....Perfect complement to 67 & 645.

[@Hadrorex]

You ain't lying! I still got a few of them with tank-sounding, bullet-baiting MD2 motor-drives left over from my Dark Ages in Beirut. 18 f3.5, 24 f2.8, 35 f2.0, 50 f 3.5 micro, 50 f1.2 , 85 f1.8, 105f2.5, 105 f2.8 micro, 180 f2.8 and 300 f2.8.

[@ZachStWard]

@@RecluseHolster I’ve never shot with the LX, I’m sure it’s probably great! Just to note I had a P6x7 and the F2a. With both of them being primarily mechanical and their form factors being similar they seemed to work well together on a shoot

[@ZachStWard]

@@Hadrorex Shoooot! Do you still have that whole kit?

[@larrymorris8060]

Please , Please, Please get the 67 to 645 adapter for the 645n and use the 67 105mm lens. It's amazing!!!

[@KyleMcDougall]

I plan to!

[@jdpst20]

This video couldn't have came at a better time. I'm going my research on another Film camera and as I already have the Hasselblad 500CM I have been eyeing up something a bit different than 6x6 format. I don't want to go 645 since well I can just shoot my 6x6 and crop either vertical or horizontal and 6x7 just seems like the winner. The other cameras in this 67 category well the Mamiya I just seems way way over priced and sort of cheap plasticy looking, the RZ67 is just a monster and I'm liking the DSLR feel and look of the Pentax. Currently I'm looking at the 67ii just for the fact that are the newest and a bunch of the older models it's hard to find a nice condition example there is always just one thing that is scuffed up or messed up on it that is a deal breaker. I paid a good penny for my Hasselblad about 5 years ago but it is 100% flawless and I keep it that way. I could probably sell it for a nice profit now with the price inflation of film camera. I plan to keep the 500cm though for a lifetime though. Have you used the 45mm lens for the Pentax? I'm thinking about getting that one, and probably the 105 and I would be set. There are amazing flawless examples of the 67ii going anywhere from 1900-2500 with or without lens depending condition on Ebay. Some are even up to 3,000 with a lens. All of course from Japan.

[@KyleMcDougall]

I did have the 45 when I first picked up my 67ii. Nice lens but it’s too wide for my tastes.

[@christian.j.stevens]

Hey, great video! I’m a huge fan of your perspective on photography. Quick question though, what kind of 35mm camera are you thinking about getting?

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you. I’ll probably pick up another Contax. Most likely an RTS. Just a big fan of the Contax glass, and also of SLR’s.

[@simongreetham8445]

@@KyleMcDougall I had a couple of Contax N1’s that I sold last year, they were really nice and had amazing lenses!

[@DevonChristopherAdams]

@@KyleMcDougall I love my Contax G1 kit. That's my 35mm set up for SLRs.

[@jaisonlin2339]

i felt very similar about 35mm, which is why i made the switch to 645 recently.

[@mitchellleblanc7608]

Facts! 💯

[@richardazar22]

Great video Kyle. BTW, DOMKE is pronounced "Dom-Key". Great bags and straps. Very well made and durable. I have about a half dozen of each here for various setups.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@psorantin]

Hi Kyle, informative video, thank you. I shoot mainly Fuji GFX (100/100S) and Leica’s (M5/M7 and a M10P), but I added a Pentax 67ii - got inspired by starting using Pentax 645 lenses on my Fuji GFX, then your content on the 67ii. Got the camera, it looks like new and absolutely love it. Question: I put the original Pentax lugs on the 67ii and slung the Peakdesign fasteners thru those. Maybe a silly question, but neverthless: are the Pentax lugs 100% reliable in terms of *not* coming off the two metal connectors on the camera?

[@rogerlee8071]

Do you have a link for the fresnel lens mentioned? Thanks

[@KyleMcDougall]

Yep, listed in the description of the video.

[@rogerlee8071]

Sorry, I’m not seeing it.

[@behindeachfilmgrain]

This is a BOKEH making machine no doubt! You have what I believe is the 1987 version? One of the best line lenses Pentax ever produced in my book! I have the original lens when it first released this lens! I want to upgrade to the lens you have now but it seems as though anytime you or other film photographers make a review or talk about it. The price doubles or sometimes ripples in price! Hahahaha! I have seen in the past few months with Covid-19 a surge of prices in the analog community go up in pricing!

[@MisterDivineAdVenture]

Crazy - I can't believe it. I'd like to know what filmstock you're using. I personally would come back for ectachrome 160 and tri-x nothing else would budge me. I also found everything 2.25 and up to be just a clunk compared to 35 (Konica T2/ Canon A1) - but for the price I did end up with a Mamiya twin lens (330 somthing.) But the 645 and the comparable Mamiya looked like a great extension for the artist who needs to do candid and magazine work.

[@lemon58421]

Hi! Still happy with the Pentax ? I am looking to buy one! because my RZ67PROII is soooo heavy to walk around! :-) so I think about buy a Pentax but no idea if the electronics are ok with a camera of this age ?:-) Thanks!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Yep, still very happy with it!

[@lemon58421]

@@KyleMcDougall ;-)

[@garyblum3287]

Hey Kyle. Thanks so much for this vid!! I'm looking to get my first 67 and have noticed that some have the "older" 105mm or the "newer" SMC. Is there a difference between the two all things being equal?

[@sonygoup]

Gear videos get the boys wild!

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙌

[@RussellAlboroto]

I mod Cinelux 110mm f/2 lenses for the Pentax 67. Let me know if you’re interested in trying one.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Very cool. I’ve been eyeballing those a bit.

[@AlexSmith-ln1tv]

Hi Kyle, I have been looking at the Domke bag that you use. Do you find if you dont clip the lid of the bag up after use that equipment wants to fall out? I ask as I read a review noting this problem. Cheers

[@KyleMcDougall]

Yeah, if you don’t clip it and go to pick it up the lid will open. I’ve never had an issue remembering though. For me it’s not a big deal.

[@jezjoseph]

Sorry to be a pain but how do you attach the peak design strap to your Pentax ? Think I'm missing something

[@KyleMcDougall]

I have the clip on Pentax strap lugs.

[@Beckkerable]

Congrats Kyle, I love your style. Let me ask you: Do you overexpose most of your pictures?

[@KyleMcDougall]

Usually by a stop or half a stop.

[@braxus351W]

You made a lot of the same camera choices I made some years ago. I started in 35mm and had some Canon gear for that. Then I got a Pentax 67 in early 2000s and used that for 10 years. Sold it and finally got the Pentax 67II. Around the same time I also got a Pentax 645N. I also started with the original P645 back in the early 2000s, but didn't choose to keep it. I have a set of lenses for each camera. For 4x5 I have been using a Speed Graphic which is similar to your old Crown Graphic. I felt no reason to upgrade it and still have it. I wish I could get a medium format film scanner, but they cost way too much today. I use an Epson flatbed for that. Im looking into replacing my 35mm film scanner (old one is toast). The one Im looking at now does 10000 dpi with focus capability and 4.2 DMAX.

[@ql5087]

How do you attach the peak design strap to the proprietary mount of a pentax 67?

[@KyleMcDougall]

You need the original clip on lugs for the Pentax strap.

[@AustenGoldsmithPhotography]

Nice vid What L bracket do you use for 67 ?

[@KyleMcDougall]

It’s the universal L bracket by Kirk with a 67 plate.

[@AustenGoldsmithPhotography]

@@KyleMcDougall Cheers ! I think those are discontinued now ?

[@donovanday9062]

where did you get the eyecup for the 645N?

[@vicman1288]

Hey !!! Do you still use the C/Y contax 35-70 3.5 still? You inspired me a couple years back to get that lens :)

[@KyleMcDougall]

I do! Still my favourite.

[@eatenbyopium]

I have a question about the PENTAX 67 Kyle. I have the 105, 55 and 75 all SMC pentax. For some reason, with the 105 and the 75, when I stop down the aperture in manual mode, it also stops down the lens. So if my lens is at 22, I can't even see what I'm trying to get in focus because it's too dark. The only lens that doesn't stop down is the 55 - I can see a bright screen at all apertures. Do you know why this happens to the 105 and 75 but not the 55? i have to focus wide open and then fix my fstop its pretty annoying. Do you have this issue or is my copy defective? the viewfinder is only bright in all apertures if i ahve the lens in automatic mode once i switch to anything lower than f11 i basically cant see anything in the viewfinder its wayyy too dark.

[@H4KUN4M3N03D3L]

I see you ended up cropping the image at 4:08!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Good eye, but this is a different image. This one was with the Pentax, and the one from the comp vid was with the Fuji GFX50R

[@H4KUN4M3N03D3L]

@@KyleMcDougall I got bamboozled!

[@amarjobanputra3506]

Hi mate, I am partially sighted and for some images in low light i struggle to get the fucus right for manual focus as I don't want to use auto focus due to the flash popping up ( I have a Canon eos 500), are there any tips that you'd recommend for using manual focus as I struggle to see whether my image is in focus or not?

[@filmbyhari]

The 67II upgrade made a huge difference to the lineup. I had the 67 (the ver before 67II) and it was heavy, the viewfinder was dim and ergonomics was terrible. I ended up moving to a Mamiya7II and have enjoyed it so much since. I miss the 105mm lens too much though, nothing can beat it. So I might get the 67II someday!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Yeah, the 105 is such a special lens. My favourite, for sure.

[@randallstewart175]

@@KyleMcDougall That is often said on YT, but no one says what's so special about the 105mm. For disclosure, I've used Pentax 67 since the mid-1980s. I own practically every 67 lens Pentax made from 35mm to 400mm which is worth owning today. I've never had any incentive to buy the 105mm. The design is from the mid-1960s and has never been updated. Like almost all 67 lenses, it performs well enough, but nothing special re sharpness or contrast, and at widest apertures is relatively poor. It's on film imaging is inferior to both the 90mm 2.8 and the much newer 100mm. It used to sell used for $125, but is now in the $300 area for all the hype which has surrounded it, so it's a relatively poor value at current prices. So, what's "special"?

[@1911geek]

"Dom-key" exactly dated him as a younger came up in digital age. It's a press photographer canvas bag

[@koningjulian3121]

you should get a nikon f3

[@edinburghtumuran916]

Great review.

[@vangstr]

I thought you had the Fujifilm GA645? Sold huh?

[@sixteenbitter]

I like your cameras Kyle. So sad everytime I hear rumors of Ricoh killing off Pentax.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks. Yeah, Pentax is what I started with way back. Would be sad to see them go. But they really have been lagging behind nowadays.

[@mitchellleblanc7608]

But the ricoh works with pentax glass 📷😁😁

[@Synapzze]

4:50 Man it catches me off guard forgetting that you live in Ontario too. I've taken a photo of this exact car on the trail, forgot what the name of the trail is though

[@williamself1949]

In Killarney Provincial Park you will find such a car like this in one of the popular trails. Not 100% though if it's this same car in Kyle's video... but close!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Not the same one, but I’ve heard of that one in Killarney.

[@8andre3]

No 35mm camera?

[@KyleMcDougall]

Just picked one up, Olympus XA.

[@8andre3]

@@KyleMcDougall Lovely one. Would be great if you did a review on it!

[@carlysic3]

what is your favorite 35mm film camera?

[@KyleMcDougall]

I don't shoot much 35mm, but I do enjoy the Contax SLR's.

[@juancarlosguzman2827]

Thanks for sharing this video and all your gear, it is awesome. I wanted to start shooting film and got some 35mm camera, but after investing I shoot a couple of rolls, and it is just way too expensive to do film photography, cameras all way out of control with the prices and glass as well, everything scanners developers, just checking the prices with the links you put in the description and it’s just insane. I wanted to get into medium format but I just gave up, for that money of the Pentax 67 II I will save more and buy a digital medium format, will buy the Fuji 50R. I love your Chanel thanks for sharing

[@jeffjrider]

"Dom-Key" bags.

[@christinandfilm7657]

team pentax645 :)

[@KyleMcDougall]

🙌

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Mil = mm?

[@richardsimms251]

I had a Pentax 67II with several lenses but the equipment was all stolen from a house breakin. I now have “new” equipment

[@pt257]

There's just something about the imperfections and aesthetics of 35mm film, that you don't get with Medium Format. I think you'll go back to your CY glass soon ! : P

[@KyleMcDougall]

Still own the 35-70. I'll never sell it!

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

Size does matter. :)

[@morreale94]

Who. Who unliked this. I want a name.

[@elstcman5]

I absolutely adore watching these videos but bro I can't afford none of this shit 😂

[@KyleMcDougall]

😁

[@mitchellleblanc7608]

THIS ⬆⬆😂

[@cybermike-exe]

i expect a pentax P30 for 135 hahahaha

[@JohnBarrow1961]

DOM-kee.

[@stephendinallo]

damn.. 2nd

[@mitchellleblanc7608]

You can be first on my video 😂😂

[@apprenticebubblemage7100]

Aint no body watch this!

[@shotbytobey1812]

1st

[@davidgabathuler7035]

ah soo close :)

[@jerrydavis4823]

Ladies - escorts!?