Finally. Some storytelling in film photography KZbin. This is exactly what the community needs. 👏👏
@MS-jw5eh6 ай бұрын
Easily the best video and photos I've seen someone create with this camera without crying about the auto-focus. You smoked the R3 my friend. Well done!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Love this comment!
@Barrrt6 ай бұрын
I'm blown away by this video. Best photographic content I've seen in a while. Some opinions: - Amazing music - Amazing shots - LOVED many of the shots in terms of colors - Some images too yellowish (5:51, 5:55, 7:13), and I prefer the colors of images like 7:21 and many others. - Man, even just the first images like 5:40 just blew me out of the water, and are much preferred to your colleagues digital work. Also in terms of having a 'restful' images. It just feels nurturing. AMAZING WORK. Thank you.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment! Video editing and colour timing is not my forte but each video yields a load of learnings!
@Barrrt6 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour I'm gonna rephrase my comment and say that this is one of the best videos on photography I've ever seen. Just to get my point across. I do think the professional environment had something to do with it. It gives a legitimacy to your voice in a space where there are so many, and where we've seen enough pictures of neighbourhood cars, basketball hoops and abandoned gas stations. But everything is just so clean and beautiful. Can't believe you are only at 500 subs, and I think that number will change rapidly.
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
@@Barrrt thanks a million!
@rickyjackson42423 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour I agree I much prefer your photos, personally, and think there's space for them in the professional ad environment, especially as the world is obsessed with the film look. I think at least having solid film cameras in your arsenal is the way.
@enzo25886 ай бұрын
Every second of this video pulled me in. I've had the impetus to buy a film camera to try and re-kindle something I've lost. Medium format has always stuck in my mind as the 'holy grail'. I'll be deep diving into the Fuji GA645 rabbit hole.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this comment! I think film is worth the expense. Still trying to understand why it’s so aesthetically pleasing. Even if you have a film camera for a year or two, you’ll capture moments worth keeping long term.
@germancreatives8810 күн бұрын
Beautiful image quality, im convinced to buy this
@arturotorres4166Ай бұрын
It always kills me just a little bit when my AD casually snaps photos on his or her film camera and they usually come out way more exciting than the ‘real’ shoot. Nice work!
@eulana129 күн бұрын
By far one of the best review I’ve seen for the GA645 professional I have the Camera personally and I think it’s a beautiful camera and I was thinking of selling it but you have just convinced me to not sell it again. I feel like this camera is point towards Journalism as it documents and captures details so beautifully.
@popularbehaviour28 күн бұрын
It's a remarkable camera! Keep shooting with it.
@maximevm48016 ай бұрын
Really really loved what you did there
@drewcigna819721 күн бұрын
Incredible photos, storytelling and video!!!
@popularbehaviour20 күн бұрын
@@drewcigna8197 🙌🙌🙌
@lilymartinez52196 ай бұрын
lovedddd it! super sick work, the first picture of the home got me hooked!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks a million!
@fuzzytalz6 ай бұрын
There is something addictive about the effortless detail and tonality of medium format color negative film images. Digital can get really close but makes you work the files hard for it. As for flash diffusion, run-and-gun style, I have really cheap collapsible “softbox” that velcros onto the flash head. Gives a bigger, softer light source. But honestly, I’d put more effort into getting the flash off-camera than softening the light.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
That might be the next step for me. I want to get into off camera flash with a Mamiya 7 next so any tips/reccos appreciated.
@jeffmt10256 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Really loved the way this was organized and presented. Loved your shots on film, they just have an indescribable look, the best I could say is "timeless".
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!🙏
@alifeinheadphones2 ай бұрын
Love the images with the diffused flash. Such a vibe.
@popularbehaviour2 ай бұрын
@@alifeinheadphones I’m hoping to get a vintage Metz flash working on a Mamiya 7. Definitely planning more shoots like this.
@alifeinheadphones2 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour lots of confusing info on the internet about the GA strobe. Is it TTL OR manual?
@popularbehaviour2 ай бұрын
@@alifeinheadphones it has 2 modes. Auto and manual. There’s a page about inside the original GA645 manual. Check page 11. www.cameramanuals.org/prof_pdf/fujifilm_ga645_full.pdf
@alifeinheadphones2 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour Thank you.
@Schneeeulenwetter6 ай бұрын
can I just say how well this is edited as well!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Editing is truly an art form and something I hope to get better at with each piece.
@pablovi776 ай бұрын
Very nice photos! You did great with a point and shoot camera! Amazing work.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you for that! More to follow!
@nikytamayo6 ай бұрын
less commercially viable, maybe, but some of them were *still* commercially viable! Especially after you added the flash and diffuser, the photos really came alive. The difference between a photographer and an art director is down to degrees of expertise in each other's fields. You have to be something of both, whichever role you play, and the eye is the most important thing. (That shot with the raquet framing the other model was great.)
@samuelefabbro5 ай бұрын
I find your videos very inspiring. Keep it up. What camera did you use for the video. It' terrific quality. Thanks
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m using a Fuji XT-4 with the Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 WR Lens.
@jonahzgraggen585423 күн бұрын
Lovely video, as others have mentioned - but I have to say the music, especially the first song, is just wonderful.
@popularbehaviour23 күн бұрын
@@jonahzgraggen5854 thank you! I need to find some vocalists…
@pierrearnaudnandjui1482Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot great review can’t wait to have mine
@jamescooksonphoto6 ай бұрын
Great video! When it comes to using a speed light with film you can see if Fuji ever made a TTL speed light for their film cameras but if not then I'd recommend picking up a Nikon sb 24, 25, or even an 800 since they all have a small light sensor for auto shooting on any camera. You just sync the settings on your camera to the flash. The sb 24 and 25 can be found for dirt cheap and are from Nikon's film era. The sb 800 was made for their DSLRs and is fantastic so someone you know might already own one of those.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Good stuff, will check those out.
@dunerino8925 ай бұрын
...love what you do with the ga645! i'm using all that cm500, m6, 7ii stuff but still drawn to the ga645 the most, such a convinient cam to use and the lens is just top notch, best tom
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
@@dunerino892 cheers Tom!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Great feedback for the next vid. Played it for about 5 different people before publishing! Next one I’ll get you to preview on your speakers 😉
@rickyjackson42423 ай бұрын
Wonderful vid. I love it. Question, I own the camera, but if I were to buy the flash accessory do I need a specific flash, and is there a specific mode I need to shoot that in? Thank you for your advice. I'm subscribing!
@popularbehaviour3 ай бұрын
@@rickyjackson4242 thanks for that. I’m all about using factory accessories for devices but theoretically most hot shoe flashes should work. I’m really a flash novice so maybe getting advice from a local used camera shop might be smart. I’m actually wondering about trying to diffuse the built in flash to simplify even further.
@brugj036 ай бұрын
Nice to see that analog medium format ]back then could compete with good digital of today. Real quality photos where possible back then too.
@strippedlist6 ай бұрын
Love video and content...keep on doing it
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you! More to come shortly...
@weston42376 ай бұрын
Really loved this video. Very inspired and now I need a GA645 🤓🤷🏻♂️
@lontembea6 ай бұрын
beautiful shots! love them!!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
🙌
@gottanikoncamera6 ай бұрын
645 is my favorite mf format. I was strongly considering Fujifilm’s GS and GA series but after seeing and handling a buddy’s Bronica RF645, I was sold. But sometimes I wish I had the GA’s automation.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
The Bronica is a beautiful camera, definitely love to try one.
@RedStarRogue5 ай бұрын
I've used an off camera flash with both a Pentax 645n and Pentax 6x7. It's kinda tricky with those since you're limited to 1/60th and 1/30th max sync speed.
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
I’m going to try some off camera flash use with a Mamiya 7 next.
@DavidSk26836 ай бұрын
Amazing video quality!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Always improving
@romelbarlatier92944 ай бұрын
What diffuser / flash did you use and did you shoot A or P mode with the flash?
@popularbehaviour4 ай бұрын
P mode with the Fuji GA Strobe and GA Bracket along with a Gary Fong diffuser.
@wymusic916 ай бұрын
Nice video. What a coincidence, my recent two cameras are also Contax G1 and GA645(wi).
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Push the limits on those two cameras!
@wymusic916 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour love the vid (watched it twice). Wonder how do you compensate for the flash diffuser (and you pointed the flash to the sky I think? without the ceiling/as you are outdoor, how would that count?
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
@@wymusic91 Apparently the Gary Fong Diffuser works the same way a lamp shade does. The Flash is pointing up and when it fires, the rings in the diffuser distribute the light evenly outward. I'm keen to learn more and try some different diffusers too.
@anguyen8006 ай бұрын
I see much more art director in your analog work . Your shots are more artistic and personal than the pro one with some other camera . To my opinion , you beat R3 big time . Commercial or not , I like a lot your take on the portraits .
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Very thoughtful comment. Really appreciate that.
@doktorhulk6 ай бұрын
great video! great shots. amazing camera(s). never figured out how to set the external flash, any suggestions what the weird matrix on it's back mean. I have been using the c
@CraneValleyFilms6 ай бұрын
Great video. Did you try to shoot with the pop up flash? I’d be curious to see how it compares to your other flash photos.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
I didn't use the built in pop up flash on this shoot but have used it in the past. It's a great option to have but seems to be best suited for those Terry Richardson style party pics.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Having said that, you could get creative and figure out a little diffuser for it!
@CraneValleyFilms6 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour thanks for the reply! One last question-which shooting mode did you use when using your flash?
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
@@CraneValleyFilms Program mode, literally auto everything.
@ignacioinfanti39545 ай бұрын
this video is a piece of art. where do you get that flash? amazing
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
Thank you! You can search for Fujifilm GA645 Pro Strobe Flash Bracket GA Grip and Gary Fong diffuser.
@nickengstrom41673 ай бұрын
What is your recommended strobe settings setup for the defuser?
@popularbehaviour3 ай бұрын
@@nickengstrom4167 auto everything! I’m leaning into the ‘point and shoot’ nature of the camera. I do however plan on getting to grips with intentional settings with a new camera I picked up. More videos to follow!
@MarcS4R4 ай бұрын
your videos are so good, i love the film photos you did more than the R3 by a long shot. I was lucky enough to find a Contax 645 for a great price and i really love the output.
@popularbehaviour4 ай бұрын
@@MarcS4R appreciate that!
@ChristopherMichaelR6 ай бұрын
Beautiful work!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gonzo906 ай бұрын
Just came across this randomly and damn, I want a film camera now 😆 Can you speak to your post-process workflow. Do you edit the photos or are they straight out of camera? Nonetheless, beautiful photos and thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing more of your work
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! For post process I simply adjust the RGB values in Lightroom as outlined in this video from @davidherring this really makes a huge difference with lab scans. On some of the photos I also removed some dust and scratches. Check the vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p569nJSYp5uqabssi=21bGhouNtdiH2EnW
@crowluo36556 ай бұрын
Great video looks amazine!!!!!! Can i ask a question? what scanner u use for the film u shot in this video? the quality are so good!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment! These rolls of Kodak Portra 400 were developed and scanned by Rocket Repro here in Vancouver and they use a Fuji SP2000 scanner.
@CourtesyOfCruz5 ай бұрын
please do more of these, stellar video! I have a question, were any of these photos taken with the on camera flash? I do a lot of run and gun work and am trying to gauge how the built in flash looks. incredible work, please do more!
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
Thank you! There are some photos that used the on camera flash, the party pic for sure!
@romelbarlatier92945 ай бұрын
Did you shoot any of these in A mode ?
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
@@romelbarlatier9294 I’m sure I did, not sure which. The Aperture Priority mode is great but hampered by clumsy rotary encoder dial/lcd display system
@jonasthepigeon6 ай бұрын
Lovely video, I really liked your flash shots towards the end! I am currently searching for a camera with a leafshutter as well. Would love the mamiya 7 but the price is just insane.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Next video up is a Mamiya 7 photo walk in Japan. 🇯🇵
@MitchLally2 ай бұрын
less commerically viable... uhhh what? those photos blew my mind - could easily see these used literally anywhere.. amazing video mate!
@popularbehaviour2 ай бұрын
@@MitchLally thanks for that!
@yega3k6 ай бұрын
Love the name “Popular Behavior” (and the content of course!)
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@jyangphotoatx6 ай бұрын
Sadly I let mine go and I really like your photos and styles
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Hopefully you shot some memorable photos with it while you had it!
@analogarchivexyzАй бұрын
I watch this video at least once a week.
@popularbehaviourАй бұрын
🙌🙌🙌
@c.f.74933 ай бұрын
I discovered your channel a few days ago and it's my best discovery since a long time. The story telling, the visual concept and quality, the aesthetics, the music in your clips. Everything catches me. I hope you will continue with your great work. One question, the music around sec 40 in this clip. What is the original song? I know it but I don't remember the name. Thank you!
@popularbehaviour3 ай бұрын
@@c.f.7493 thanks a million! The track is an original composition by me. If you know any vocalists let me know!
@c.f.74933 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour Ha, I found the song again ;) It's the song "Tinseldown Swimming in Blood" by Destroyer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl6xZ52chJqBhbM It's not exact the same but especially the intro part of the song and the part in your clip from 40sec onwards have some similarities - at least in my ears
@popularbehaviour3 ай бұрын
@@c.f.7493 definitely has the same melancholy and vibe for sure. Destroyer is from Vancouver too and about my age, I think there’s a subconscious thread in there loosely linked to a New Order bass line. 😉
@wizzard82886 ай бұрын
Lovely images, dope work with a sick camera. I can barely hear you above the music though.
@grainybrews6 ай бұрын
I recently shot a merch campaign on film and I have to agree that the commercial viability of some photos wasn’t as strong as the digital backups I took. The film photos have more atmosphere, especially the flash photos and ones with strong directional lighting, but they tended to misrepresent the tones and colours of what the clothes actually looked like to a point. An intriguing exercise, and I thought it mirrored your experience here. Love the photos 😙 keep up the good work! I’d love to see more stuff with the Fuji and strong flash. PS you should have used the Challengers OST for this vid 😉
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that! I'm hoping videos like these provide useful information. Shooting film is so much fun but every shot counts so any shared knowledge can hopefully help! You're right atmosphere vs accuracy in colours for product. So much to think about, more to follow!
@bngr_bngr6 ай бұрын
I only used digital during the pandemic. My local lab closed during the pandemic.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Did they close for good?
@bngr_bngr6 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour they only closed for a few months until the city allowed them to reopen. I think they ended up reconfiguring the store to isolate people and job functions from each other. Then they had a limit for a bit. They are a used camera store and lab. I think they got more business when they reopened. They did have to raise their prices.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
@@bngr_bngr I’m still amazed we have as many operating film photo labs as we do. I asked ABC Photolab here in Vancouver about their business which is currently enjoying renewed interest in film, they said the majority of work that has kept them in business over the years has been school photographs.
@bngr_bngr6 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour yet the price point for film and film processing has just gotten ridiculous. My nieces catholic school charges $1000 extra for photography classes.
@deemcevoy3536 ай бұрын
Seriously good work
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Cheers for that!
@paolojay6 ай бұрын
What was your focus hit rate? I have this camera and it is sometimes off on focus
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
On this day I think I hit about 85% in focus
@paolojay6 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff! Loved this video
@fletchlives666 ай бұрын
Nice work 👏
@christopher_searles6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks that was just as enjoyable and informative as your Contax G1 video… but damn you now that’s two film cameras I’m now looking for! The only question I have is lens options on the Fuji?
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Lens is fixed on the Fuji GA645 and mine is 60mm f 4.0. There’s a wide version out there at 45mm and the GA645Zi has a zoom lens 55-90mm.
@kb5ql6 ай бұрын
I’m most impressed they were all in focus. My GA645i always has one shot out of focus, esp with portraits 🥲
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
I had a few that were soft too. I think it's just part of photography.
@486made16 күн бұрын
cool video!
@llllMills24 күн бұрын
Side note. I can't turn on alerts for your channel. It says bc your content is made for kids. I always find that toggle confusing. It's not NOT made for kids...but it's also not made JUST for kids. Anyway, turning that off might help?
@popularbehaviour24 күн бұрын
Hit refresh and try again
@BrianMR876 ай бұрын
Great video. Really like the back history of the camera from a journalist perspective. Recommend you increasing the volume of your voice over. It was often heard to hear you over the louder music.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Good feedback thanks!
@patjrussell5 ай бұрын
Do you regret your GA645 purchase now that you have a Mamiya 7?
@popularbehaviour5 ай бұрын
Not at all, it was a perfect introduction to Medium Format. I still love what it can do but feel like committing to one camera now, the Mamiya 7. I've learned that having too many options is a distraction. It might be time for my 645 to find a new owner 👀
@pablovi776 ай бұрын
And you were right, your firends photos look more commercially viable, but yours are more artistic and better.
@postcardsfromgermany6 ай бұрын
Hi! Great video! Can you name the songs? Really like them!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you! All original compositions. More like sketches!
@yura97929 күн бұрын
Do you have links for these? are you using hardware or making these in the box?
@TopshelfJunior6 ай бұрын
Nice images man.. SUBSCRIBED !
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@StarLightDotPhotos26 күн бұрын
I haven't used the flash very much. On my GA645 the camera doesn't know that the flash is closed and it goes off every time. It doesn't create any artifacts in the photos, but it is annoying AF.
@popularbehaviour26 күн бұрын
@@StarLightDotPhotos could that be repaired?
@StarLightDotPhotos26 күн бұрын
@@popularbehaviourI’m not sure. These things are so old I don’t want anyone to touch it and mess it up tbh
@vangstr6 ай бұрын
Try 8x10. Another whole level of experience!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
I picked up a Mamiya 7ii, will see if I stop at 6x7!😉
@crs2crs26 ай бұрын
That was a very good video and great shots also. Not much of a review but subscribed nonetheless 😂
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for that! Definitely trying to find a way to share my experiences without getting into the weeds of the technical.
@crs2crs26 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour It was really enjoyable, I liked it a lot. Plenty of technical reviews around so maybe you'll find a niche. I can only imagine how much work goes into a video like this so thanks for posting! I love all things film so keep them coming😉
@montycraig56596 ай бұрын
If you want more control, and you like the 645 format, look at Mamiya, or Pentax. Full manual, and total control. I would advise you to stay away from 4x5. It is Uber addictive!!!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I might have recently picked up a Mamiya 7ii...Think I'm now cut off!
@npdvvecchi71816 ай бұрын
Prefer the film to the digital. Nice.
@nicocastillo20996 ай бұрын
You severely downplayed your work on that tennis court shoot. Your work was epic! Subscribing now. 😊
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@StarLightDotPhotos26 күн бұрын
AWesome video. Technically the Canon R3 is a mirrorless, not a DSLR.
@popularbehaviour26 күн бұрын
@@StarLightDotPhotos true!
@johanstam3602Ай бұрын
Now i want to buy this Fuji and wanna play tennis
@whateverjustposting6 ай бұрын
you got some really great stuff out of this camera man! i have a ga645zi that i thought i would love, and i still think it is a great camera, but i reeeally dont like using it. ive realized since buying it that im never going to be someone who owns multiple MF cameras, and if i want to shoot MF i want control and a more thoughtful shooting experience. if i want point and shoot ill rock a 35mm. so if anyone wants a 645zi for a solid deal HMU! also, and this is a massive pointless petty nitpick, the r3 isnt a digital SLR, its a mirrorless. anyway youve earned my sub! cool to see someone making professional work (ik you arent a pro photographer but still) talking about their photography from a hobbyist perspective
@likethejetsons6 ай бұрын
How much for your GA?
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! It's definitely a unique shooting experience. Just when I think I'm going to sell it I remember what it can do! Is your Zi Champagne or Black?
@whateverjustposting6 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour champagne!
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
It’s a love hate relationship for sure.
@somegeezer6 ай бұрын
The R3 isn't an SLR.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
You are correct.
@CharleyMur24 күн бұрын
Thumbnail has a typo
@popularbehaviour24 күн бұрын
@@CharleyMur on it!
@CentaurusRelax3146 ай бұрын
Here's the problem with that camera.... I've tried two of them. The first time, i bought a used one, 'tested' it to be sure it was working, and then took it on a three-week trip to Brazil. Well, the test to confirm it was working just wasn't stringent enough. Turns out, the autofocus was not operating entirely properly. The test results were just fooled by depth of field. My actual results were poor. Mostly soft. And because it's an AF *rangefinder* camera, you never have any idea if the focus calibration is accurate until *after you've paid hundreds of dollars to process your film and lost three weeks of opportunities.* This was long ago, so i may be sketchy on the rest of the details, but i believe i tried to have the AF calibrated by an authorized service center. I think i did this, and then sold the camera. Not because the calibration was not successful, but because i would never have confidence in that camera again. I don't know what put it out of calibration, but i grew paranoid about the vibrations associated with 13 hour plane rides.... Sad, as i had very happily used other AF rangefinders like multiple Contax G2s. I think i tried a second GA645 at some point and it had the same issue. Probably not a big deal if you shoot in bright daylight and with smaller apertures, but this was during my 'bokeh phase,' and even now i'm not an "f16 and forget it" kinda guy.... Anyway, that's my caveat. Lovely video, though.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
That’s terrible luck! Vintage gear with electronics are definitely a bit of a gamble, like old cars. I’ve been lucky with it so far. Appreciate the comment!
@CentaurusRelax3146 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour Right, bad luck, for sure, but if memory serves, when i was active on the photography forums at that time ~12+ years ago(?), mine wasn't a completely unique experience with that camera. And, again/to clarify-it's not that i have concerns about vintage electronics. I owned just about every medium format camera model and every brand of 35mm camera except Olympus, and most were bought used. I didn't have problems with electronics on any of them. Mechanical/shutter issues with two different Pentax LXs and a Leica R-something, but no AF or electronics problems aside from those two Fujis. I vowed not to buy another AF rangefinder, because, as i said, when you have a problem, that's the type of camera where you don't know you have a problem until it's far too late. Best of luck with yours. I might suggest if you use it for any critical/professional work that you test it regularly.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
@@CentaurusRelax314 that’s good intel, I wonder if there are known issues with certain batches of production? I remember learning that early serial numbered Leica R8s had some issues.
@CentaurusRelax3146 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour I'm pretty sure i never read/knew about specific production runs with the Fuji. And i don't remember that with the R8, either. I had an R8 and it was quite wonderful. Funny (to me): the first time i ever saw an R8 in person was in the Leica shop in NYC. A pro photojournalist brought a set of them and was shopping for a lens. I looked at it and almost laughed aloud. I asked him why he liked them, as i thought they looked just ridiculous. He said it was about the glass, and that the bodies themselves only looked odd. About a month later, i held one for the first time in a different shop, and bought one a week later. Crazy design, but quite nice in the hand. Back to the point-no, i think my Leica-R shutter issues were with an R5 or 6(?). It wasn't that the camera didn't work. It was that the shutter felt 'sluggish' somehow. I don't remember the specifics, but it was something like it just felt like the mirror was slow to return, making the whole experience feel not very responsive or precise. The Pentax LXs, though, that was a matter of the mirror actually getting stuck at the top and not returning at all. Two different mint samples. Which sucked, as i had bought the famous 50mm/1.4 Takumar and really was excited to use it. Fast forward and it has been about 7 years that i've had that lens in my bag and i've still never taken a shot with it!
@jomy10-games6 ай бұрын
The music is very loud, it’s hard to follow
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Good feedback, thanks.
@jomy10-games6 ай бұрын
@@popularbehaviour np, keep on making videos!
@nickthaskater6 ай бұрын
I agree. Listening even on my treble forward Kanto Tuk speakers, especially at the 7 minute mark, the music is overbearing@@popularbehaviour It's a good backing track, but the mix needs help.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Noted!
@KARLHAB4 ай бұрын
R3 is not a slr
@MikeLikesChannel21 күн бұрын
The Fuji 50MP medium format digitals are now cheaper than GA645s which are pushing $1200, just like the 50S. Portra is up to over $3/click after buying the film, getting it processed and scanned -- absolutely outrageous. The sad part is... the masses are utterly priced out of film photography. 500 clicks on a MF digital and you're ahead of the film prices.
@popularbehaviour21 күн бұрын
@@MikeLikesChannel I think about it constantly, it’s as inconvenient and expensive as buying records!
@thevoiceman61926 ай бұрын
Long live film. It's all I schoot. These Rock. However I do not like rangefinders.
@maneatingseas6 ай бұрын
Your shots are 50 times more commercially viable and better than your pals.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
Depends who’s buying!😉
@highwaytothesun18 күн бұрын
and that will get a subscribe from me.
@wayneclayton54266 ай бұрын
Turn the music down in the mix. So you don't have to shout while talking.
@hfranke076 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks.... for my taste the music is in the way. To loud, to many loops and just to much.
@photobobo6 ай бұрын
Don't waste your time, go straight to the Zi. Fixed lens cameras are too limiting.
@popularbehaviour6 ай бұрын
I’ve actually picked up a Mamiya 7 but still love this GA645 for portraits. New videos to follow!
@andretim75Ай бұрын
you have been enjoying the "Pandemic" ... okay with film photography.... well ... I haven`t been enjoying the PLANDEMIC ,not at all, not even with film photography 😉