A Road Trip in Finland with the Plaubel Makina 670

[@jpm5205]

God, I love my Plaubel 67. So satisfying when you're in the zone with it and incredible lens/image quality.

[@villLe]

Lovely video. You visited my childhood home town! I've been meaning to photograph that same gas station forever. Now I must do it.

[@lohikaarmemies]

The text in the picture at 11:45 reads: "The opening of the Gulf gas station (Eero's Auto) in Hanakkala year 1958. In the small picture, a family that visited the opening. Big picture taken by Anssi Mellblom."

[@AndyDay]

👊🏻

[@Kivikesku]

And the American flag is there probably because Gulf Oil was an American corporation.

[@joedonohoe22]

Film director Wim Wenders used a Makina 670 when he was doing location research for ‘Paris, Texas’, later publishing a great photobook of his shots. Shop windows, road signs, small US towns, etc. Definitely worth checking out.

[@KyleMcDougall]

A favourite of mine!

[@Volganian]

Tampere is a great city for photography. Lots of vibes, vibrant architecture.

[@Emppu_T.]

Lakes, an esker, old buildings views, parks

[@lilib7376]

When I went to Finland one of my first thought was how much the countryside looked like...Ontario! Great video, thanks!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@balintshootsfilm]

It's great to see that wherever Kyle goes, he creates beautiful images. That's when you know that someone is a great photographer! Thanks for sharing!

[@abrrault]

I waited for this review for a long time, wonderful video, I enjoyed every second! Thanks for sharing such good content with us Kyle.

[@manuelaguilar2175]

Thanks for the video. I am the proud owner of a Makina 67 (1st version): amazing camera, and so unique. I use it for travel mainly (should use it more often but I prefer shooting Leicas). I can see that having to record these episodes AND take good pictures, in a novelty place, in just one day is really a stretch, and I think you transmit (at least to me) the frustration of having to shoot a few rolls without having an understanding of the place and/or what you want to accomplish from a photography standpoint, in such a short amount of time. I feel you, and thank you for the great content.

[@Seafishing-f1t]

Making classics seems to be a natural thing to you, yet another inspirational video.

[@john3Lee]

Really enjoyed this - thanks for posting

[@photoholic6369]

What a great video , it is interesting, relaxing and facinating at the same time !!

[@MichaelMasaki]

absolutely enjoyable, thanks for the inspiration!

[@EzyRyder1]

Fun to see your take on scenery that is so familiar to me. Nice vid and pics!

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks!

[@Emppu_T.]

Good shots. Hope you enjoyed your time

[@KyleMcDougall]

I did!

[@hypofan]

I live in Tampere. You were directed on a rather ideal short road trip from Tampere.

[@TheSchnauzie]

Thanks Kyle for sharing your video

[@sasajankovic9251]

Nice, love the Plaubel!

[@bylavoie]

Such an interesting look at what it's like to travel an amazing country, unencumbered by the concern of someone inquiring into what you're doing and what your motivations are ... I wish the US was still like this. I know in many places, it is. But I always feel more at ease when I pull over to take photos outside of the US than I do in the US. Love the video!

[@philipstrachan455]

Loved this Kyle, very relaxing to watch 📷

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thanks for watching!

[@SeriinHD]

Thanks for the Video Kyle! Enjoyed it a lot. That RTS with the Zeiss lens is producing some stunning images 😍

[@KyleMcDougall]

It’s a favourite of mine!

[@sebulban]

That “river” is one of the biggest lakes in Finland 😂 That bridge is on my way to home from Helsinki Airport and close to sunset, it is one of the most beautiful places to drive When you drop down from the hill towards the bridge.

[@johnlarsson4437]

This was fun and enjoyable. It's too bad you don't have more time there. I'd love to see what else you would have captured there. This series was really cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@KyleMcDougall]

I’d love to go back.

[@westpoll1]

Love that camera and great pics. love your stuff so just subscribed.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Thank you!

[@danielbarbosa2010]

Loved the connection to Route 66 and being from Ontario it was interesting to hear your comparison.

[@KyleMcDougall]

The R66 find was pretty funny. A nice surprise at the end of the day.

[@TheLordbarry]

Just recently returned from a family trip to Fukuoka, Japan and shot all my films on the Makina 67. What’s even more interesting is that I bought a flash from Kamerastore for this trip as well! I love the images the Makina and its beautiful, almost elegant handling and it has quickly become my preferred camera!

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Great video!

[@basstubert]

Very nice Kyle! That Plaubel Makina 670 sound like a fun camera.

[@angloitalo]

If memory serves me I read once that the Makina 67 body was made by Mamiya. The 80mm Nikkor lens was originally intended for view cameras. Good video.

[@filmstockreel]

Love watching your videos. it always feels so pure. this finland series ahs been really nice. Also as someone who explores ontario a bit it does look like northern Ontario

[@KyleMcDougall]

Glad you like them!

[@herobear]

Awesome! like it Man !

[@YoshifumiMIYAKE]

When pulling out the Makina lens and retracting it, the hinge will break if you don't set it to infinity and then return it.

[@MrConna6]

I really like Elektra/Santacolour, need to get hold of more!

[@synlfo7828]

Great video. I had one a while back. But i found it too slow and fiddly. Also the light meter wiring tend to go . With the slowness and fiddly nature i figured i either use my mamiya 7II or my 4x5. The makina kind of sat in the middle but with no up side.

[@jasongold6751]

I wish it, the video, was longer or s l o w e r..Geez! Speedy Gonzales! Never forget how big negative, really is! Film different from digital. Sensor sizes don't work as well. Forget all your numbers, I see images from tiny sensors to large! All images look about same! magic number 330 is all that's needed. I used Koni Omega 6x7! Way back! I have never carried big cameras on a daily basis. My Mamiyaflex TLR was enuff! Airlines, Toyota trucks, fashion. Digital would have been a godsend! I see quite a lot of Finland thru Ari's Rollei and 4x5 boxes. You are specific in wants! Some really nice stuff. Portraits of older mechanic simply superb! Earlier trip in UK. bravo speedy.

[@iNerdier]

6:45 unique... apart from the other ones like the Mamiya 6 and GF670

[@BelowZero]

Northern Ontario…literally. Makina is great although Contax shots with Zeiss glass are stunning as well.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Love the Contax and the Zeiss glass.

[@BelowZero]

@@KyleMcDougall You can put a shoebox behind Zeiss glass and everything will look just fine 😄

[@RadovanFaltus]

I have been very pleased by shooting experience and results from wide angle version W67. I was lucky that my copy was really likely CLA'd, because I do not know where in Central Europe I would find experienced serviceman.

[@andretim75]

Great video , as always, very inspiring ! Alas -- these things have gotten soooooo expensive 2nd hand ! And as aa sidenote -- I looked up this finish seller, but have to say , they are damn expansive, i would rather say not even worth taking care in my opinion. A Mamiya 7 with the 65mm or 80mm lens for more than 5000 Euro --ridiculous really ! Well - NO SIR !!!! And btw "Quickly running out of light ..." in finish summer is not really easy🤣

[@hanssvenssn2516]

Ah so nice, wanted to test a Plaubel since forever but could never justify the prices and that bellow makes me nervous. ;-)

[@darrennelson9420]

I loved my RTS II….when it worked. And nobody services Contax stuff anymore which is a shame

[@terencemorrissey4413]

I want to go to 🇫🇮

[@j.zuberi]

Iv always wanted a Plaubel, however the only thing thats kept me from investing in it is the fact i hear folks say it breaks often and parts are hard to come by (if im not mistaken).

[@metalfingersfilm]

Would love to hear your thoughts on it compared to the Mamiya 7?

[@abrrault]

I owned both at the same time and shoot them back to back on same scene multiple times, image quality wise they are both as sharp as 6x7 can get, colors of the Makina are a bit more muted compared to the Mamiya 7 with the 80mm that feels almost digital. I home scanned and I can get all my cameras look the same but the Makina is the only camera I could not! At 2.8 the Makina is spectacular, it's such a beautiful medium format analog style in terms of image rendition. In terms of user experience it's not as convenient as the Mamiya but it has more soul, it's a phenomenal camera to operate, unique. I sold it because I couldnt keep both and I had 3 lens for the Mamiya, but I regret, I will buy it again when I can.

[@KyleMcDougall]

This is much more helpful than what I could provide. I haven’t used the Makina enough to give a solid opinion.

[@liveinaweorg]

Any chance you got to meet up with Ari Jaaksi on your trip? So many cool cars out there. Thanks Kyle.

[@ChrithBraown]

Oh man. The Makina 67 is my every day carry. I love that camera and I love your videos - but the intersection of the two... How do I put this... I would love to see you put this camera to use in a more vibrant setting. I love your work and thank you for the video.

[@DuBstep115]

If you are from Canada at least you wont get home sick while visiting Finland :D Its like you never left at all

[@ChrisW.Fuji_Canon]

🤩😍🤩

[@mattbray_studio]

Ontario was settled by large numbers of Finns, maybe they managed the landscape in a similar way to back home?

[@joepphoto]

Loved it! The Plaubel really looks like a sick MF setup.

[@KyleMcDougall]

It’s a fun one.

[@kmoecub]

My parents had that exact model of Volvo.

[@nohandle54]

Is it safe to say that you got your kicks on route 66?

[@suzukitaka4470]

Do you prefer this or the Mamiya 6/7?

[@63MacGuy]

Are you going to buy the Makina?

[@mrmackyxd]

I don't understand much finnish, but the last sentence on the photo in the window says "big picture Anssi Mellblom"

[@DuBstep115]

The picture says "The opening of Gulf gas station (Eero's Auto) in 1958. In small picture is visiting family. Big picture taken by Anssi Mellblom"

[@karabomajola2891]

Why does it like being wound so much after every shot? The 670? 😅

[@Where_Have_All_My_Files_Gone]

It looks exactly like Canada.

[@tompoynton]

Incredible camera but boy do you have to be careful with those bellows

[@owenhu9465]

I'm curious, what do you have to be careful of with the bellows other than retracting it at infinity? I always hear people saying how bellows are fragile but large format is all bellows and the bellows in my 120 folder never had any issue...

[@dennislee8253]

Hey Kyle, nice vid and the one at the store as well. I was really hoping to hear how you felt about shooting with the Makina? I have one, it's broken. Although the lens is one of the finest I have ever used, especially with great light on chrome, I found the camera a real challenge to use. Not ergonomically but creatively. At the time, when mine was still working, I found the focal length and the finder combo just really damn boring, lol. Curious what you're thoughts, are. I'm thinking about putting some money into mine to get if fixed... but really on the fence. Would love to hear from you. Cheers, d.

[@KyleMcDougall]

Only shot with it for the one day so far, during the trip. I did enjoy it but need some more time with it before I could give an opinion.

[@alex_cupcake3]

Hi guys! I noticed that some photographers add 35mm-style frames to their photos in posts, similar to what’s shown in this video. Can anyone recommend where I can download these?

[@norullzz]

Was the first image mislabelled? I wouldn't expect a half burned frame on 120? If it actually was the Makina and not the contax, please show how you get that....

[@zerobladehonmono]

Okay but seriously where can we get that Ken Rockwell shirt

[@hyppyrotta71]

Torille?

[@Snorlaxtive]

Torille.

[@hedger0w]

Tammelantorille.

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Torille!

[@Caballeroshot]

Makes me want to go on a road trip with my camera. Next time just turn on google lens on your phone and aim it at the text, it will translate on the spot.

[@mummonkan1]

When you manipulate the camera, pull out the lens! Otherwise you will destroy it slowly.

[@Francois_L_7933]

You sure you weren't visiting about 90% of Quebec?

[@63MacGuy]

How did it feel to drive on the correct side of the road?😂

[@cdl0]

Back in Britain, left is right and right is wrong. 🙂

[@KyleMcDougall]

Haha, good!

[@Ropetupa]

Fun fact: Tampere's busses are known as 'nysse'. As in: "nysse tulloo!" Which translates to "tharit comes!" Which is excalimed everytime the bus can be seen.

[@DuBstep115]

Tf is Tharit? Nysse = Nyt se = now it comes

[@Ropetupa]

@@DuBstep115 Yeah, but "nwicms" sounds a bit mouthful.

[@SpecialTeams47]

I know where you're from, Kyle. Route = 'root' (not 'rout')

[@airdailyx]

wow the just leave the film on a shelf in sunlight. yikes.

[@motorvelo]

I’m afraid I just don’t get your whole film thing, especially as those subjects you are shooting don’t actually be benefitting from being shot as analogy images. They are in fact totally unremarkable in so far as they could just as easily and successfully be shot digitally, for less cost and more creative control. Shooting film for films sake just seems a bit pointless. I would be convinced if the use of film was intrinsic to the final result of the image but that’s not the case.

[@KyleMcDougall]

You keep telling me you don’t get the ‘film’ thing and that you don’t like my work. Why do you keep watching these? 😂

[@motorvelo]

@ to see if it goes anywhere. The thing is do you see my point though?

[@RumoHasIt]

​@@motorvelo As someone who shoots both film and digital, Film is so much more rewarding of a process. You either understand it, or you dont.

[@motorvelo]

@@RumoHasIt I shot film for many years as a pro from 35mm to 10x8, neg, N&W and Transparency so I do very much get it. Photography to my mind should be about the 'process' .