Mamiya 6 at the coast using filters, featuring the "Henson Laggy Band filter Adapter"

[@wriggly]

I thought you were going to tease us with a Goldilocks instruction: “You want a rubber band that’s not too long and not too short.” Thank goodness I’m now able to use the HLB Filter Technique with the critical detail you provided that it needs to be a 4 inch rubber band. A splendidly practical solution.

[@jimzimmermann8091]

this is ingenious! i use ist often, especially with small cameras. thanks for showing it! jim from stuttgart

[@larrymccormick3226]

The best filter set-up that I have found for my Mamiya 6 IVB is a 36mm push on to 49mm step up ring. Found on eBay. I have plenty of 49 mm filters.

[@russellyoung2852]

Your videos are always instructive and enjoyable. I must admit to some envy - have never had so many "keepers" from one roll! The slip-on adapter for the lens is a 35.5mm (1 13/32 inches). Although I rarely use filters, a Series VI hood is usually on the Mamiya 6 IV Automat camera. I have a drawer full of slip-on adapters and surely there's another 35.5mm in there, would be pleased to post one to you as a gift. Keep up the great videos, please!

[@BarwickGreen]

Beautiful tones in the images and I'll try the "Henson Adaptor" on my Nettar!

[@davidburkinshaw9780]

hi its me emily your grandchild i love u my stepsister is here i love your videos we have subscribed to chanel and clicked the notification bell

[@martinhensonphotography]

Hi Emily and Izzy, thank you for subscribing, you made my day XX

[@silekiernanphotography]

Thank you Martin! Cool tunes too!

[@Keith195573]

Fantastic images! I enjoy your videos

[@jeremykeller211]

Mr. Henson, This is ingenious and thoroughly affordable. I will give your solution a try with my Zeiss Ikonta next time I get to wander around the hills of Crete. Thanks!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Your welcome, thanks

[@piotrphotography]

Welcome. I really enjoy watching your movies, they give a lot of ideas and they drive me out of my house to take pictures. greetings

[@martinhensonphotography]

Glad you enjoyed it, stay safe, thanks

[@figjoy]

Very nice! Keep up the great content. I feel the you underrated your last shot of the church. Maybe you didn't get the look you were going for, but it certainly has a beautiful 3D quality with the separation of the clouds in the background IMHO. Nice one!

[@gabriel1chan]

Brilliant idea.thanks

[@wishbon77]

Just a fyi thank you I bought the mamiya 6 automat and now I never leave my house without it. Man I love that camera. Thanks for your videos.

[@martinhensonphotography]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it, thanks

[@TheSchnauzie]

A very interesting video Martin with very nice pictures.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you, appreciate your comment

[@SNxr400r]

Love your way of adapting filters...I just bought a mamiya 6 and was wondering how I could use my filters and ran across this video...Excellent! Thanks for sharing this.....Cheers...

[@thomaspopple2291]

Brilliant!

[@arty2917]

Ha! Well done!

[@dyvetex]

Clever😁

[@derekperkins7343]

Super shots Martin.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@bobadams1064]

Hi Martin I’m very glad I found you here. I really appreciate your videos. They are right in the sweet spot of my interest in vintage film photography! Inspirational! Keep ‘em coming!

[@andrewsherratt9041]

Great idea for holding the filters Martin ! Another great video and cracking set of photos .

[@martinhensonphotography]

Cheers, appreciate your comments

[@JanneRanta]

That is actually very clever. Never thought of using filters on my mamiya 6 because they're rare and expensive. I have to try this sometime.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Will take you 5 mins to do, worth the effort , thanks

[@richardruckert7954]

I use the Mamiya 6 folder. I use 35mm camera filters, which I attach using the blue tack adhesive. The adhesive cleans off the filter easily. I place the adhesive on the metal rim of the lens. Only real issue is that I have to add and remove the filter each time I open the folder.

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yea I have tried that with blue tack, the only thing is, if you use Nd filters the filter needs to seal against the lens rim so no light enters at the sides

[@davidburkinshaw9780]

hello again

[@lensman5762]

Some lovely photographs Martin. Love the Henson Filter Adapter. I have employed a similar contraption of equal sophistication for a Prontor Professional Shutter iris actuator, that I bought used in the early 00s. It is in the shape of a postman's friend and is in a vintage wine colour. One pull opens the iris, and on release the iris is closed.

[@martinhensonphotography]

thank you

[@newsomedave]

Bangers galore Martin

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you David, bangers lol

[@vincentyuen5891]

Thank you Martin for your creative idea!I once used a ND filter by hand held it in front of the lens of my folder camera.But the result turned out to be so so,maybe i had my hand shaken the camera.😂😂

[@iaincphotography6051]

Priceless Martin, 3 bands 6 clips in a fancy box on Amazon at £5.99. The interior shot at the Church, stunning.

[@martinhensonphotography]

LOL yes a good idea, thanks

[@johnwhaler2328]

Many thanks for the “Henson adapter” I will definitely be using that idea and the great informative and enjoyable videos you do.

[@DBWilliamsFilm36]

Very nice video. I must get out and have a go with filters. The orange filter might just work for my photography.

[@martinhensonphotography]

The orange filter is between yellow and normal red, a good compromise, thank you

[@kiddeq]

Martin, I have a Mamiya 6, the same model, and I like to know how you attach it to a tripod. The tripod socket is all the way to the right and when I connect a normal plate, the camera feels unbalanced on a tripod. What's your solution?

[@DanielFamilia29]

Can you please give us a short video showing how to properly load the camera with film? I have been having a bit of a hard time with this. Thank you!

[@martinhensonphotography]

If you go to this video of mine kzbin.info/www/bejne/ganZc6uvmqylhKs and go to 25.25 on the time line it shows you how to correctly load the camera, thanks

[@DanielFamilia29]

@@martinhensonphotography thank you so much! Informative channel!

[@Dahrenhorst]

Great idea with fixing the filters to the camera. Unfortunately this will actually only work with the Mamiya Six with its unique focusing system, another reason for me to add on of these to my collection - they are still quite affordable after all. Plus - great fotos and a good example why I nearly always have an orange or a red filter on my camera when doing landscapes. Can you still close the camera with the foam ring on the lens?

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yes the bands could pull bellows focus cameras backward OOF , the foam will not effect close focus as the Mamiya as it is can only focus to around 3 feet closest range

[@Dahrenhorst]

@@martinhensonphotography Thanks for answering. I meant if it is still possible to close the camera? Usually, with those cameras there is not much space between lens and cover.

[@JourneysEnd1750]

What is it they say? ......"necessity is the mother of invention."

[@martinhensonphotography]

Yes true , thanks

[@jeromearnould9940]

Brilliant ... The best adapter ever... I'll also use on my Bessa II... Also superbe photos ... Thanks for sharing ... Quick question : what kind of manuel shutter connected to the Mamiya are you using for long pauses ? thx I'm looking for one ...

[@martinhensonphotography]

Just a standard cable release, thanks

[@petercooper9054]

Great way to start my day watching your video. Great idea for holding the filters. I have held them in front before with no issues but it's too easy to shake the camera and drop the filter if your not careful. What was the green block on the top of the camera, a level?

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks, yes a level

[@petercooper9054]

@@martinhensonphotography cheers

[@johnhume3932]

Hi Martin. Another great video. Not used filters on my folding cameras as I couldn't figure out how to attach them, but yours is a great solution. Despite living in Scarborough I had never come across the old St Stephen's Church so I really must visit it soon. Just wondering though where the second church is?

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thank you

[@martinhensonphotography]

Just to say, I got a little mixed up with the church location, the last one was on our way home, so out of Whitby, sorry for confusion

[@johnhume3932]

That's all right Martin. The exact location of St. Stephen's also confused me as it seemed to be a very roundabout way to get from Sandsend to Saltwick Bay. However managed to find it courtesy of a Google search.