My Camera Collection

[@richardsimms251]

This is another very enjoyable presentation. Thanks so much

[@neilpiper9889]

I have a Rolleicord 1V from 1958 which I first used professionally when I was 16. I am 72 years old now and it still works perfectly. Loaded with Kodak Tri X at the moment.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

I used to live in Plattsburgh, NY. Your photos in another video of Upstate NY and the Adirondacks brought back pleasant memories.

[@shawnmiller4440]

Your RB video was the first video I saw on your channel. Keep up the great work, looking forward to the FP4 video!

[@btrdangerdan2010]

Nice collection. I feel my gear has some gems in there and exotic, I have rare data backs for some of my SLRs, and a rare point and shoot Olympus, along with a couple of TLR’s. I’m about to get a Chinese TLR as I’m staying in China right now.

[@certs743]

Cool to see you have a Mamiya 500 DTL. I have one and it was the first SLR I bought myself to get back into film photography. It was designed to compete with the spotmatic from Pentax. Unlike the Pentax the DTL has both a spot meter and a center weighted meter. Finding one with a working meter is a challenge but mine works and it is probably the most accurate light meter in any of my old cameras.

[@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube]

What a fantastic collection mate. Some great fun out shooting with them. :)

[@mikejankowski6321]

Visiting with Erik, a nice way to start the new year. It brings up a question I have been wanting to ask: how do you choose which camera to take out for a shoot? That might make a video topic in itself.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Mike Jankowski That's a good question. I'm not really sure why I take any given camera out. I guess it depends on look I'm going for and ease of use. It's worth looking at in the future, for sure.

[@jerrylowrimore7729]

I got my Canon A-1 when it was first released in 1978 and I still enjoy using it to this day. Also have a Yashica-D TLR and the Mamiya RB67. As others have already commented, looking forward to the RB67 Polaroid video.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Thanks for watching, Jerry. Excited to try out instant photography for the first time ever.

[@davehyper7835]

Great video thanks for showing us a lovely collection. An old trick we you used to do for long exposure photography without "mirror up' function on cameras was to use an A4 size black card..... compose and focus the camera > place black card in front of lens > open shutter > remove black card for desired exposure time > place black card in front of lens > close shutter. Jobs a good 'un !

[@milesmetcalfe94]

well ain't that some shit!!! gonna store that one away for later for sure!

[@Nicholasishappy]

wow smart! nvr thought of that!

[@hobbitilius]

If I remember correctely you can make 120 spools into 620 spools by removing some material from the endplates of the spool. Clipping or sanding probably works best.

[@TheDecguy]

i enjoyed seeing some of your collection. We have some of the same cameras in our stables. I've got one of the Mamiya Sekor 500 TL's in my collection. When I was in high school I remember the Mamiya Sekor SLRs being sold at the old Grants Department store on Main Street in Buffalo, (before your time, ask one of your parents). Also thanks for showing some of the Buffalo photos. I still like to shoot that area when I visit. Marty

[@caldera878]

3:01 You took the words out of my mouth about that Olympus!

[@neilpiper9889]

When I was 16 in 1961 in the uk. I used the Speed Graphic as a press camera with Ilford hp3 sheet film. Later when I was a wedding photographer I used 2 Yashica mat cameras. Never let me down. Keep up the videos please.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+neil piper great to hear it! Thanks for watching, Neil.

[@XavierAncarno]

Indeed Konica and Minolta merged at some point then Sony bought the whole entity the rest is history Nice video. And happy new year

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

That's what I thought. Thanks for the kind words. Happy New Year.

[@klaushuxley3342]

They just bought the photo part, Konica Minolta is still around. :)

[@joyfulcolouring7372]

Some great shots mate, unbelievable that they were taken with Film cameras.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Why unbelievable?

[@Michael-jl8ev]

Happy New Year, Erik. Really looking forward to what you'll be bringing in 2018. I'm particularly excited for Polaroid back video. Otherwise, take it easy man.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Thanks, Michael. I'll work on that video soon.

[@DanBullmanPhotography]

That Olympus IS camera looks like it got picked up straight off the set of Blade Runner

[@DmitryKoupriyanov]

Nice camera collection. Polaroid on the 6x7 look awesome, seen some when I was in school.

[@jim4903]

Hi I used the pentax 6X7 back in the 80s when doing weddings and still have and still use it Thanks for the show

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

It's my favorite for a reason. Just a great camera.

[@RunningDigger]

Hey man, happy new year. Thanks for the video.. I'm watching right now

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Michel Oliveira thanks, man. Hope you enjoy!

[@vollie66stone66]

X370 was my first REAL camera, back in the late 80s in college. Bought it at a pawnshop. Recently picked one up for $20 at an auction. I'm going to use it.

[@catey62]

I have a Yashica Mat124 G as well, lovely camera t0use and produces nice sharp images with the Yashinon lenses. I have another Yashica TLR, the 635, a dual format camera,shoots 120 film 6x6 normally but it also comes with a kit that converts it to 35 mm film as well. though most like mine have the Yashikor lenses they still produce excellent images. the RB67 is just a gorgeous camera to use even though they're so big and bulky, love using mine.

[@CarlOlsonArt]

Nice collection. I love using my Yashica Mat 124g and Mamiya RB67 SD.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Carl Olson TV they're both great cameras.

[@joyfulcolouring7372]

Great Collection mate, and fantastic captures with the Minolta, ( Minolta Gang)

[@junenorsworthy689]

I have 3 Minolta x-700 and duplicate lenses for them with a bar for a tripod that allow you to shoot exposures for lenticular 3-D printing making, which are 2 images in the same space on one printed piece with a plastic sheer with many lined lenses so that the light will be refracted in different angle for our left and right eyes. The Tripod bar is set just so one camera shoots the left eye and the other camera shoots the right eye. I have a question. Did you have to buy an adapter when you bought your Polaroid back to attach it to the Mamiya RB67? I have mine still and would like to try the Polaroid film by Fuji

[@williamkazak]

My mother had a 110 Kodak camera. When she died I am stuck with those tiny negs and low quality pics. Glad the 110 is history and I wish it never existed.

[@ezbron]

Erik, thanks for the video. Have you ever tried the Mamiya 645 1000s?? i think thats the name? Or at least a 645 mamiya? I got into film for fun and try and learn and got a cheap Zenit 12xp. But into research got to see those dreamy medium format stuff but its expensive for me!! there s a 645 1000s that comes with a very fast prime with it... and quite affordable!!! That both bodies 6x7 and those images you take are a dream!!!

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Bruno Conceição id actually love to shoot some 6x45, but the budget doesn't allow for too many extra cameras.

[@ezbron]

Yeah, i for sure, know that feeling! That's why i ended buying a zenit 12xp in those vintage markets! got the helios 58 and a pentacon 135 2.8! Great to play with but not feeling the flame as much because i know its 35mm and kind of 'normal' considering i shoot digitally 35mm so... Anyway! thanks for responding anyway! hope to see more medium format stuff too! BEst regards

[@nicholaschappell3676]

Advice for the Polaroid back: * Look up videos for how to load it so that you can actually pull out the tabs and image sheets correctly. I have an RZ with a Polaroid back and ruined a pack of FP100C when I didn't load it properly. It's deceiving because the plastic packaging itself fits and you can close the back, but you have to have the little tab flipbook thing sticking out thru the cutout section for it on the edge of the back so that after you expose the sheet, you can pull it out successfully. * Before using it, look for any built-up gunk or residue on the inside of the back and once you pull the sheet out, don't let any of the developer chemical get on your skin. Hold the sheet upright during the development time. TBH, because of that, it's a pain in the ass to use walking around, because you have to hold the sheet facing up while it develops or have someone else hold it. Also, enjoy the back while you can. Fujifilm stopped making FP100C last year. What's on Amazon is all there is that's left. * Again, not sure if the RB Polaroid back is different than the RZ in this aspect, but unlike the film backs, the RZ Polaroid back *will* let you take out the dark slide under any circumstance (back not on camera, back on camera after an exposure but before you use the lever to relower the mirror and recock the shutter, etc.) * FP100C is the only peel-apart type of film you can get today. It's is very similar to Provia 100F for exposure latitude, saturation and contrast, so use your experiences with Provia 100F as a guide for metering and exposing FP100C. The resolution isn't anywhere near as good as regular color films (C41 or E6), in 2 different regards. 1) Not sure about the RB Polaroid back, but on the RZ back, it doesn't expose the full area of the image, so you'll have black borders around it. 2) the grain structure is kind of terrible compared to an actual slide film. A scan won't be nearly as detailed as the same scene taken on Provia 100F (that'd actually be a neat comparison to do in the video, take a photo with 1 back, swap it with the other and compare the results).

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

I'm sure I'll ruin a few sheets to start haha. Excited to try it out though.

[@neilpiper9889]

I have Pentax 6x7 with mlu. 55 mm lens and a super sharp 75mm lens.

[@evelasq1]

I own a Nikon F5 and the Nikon F100 and they are both good cameras. The F100 has been with me since 2006. You should try to get these cameras and do a review. I grew up using 110 film and you should try that also. Peace, Flood!

[@AlanBrockImages]

Found your channel via that FTb...love that camera!

[@randallstewart175]

You can probably fix the shutter on your Argoflex by unscrewing the lens groups (front and back) and then flushing the shutter with lighter fluid. Working the shutter while it's wet will tend to break loose the old dirt which is freezing it up. It's been years since I looked at mine, but I recall the shutter a a simple "everset" type, which is easy to jam up over time, but equally easy to fix. On the other hand, why bother if you have the 124G is actually use if you want a TLR.

[@mdjmurray]

Minolta X7000! Crikey! I learnt to shoot on that thing. It was a hand-me-down from my uncle. I hated it! I remember taking it to a charity shop and buying a Pentax MX.

[@maneyeake4030]

Advice on polaroid...you probably already know this, but using a flash effectively is impossible, so don’t use one. Also you need to get a Polaroid back for your 67. Fun!!! It you might have to dedicate that 67 to polaroids and just buy a whole knew body! 👌cool channel!

[@HayesPeterson]

I've tried the polaroid back a couple times. Super fun on the RB but the 6x7 format doesn't cover all of the polaroid area. At least on my ser up. I use the Fugi FP-100c film. Best of luck!!

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

It's a video now!

[@MikMilman]

For anyone shooting film for the experience, I strongly recommend trying any TLR. Of all my film cameras, my Rolleiflex may be my favorite.

[@chrissoclone]

12.00 - yes, it's true, battery for Polaroid cameras is included in the film package, also applies to Impossible/"new" Polaroid film packs for older cameras. The new Polaroid One Step 2 cameras don't need it anymore, you can buy slightly cheaper "i"-film for those.

[@acidsnow5915]

you have a mad real collection. this gives me serious G.A.S. :P

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Thanks, sir!

[@FiveHundredYearsAgo]

Great video Erik.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Jelle Vonk well thanks!

[@hobbitilius]

I'd totally love a video about 110 film. Also: Yes Polaroid film has the battery pack in the film cartridge. I'll never understand why though.

[@spencerturcotte14]

Huge fan! I love watching! The Polaroid looks like an Impulse. It is true that the battery is in the film packs. It takes 600 type film and you can get it at polaroidoriginals.com. It’s so fun and amazing cameras!!

[@joshuarhea1648]

I bought a bunch of darkroom stuff and it had negatives in the box. The negatives were made using a mamiya 35mm camera. They are tack sharp. Might want to take that mamiya for a spin

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

I definitely should. I'd like to try out all the 35mms.

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Minolta 7000 was the very FIRST camera that sported autofocus with interchangeable lenses, back in 1985. And its design was futuristic to say the least. And today it looks dated, what an irony... Pentax 67 is amazing camera and I look to snag one, however it's not the only one in it's design; there's a east german Pentacon sixTL, but that camera shoots in 6x6 frames. Cheers...

[@patrickobyrne1034]

Found your channel whilst searching for opinions on the RB67. I was wondering if you have any experience with using the K/L lenses on the system and what they're like when compared to the more standard Sekor C lenses? I can't seem to find any decent opinions online about them so

[@williamkazak]

I had the Mamiya 500DTL and 1000DTL. I used the outstanding Pentax Tacumar screw mount lenses. When I finally left to go to Nikon and bayonet lenses it was partially because Pentax went to bayonet after telling their customers they were never leaving the screw mount! I had an issue of Pentax magazine that said that. I was through with all things Pentax ever since. Rest assured, it is the lenses that affect the pictures the most and Nikon has it's share of undesirables. Make your own tests.

[@joyfulcolouring7372]

Was it not Minolta that rolled into Sony, i could be wrong.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Konica/Minolta, I believe.

[@joyfulcolouring7372]

@@ErikWahlstromPhoto I wasn't sure mate, anyway great content please keep them rolling.

[@BrianNguyenIHASDACANSER]

Nice video Erik! I really liked seeing the photos you shot. I was wondering if their was anywhere that we can see your shot? Cause I can't seem to find your Instagram or anything like that. Also, if you don't mind me asking, is that Asian girl seen in many of your photos like you girlfriend or something, cause she was in your Christmas video to. Anyways I'm real excited for this year and the videos you'll hopefully produce!

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Brian Nguyen haha yes. That's my lady of almost 15 years.

[@BrianNguyenIHASDACANSER]

Erik Wahlstrom congrats man!

[@yorkieinnz4648]

Cool vid. Erik and @ 15.15 that excuse doesn't work with my wife! All the best for 2018.

[@CaptTerrific]

If you make a 110 film video, I'll be sure to send you some pizza rolls ;)

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+Higgins2001 thanks for this comment on my webzone.

[@understvtement3618]

If I'm right I think it's Minolta that was bought by Sony

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

It's Konika-Minolta.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Yes the Polaroid film packs have the battery in them.

[@Lepewhi]

So just curious, how many cameras, including digital?

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Ugh. I'm not even sure. Maybe twenty?

[@Lepewhi]

@@ErikWahlstromPhoto I have maybe 10, film and digital combined. So, now I feel like I can splurge:-))

[@andrewirobinson]

A video on the Mamiya Sekkor please!

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

+andrewirobinson alright I'll try it out.

[@customvrocker]

Schenectady!

[@bublt4me]

Get some Polaroids for that camera!

[@Seapatico]

WAIT! IS THAT ANDREA ZAGATA AT 3:40!?!?

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

She may or may not be my cousin.

[@Seapatico]

Erik Wahlstrom That may or may not be my favorite moment in Internet history. Whoever sees her next gets to tell her this story. Ready, go!

[@nhroadhog7701]

I shot 110 when I was younger and the photos were horrible, buts that is all I had.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

I'm not sure 110 isn't best left in the past, but I'm going to shoot some soon.

[@DA-fg3ts]

Haha, I got a Olympus IS-100 which is similar to your IS-2 but in ugly-ass grey instead of classy black. A truly hideous camera that takes really sharp pictures. A shame about the batteries though: this not-so-little bastard takes 2 CR-123 batteries, so I won't use it as long as I have my Nikon F70 (another weird but truly great camera).

[@northof-62]

Thumbs down for just waving the cameras around or showing us the bottom (Pentax 6x7) . Thumbs up for enthusiasm for old cameras.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

It's almost as though I made a whole video about that camera.

[@bk-vh8dp]

why talk about so many cameras that you've never used and don't have photos to show?? save it to the end or don't include them. oh well, too late.

[@ErikWahlstromPhoto]

Because I was going through my entire collection of cameras. Not too late. I made the video I wanted to make.