Portraits with Mamiya RZ67 50mm f4.5 || Shooting

[@Zeoklis]

Nico, you are doing life right

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Haha, thanks!

[@Jonalexher]

my thought exactly lol, awesome video Nico!

[@geraldfischer7598]

so true

[@dx4816]

Beautiful models. And they are so cool.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks!

[@monmioamio]

👌🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 also for the patience of the models ✌🏻

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

True! Had to cut a few long chats to get them ready. ;)

[@peteaguirre2013]

Great shots

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks!

[@2filmshooters]

I love taking portraits with the rz and the 50mm

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

I can see why! Its pretty fun.

[@PasqualeEttorre]

That 50mm is amazingly wide! Really intersting for portrait :) should give a try soon or later. Nice video by the way ;)

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks Pasquale! Go for it.

[@brockburlando702]

I don't have the 50. It was really helpful to see your video. I can't believe how close you were to your girl and how much of them in the frame you were able to capture. The field of view act's like a 24 or 28 on a full frame. Thanks for sharing.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! Its pretty wide. To me the 65mm hits the spot.

[@pava3602]

Interesting! What is the difference between this and the 50mm ULD?

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! Working on a small comparison, but to the naked eye its hard to tell a difference.

[@pava3602]

Looking forward to it.

[@neigborhoodbassdealer]

Great photographs! I’m looking to buy a 50mm wide angle lens for my rb soon. I noticed on one of your portraits you metered for your daughters highlights, is this because her skin tone is lighter?

[@simeonkorobov698]

Loved it! Definitely need to add that lens to my RB67

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! You wont regret it.

[@humbledtrader760]

You have a beautiful family. Thank you for the video

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks Emmanuel!!

[@aristoioannidis7490]

I am inspired Nico! I will do the same using my RB67 with the same lens 50mm sekor 4.5. Great stuff.

[@jameslane3846]

I am selling mine to get a 65mm Sekor C

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Hope you enjoy using it.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

65mm was my favorite, need to repurchase it as I sold it in a moment of weakness.

[@jameslane3846]

@@NicosPhotographyShow I think the 65mm would suit the format better and also the 50mm is really hard to focus imo

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Yeah, i had a hard time being confident on focus.

[@dumkopf]

Nico, do you find a magnifier necessary for the prism finder? What's the view like through it? I'm looking into a prism finder, myself.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

I havent used the magnifier, but it could be pretty handy for sure.

[@dumkopf]

@@NicosPhotographyShow I've read that it's darker than the waist level finder. How true is that? Your focus seems good.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

It is a little darker as the light has to travel further, but it's easy to use, this was a 50mm so it has a little wiggle room with dof.

[@dumkopf]

@@NicosPhotographyShow that's good to hear. I think I'm up for it. Any buying advice? You have a PD prism right? How's the meter?

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

The meter in mine is busted, i like to meter myself. I only use it to correct the image orientation and have a higher shooting point. But it was free, so I cant complain.

[@soulstart89]

nice pictures nico. i have the 50mm and im really wondering if i should switch to the 65mm l-a. i would use it more for environmental shots for indoors. on 35mm i love the 28mm field of view. i thought 24mm would be ok but it doesnt feel right for me. have you used the 65mm l-a? if so how does the field of view compare to the 50mm indoors?

[@mikefreelandphoto]

I just received the Sekor 50 C in the mail and when rotating it in my hand I hear something rattling around. Is this normal for these lenses? The rest of the lens including the glass is in mint condition with no scratches whatsoever. I’m feeling a little bit bummed right now because I am not sure if I should return the lens or not. I know that my Canon 50mm 1.2 L lens makes A similar noise and does not affect image quality. Any knowledge would be clutch and greatly appreciated🙏

[@stephk9892]

All my Sekor Z lenses have a small rattling sound when i shake them, I'd say it has to do with some mechanical parts around the locking mechanism so nothing to worry about. They're beasts, my 50mm once fell off my desk and dented my wooden floor but the lens was fine lol

[@mikefreelandphoto]

Steph K oh wow lol. That’s impressive! Thanks for reaching out!🤘

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Yeah, if they seem to fire at all speeds you should be good. They are sturdy lenses.

[@jagman1953]

You're girls are really good at posing!! 👍👍

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

They have no options!

[@CertainExposures]

It's interesting to think about what direction your family photography might take in 8 - 10 years because your kids look very patient with medium format at this point. I have older family members who would have been whining, haha!

[@CertainExposures]

Oh and the 50 looks great. For $100 bucks that's a bargain.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

It is, too cheap not to buy.

[@filmic1]

Interesting you used a wide angle. I did several studio strobe course/workshops and used my 28mm (on my Nikon F90) and the images really surprised my instructor and she is a professional photographer. She couldn't believe I shot them with my 28 f2.8. Appreciate you showing this.

[@Arturo.H.M]

Solo es mi opinión, pero creo que para retratar niños es mejor el visor de cintura y más aún usando un angular. Con el visor de cintura es más fácil situarse a la altura de sus ojos, o mejor aún, un pelo por debajo. Con las tomas en picado + angular las proporciones quedan mal y especialmente si el sujeto está sentado. Pero como ya digo, es mi opinión. Por cierto, una familia encantadora, felicidades 🙂👍🏻.

[@CertainExposures]

Tienes sentido si quires ver el sujeto al mismo nivel. "Eye level" (no se como se dice eso en español). Pero usualmente te ves un nino desde un nivel mas alto, verdad? Entonces sin el visor de cintura la fotografia parece mas natural. Tambien sujetos se parecen mas delicadito y cute desde un nivel mas alta. Tienes sentido pero hay razones hacer aglo diferente. Lo siento porque mi español no es muy bueno pero me gusta practicar :-)

[@Arturo.H.M]

Certain Exposures mi próximo comentario en tu canal lo hago en español 😉.

[@CertainExposures]

@@Arturo.H.M vale 😀

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Ciertamente podia haberse hecho, pero en este caso quise hacerlos en picado. Pero habra mas contenido de este tipo pronto.

[@waynesimon2963]

Lovely family Nico. I just purchased a 50mm for my RB67SD and you can really get close as we can see in your images. Nice to see you out and about with your girls enjoying a walk in the forest. A nice change from the tech side of your broadcasts but then again we only see a sliver of life from everyone's videos. Thank you for the time you take in producing and editing. Happy Halloween...

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Got to get out sometimes! Hope you enjoy the 50mm, its a great lens for outdoors or creative indoors. Happy Halloween!!

[@vladislavanoshin]

amazing!!!

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thank you!!

[@Fujicator]

Yeps 50mm for a 6x7 camera is a bit wide for portraits but you know some interesting ideas to make it work...

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

It was wide, but a few shots came out like I wanted, need more depth of film next time.

[@Prashant.Khapane]

Interesting to see 50mm being used. It seems a lens shade may have helped. Lovely work as usual.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks, I sadly dont own its proper lens shade but will try to find one.

[@dmdmorg]

Second group shot at f16, sublime. Great tones..

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks!

[@mubiedits]

Love this👌

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks!!

[@phillipP8848]

Interesting using the 50mm. Great video Nico.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks Phillip!

[@Luudite]

Sophie is so serious 🙂 looks like it was a fun outing. Thanks for sharing the shots. Did you see the 50mms and think, "I might as well shoot some portraits with this thing today."?

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Honestly i have had the lens for over a year and hadnt used it. So wanted to test it with something fun.

[@jimitav]

Thank you for this, your family is lovely. When I read “Portraits.RZ67.50mm” I thought well that’s interesting. A wide angle on 6x7 has nothing to do with a wide angle on 35mm. Great work!

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! A fun little experiment.

[@randallstewart175]

Not so at all! Perspective is a function of camera to subject distance. If we assume that a 50mm on 6x7 format is approximately the same composition distance as a 24mm in 135 format, then when you shoot the same photo on 35mm and 6x7, you will have about the same subject distance, and you will get the same perspective, including the distortion for wide angle. The head and shoulders portrait at 3:00 is a fair example.

[@damiancanteros]

$100 lol... we were so naive Lindo video!

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! Its a new world in the film world. Prices are far from what they were.

[@anzaeria]

The 50mm worked well for these environmental portraits. Ive also been viewing sample images online that were shot with the older Sekor 50mm that was designed for the RB67 with mechanical shutter. Not sure if it's my imagination but looking at your photos in this video, it almost seems like the RZ version of the 50mm seems a little wider with more dramatic distortion compared to the RB version. Have you ever shot with the RB 50mm? It would be interesting to get some confirmation if this really is the case.

[@yorkieinnz4648]

Thanks for sharing....lovely family.

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks!

[@AlexandruMusetoiu]

hey man i have a question. from what i heard the mamiya uses (for example) a 50mm lens, but because it's a medium format the 50mm on it seems much wider than a 50mm on 35mm camera (like the difference from crop sensor to full frame). even if it's wider it somehow compress the picture to look like a natural 50. i don't know if i am right or not, can you help me out ?

[@joanfrancesc]

Even though its a 50 in 6x7 it acts more or less like a 24mm so if you were shooting 6x7 and wanted a 50 pov as in fullframe you'd have to go with a 90-110 you can look up medium format crop factor and there'll be more examples

[@AlexandruMusetoiu]

@@joanfrancesc thank you very much :D

[@hlron]

Nice portaits. Thank you for the video.🙏 Processed in a Jobo processor? 🧐

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks. Yeah, CPP3 with HC-110 for 5 min. Dilution B

[@DanielMontenegro140982]

Exactly what I was looking for. Nice lens but maybe too wide for portraits IMO. Thanks for sharing this video! =)

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! It is a bit wide, it can work for very specific portraits but its not for everyone ;)

[@NocturnalFame]

Where you having to compensate for bellow extension in some of the shots, with your metering

[@Nikonhermit]

He doesn't need to do that. The meter prism that he is using measures through-the-lens and takes care of that. But most people would agree that he prints dark.

[@k0ba_]

Awesome portraits! Was that the same forest we went to?

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! Yup, same place

[@aarons6532]

Nice video and photos on a camera I’m increasingly interested in picking up - I have a 503cx but the close focusing on the RZ seems really appealing

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Its an awesome option too. I have both and enjoy them a lot.

[@aarons6532]

Nicos Photography Show the only thing holding me back is the weight disadvantage of the Mamiya, what are your thoughts on that? Also how inconvenient are the extension tubes on the Hasselblad compared with the Mam’s bellows?

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Its only drawback is the weight and bulk, on everything else its much better in my opinion.

[@AetherCS2]

Perfect lol I just got one in and I couldn’t find any portraits online

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

It seems to be a rare lens to see used for portraits.

[@stcstwwlove]

The pics you shot at eye level or looking up at the subject's had more emotional impact

[@mamiyapress]

Lovely little girls but Daddy needs a little fill!

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

I could loose some filling and get some extra hair ;)

[@liangphoto]

cool, a little bit under exposure

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Yeah, I was surprised at the scans, I might need to rescan them as they looked too dark, negs look fine.

[@trojak666]

Find me one for that cash !:)

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

If I do I will share!

[@gibcoprobe66]

doesn't have the same 3D pop as the typical portrait lens for the RZ

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Using a wide wont give much of a 3d effect, also I stopped the lens as much as I could. Was looking for all in focus look.

[@atribecalledfilm]

I have the uld, but dropped it the other day 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@slimnics]

Good work, Well presented., great shots. Were you metering for the shadows there? I am wondering what program you use for video editing also ? Thanks Nico .

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

Thanks! I did, i metered on the faces, its where i wanted details. I edit on final cut pro.

[@brunomartelli8163]

not so much interaction with the models ?!?

[@NicosPhotographyShow]

What do you mean?

[@brunomartelli8163]

@@NicosPhotographyShow Just noticed, that you don't talk much to your subjects to get different expression. Still nice video and nice family. I like your channel.

[@CertainExposures]

​@@brunomartelli8163 haha he lives with them. Trust me they talk enough! I get your point though. I also become quiet as a stone when taking photos of people. Generally, I get the feeling that talking can help but I usually am _so_ focused on exposure, composition, not wasting a frame...