anyone shooting half frames?

Mike Panic · 08-16-2005

looking to get a half frame... the canon demi seems to be the cream of the crop but im not sure i want to shell out $250+ for a quality one.

anyone else have suggestions, or currently using one?

Wayne R. Scott · 08-16-2005

I have a Oly Pen FT (not a rangefinder) and a Fuji Half which is a rangefinder. I don't know how available the Fuji Half is, and I am ashamed to say that I have not shot it yet.

Wayne

rovnguy · 08-16-2005

I shoot half frame. Sometimes with the Samurai's, but mostly with the original Olympus Pen. They bring both challenge and calm to my life.

aizan · 08-16-2005

i'll be shooting half frame tomorrow. finally worked out all the kinks in my pen s! booyah!

popitz · 08-17-2005

currently using a Pen EE-3 and FT from my wife's Pen collection. she's determined to complete the Pen series. i get to take them apart and do a bit of CLA.

amazing how you can still get a sharp detailed print from half a 35mm frame.

sleepyhead · 08-17-2005

I have shot a few rolls with a ricoh "Auto half S". It's about the size of an Olympus XA but a bit thicker. Beautiful "retro" design. Crappy little vewifinder, though, and with some dust in the finder. BUT, I've been amazed at the sharpness of the lens (it is fixed focus, everything from about 5 ft. on is in focus).

HOWEVER, as I have so many more versitile full-frame cameras in my cupboard, it just doesn't get used anymore.

If someone out there wants it, I'll sell it to you cheaply - I don't know, $15? I bought it for $40, but I was probably being a bit of a fool at the time (impulse)...

kbg32 · 08-17-2005

I have quite a large collection of 1/2 frame cameras, Pen, Canon, Ansco, Yashica. etc.. I love them all. Each has its own wonderful qualities. I shoot commercially and for myself with them.

Some examples -

rbiemer · 08-17-2005

I use an Agat 18. It's scale focus and non-metered. I like it for when I don't want to lug around anything heavy. Haven't used it lately as the half frame size confuses the local lab.
It's a fun cheap camera! There is a Japanese photographer who (if I'm understanding the BabelFish translator correctly) seems to be comparing the lens favorably with his Leicas.

The lens is OK but it sure ain't that good.
Rob

kbg32 · 08-17-2005

Daido Moriyama used an Olympus Pen W for his work.

Mike Panic · 08-17-2005

Pm sent about the Ricoh

pshinkaw · 08-17-2005

I use a Pen FT, Pen D3 and a Canon Demi EE17. One of these days I hope to finish repairing a Dial 35.

-Paul

Doug · 08-17-2005

Improvements in film have benefitted half-frame; surprising how well it can do these days. I had a Pen D2 long ago, and occasionally use a pair of FT's and an FV with several lenses.

aizan · 08-17-2005

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Originally Posted by kbg32

Daido Moriyama used an Olympus Pen W for his work.

'71/ny is one of my favs! i'm not sure what other cameras he's used though. heard one mention of an af minolta.

DougK · 08-17-2005

I use my Samurai occasionally, haven't gotten around to repairing my Pen EE-2 yet.

surlysimon · 08-17-2005

I have just aquired a demi 17 and a Pen D and didn't pay too much for either, they aren't perfect but are good users, keep checking ebay and you should find a demi for $100US or even sometimes less.
i think the Demi17 may have the edge over the olympus in terms of usability but the Pen is smaller and neater. i really want aa F but they do seem to go for far too much money.
good luck with your search

Jon Goodman · 08-17-2005

This discussion is very timely...If anyone here wants to buy an original and unmolested Demi (the one with the 2.8 lens & a working meter), please tell me. Mine is still in its original carry case with the original manual, the original Canon wrist strap and Canon lens cap too. It still looks almost like new...it still has the little P/C plug cover, too. To be 100%, I suppose it could use new light seals, but I don't think they leak. I just never got around to changing them. $75 and shipping. If you're interested, please send a PM.
Jon

Mike Panic · 08-17-2005

jon - could you PM me some photos of it? you can host em for free. at www.uploadpixels.com

Jon Goodman · 08-17-2005

Yes, I think I can post them here, actually. Let me take some...

Jon Goodman · 08-17-2005

Let's try these...quick and not with very good light, but hopefully they'll give you an idea...

Jon Goodman · 08-17-2005

Two more...

Mike Panic · 08-17-2005

thanks for posting... lemme sleep on it - i wasn't planning on buying a camera just today... but this is a very attractive offer

Jon Goodman · 08-17-2005

Sounds fine to me...it will be here.
Jon

Honu-Hugger · 08-19-2005

Well...the Tenax II is actually 2/3 frame (24x24). Probably all of the same inconveniences if you have film developed commercially

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Jon Goodman · 08-19-2005

I get my color print film done via Sam's mail in service, and if I simply write "half frame format" on the envelope, they split and print each frame as 4" x 6". So far, they've never charged me more than $1 extra per roll, and sometimes they don't charge extra at all.

Jon

Honu-Hugger · 08-19-2005

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Originally Posted by Jon Goodman

I get my color print film done via Sam's mail in service, and if I simply write "half frame format" on the envelope, they split and print each frame as 4" x 6". So far, they've never charged me more than $1 extra per roll, and sometimes they don't charge extra at all.

Jon

Thanks Jon, that's good to know -- I'll make an inquiry. My local lab has trouble with the 24x24.