Would like to try medium format - suggestions? Zeiss Ikon 6x9? Koni Omega?

[ulrichsd]

Hmm, looks like you need to get your Sekonic light meter working (unless you can get the built in meter working).

I had an old GE ... though its currently on eBay.

Just an update, I was able to get the internal light meter working by using one of those hearing aid batteries with a piece of 12 gauge copper wire wrapped around. Seems to work well.

Were you able to sell your GE?

 

[Carny]

Did you get the roll that was already in the camera developed?

 

[dxqcanada]

Hmm, looks like you need to get your Sekonic light meter working (unless you can get the built in meter working).

I had an old GE ... though its currently on eBay.

Just an update, I was able to get the internal light meter working by using one of those hearing aid batteries with a piece of 12 gauge copper wire wrapped around. Seems to work well.

Were you able to sell your GE?

Yup, sold it with a bunch of series V filters.

How is the winding mechanism doing ?

 

[ulrichsd]

Did you get the roll that was already in the camera developed?

Sorry, I decided to just throw it away. I was curious but there were only 4 pictures taken on a who-knows-how-old roll of film, I decided it wasn't worth it.

Yup, sold it with a bunch of series V filters.

How is the winding mechanism doing ?

Glad to hear it! So far so good with the winding, I think I just have to make sure to push the shutter release hard enough so that it recognizes it is time to wind the camera.

 

[dxqcanada]

You mean the shutter is not releasing unless you seriously push the button ?

 

[ulrichsd]

You mean the shutter is not releasing unless you seriously push the button ?

The shutter releases easily, but if I don't push it completely in the winding mechanism doesn't recognize that it is ok to turn. The camera is locked from winding until it thinks you have taken a picture.

 

[3bayjunkie]

I didnt read through all the replies. But check ebay. So easy to find a cheap medium format camera for $200. Check out mamiya c330 or c220. I see some c330s on ebay for under $200.

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[unpopular]

The Koni-Omega is a beast, weighs a ton.

I'd suggest a Mamiya TLR or Bronica S, S2 or S2A.