Adesw
The phantom flasher
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 706
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Its still gonna be a month or 3 before I can get a MF camera. But I'm planning. I've fallen for the mamiya rz67, as it looks like a great camera that will last for as long as they produce the film.
But planning I am, I'm still a digital guy, and thus I want to be able to get the film quality images onto my computer, without having to pay for a digital back.
So heres the question. What companies will develop and scan medium format negatives? Because I cant afford a scanner that has the built in function to scan MF negatives, as they seem to be a few grand!
Thanks again. I will eventually get it, I just want to know that its going to be a long term investment rather then just a £800 gimmick.
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beejaybee
Marvin
Reged: 18/07/2007
Posts: 4463
Loc: Really Here In Name Only
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What companies will develop and scan medium format negatives?
The usual suspects ... Peak Imaging for a start
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NorthernMonkey
enthusiast
Reged: 01/05/2007
Posts: 271
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Ilford have just started doing this in house for B&W negs
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Adesw
The phantom flasher
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 706
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Ok, will peak images do colour? Cause I want to use 120 reala.
Also, just while Im here. This camera has a leaf shutter, does that mean that it has the ability to sync up to whatever my shutter speed is (1/400 I thinks the highest) (flash wise)?
Thanks for the help
Edited by Adesw (19/07/2008 19:30)
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Roger_Provins
Made-it Man
Reged: 22/10/2005
Posts: 2813
Loc: Gloucester, UK
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Ok, will peak images do colour? Cause I want to use 120 reala.
Also, just while Im here. This camera has a leaf shutter, does that mean that it has the ability to sync up to whatever my shutter speed is (1/400 I thinks the highest) (flash wise)?
Third. Is the 120 reala film the right size? I know the RZ/RB cameras are 6 by 7, I cant see anything on the site to say what size the reala is (me being real dumb here.)
Thanks for the help
Yes, yes and yes 
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Adesw
The phantom flasher
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 706
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Thanks again. I've just finished researching medium format, and I want it even more now. I now get that its only one size of film and the camera crops it. So its just one strip of film rather then lil square as is 35mm.
I'm excited, but dont have money yet 
I'll probably use my dslr as a meter, taking any shots with an equiv lens, checking the exposure and then dialing in the settings into the MF camera.
Just need to decide whether I want an RB67 or RZ67 camera.
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Malcolm_Stewart
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 11/07/2005
Posts: 2384
Loc: Milton Keynes, UK
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... So here's the question. What companies will develop and scan medium format negatives? Because I can't afford a scanner that has the built in function to scan MF negatives, as they seem to be a few grand! ...
My Epson Perfection 4870 PHOTO will scan both negatives and positives, transparent and reflective originals in colour, grey scale or B&W. It came with holders for 2"x2" slides, 35mm film strips, 120 film in strips, and two 5"x4" films. It cost around £200 from Jessops about 3 years ago - I don't know what the current version is numbered. The bundled software works quite well, but you can always download Vuescan if you prefer. Might be worth looking on ebay?
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Hwntws
addict
Reged: 17/04/2006
Posts: 588
Loc: Neath, South Wales
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Ade,
I use Peak Imaging and I'm very happy with the results, not the cheapest but very good.
Regards
Ray
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Rhys
Sasquatch
Reged: 15/01/2004
Posts: 2921
Loc: York (home of the speedbump)
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If you get an RB remember to wind the back on as well as the camera.. RZ's wind the back on for you when you wind the body. (well I say wind, it more of a press of a lever). Think I'd go for an RZ myself as I've got an RB67 ProS (lent out at the mo). Would prefer the 90mm though as I got a 127mm with mine and its too long for me. Think the RZ comes with a different lens as standard though.
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NRIPN (Officially Nuts..)
RGMP.co.uk (My Website.. well early stages anyway)
Benchinistas.org.uk The home of Benchism
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Adesw
The phantom flasher
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 706
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Thanks.
I will probably develop through peak imaging, and buy a flatbed scanner for the moment. because I dont need 100% quality, and £15-£20 per roll is a bit much in the long run!
I'm thinking of a second hand RZ67 proi. It looks like a lovely camera, and you can get it with a 110 2.8 lens, back and the waist level finder for around £600. From what I've read the 110 is supposed to be sharper then the 90. Its supposed to be a 35mm equiv of about 50mm, so it will be great for me with portraits, which is going to be the main use of this camera.
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Adesw
The phantom flasher
Reged: 07/02/2008
Posts: 706
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ooo.
I know that they dont produce it anymore, but can you still get hold of polaroid film for it?
Cause I've always loved something about polaroids.
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pilliwinks
enthusiast
Reged: 26/10/2005
Posts: 359
Loc: Hove Sussex
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I've got both RB and RZ. Apart from the difference with the wind on (the RZ is more convenient) the RB doesn't need a battery, so you have one less thing to worry about. The RZ has one "feature" which I find intensely irritating, and that is that if you use the mirror lockup, you have to make the exposure within about 60 seconds because it's worried about your draining the battery. I normally lock up the mirror and wait for any vibration to stop; but if the clouds aren't right, or I'm waiting for the breeze to drop, I can get a time-out.
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Stephen
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NorthernMonkey
enthusiast
Reged: 01/05/2007
Posts: 271
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I'll probably use my dslr as a meter, taking any shots with an equiv lens, checking the exposure and then dialing in the settings into the MF camera.
I did that for quite a while when I got my hassy, I ended up using a quite long lens on the DSLR, so I could meter the point I wanted, rather than using an equivilent length.
I chose the hassy over the RZ because of the weight difference
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glynjones
journeyman
Reged: 03/07/2005
Posts: 50
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I'm using a Mamiya 7, and scanning on an Epson Perfection V500
I can only print up to A4 size, though I have printed some longer panoramics (19 x 6.5 inches) either cropped 6x7, or from my xpan
Using film, this scanner and to this sort of enlargement gives stunning results
The scanner goes for around £200, though I'm sure I saw it somewhere for £150 not long ago (can't remember where)
Glyn
PS - the panoramic paper is excellent and prints through an A4 printer no problem - you just have put in a custom paper size
Its available from www.ink2paper.com
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