Not very easy. Some rangefinder models offer a ground glass that you can mount to the back of the camera to judge filter effects and critical focus but I don't believe one is available for the Mamiya 7.
Guy
Posted by Doug Dolde on February 9, 2007 at 9:49 PM
The 43 is really wide...like using a 75mm on 4x5. For travel the 65 mm is perfect.
The meter on the Mamiya 7II is a spot meter which meters the lower right quadrant. Weird huh? I never tried it but a screw on soft grad might work (how well I don't know). It does tend to blow out white clouds with the meter where it is so a soft grad could alleviate that.
The lenses are outrageously sharp. If you get a good scan you will be amazed at the detail.
Posted by Don Miller on February 9, 2007 at 10:12 PM
I have the 65 and 150. I tend to want to be a little wide or long. Both are superb. I suggest forgetting the grad ND. That's the biggest issue with a range finder and landscape.
I have the 50mm and found it perfect for shooting in the SW. I don't even bother taking the 80mm.
You do have to use the ext. viewfinder which takes getting used to for me at least. I also have the mamiya polarizer which is easy to use and works well so long as you don't over do it.
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6 repliesI would enjoy hearing advice about other good lens choices. I think the 43mm is a natural and it wouldn't take up too much room when travelling.
Thanks for any tips. Tim Stenning
Guy
Guy
The meter on the Mamiya 7II is a spot meter which meters the lower right quadrant. Weird huh? I never tried it but a screw on soft grad might work (how well I don't know). It does tend to blow out white clouds with the meter where it is so a soft grad could alleviate that.
The lenses are outrageously sharp. If you get a good scan you will be amazed at the detail.
You do have to use the ext. viewfinder which takes getting used to for me at least. I also have the mamiya polarizer which is easy to use and works well so long as you don't over do it.