Medium Format Here I Come... (#4)

After the last blog I began scouring the internet for a deal on a medium format camera.  I was really hoping to find an older Hasselblad for a deal on ebay, but quickly realized they don't go for much less than 1k and accessories for them aren't cheap either.  While checking a particular online camera forum, I stumbled across a gentleman selling two complete Mamiya RB67 Pro S models for a price I couldn't resist.  After sending a few text messages to a friend that has a similar model and exchanging emails with the seller, I decided I was going to take the plunge.

I decided to give medium format film a try for a couple of reasons.  One, I feel like with film you have to slow down and really considered what you are about to do.  Once you release the shutter, there is no "delete" button.  Sure you could throw the negative away, but that negative cost you money.  Two, looking into the viewfinder, at least a waist level viewfinder, makes you look away from the subject and down at the focus screen.  In a small way it helps me look at the negative I am about to make in a more objective way.  Three, the shutter makes the coolest sound ever.  Ok, that last one is a little cheesy but it is true!

The goal is to get a scanner and do most of my developing at home for black and white, color stuff I will send off for.  Hopefully the process of making film photos will help improve my digital photography and maybe I can get some good art out the whole ordeal!

-dg