Saturday, July 7, 2012

My new Bronica back...135W - Panorama

Ever since i saw the negative from Losheng on his 135mm film, shot thru Bronica on a 135mm wide back, i always wanted one. Like all the Bronica user, we checked ebay and there was none for a long period.
I heard it was pretty rare in the market and most Bronica owner who owned one, dont seems to let it go.

The only available copy listed for sale can be found on keh.com which came with a heavy price tag of USD310
http://www.keh.com/camera/Bronica-SQ-Series-Backs-and-Magazines/1/sku-SQ110014000060?r=FE 

Well, let me be specific here, its not just a normal 135mm back that shoot a normal 135mm frame. Its a panorama back that shoots a 1.5 frame off the film.
In our last outing, Fei mentioned to me about a local dealer who still has quite a handful of Bronica items in his store for sale and we made a trip down yesterday.
I was surprised to find the store to be filled with all sorts of lenses, accessories and camera body. Most of which are Bronica related stuff. It was amazing.

With just 2 of the remaining panorama back on the shelve, i quickly grabbed them.
Bronica 135W

Bronica 135W

Bronica 135W

Well it totally slipped my mind to ask about the 135W focusing screen...nonetheless, i did some measurement and got myself a mask for the back...  Bronica 135W

Bronica 135W

Bronica 135W

I am going to load a roll of legacy Pro 100 to give it a try..Will post the results soon...if it works, probably i can do without a focusing screen...& Once again thanks to Fei for bringing me down the shop!

Morning at Loysel toys

It was supposed to be a coffee session at Loysel toys, but my attention was drawn towards the next table... That gave me a chance to finish off my remaining frames..

  acros (6)

Fuji Pro 160NS (2)

Fuji Pro 160NS (10)

Isnt she adorable? Like a baby doll after a messy breakfast...acros

acros (2)

acros (4)

Bronica SQ-Ai, 80mm f2.8 PS 
Acros 100, R09, Fuji Pro 160NS

Thursday, July 5, 2012

The walk in nature...The Old Trees

On a Sunday morning, we went for a walkabout at this undiscovered little nature area... Not sure when will this place make way for urbanization especially on this little island...lets just enjoy what is still around for now.

 The beauty of nature... Fuji Pro 160NS (7)

This tree must have hundreds of age... acros (7)

You hardly see flowers growing from the ground these days...im surprised that my 40mm lens can do extreme closeup...and the oof is quite nice here...even at f4..Fuji Pro 160NS (5)

Fuji Pro 160NS (4)

Love the serene atmosphere here.... acros (10)

Plants enjoying the sun
Fuji Pro 160NS (9)

Let's hope its still around for another few years....the sight would be different again then

Bronica SQ-Ai, 40mm f4 PS, 
Fuji Pro 160NS, Acros 100

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Flying free

How i wish our life would have been carefree as always...

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Monday, July 2, 2012

Kunming Streets on Black

Legacy Pro 100 (11)

Legacy Pro 100 (14)

Legacy Pro 100 (15)

Legacy Pro 100 (16)

Legacy Pro 100 (17)

Legacy Pro 100 (19)

Legacy Pro 100 (20)

Legacy Pro 100 (21)

Legacy Pro 100, HC110
R2A, Canon 50mm f1.8, Canon 35mm f2

The day that we step into the field

Like some National Geographic photographers...it was fun doing some field photography...
  All the national geographic to be photographers...

Bronica SQ-Ai, 40mm f4 PS,
Acros 100, R09

Sunday, July 1, 2012

One last look at Shangrila..my last roll...

Took me awhile to realise i have one last outstanding film yet to be developed.

My last day at Shang-rila

Locals doing their last sale preach before we set off.. Legacy Pro 100 (35)

Bidding farewell with a song
Legacy Pro 100 (36)

The quiet streets of Shangrila...i really do miss this place.. Legacy Pro 100 (2)

Legacy Pro 100 (3)

Legacy Pro 100 (31)

Legacy Pro 100 (4)

Legacy Pro 100 (29)

Enjoying the quiet afternoon the locals...
Legacy Pro 100 (5)


Legacy Pro 100 (33)

Legacy Pro 100 (28)

Finishing my roll here... Legacy Pro 100 (37)
Love this panning shot... Legacy Pro 100 (39)

Legacy Pro 100


Legacy Pro 100, HC110
R2A, Canon 50mm f1.8, Canon 35mm f2