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I have a Mamiya 645J and a Yashica Mat 124G and some old accordion type cameras more for show. I haven't used any of them in at least 20 years. I developed my o

I have a Mamiya 645J and a Yashica Mat 124G and some old accordion type cameras more for show. I haven't used any of them in at least 20 years. I developed my own film too but only black and white not colour it's so much harder to get into. I would feel so self-conscious now if I took them out they are so obviously a camera compared to stealthy cameras on phones. There's so much knowledge need to take a great picture the composition, light levels, shutter speed, focus. It sounds simple but even with everything perfect I could never get a good picture.

JKCalhoun 5y ago
I got into medium format a few years ago — picked up a Mamiya, Yashica, a few others off eBay (probably like my Bronica the best). Developed B&W film first (no prints, I scan using a flatbed scanner). After watching a few YouTube videos, went ahead and developer a few rolls of color film. It went fine — although there are rather strict temperatures you have to maintain. I am still smitten by the B&W photos and a few candid portraits I managed of friends and family. I may stick with B&W. Since I am mainly photographing friends and family I suppose I am not self-conscious. To be sure though I think when I am out in public there is a curiosity about the camera. Not in a bad way. I have heard others say that the twin-reflex (like your Yashica) are in some ways more discreet than a smart phone since you generally shoot from the waist...