Hi Mike. I had a lot of experience with both cameras in the '70's on to a couple of years ago. I loved the Pentax 6X7 for my art projects that I was doing because of the nice big negatives gave me great 16x20 B&W prints. But when I started my wedding photography career...the Hassy was the system to get. Eventually I sold my 3 bodies and six lenses. Looking back, I should have kept both systems! -Joe
I used both also as a pro fashion shooter. I had about 6 pentax bodies because one was always being repaired and assistans were always loading one or 2 as we shot. One was needed just for the polaroid back. The 165?? leaf shutter lens was needed for flash. 300mm lens was great but flair prone. Blads were better because of the backs and Leaf shutter lenses. Clients couldnt understand why i would get a light stand leg or reflector in the shot because of the square format that would then be cropped for a magazine page. Nice to not have to turn the camera on its side like the Pentax also which takes us to the Mamiya Rz. Great camera for fashion and so much more advanced than the Blads. I still hhave a 553 and a 503 blad though . I used to shoot for the mags with a ELM Moon camera also for a bit of fun.
I'm increasingly loving your photography style photo shoot after photo shoot. I'm appreciating your humble approach to everything related to the photographic process. Everything feels true and genuine, not pretentious. And Ali is a jewel. So much energy, such a contagious smile. Cheers, -Rick
Again Mike, you knocked it out the box. The shot that you said was your favorite, it's on for sure...but my favorite shot from this video is the one that has home girl wearing the pink suit, sitting in the vehicle behind the wheel with her body turned to the door facing the camera. That shot is dope. Hey, listen Mike, you keep pushing. I'm loving your work!
I like the way you style your shoots.......heavy on the vintage LA look of the 1940's, 70's, and 80's.......the laundromat, I think you did one at a hotel, the family out in the desert, and this one near the beach. I would imagine that it's getting more and more difficult to find these unspoiled/undeveloped locations.......especially in and around L.A. Perfect choice of vehicle with the 1987 SL. Love Ali's look and overall vibe. It's evident the chemistry you two have working together.
Another fun video! That pink jacket Ali was wearing reminds me of Chanel. (She seems like she was fun to work with!) There is something about that square format!
Bruh these shots are fireeee also the little video edits make me feel like I'm watching a fragrance commercial (which is something I really want to get into making)
Absolutely love your work!! Love following your journey. One thing I’d love to see more of is your technical thinking towards your shooting. What goes through your mind in terms of setting exposure settings, deciding what aperture to use, dealing with light, just things like that would be real interesting to hear. Love what you do!
Every time I click on one of your videos I hit like first and then watch lol and never have any regrets. Always makes me want to get out there and shoot as well.
No joke, that would have been a dope pic with you and her in the car. The wind was blowing her hair like you guys were rolling, And Mike with the cruising pose.📸📸📸📸💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
So with the shutter speeds that you have available on these two cameras, I assume that to shoot at wider apertures on a bright day like this you are using nd filters, or at least a polarizer on some of these shots?
Your videos are always so cool bruh!! I know that area you're shooting at lol PCH/Malibu/Santa Monica.... I know that because I just shot a vlog video for Switch Pod Vs. DJI Ronin SC 🤣🤣🤣. Those pictures came out amazing!! Lookin forward to the next one💯💯
Fan theory: all of these people are in the same "universe" all connected by the Kennedy paper article 🤔 would be cool to see Mike shoot a film on the connection of all these people through the article!!! Dope video as always Mike!
for me the picks of the pics were the b/w with the hood open !!;) and the with Ali on lying on the boot with her handbag , loved them , having said that the colours in your favourite was gorgeous !! how long before we go to gold 120 ??? guessing late april and may people are going to be going wild for it !!
Hey Mike, I am thinking about buying a Pentax 67.........any advice. I started out using film but I quickly moved to digital ( I have used digital for the past 20 years)
@@MikeGrayFilm Thank you for putting out this fantastic video! The video was very enjoyable to watch! Cinematic vibes and Classic Photography feels where most people have forgotten what photography was about in modern times. We go out and create! This is what you are showing, images to be grateful to look for. Your model did a great job in the segment! She's stunning, beautiful with that positive energy! Overall this is fire!
Beautiful video & photos man! Love the look of the 6x6! You perfectly exposed each photo. Colors, contrast are amazing! What did ya use to meter such a tough scene(Harsh light etc)? Also did you meter for the highlights to get this look? Thanks :)
The crazy thing for this shoot is, I didn’t have my light meter. I used the internal meter on my Pentax. But I’ve used it for years so I’m very comfortable with it. And just used the same settings on my Hasselblad. Thank you!!!
Im tempted to get the Hassy because my man Mike here! Just don’t know how I would react with a square format but am open to the challenge tho! Love the work as always G✊🏻
Pentax 67 wins no contest if you like available light portraits, just because it's a platform you can adapt interesting exotic lenses onto, while the Hasselblad is crippled by only using first party lenses.
first time i’ve heard the best len’s that carl zeiss made , described as crippling.. i wonder how all the successful and famous photographers through the 50-90s made it through their careers and found work when being stuck with and hampered by the hassie and crippled by the carl zeiss !! 🤣
@@gui4j who said anything about having a career and being a famous photographer? Who said about comparing your work and life to others? I talked about a specific style and a personal preference. Don't be a troll, be a human and try to understand and respect other points of view.
Ha the sound from the engine in the video is certainly not from this Mercedes ;) but as always great photography and great color grading with the video.
Hi Mike. I had a lot of experience with both cameras in the '70's on to a couple of years ago. I loved the Pentax 6X7 for my art projects that I was doing because of the nice big negatives gave me great 16x20 B&W prints. But when I started my wedding photography career...the Hassy was the system to get. Eventually I sold my 3 bodies and six lenses. Looking back, I should have kept both systems! -Joe
So cool to hear Joe. I truly love both systems!
I used both also as a pro fashion shooter. I had about 6 pentax bodies because one was always being repaired and assistans were always loading one or 2 as we shot. One was needed just for the polaroid back. The 165?? leaf shutter lens was needed for flash. 300mm lens was great but flair prone. Blads were better because of the backs and Leaf shutter lenses. Clients couldnt understand why i would get a light stand leg or reflector in the shot because of the square format that would then be cropped for a magazine page. Nice to not have to turn the camera on its side like the Pentax also which takes us to the Mamiya Rz. Great camera for fashion and so much more advanced than the Blads. I still hhave a 553 and a 503 blad though . I used to shoot for the mags with a ELM Moon camera also for a bit of fun.
B&H and Adorama are the best ever from Sunday to Friday!!!
Gotta agree with you on that!
We love to see you out and about doing your thing!
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I’ve rewatched this video again and I say that the vibe is so cool! Both video and photos killed! And what a wonderful model!
I'm increasingly loving your photography style photo shoot after photo shoot. I'm appreciating your humble approach to everything related to the photographic process. Everything feels true and genuine, not pretentious. And Ali is a jewel. So much energy, such a contagious smile. Cheers, -Rick
I really appreciate that so much Rick 🙏🏾
Look how we look… talk to em gang
haha we all gotta talk that sh*t sometimes.
That Intro! On a scale 1 - 10? 10!
There we go!!!
thanks u jhaycob for show me this video, its so crazy man
you are welcome my friend
Again Mike, you knocked it out the box. The shot that you said was your favorite, it's on for sure...but my favorite shot from this video is the one that has home girl wearing the pink suit, sitting in the vehicle behind the wheel with her body turned to the door facing the camera. That shot is dope. Hey, listen Mike, you keep pushing. I'm loving your work!
Thanks so much David! I appreciate it
Ali = Femme Fatale! The most anticipated intro of 2022.
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I like the way you style your shoots.......heavy on the vintage LA look of the 1940's, 70's, and 80's.......the laundromat, I think you did one at a hotel, the family out in the desert, and this one near the beach. I would imagine that it's getting more and more difficult to find these unspoiled/undeveloped locations.......especially in and around L.A.
Perfect choice of vehicle with the 1987 SL. Love Ali's look and overall vibe. It's evident the chemistry you two have working together.
You rocked this one. Great images and vibe. I love using the 67 and blad too, and often you just know which one to pick up.
The video, the shots eveything is beautiful !
Mike Gray never miss
Much love from France as always homie :)
Thank you so much bro!
Superb! As always!!…you’re one & only Mike Gray!!!
Thank you!
you should be at 100,000 based on the quality of production,content and images and most importantly entertainment value !!:)
Thanks so much man
Nice car, nice pictures, nice model, thank you from Belgium.
Thank you 🙏🏾
First off, great images! Second, the color grade on your video is lights out!
Well, you made 33,000 subscriptions..more power you..your channel is amongst the best! Best wishes..David in the UK.
The pay phone intro; very cool!
Thanks!
Classic car on the beach with model...Killer idea!!!
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Another fun video! That pink jacket Ali was wearing reminds me of Chanel. (She seems like she was fun to work with!) There is something about that square format!
Thanks a lot Greg!
You really don’t miss, always fire photos😤😤
I appreciate you g
Comparing this to your last video, I can say with confidence that you've mastered available light.
Thanks Mark
Love it when a shoot is all good vibes my guy
I appreciate it bro
Mike brings the viiiibes
I’ve got to!
Bruh these shots are fireeee also the little video edits make me feel like I'm watching a fragrance commercial (which is something I really want to get into making)
Thanks so much bro! haha I love that.
Your way of shooting videos is way damn cool and diffrnt from others there doing this stuff , that’s what I like and support u for 🖤👌🏼
I appreciate you bro!
Loving these videos. Subscribed. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Matthew
love your videos and photography. you deserve a lot more than 30k bro!👌🏻
I appreciate it Benjamin. I know it shall come one day!
What a fun photo shoot! I love how you style your sessions as well.
Thanks Jennifer!
really nice work dude!
Thanks a lot!
Great video as always, everything about this shoot was perfect
Thanks so much !
Congratulation! Nice Video Good Photo! Thanks for all Man!!! Good Vibes!
Thanks a lot!!!
Love your content, beautiful work!
Thank you!
Round one: FIGHT!
Also such a wholesome moment at the end of the shoot :)
Thanks man!
Looked like a fun shoot! Great video as usual Excited for that video to come 👀
Thanks Michael!
Dude is it just me or is the color correct on all the footage here flawless
killer images as usual!
Thanks Scott!
Dude that intro was so good! I love the color grade. Photos were fire!
Thanks!
Absolutely love your work!! Love following your journey. One thing I’d love to see more of is your technical thinking towards your shooting. What goes through your mind in terms of setting exposure settings, deciding what aperture to use, dealing with light, just things like that would be real interesting to hear. Love what you do!
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll definitely add that in the future!
Love your photography! It’s such an amazing evolution.
Thanks so much bro
Another banger Mike. You nailed the vintage vibes. I'm definitely coming away with some compositions to try!
Thank you!
Holy shit those photos are incredible.
Thanks a lot Tim!
always great content with great images. the ideas so brilliant bruuuuh
Thank You!
You brought out the Old Mercedes…classic stuff man! If anything goes wrong it’s not on me!!! Hilarious…you captured some good pictures man! 👏👏
Thanks so much man!
Thanks mike! Amazing videos here one of a kind you been producing
Thanks so much
Every time I click on one of your videos I hit like first and then watch lol and never have any regrets. Always makes me want to get out there and shoot as well.
I love it Marlon! Thank you. Haha
The images are so…professional! Subbed!
Thanks so much! Welcome to the family.
great work as always bro
Thanks Kavion
No joke, that would have been a dope pic with you and her in the car. The wind was blowing her hair like you guys were rolling, And Mike with the cruising pose.📸📸📸📸💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I love it! Haha
Awesome shoot and sick car. Loved the intro cinematic!
Thanks Derek!
Classy photos, classy car, classy model, a touch too ' Dallas ' perhaps, but classy nonetheless. Well done young man.
Thank you.
I love the color grading on the video
My lil bro @victor melchor killed it
awesome pictures Mike!
Thanks man!
Long live Mr. Mike 🤍 love the vibes 🎞️
Love it. 🙌🏾
So with the shutter speeds that you have available on these two cameras, I assume that to shoot at wider apertures on a bright day like this you are using nd filters, or at least a polarizer on some of these shots?
This was cold!!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾
My dawg 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I like the black framing
Thanks
great video and beautiful model, as always. I have and I love both camera systems.
Thanks Marc. I feel the same way.
Man loved all the shots!! The shot at 3:38 is def my favorite! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks a lot Victor! You slayed it per usual.
@@MikeGrayFilm Ayy of course thanks Mike!! 🙌
Your videos are always so cool bruh!! I know that area you're shooting at lol PCH/Malibu/Santa Monica.... I know that because I just shot a vlog video for Switch Pod Vs. DJI Ronin SC 🤣🤣🤣. Those pictures came out amazing!! Lookin forward to the next one💯💯
Yep! Haha I appreciate it!
You in the car had me dying
lol i had to!
Fan theory: all of these people are in the same "universe" all connected by the Kennedy paper article 🤔 would be cool to see Mike shoot a film on the connection of all these people through the article!!!
Dope video as always Mike!
Thanks a lot bro. I’m glad someone finally gets it! Haha
You killed it!
Thank you!
for me the picks of the pics were the b/w with the hood open !!;) and the with Ali on lying on the boot with her handbag , loved them , having said that the colours in your favourite was gorgeous !!
how long before we go to gold 120 ??? guessing late april and may people are going to be going wild for it !!
Agreed
nice foley work!
Thank you!
Hey Mike, I am thinking about buying a Pentax 67.........any advice. I started out using film but I quickly moved to digital ( I have used digital for the past 20 years)
Concept King I see you dawg 🤝
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Your next print should just be an action shot of angry laundromat man
LMAO! That's comedy.
Your videos are Fire!
Thanks!!
@@MikeGrayFilm no problem…literally some of best and also entertaining film videos I’ve seen. Inspiring stuff. Thx 🙏🏻 for making these.
Amazing result Mike 👏 May I know did u use a box speed or push the film? thank you..
I pushed the film one stop for safety as I didn’t have a light meter on this shoot
Ahhhh dude these are awesome!! 3:44 & 4:22 are my faves 🙌🏽
Thank you so much Zoey!
That's beautiful 🎉
Thank you!
Great video man 👍🏻
Thanks Andy!
I'm torn between the 2 photos at 3:10 and 3:12 being my favorites. All of these are on point👏🏽
I appreciate it family! 🙏🏾
I love 6x6, but I honestly thought the Pentax won this round! Something special about it
I’m not mad at that haha
Ok !! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Mike Gray means Pay Day!
Gotta eat bro! haha
@@MikeGrayFilm Thank you for putting out this fantastic video! The video was very enjoyable to watch! Cinematic vibes and Classic Photography feels where most people have forgotten what photography was about in modern times. We go out and create! This is what you are showing, images to be grateful to look for. Your model did a great job in the segment! She's stunning, beautiful with that positive energy! Overall this is fire!
I prefer the hasselblad with the flash sync, Zeiss glass tack sharp
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Beautiful video & photos man! Love the look of the 6x6!
You perfectly exposed each photo. Colors, contrast are amazing!
What did ya use to meter such a tough scene(Harsh light etc)?
Also did you meter for the highlights to get this look?
Thanks :)
The crazy thing for this shoot is, I didn’t have my light meter. I used the internal meter on my Pentax. But I’ve used it for years so I’m very comfortable with it. And just used the same settings on my Hasselblad. Thank you!!!
@@MikeGrayFilm Thanks so much for the reply! Keep the awesome videos & photos coming! :)
Hi I’m from Malaysia , and I also like to shoot film ❤
how did the film grain effect of the beginning video? Thanks！
Davinci Resolve 🙌🏾
Killed it again bro! Loved everything about this. What gear was used for the video snippets? So high end feeling. Great sound design as well
Thanks a lot man. All of the gear is in the description!
Im tempted to get the Hassy because my man Mike here! Just don’t know how I would react with a square format but am open to the challenge tho! Love the work as always G✊🏻
Go for it bro! You'll love it.
@@MikeGrayFilm appreciate the feedback Mike!!
Quality content 🖤🖤
Thank you.
You are a genius
Haha you’re too kind
Mate we're more than 2 mins into a 10 min vid and STILL HAVEN'T SEEN A CAMES OR A PICTURE! Well we finally got there. Just get to it already.
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damn you really delivered here
I appreciate you
Pentax 67 wins no contest if you like available light portraits, just because it's a platform you can adapt interesting exotic lenses onto, while the Hasselblad is crippled by only using first party lenses.
I get your point on that!
first time i’ve heard the best len’s that carl zeiss made , described as crippling.. i wonder how all the successful and famous photographers through the 50-90s made it through their careers and found work when being stuck with and hampered by the hassie and crippled by the carl zeiss !! 🤣
@@gui4j who said anything about having a career and being a famous photographer? Who said about comparing your work and life to others? I talked about a specific style and a personal preference. Don't be a troll, be a human and try to understand and respect other points of view.
Yeah! the car of American Gigolo! 🙂👍
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Kodak film? No e6?
No e6
Video picture is better than photo. )
Hahaha 🤣
Hasselblad is a Mercedes gullwing , Pentax 67 is a Humvee . I have both but always pick up the hassy first
I love it
Drop a photo book please😀
It’s coming. I promise!
Ha the sound from the engine in the video is certainly not from this Mercedes ;) but as always great photography and great color grading with the video.
Gotta add some spice to it haha. Thank you Rene
Am i tripping or is the engine accel sound from GTA 5
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The hassy thooo.
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I’m geeking off those 6x6 shots! 🤤 wasn’t even a fan of the square format until you started featuring it 😅 oh and congrats on the B&H sponsor! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thanks so much!!!
did you get your intro out of some movie? you can't be doing it by yourself!
Something like that! Haha my mentor helped me shoot the phone booth into with his crazy set up!
@@MikeGrayFilm really nicely done man！ great great cinematography.