Before I even watch this vid, just want to say thank you for covering a kowa six. It’s very difficult to find any kind of video coverage on this camera in English. Thanks.
Sehr gut gemacht. Video ist einfach super! Gute Schnitt. Gute Idee. Das gibt ein Wunsch nach mehr. Vielen Dank für schöne Minute mit diesem Video. Respekt.
Had my first whitebait 1990 somewhere between Westport and Greymouth. A big party of several families. The men fishing and preparing on the plate. The fish slice in the one hand...in the other a can of Steinlager or XXXX. They all gave me warmth and soon I was apart of their party. Me fool being shy and not taking my Olympus to take a few shots.... Thanks a lot for bringing back memories! Every vid of you bursts for me of love to people and photography. A huge sparkler of joy and inspiration. All about photography and NZ. Wonderful.
Thanks for the personal approach Paul. Really enjoying your videos and film photography. Finding old film cameras and giving them a go is one of my favorite things. Happy Holidays from the upper Midwest in the United States!
Wonderful choice of a camera. As a kid in high school I had an English teacher that was also a portrait photographer. I still remember helping out as we took that years yearbook portraits and senior pictures on a Kowa Six. That was 1983 and years later I was offered the camera with 2 lenses for a steal of a price. Over 15 years later and I still kick myself for not buying the camera.
Kowa Super 66 was a "good" camera. Like several mentioned, it had it's faults but a lot of wedding photographers loved being able to get into the larger negative for a reasonable price. It had a heck of a mirror drop, no interchangeable backs and only a minimum number of lenses. I had one for a few years, moved up to a very used Hassiblad and eventually went on to several view cameras. BUT in defense of the old Super 66, it was very good for teaching composition and if you shot on a tripod, locked up the mirror and were careful, you could produce some very respectable negatives. Can't say I would buy one again, but in it's' day it was a pretty respectable camera.
I love medium format cameras and have several. Kiev 6c with a 90mm 2.8 lens and the waist level and eyelevel ttl prism. Awesome glass. My favourites are tlrs. I have a Chinese Seagull 4bi twin lens reflex with a 75mm 3.5 lens and a Japanese Yashica mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens from 1957. The lens is SOOO SHARP. I like the tlrs because they are so compact and light. The Kiev 6c is best with the waistlevel finder. I remember the Kowa but had never seen one. If it's a Copal shutter then it will be really good and easy to work on.
Nearly 2 years later, but still a nice vlog, Paul. Just looked for the Kowa Six on YT and stumbled over your video. I must say... yes! That’s the real photography and it’s a pleasure to watch. Best Philipp, Freising, Germany.
I picked one of these up on a whim at a flea market about 8 years ago, and it got me hooked on film photography. Of my collection, it’s still my favorite. If you’re gentle with the advance knob it will last you a long time. Don’t flip the little crank out, just turn the wheel - that’s the trick I’ve heard;)
Paul, fantastic video. These videos continue to inspire because they are the about personal relationship between yourself and the images you are capturing not about the gear.
Shooters that only know digital post production are unaware of color filters for Black and white. They (filters) create quite a dramatic contrast of light and dark shades, and one can find the filters in the discount bin at your local camera shop. Pre production vs post. Front of the cow vs back end. Especially B&W. On another note, off hand, foreknowledge in either medium makes the out come more predictable, but with film the trade off (less post options) is more rewarding when you nail it. Thanks again.
I noticed you didn't seem to use an exposure meeter.., which may have improved your results. I still have one of these and it still works after 50+ years. It ia stored in an aluminum case when not in use. Good luck with continued experimenting with the KOWA SIX.., I love mine.
Feeling nostalgic, we learnt medium format photography on the Kowa Six back at art college in the 80's. I remember them fondly, but never sighted them again after leaving there. Love the images and your videos as a whole and thank you for bringing back some fab memories of the Kowa!!
Awesome!!!!! I have a 1916 Kodak Model 3A and put some sheet film in it because no roll film is available and actually got some images. There is life in them thar beasts if we just have a go! Good on you Paul.
videos like this make me really feel tempted to go back to darkroom work... built my own at the age of 20, dragged the selfmade table (that lived its 1st life as a ...door) with sink & I don't know what else from home to home, for I think18 years or so...some real nice photo's there Paul, I like in particular the one with the fisherman in the front and others in the background, with all the poles splitting the image in a 45degree angle...that's composing! Got here because I couldn't find any info on those Kowa's... the lens quality seems quite promising, very tempted to try out one! cheers & keep up the good work!
Awesome! I had always wondered about these cameras since I saw a broken one laying around a repair room at my grad school. It's like a tankier Hasselblad.
Hav'nt commented on a video on more than a year, but i just wanted to say that you are doing a fantastic job. I feel like im listening to a story teller when i watch these videos. Keep it up, makes me want to shoot my film cameras more despite the price of film where i live!
My first view to a SLR was I think a Kowa 35mm. I was entranced! The smaller Kowa was not a good camera. Too complicated. The Kowa 6 by all accounts quite good in every way! I hope still working, if not sold! Great video. The Photos seem super. The joy of 6x6 one can make duplicate contacts or larger on printer and share! My Canoscan lacks the 120 film holder, rats! All the best, Bravo.
I'm pretty much the same over cheap film point and shoots, its just the does it work and can I get it to work thing. Cheap SLRs are getting rarer, even if you have your ear to the ground. I predict the next big up-pricing will be in digital point and shoots, which are everywhere at the moment as phone cameras have bypassed them but nostalgia value and rarity will kick in in about 10 years time. Of course the first digital camera's (the ones with floppy discs) now make a fortune, the price of a good DSLR. Have fond memories of my first digital brick, which still resides in a box in the boiler cupboard. Nice shots, it definitely looks like a good portrait camera, very solid blacks with a lot of fall-off in the midtones (maybe its just the film or the strong light on the beach).
I knew the name Kowa in photographic sense for a long time, but I never knew they produced 120 film cameras. I gues a man can never be old enough to not be able to learn something new 😊
THe Kowa Six is HANDS DOWN my favorite camera. If you get it CLA'd it'll last a lifetime. Recommend Ross Yerkes in the USA for CLA and all things Kowa. I've been using the Kowa Six system for years.
Great story telling well presented really enjoyed the film. Made me smile loved the developing section and the truth about the ongoing tech race with its more and more you cant live without this or that.
Paul you always make me squirm when I see you handling your negatives with your bare hands -:) It's great when you get a result from an old, possibly dud (buggered) camera.
I only found your channel a few weeks ago and have enjoyed watching them. love this as your Kowa reminds me of my Mamiya RB67 which has been sitting in the drawer for too long now. main reason is I've been using mostly 35mm for a while now. love how you got so excited when you saw you had images...that was me the other day when I developed my first roll of film ever at home and saw the images for the first time. was the best feeling ...looking forward to doing all my B&W films myself now and later on I would like to try colour processing as well. love your work, keep it up. love your pup, he's cute too. :-)
Just wanted to say that I really liked this vlog. Having across your material a couple of times now I have really started to enjoy your delivery and calm approach to film photography. Keep up the good work and thanks, subscribed.
An interesting camera. I've never seen one like that. Very similar to Hasselblad. I saw on the Internet auctions only KOWA lenses for m42 and C-Mount. But I have not seen KOWA camera. Fascinating!
Like yourself I think analogue and digital can co-exist, and I often say that my favourite camera, my Zorki 4K is also my cheapest. I also develop all my own images and darkroom print my 35mm black and white images, I have to scan my 120 and all colour. For me the darkroom is my favourite part of any photography, I can spend hours in there messing around with proper dodging and burning etc. I’ve never quite understood the digital v analogue arguments where people are expected to fall into one camp or the other. I always thought photography was about choices, not dictums. People should be encouraged to enjoy their photography however they choose practice it, not slated for not having the latest kit. You find such fascinating subjects for your photography and all your videos have other educational aspects to them. We have whitebait in the UK, and even though I’m a chef by trade I don’t know if we have a defined season. As always a superb vlog Paul with some great shots, I really enjoyed it. A wise man once told me that if you wanted to judge a man's character watch how he treats his dog.
Agree Mark, I go through phases in and out of each medium, its all photography with each having pros and cons. Thanks for hanging in there and your continued support.
Nice video Paul, I like to use my Pentacon SIX, I struggle sometimes to put on the 120 roll on the reel for development. Other then that it’s a joy to use my old medium format camera.
For anyone seriously interested in taking up a Kowa 6 (or Kowa 66, or Super 66), they are fairly simple cameras as medium format SLRs go. Never a commercial competitor to Hasselblad, Bronica, etc., the bodies were updated and refined over the years. Kowa made a full range of very good lenses for the system, as well as numerous accessories to make it more useful. Problem now is that if you want a full system, some lenses and accessories can for hard to find. Lack of knowledge and parts makes finding repairs a problem. I seriously considered buying in many years ago, but went with Pentax 67 instead.
Nothing beats peeling a wet roll of film from the reel, still get a buzz of anticipation checking out new negs. And that's after 50 years plus... You've inspired me to dust off the Hasselblad! Cheers!
The camera is a "beast" (sic) whereas it looks very smart, and it is "difficult to handle", (sic) whereas it is digital menus that are hard to deal with. Have you tried Ilford baryta warmtone paper? With some selenium for toning? Or is that also a beast and difficult to handle?
Beautifully filmed mate another awesome episode I soooo tempted to dust off my old bronica etrsi after this vid great to see Bae again too top marks all round 👍🏼
Nice one Paul ... some pretty sharp photos that have come out of that old camera, so you would be very pleased with that indead. Don,t no much about home developing, but is their certain types of chemicals you need for the negatives to develop ?
I had a Kowa 6MM. Excellent camera. The only problem is with the lenses. Excellent optics, but mediocre mechanics. Lucky if you have a perfect working lens. Great video.
Hi Roman, I found it pretty good actually the little bracket on the viewfinder lid is broken so when I looked through the eyepiece i had to hold it in place but if that was fixed I think it would be fine.
Wish I had not traded in my old Bronica several years ago now :( By the way leaf shutters just need using to free them they get a bit sticky if not used :D Nice Vlog :D Teddy
I recall when the original Kowa Six appeared on the market back in the day. The photo magazines of the time took it to task for so-so optical quality, noise/vibration, and lack of an interchangeable film back. I was tempted, and ran a roll of Verichrome Pan through one and scrutinized the negatives and prints. The result? I went back to the Minolta Autocord and waited for camera manufacturers to come up with something "inexpensive and sharp." While later Kowa Six models addressed the mechanical problems of the original, I eventually chose a Bronica ETR-C outfit. (I'm a "rectangular" sort, though 6X6 has it over the 24X36mm format any day.) Would I buy an eBay Kowa Six today? A Six MM, possibly.
Thanks, I think they go for about $500 - 600 on Ebay, not something I would buy but considering this was almost free I'm not complaining. Thanks for watching.
I have a couple of these cameras and lenses I'm going to try a place that makes adapters for mirrorless these lenses are supposed to be really beautiful even on mirrorless and hold up really well
I recently got an old kowa six in my hands. There is no good instruction video on youtube - could you please come up with a video on how to use this thing?
Paul C Smith Photographer thanks! No Need to Talk about Detaild Technical specs! just Show us how to load film, your shooting routine and unload Film would be already super helpful for quite a few people out there.
Found your video when a Kowa Super 66 around me is for sale for a reasonable price. Thought it is a bit bulky to carry for outdoor works but you obviously took some good pictures with it. Which lens do you use with this camera?
I took my Kiev 88 out a few months ago with some old, very old 120 B&W, half the film was bad but I got 4 nice pictures... then I think of the cost for the 4 pic's... I will stay with my Canon T's and my Sigma SD 9. Film and old camera's are fun but I think they will stay in the box's.. They had there time.... it's time to move on, wonder what's next ?
I have worked with M 645; RB 67 Pro SD, Hasselblad 500 CM, Rolleiflex SL 66, I don't know what film you used here, but the grain is not exaptable for a medium size camera. It's not about vintage, to me it is about sharpness and that did not impress me. If it was on purpose, let me know, plus you should name the film that you use, 800 Ilford????? I find the movie very interesting however, rated it postive, much to learn from.
Before I even watch this vid, just want to say thank you for covering a kowa six. It’s very difficult to find any kind of video coverage on this camera in English. Thanks.
It's even worse for the KOWA 6 MM
Sehr gut gemacht. Video ist einfach super! Gute Schnitt. Gute Idee. Das gibt ein Wunsch nach mehr. Vielen Dank für schöne Minute mit diesem Video. Respekt.
Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen. Schätzen Sie Ihren Kommentar sehr. Bleib sicher und pass auf dich auf!
Had my first whitebait 1990 somewhere between Westport and Greymouth. A big party of several families.
The men fishing and preparing on the plate. The fish slice in the one hand...in the other a can of Steinlager or XXXX. They all gave me warmth and soon I was apart of their party.
Me fool being shy and not taking my Olympus to take a few shots....
Thanks a lot for bringing back memories! Every vid of you bursts for me of love to people and photography. A huge sparkler of joy and inspiration. All about photography and NZ. Wonderful.
Lovely images, lovely dog too..x
Like your style, very relaxing to view, thanks for your time.
Thanks for watching my vids Timmy
Thanks Paul, I really enjoyed that one. Just mucking about with old cameras and film, it resonates.
Thanks Ross
Thanks for the personal approach Paul. Really enjoying your videos and film photography. Finding old film cameras and giving them a go is one of my favorite things. Happy Holidays from the upper Midwest in the United States!
Thanks Joshua glad you enjoyed. Same to you have a great festive season!
Such scenes in those photos, like they'd been taken years ago. It was a magical video. Great to see.
Thanks Neil
Film welcome back...Paul..it will to hard to let go...keep shooting..love it..
Wonderful choice of a camera. As a kid in high school I had an English teacher that was also a portrait photographer. I still remember helping out as we took that years yearbook portraits and senior pictures on a Kowa Six. That was 1983 and years later I was offered the camera with 2 lenses for a steal of a price. Over 15 years later and I still kick myself for not buying the camera.
Very nice results..love that camera..
Lovely images Paul. I especially liked the picture of your lovely dog, definitely the star of this weeks vlog
Thanks Adrian
You have a great third eye! Love the framing!
Kowa Super 66 was a "good" camera. Like several mentioned, it had it's faults but a lot of wedding photographers loved being able to get into the larger negative for a reasonable price. It had a heck of a mirror drop, no interchangeable backs and only a minimum number of lenses. I had one for a few years, moved up to a very used Hassiblad and eventually went on to several view cameras. BUT in defense of the old Super 66, it was very good for teaching composition and if you shot on a tripod, locked up the mirror and were careful, you could produce some very respectable negatives. Can't say I would buy one again, but in it's' day it was a pretty respectable camera.
I love medium format cameras and have several. Kiev 6c with a 90mm 2.8 lens and the waist level and eyelevel ttl prism. Awesome glass.
My favourites are tlrs. I have a Chinese Seagull 4bi twin lens reflex with a 75mm 3.5 lens and a Japanese Yashica mat with a 75mm 3.5 Lumaxar lens from 1957. The lens is SOOO SHARP.
I like the tlrs because they are so compact and light.
The Kiev 6c is best with the waistlevel finder.
I remember the Kowa but had never seen one.
If it's a Copal shutter then it will be really good and easy to work on.
It is possible that it's a Seikosha shutter which is a good Japanese make as well.
Beautiful photography, and I love your dog, he’s so adorable.
Thanks again Jas
Its great to see Bae again! My father taught me the basics of photography with a Kowa back in the early 70's.
Thanks Andrew
Nearly 2 years later, but still a nice vlog, Paul. Just looked for the Kowa Six on YT and stumbled over your video. I must say... yes! That’s the real photography and it’s a pleasure to watch. Best Philipp, Freising, Germany.
Glad you enjoyed it
I picked one of these up on a whim at a flea market about 8 years ago, and it got me hooked on film photography. Of my collection, it’s still my favorite. If you’re gentle with the advance knob it will last you a long time. Don’t flip the little crank out, just turn the wheel - that’s the trick I’ve heard;)
Thanks for the tip Michael
Paul, fantastic video. These videos continue to inspire because they are the about personal relationship between yourself and the images you are capturing not about the gear.
Thanks Robert, trying to keep it simply about enjoying photography and thats why I enjoyed the experience with this camera.
Awesome how reliable such old tech is ... 👌🏻
Thank you, love the compositions with fishing sticks and the fishermen
Thanks Yasha
Another great video. Loved the image of your dog. Thanks for sharing
What a beauty! The photos are amazing
Hey mate, how have you been? I hope you’re well. I just bought a Kowa Six and can’t wait to run a roll through it. Thanks for the review.
That feeling you get when you pull those negs off a reel. Loved it. Good to see Bay back too.
Yep can't beat that feeling, relief and joy at once
Gold, Paul! beautiful results too.
Thanks Zach
Shooters that only know digital post production are unaware of color filters for Black and white. They (filters) create quite a dramatic contrast of light and dark shades, and one can find the filters in the discount bin at your local camera shop. Pre production vs post. Front of the cow vs back end. Especially B&W. On another note, off hand, foreknowledge in either medium makes the out come more predictable, but with film the trade off (less post options) is more rewarding when you nail it. Thanks again.
I noticed you didn't seem to use an exposure meeter.., which may have improved your results. I still have one of these and it still works after 50+ years. It ia stored in an aluminum case when not in use. Good luck with continued experimenting with the KOWA SIX.., I love mine.
Feeling nostalgic, we learnt medium format photography on the Kowa Six back at art college in the 80's. I remember them fondly, but never sighted them again after leaving there. Love the images and your videos as a whole and thank you for bringing back some fab memories of the Kowa!!
Thanks John my pleasure
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer Have to admit, you have rekindled my interest in film photography when the budget allows :-)
Good to see Bae ..Paul what can i say you keep getting better with the old cameras
Thanks Edwin
"just keep photography simple". well said.
Awesome!!!!! I have a 1916 Kodak Model 3A and put some sheet film in it because no roll film is available and actually got some images. There is life in them thar beasts if we just have a go! Good on you Paul.
Thankyou David
videos like this make me really feel tempted to go back to darkroom work... built my own at the age of 20, dragged the selfmade table (that lived its 1st life as a ...door) with sink & I don't know what else from home to home, for I think18 years or so...some real nice photo's there Paul, I like in particular the one with the fisherman in the front and others in the background, with all the poles splitting the image in a 45degree angle...that's composing! Got here because I couldn't find any info on those Kowa's... the lens quality seems quite promising, very tempted to try out one! cheers & keep up the good work!
Thankyou
Thx Paul. I still use my Fujica GM670 . Sleep well. Cheers from Norway
Awesome! I had always wondered about these cameras since I saw a broken one laying around a repair room at my grad school. It's like a tankier Hasselblad.
Great quality video!
Hav'nt commented on a video on more than a year, but i just wanted to say that you are doing a fantastic job. I feel like im listening to a story teller when i watch these videos. Keep it up, makes me want to shoot my film cameras more despite the price of film where i live!
Thakyou
My first view to a SLR was I think a Kowa 35mm. I was entranced! The smaller Kowa was not a good camera. Too complicated. The Kowa 6 by all accounts quite good in every way! I hope still working, if not sold! Great video. The Photos seem super. The joy of 6x6 one can make duplicate contacts or larger on printer and share! My Canoscan lacks the 120 film holder, rats! All the best, Bravo.
What a beautiful dog, great subject all by himself
I'm pretty much the same over cheap film point and shoots, its just the does it work and can I get it to work thing. Cheap SLRs are getting rarer, even if you have your ear to the ground.
I predict the next big up-pricing will be in digital point and shoots, which are everywhere at the moment as phone cameras have bypassed them but nostalgia value and rarity will kick in in about 10 years time. Of course the first digital camera's (the ones with floppy discs) now make a fortune, the price of a good DSLR. Have fond memories of my first digital brick, which still resides in a box in the boiler cupboard.
Nice shots, it definitely looks like a good portrait camera, very solid blacks with a lot of fall-off in the midtones (maybe its just the film or the strong light on the beach).
Great video Paul.
I knew the name Kowa in photographic sense for a long time, but I never knew they produced 120 film cameras. I gues a man can never be old enough to not be able to learn something new 😊
Super vlog. I really enjoyed watching that. Great shots as well
Another interesting and very well put together video, keep them coming. I so enjoy your content
Thanks Roy
Awesome, I love old cameras too! Thanks!
Grazie
THe Kowa Six is HANDS DOWN my favorite camera. If you get it CLA'd it'll last a lifetime. Recommend Ross Yerkes in the USA for CLA and all things Kowa. I've been using the Kowa Six system for years.
Thanks for that Mike
He is amazing.
Great camera in the right hands...love the results.
Thankyou Tom
Lovely vlog again ... and "whoa" great shots from an old donkey!
Thanks for watching
Great story telling well presented really enjoyed the film. Made me smile loved the developing section and the truth about the ongoing tech race with its more and more you cant live without this or that.
Thanks Nick, someone used the term "Camera Arms Race" the other day I think that really sums it up. Take care
Beautiful images, what an interesting camera. Btw clean Pathfinder, I miss my 87 two door
Paul you always make me squirm when I see you handling your negatives with your bare hands -:)
It's great when you get a result from an old, possibly dud (buggered) camera.
Thanks Des, too impatient to wear gloves LOL. Thanks for watching
wonder if in generations to come they will be as lucky with a box of the latest digital cameras!!! Don't think so. Great video another great story.
Thanks Peter
I only found your channel a few weeks ago and have enjoyed watching them. love this as your Kowa reminds me of my Mamiya RB67 which has been sitting in the drawer for too long now. main reason is I've been using mostly 35mm for a while now. love how you got so excited when you saw you had images...that was me the other day when I developed my first roll of film ever at home and saw the images for the first time. was the best feeling ...looking forward to doing all my B&W films myself now and later on I would like to try colour processing as well. love your work, keep it up. love your pup, he's cute too. :-)
Thankyou catey62 yes film is fun and thats the most important thing!
Great video again Paul. Keep that camera in the rotation 😀
Wildo
Always thought about picking up a Kowa off of ebay after watching Ted on The Art of photography. Great work as always Paul.
Thanks John
Wonderful shots... glad I ran across your channel. Definetly got a loyal subscriber in me.
Thanks Carlos, really appreciate it!
Another cracking video Paul ,top bloke top channel 👍
Thank you Gary
Just wanted to say that I really liked this vlog. Having across your material a couple of times now I have really started to enjoy your delivery and calm approach to film photography. Keep up the good work and thanks, subscribed.
Hi Shaun thanks for that!
An interesting camera. I've never seen one like that. Very similar to Hasselblad. I saw on the Internet auctions only KOWA lenses for m42 and C-Mount. But I have not seen KOWA camera. Fascinating!
wow they came out good
I think that's the 1st time I have seen one of your vlogs, enjoyed it.
Thanks Alan, come back again
Well done Paul - I'm too lazy to shoot film but love adapting the old lenses.
Great video Paul, really enjoyed this one!
Cheers Stephen
Another great video. Thanks for sharing it.
Like yourself I think analogue and digital can co-exist, and I often say that my favourite camera, my Zorki 4K is also my cheapest. I also develop all my own images and darkroom print my 35mm black and white images, I have to scan my 120 and all colour. For me the darkroom is my favourite part of any photography, I can spend hours in there messing around with proper dodging and burning etc.
I’ve never quite understood the digital v analogue arguments where people are expected to fall into one camp or the other. I always thought photography was about choices, not dictums. People should be encouraged to enjoy their photography however they choose practice it, not slated for not having the latest kit.
You find such fascinating subjects for your photography and all your videos have other educational aspects to them. We have whitebait in the UK, and even though I’m a chef by trade I don’t know if we have a defined season.
As always a superb vlog Paul with some great shots, I really enjoyed it. A wise man once told me that if you wanted to judge a man's character watch how he treats his dog.
Agree Mark, I go through phases in and out of each medium, its all photography with each having pros and cons. Thanks for hanging in there and your continued support.
Excellent! Make sure you take that old camera (and Blake) out a bit more.
Excellent stuff mate
You did well. I owned Kowa 6 amd was always haappy with its images, got stolen.. Your right about film vs the lastest and greatest.
Thanks Michael
That's what I call a good find.
Nice video Paul, I like to use my Pentacon SIX, I struggle sometimes to put on the 120 roll on the reel for development. Other then that it’s a joy to use my old medium format camera.
excellent video a the picture I loved , from New York chears!!!!
Thanks mate
For anyone seriously interested in taking up a Kowa 6 (or Kowa 66, or Super 66), they are fairly simple cameras as medium format SLRs go. Never a commercial competitor to Hasselblad, Bronica, etc., the bodies were updated and refined over the years. Kowa made a full range of very good lenses for the system, as well as numerous accessories to make it more useful. Problem now is that if you want a full system, some lenses and accessories can for hard to find. Lack of knowledge and parts makes finding repairs a problem. I seriously considered buying in many years ago, but went with Pentax 67 instead.
Hi Randall, agreed I found it hard to find any info on the camera. Thanks for watching and also your comment
Nothing beats peeling a wet roll of film from the reel, still get a buzz of anticipation checking out new negs. And that's after 50 years plus...
You've inspired me to dust off the Hasselblad! Cheers!
Whats that Hasselblad doing with dust on it? Go out and enjoy it! Thanks for watching
Would have liked to see what the camera looks like!
The camera is a "beast" (sic) whereas it looks very smart, and it is "difficult to handle", (sic) whereas it is digital menus that are hard to deal with. Have you tried Ilford baryta warmtone paper? With some selenium for toning? Or is that also a beast and difficult to handle?
Beautifully filmed mate another awesome episode I soooo tempted to dust off my old bronica etrsi after this vid great to see Bae again too top marks all round 👍🏼
Thanks dude, MOT ... (having some mixed results of late)
yeah mate we did the same last season started like house on fire then went rapidly pear shaped. But gotta keep Marching on Together.
nice one Paul, I came here because of Kiwi Stephen Rae on Negative Positives Podcast
Thanks, Matt
Nice one Paul ... some pretty sharp photos that have come out of that old camera, so you would be very pleased with that indead. Don,t no much about home developing, but is their certain types of chemicals you need for the negatives to develop ?
Hey mate, yea 3 or four different chemicals required... Developer, Stop Bath, Fixer and I use photoflow to finish off.
Do you have a video on how to load the film? I just got this camera. Thank you!
Sorry no
I had a Kowa 6MM. Excellent camera. The only problem is with the lenses. Excellent optics, but mediocre mechanics. Lucky if you have a perfect working lens. Great video.
Thanks John
Ditto on the lenses. I shot with a Kowa in the mid '70's. Superb optics, frustrating mechanicals.
Love this old camera. Looking to find one in beautiful condition. curious, is it difficult to focus? is the screen bright or dim? thanks for the vid!
Hi Roman, I found it pretty good actually the little bracket on the viewfinder lid is broken so when I looked through the eyepiece i had to hold it in place but if that was fixed I think it would be fine.
Great video. Thanks!
Your welcome
Wish I had not traded in my old Bronica several years ago now :( By the way leaf shutters just need using to free them they get a bit sticky if not used :D Nice Vlog :D Teddy
Thanks Teddy
I recall when the original Kowa Six appeared on the market back in the day. The photo magazines of the time took it to task for so-so optical quality, noise/vibration, and lack of an interchangeable film back. I was tempted, and ran a roll of Verichrome Pan through one and scrutinized the negatives and prints. The result? I went back to the Minolta Autocord and waited for camera manufacturers to come up with something "inexpensive and sharp." While later Kowa Six models addressed the mechanical problems of the original, I eventually chose a Bronica ETR-C outfit. (I'm a "rectangular" sort, though 6X6 has it over the 24X36mm format any day.) Would I buy an eBay Kowa Six today? A Six MM, possibly.
Thanks, I think they go for about $500 - 600 on Ebay, not something I would buy but considering this was almost free I'm not complaining. Thanks for watching.
Great video! Aren't those Canon scanners great? Love my 9000 just wish it did 4x5's. Great vlog again!
Yea for the price they do a great job
I have a super 66 and a Polaroid back, does anyone know of a video showing the use of a Polaroid back?
I have a couple of these cameras and lenses I'm going to try a place that makes adapters for mirrorless these lenses are supposed to be really beautiful even on mirrorless and hold up really well
By the way do you happen to have a recommendation for anyone that can fix these things in the states
Sorry mate no I dont
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer okay I appreciate the response stay safe
I recently got an old kowa six in my hands. There is no good instruction video on youtube - could you please come up with a video on how to use this thing?
Let me have a think about it, not my strong point, tutorials
Paul C Smith Photographer thanks! No Need to Talk about Detaild Technical specs! just Show us how to load film, your shooting routine and unload Film would be already super helpful for quite a few people out there.
Found your video when a Kowa Super 66 around me is for sale for a reasonable price.
Thought it is a bit bulky to carry for outdoor works but you obviously took some good pictures with it.
Which lens do you use with this camera?
I think its the 80mm
Great video! How did you meter the pictures?
Hi James, "Sunny 16"
do you develop by inspection per chance ? :)
Not sure what you mean by "Inspection"
How did you think and experience the result of its optics? Is it so so or stella ?
Very pleased I thought they looked great
So I searched TH-cam for "Kowa Six". I've got athmospheric morning dog & some face
You got it
I took my Kiev 88 out a few months ago with some old, very old 120 B&W, half the film was bad but I got 4 nice pictures... then I think of the cost for the 4 pic's... I will stay with my Canon T's and my Sigma SD 9. Film and old camera's are fun but I think they will stay in the box's.. They had there time.... it's time to move on, wonder what's next ?
Scott Deney maybe it’s about the fun :)
@@yasha8951 , But I'm sure you have looked at the price of film.. look at 4X5's OMG and then there is chemicals ! I will stick with new tech.
Thanks for watching Scott
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Nice video but I had a heck of a time trying to decipher what he said. English is much different in the Colonies (USA).
Lol
Brilliant :)
Thankyou
I have worked with M 645; RB 67 Pro SD, Hasselblad 500 CM, Rolleiflex SL 66, I don't know what film you used here, but the grain is not exaptable for a medium size camera. It's not about vintage, to me it is about sharpness and that did not impress me. If it was on purpose, let me know, plus you should name the film that you use, 800 Ilford????? I find the movie very interesting however, rated it postive, much to learn from.
Hasselblad's poor but oh so competent cousin.
Happy dog.
Can I buy the picture of Bea that you did this episode
Of course, go to my website and send me your details and I will supply you with a link to purchase.