Guess where I took the Mamiya for a test drive.

[Martin Carlin]

Well after the indoor test, we had quite a pleasant day yesterday. So I had some spare time and thought I would take C330 to you guessed it Wanstaed Park.
I have not managed to get 12 shots on a film due to driver error (using the cable release I often forget to release the button and then overwind the dam thing). I have since removed the cable release and hopefully the film in the camera will have 12 shots.
Im using the meter on the spotmactic to meter and it seem to be doing a grand job.

 

[Rense Haveman]

Next time you should also take your ax to get rid of that annoying bush in front of the tree!

No, I think it is a great photo and I like this point of view. If only that bush wasn't there.....

 

[Rob MacKillop]

No, I think this is the best one yet. It's incredible, Martin. This camera was destined to be in your hands. Honestly. Much better exposure than I managed out of it. Really pleased for you and the camera!

 

[Martin Carlin]

No, I think this is the best one yet. It's incredible, Martin. This camera was destined to be in your hands. Honestly. Much better exposure than I managed out of it. Really pleased for you and the camera!

The only trouble with it its like lugging around my 5DMK111 with the 70mm-200mm lens around. This thing weighs a ton.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

The only trouble with it its like lugging around my 5DMK111 with the 70mm-200mm lens around. This thing ways a ton.

LOL that is why I now opt for small camera's. I've been intending to do a series in Mevagissey harbour for a while now, with a MF camera, but no day seems to fit with my Sherpa (daughter)

A very fine image Martin and I'd concur with Rob and say the best of the ones of this tree. I like the composition very much as well. I can see you have a lot of knowledge with film to get this result.

 

[Martin Carlin]

I can see you have a lot of knowledge with film to get this result.

I haven't really Julian, Apart from many moons ago with my dad when I was a nipper. Im just relearning over the last few months and enjoying the process.

 

[John Allen]

Excellent shot from a camera you have yet to master. I really like the look and tone of this image, but I prefer the view from the river shot.

 

[Martin Carlin]

Thanks John It a take me a lifetime to Master this thing I think.

 

[Pete Askew]

I agree with the others, Martin. A damn fine shot that really captures the eccentricity of that tree.