Comments on: Linhof T 617 Limited Edition Camera.

By: caseysmith

caseysmith — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:34:01 +0000

Thanks Rafel, I have not used the 72mm myself, but I do recall that when I was talking to mainline photo here in Australia that they strongly sugessted that I seriously consider why I want a 72mm before buying it as its a very wide angle lens as you get curviture when dropped above or below the horizion. The 90mm is wide enough and I can tell from using the 105mm on the fuji that the difference is huge in terms of what you get. So I hope that I have answered your questions.
Casey.

By: rafaelrojasphoto

rafaelrojasphoto — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:20:46 +0000

Hi Casey, congratulations for your purchase, and most of all for your results!!
I just had one question: Based on your experience do you think the 72 mm lens would be useful? or just for a bunch of occasions? It seems 90 mm could make the ideal panoramic wide angle lens…but what do you think?
Thanks and keep on the good work!
Rafael, Switzerland

By: caseysmith

caseysmith — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:25:30 +0000

Hi Katie, its totally a film camera and needing no batteries at all, I dont have my own dark room, all the film I have processed at a lab and scan the photos here at home. I hope this answers your questions. 4 weeks today and I am off to WA.

By: katie

katie — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:24:07 +0000

Pure vintage, absolutely love it. Was it expensive? And it is complete film and do you have a dark room? Sorry, I’m playing 21 questions here.

By: caseysmith

caseysmith — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:04:39 +0000

Thanks Rod, Just getting used to it will be different for a little while, but I look forward to putting her through her paces thats for sure. I just logged into BHPHOTO as well and I can even order 1 propack of Velvia 50, Adorama was the same. Lets hope they get more in before we leave.

By: Rod Thomas

Rod Thomas — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:07:59 +0000

Casey, I am glad she all turned up in good condition and that your happy with it….. Ill talk to you some time later this week I am sure…. 68 sleeps ! ! !

By: caseysmith

caseysmith — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:47:40 +0000

Thanks Flemming I am sure I will using it as well, and yes it would be better to buy a Fuji viewfinder, I think at Mainline photo in Australia they are asking 1200.00 for the 90mm, so they are not cheap at all to buy.

You are correct in that the whole back comes off when changing rolls of film, but if that’s the worst thing about the camera, then I am ok with that, just means I have to be extra careful.

It will be an awesome kit to use with during the trek through the Kimberly, and I plan to take at least 30 propacks of Velvia 50 with me for this one. And the dollar is coming back up as well. Just under $0.70 nice.

By: Flemming Bo Jensen

Flemming Bo Jensen — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:30:22 +0000

What a beauty of a camera Casey, congrats!!! I’m sure you’ll love it, look forward to some new 617 shots from you. This will work brilliantly in the Kimberley!

I would actually like one of those viewfinders, just so I can frame stitched digital panos using a 617 viewfinder and not the builtin 3:2 viewfinder. If I ever find a 90mm one used at a fair price I’m getting one.

One thing I’ve read about the Linhof, you have to unmount the back plate to change film rolls?