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I have slowed my camera collecting recently and have even de-accessioned pieces which I don't care about. This spring I spent a few weeks watching a Craigslist ad for a Mamiyaflex C2, and when it didn't move I gave the owner a call. I have heard great things about Mamiya TLRs. At first blush I… Continue reading Week 22 – WOW!
The TLS 1000MXB is a tank. I don't have my scale handy, but it's all metal and feels very substantial. Controls are the usual aperture ring on the lens and shutter speed knob. I was mistaken about the meter in my earlier post. The meter works automatically with Sears lenses, but not with my Chinon.… Continue reading Sears TLS 1000MXB – week 30 results
After my recent foray into novelty cameras, I felt the need for something "serious." I went to the back of the SLR shelf and came out with three contenders. Beth made the final selection, a Sears TLS 1000MXB. The TLS 1000MX was a rebadged Mamiya product introduced in 1974. As best I can find, the… Continue reading Week 30 – Sears TLS 1000MXB
Notes from Mosquito Hill 