Greg Brown
@gwbrown.bsky.social
composer / musician living in Western MA w/ some photo stuff thrown in now and again
https://www.gregorywbrown.com
https://www.gregorywbrown.com
starting a big project
going full murder board on this one…
going full murder board on this one…
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
starting a big project
going full murder board on this one…
going full murder board on this one…
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
the beast in question
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
the beast in question
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
(and yes, the world is difficult at the moment – find your joy where you can, and share it as best you’re able ❤️)
so yeah the Mamiya Six (IVB folder) is a DELIGHT
also, being a knucklehead and pushing @ilfordphoto.com FP4 to ISO 400 by mistake is something I will be repeating in the future, but on purpose next time (dev in DDX 1+4 for 18min.)
#believeinfilm
also, being a knucklehead and pushing @ilfordphoto.com FP4 to ISO 400 by mistake is something I will be repeating in the future, but on purpose next time (dev in DDX 1+4 for 18min.)
#believeinfilm
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
so yeah the Mamiya Six (IVB folder) is a DELIGHT
also, being a knucklehead and pushing @ilfordphoto.com FP4 to ISO 400 by mistake is something I will be repeating in the future, but on purpose next time (dev in DDX 1+4 for 18min.)
#believeinfilm
also, being a knucklehead and pushing @ilfordphoto.com FP4 to ISO 400 by mistake is something I will be repeating in the future, but on purpose next time (dev in DDX 1+4 for 18min.)
#believeinfilm
BONUS: I just found the all-Russian instruction manual
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
BONUS: I just found the all-Russian instruction manual
[ok now come to papa]
November 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
[ok now come to papa]
Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/8 Super-Angulon Copal w/ UV filter; $300 + shipping; solid wide angle lens for 4x5"; never fell in love with it, but it's a great lens for the right shooter; lens board NOT included
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Schneider-Kreuznach 90mm f/8 Super-Angulon Copal w/ UV filter; $300 + shipping; solid wide angle lens for 4x5"; never fell in love with it, but it's a great lens for the right shooter; lens board NOT included
Manfrotto MH804-3WUS 3-Way Head; barely used; goes for ≈$100 new, yours for $50 + shipping
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Manfrotto MH804-3WUS 3-Way Head; barely used; goes for ≈$100 new, yours for $50 + shipping
Zenit TTL. M42 mount; $25 + shipping; legendary garbage; non-functioning meter; inconsistent shutter; reluctant rewind; funky odor; possibly cursed. Despite all that… it can still take a decent photo if you say the correct incantation
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Zenit TTL. M42 mount; $25 + shipping; legendary garbage; non-functioning meter; inconsistent shutter; reluctant rewind; funky odor; possibly cursed. Despite all that… it can still take a decent photo if you say the correct incantation
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
Polaroid NOW camera; $50 + shipping; takes i-Type film. brand new in box. received from a friend who apparently got it as swag at some MasterClass event? no idea, but could be fun for someone
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Polaroid NOW camera; $50 + shipping; takes i-Type film. brand new in box. received from a friend who apparently got it as swag at some MasterClass event? no idea, but could be fun for someone
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Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
November 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping
I used it mainly for concerts and wildlife (silent electronic shutter), so physical shutter count is under 6000. comes with charger and an extra battery
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping; good starter pack for a young photographer: normal, portrait, and tele-zoom lenses, all w/ UV filter. grip could use a little glue in one spot, but that's up to you.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Olympus EM1-ii micro 4/3 system. $500 + shipping; good starter pack for a young photographer: normal, portrait, and tele-zoom lenses, all w/ UV filter. grip could use a little glue in one spot, but that's up to you.
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Praktica 'electronic' B100 w/ 50mm f/1.8; $40 + shipping; meter is off by about a stop, but otherwise essentially functional. lens is surprisingly good!
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Praktica 'electronic' B100 w/ 50mm f/1.8; $40 + shipping; meter is off by about a stop, but otherwise essentially functional. lens is surprisingly good!
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
was my 'prize' for 'winning' @shittychallenge.bsky.social a few years back. happy to pass it along to the next shitter
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
Asahi Pentax Takumar 85mm f/1.9 M42; $300 + shipping; exceptional lens! I expected to fall in love with it… but I just didn't for whatever reason
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Asahi Pentax Takumar 85mm f/1.9 M42; $300 + shipping; exceptional lens! I expected to fall in love with it… but I just didn't for whatever reason
Praktica Super TL2 w/ Domiplan 50mm / 2.8; M42 mount; $40 + shipping; meter is non-functional, but timings are accurate enough. some corrosion on the mirror, but no effect on images. capable of good results if you are patient
here are some samples:
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
here are some samples:
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
November 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Praktica Super TL2 w/ Domiplan 50mm / 2.8; M42 mount; $40 + shipping; meter is non-functional, but timings are accurate enough. some corrosion on the mirror, but no effect on images. capable of good results if you are patient
here are some samples:
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
here are some samples:
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
Spotmatic F w/ Helios 44M (M42 mount); $120 + shipping; body is scratched, but solid. meter is off by several stops (don't trust), but timings are good
some sample photos taken with the lens (different body, see below)
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
some sample photos taken with the lens (different body, see below)
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
November 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Spotmatic F w/ Helios 44M (M42 mount); $120 + shipping; body is scratched, but solid. meter is off by several stops (don't trust), but timings are good
some sample photos taken with the lens (different body, see below)
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
some sample photos taken with the lens (different body, see below)
bsky.app/profile/gwbr...
looks like we are in business. i’ll do a proper scan tomorrow morning to make sure
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
looks like we are in business. i’ll do a proper scan tomorrow morning to make sure
janky set up for some pics of gear i’m looking to sell. watch this space…
November 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
janky set up for some pics of gear i’m looking to sell. watch this space…
may i have some too?
November 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
may i have some too?
scenes from our local NoKings
[last roll of expired acros]
[last roll of expired acros]
October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
scenes from our local NoKings
[last roll of expired acros]
[last roll of expired acros]
recording this morning. feeling very lucky. what a gorgeous hall!
October 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
recording this morning. feeling very lucky. what a gorgeous hall!
walking to breakfast this morning at dawn
October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
walking to breakfast this morning at dawn
bought this lens on the cheap a while back thinking I would cannibalize the shutter… but it's actually a pretty decent lens
#believeinfilm #instax
#believeinfilm #instax
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
bought this lens on the cheap a while back thinking I would cannibalize the shutter… but it's actually a pretty decent lens
#believeinfilm #instax
#believeinfilm #instax