Tony wrote:
> On Mar 21, 3:54 pm, krishnananda <n...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> In article
>>
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>,
>>
>> Tony <justbe...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>> I am wanting opinions on which 2nd hand medium format camera to
>>> buy.
>>
>>> I am currently using a Nikon F4 as my film camera using velvia
>>> slide film.
>>> I want to increase the film size, I like shooting people, but also
>>> enjoy taking landscapes and scenery when traveling.
>>
>>> My budget in $1000 to start with so that limits the field I know.
>>
>>> Any help and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>> Tony
>>
>> As with everything in photography, it depends.
>>
>> Formats: 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x12, 6x17
>> Systems: Twin-lens reflex, single lens reflex, rangefinder, view
>> camera, viewfinder
>> Amenities: Manual focus, auto focus, manual exposure, auto
>> exposure, motor drive
>> Viewing: Eye-level with prism, eye level without prism, waist
>> level, focusing hood/ground glass
>> Lenses: interchangeable lenses, fixed lens
>> Batteries: Mechanical, electronic
>> Meter: Internal, hand-held, both
>>
>> Before you can narrow your choices you need to decide which of the
>> above is im****tant to you, then look at cameras which fit your
>> needs. We can better help you if you can narrow the field to for
>> example one format and one viewing method. There are multiple
>> systems which have overlapping features. Also many systems are
>> modular so you can put together your own set of options.
>>
>> AFAIK, autofocus cameras are exclusively 6x4.5 (Mamiya, Pentax,
>> Hasselblad, Contax)
>>
>> There is a tremendous variety of prices for twin-lens reflex
>> cameras with Rollei being the most expensive and Oriental (if they
>> are still in business) being the least. Ya****ca and Mamiya occupy
>> the middle ground. Mamiya offered interchangeable lenses on their
>> C330 line of cameras.
>>
>> Rangefinders vary from old Voigtlander folding cameras (they are
>> fantastic if the lens is not fogged) to current Mamiya 6 and
>> Mamiya 7 interchangeable lens rangefinders.
>>
>> 6x7, the so called "ideal" format can be had in lightweight
>> rangefinders from Fuji and Mamiya to huge heavy trucks also from
>> Mamiya. These 6x7 SLRs from Mamiya are an excellent buy these days.
>>
>> Then in the stratosphere are the medium format view cameras from
>> the Hasselblad ArcBody ($5,000+) to the Silvestri rigid view
>> camera (2,500) to the Linhof 6x9 Technikardan ($4,500 + lens) way
>> up to the Alpa 12 (save your pennies and get a BMW instead).
>>
>> Lots to think about. B&H's website is very informative, as is
>> KEH's. Some of the more obscure places in the back of Shutterbug
>> magazine (is that still around?) might have more of the lower end
>> "collectible" cameras for a few hundred dollars like the Agfa and
>> Voigtlander folders.
>>
>> Good luck, welcome to the club, enjoy your search, and please come
>> back and ask more questions. Above all medium format is _fun_.
>> Especially if your eyesight is like mine and you can no longer see
>> 35mm negatives!
>>
>> --k
>
> Krishnananda,
>
> thank you for your post, you're right there are a lot of options
> and I should narrow down the field. So here are some features I am
> looking for:
>
>
> Formats: 6x7
> Systems: single lens reflex
> Amenities: Manual focus, manual exposure, no motor drive
> Viewing: waist level,
> Lenses: interchangeable lenses
> Batteries: Mechanical, electronic, - either
> Meter: hand-held
>
> thank you for your time to reply and warm welcome. Enjoying the help
> from the group.
>
> Tony
With those criteria, the Mamiya RB 67 or - if you want swings & tilts
too - the Fuji GX 680 are about your only options.
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