Rob Holschbach
(K=2748) - Comment Date 11/20/2003
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Well, I've looked thru your portfolio. What I see is a great visual perception with framing with the 35 mm format.
I think the best switch for you would be to jump to a
6x4.5 format. To me, this would not be visually confusing for your style, which is very good.
Cheap? well...... I'd probably look at the Mamiya's myself.
Unless you want to take the plunge, then go Contax.
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Richard Milner
(K=1653) - Comment Date 11/21/2003
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Mamiya 645 Pro system and Bronica ETRS system both offer changeable backs, 645 picture format, and a wide system of grips, lenses, different backs and so on.
The Bronica is slightly cheaper in Europe. There is plenty of Bronica ERTS kit going cheap on E-Bay UK. It's one of the most popular MF cameras for advanced amateurs.
The Bronica has leaf shutters and can flash-sync up to its maximum speed of 1/500. The Mamiya uses a focal plane shutter, syncs flash at 1/60 and has a shutter speed of 1/1000. The Mamiya range includes 2-3 lenses with leaf shutters if you want a high speed flash sync. This may well be desireable for the sort of work you are planning.
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 11/21/2003
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I second the Contax 645, great camera with wonderful Ziess glass.
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 11/21/2003
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I hit send to quick, if you wantto save a buck or two look at the Pentax 645 system. I have an oler 645 that I like, it works well and you can get some nice glass for it. I use an adapter which allows me to use Ziess glass on mine.
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Peter Witkop
(K=3189) - Comment Date 11/21/2003
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My advice to anyone looking to move into MF is to rent a few differant outfits, and see what fits your style of shooting best. Most major cities (and many not so major) will have a camera shop with a rental department. That way you can get a feel for differant cameras and formats.
Peter
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E H
(K=1665) - Comment Date 11/23/2003
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Thank you guys for your helpful insight -- that?s what I like about this site, there?s always someone there to help you... I think I?ll take a closer look on Mamiya and Bronica.
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penelope jayne
(K=121) - Comment Date 11/24/2003
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The Mamiya RB67 is an excellent, workhorse. You have a 6cm x 7cm neg which is great for enlargements, its mechanical (manual, so you learn to have total control) they a reasonably priced, buy 2ndhand and modular.
Lots of pro photographers still use them!
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Chuck Freeman
(K=13616) - Comment Date 11/28/2003
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IMHO depends on mobility of your "studio" all the above cameras are great. I would be reluctant to buy RB67 though it is a great camera. How about another often forgotten 67 called PENTAX 6X7. YOU CAN BUY THEMM USED RATHER ECONOMICALLY. They are fairly manageable, even in street shooting. They are super rugged and sharp. Forget digital backs. technology is changing too fast to buy an soon to bee elephant. again IMHO.
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Chuck Freeman
(K=13616) - Comment Date 11/28/2003
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A great model, new -yes, 36 yrs of age- yes, but so talented and easy to work with. From a photo taken with mamiya slr 645 and VC 400 film. LISA is from OMP, state of South Carolina USA, city of TAYLORS, SOUTH CAROLINA
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