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Q. I just got my tax return back AND...
Asked by Bryce Hughes
(K=2957) on 11/2/2006
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After playing with my ebay holga for a bit, im thinking i'd like to get more into medium format..
Now i have not much of an idea when it comes to this medium, and i've really tried searching for info on the net, theres just too much of it! :)
I'm just after opinions on entry level cameras, maybe a bit of a rundown on different makes..i'll try and make it easier
Wants - to be able to be handheld ( weight isn't much of a problem, in terms of carrying it over distances )
- And i suppose ease of use goes hand in hand with the above
- SLR, maybe someone can convince me, but the twin lense ones aren't that appealing to me, wouldnt the bigger the glass on your lense = better quality?
and yeah thats about it
1000 AUS to spend (the only good thing about tax if forgetting you have a refund)
Thanks in advance for any help:) :)
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Jeroen Wenting
(K=25317) - Comment Date 11/2/2006
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What about a generous donation to this site? :)
A thousand of almost anything (kilos of precious metals excluded) won't get you far when talking about medium format.
Even the simple bodies (not talking about beat up bangers) will set you back something like that, and lenses can cost many times that much.
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Bryce Hughes
(K=2957) - Comment Date 11/4/2006
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yeah it's on its way ;)
Maybe i'm talking about the beat up bangers then? just something off ebay, some go for under a grand easy. They may not be the best, but it's a tad better than a holga :)
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Eric Peterson
(K=4419) - Comment Date 11/5/2006
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For my money the best deal in MF are the old Koni/Rapid Omegas. They are rangefinders rather than SLRs but the glass is first rate. As far as handholdability, they were originally conceived as press cameras and were extremely popular with wedding photographers in the 70's. The only thing to be careful about is to avoid the original Koni Omega Rapid, as it has a different back from the later and more common Koni Omega M, Rapid Omega 100 and Rapid Omega 200. The M and 200 allow changing backs midroll while the 100 requires you to finish the existing roll prior to switching backs and film types. If you Google Koni Omega you should get a decent amount of good info. I currently have 3 and the only thing I might consider trading them for would be the Mamiya 6 or 7 which would cost thousands more and I'd lose the interchangeable backs. Hope that helps and good luck looking.
Eric
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Michael Taylor
(K=77) - Comment Date 1/17/2007
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If your interested in a Pentax 6x7 system I have one that will include lens's, film, etc. email to tooldudemjt@yahoo.com
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ben shipley
(K=146) - Comment Date 12/21/2008
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I would forget about handheld in MF digital. The mirror is just too heavy, so everything ends up getting shot with mirror lock-up - which means you need a tripod and a release. Quality of MF is a spectacular improvement, but this kind of photography is not a spontaneous process. We have a friend who takes 20 minutes to set up every shot - we aren't that bad, but we do still use our D200 for news, candids, street, etc.
One of the things we like about MF,oddly enough, is the lack of gimmicks and features on these cameras. This way, when you get a great shot, you know it was the indian and not the arrow. But you do have to know your stuff.
Pricing is outrageous, but it's still better than dealing with MF film developers, who charge a mint.
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Kurt Driver
(K=65) - Comment Date 6/7/2009
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I like my RB67, and a thousand Aus will set you up nicely. A RB67, C330, or a Pentax 67 are all reasonable priced and excellent cameras. Don't fret about whether they have the latest gimmicks, any of those that works will make you very happy, I think. Or maybe a 4x5 view camera? Someday soon I'll be getting a Speed Graphic or something like that, the negatives are BIG although they make up for my poor knowledge of photography, probably the first place a person should start. Best of luck to you Bryce, Kurt
http://photography.shop.ebay.ca/items/Medium-Format__W0QQ_catrefZ1QQ_dmdZ1QQ_dmptZFilmQ5fCamerasQQ_flnZ1QQ_npmvZ3QQ_sacatZ710QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em282
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