blackdoglab
yeah I'm easy.... but I'm not cheap
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I've been making post mission plans and I'm now looking into getting a better medium format camera. What I've got now is a Yaschica A, a fine camera... but I want something with a lens system. I've thought about a Yaschicamat 124 (it has telephoto and wide acessory lenses) but I've heard that the wide and tele extensions aren't that good. How about Mamiya then? i must admit, I like the C330. I've never actually used one, but I like the idea of an interchangable lens TLR. The one downside I can see is the "heft" it has (but then again, I use a Zenit 12 for 35mm and it's a bit husky itself). I'm also looking at either a Pentacon or a Kiev 60. I have a funny feeling that they'd be easier to manag than the C330 for handheld work. Granted that the Pentacon has notorious film advance issues, but I like the concept and design.
Now, don't get me wrong, I've looked at Bronica and Mamiya's 645 and 6x7 stuff, but it's not what I'm in for and my budget is around $300 for camera, lens, and finder. Maybe I should've stated it earlier, but here are my basic qualifications...
1. Manual/Mechanical operation.
2. Meter not needed
3. Cheap!!!
4. auto nothing... I've never felt the need for autoexposure, and it's just one more thing to go wrong anyway.
5. this camera has got to be one tough son of a gun... (it may take a few busters)
Now, don't get me wrong, I've looked at Bronica and Mamiya's 645 and 6x7 stuff, but it's not what I'm in for and my budget is around $300 for camera, lens, and finder. Maybe I should've stated it earlier, but here are my basic qualifications...
1. Manual/Mechanical operation.
2. Meter not needed
3. Cheap!!!
4. auto nothing... I've never felt the need for autoexposure, and it's just one more thing to go wrong anyway.
5. this camera has got to be one tough son of a gun... (it may take a few busters)