AFD II or PRO TL

[paulanton]

I want to get into MF and am having difficulty finding data on the choices I'm looking at. first off Whats the difference between the Mamiya 645 pro and 645 pro tl. and are there any significant advantages to spending the extra money on an AFD II. (can't afford an AFD III). I can't seem to find much on line, if anyone knows a website or such. Or has any first hand knowledge.
I want to have access to the larger format for film and have the option of leasing one of those fancy 80mp backs. Are the metering and lens options that much better. I don't need the auto focus, although that is nice. But I am interested in versatility and expandability. It is also nice that I can get into MF fairly inexpensively choosing the 645 pro.

 

[paulanton]

Wow, nobody's got anything to say about this.

 

[CCericola]

The Pro TL has TTL Flash metering while Pro does not.

 

[tirediron]

Spend the extra $$ and pick up an AFD, or AFD II; Phase One digital backs will connect directly to these bodies (the differences between the AFD and the AFD II are minimal) where they will not to the older Pro / Pro TL units, but they can use the whole range of excellent Mamiya 645 lenses.

 

[paulanton]

Ahh, that was one of the things I was trying to figure out, I am interested in putting a digital back on it eventually. Sorry I didn't respond right away, I was unable to get on line for a bit. Thank you both for your input.