just bought a camera- impulse buy

[myopia]

so i won an auction for a Mamiya 645 package w/ 80mm f/2.8 lens tonite for 200 scrillas.

a good deal?

 

[Don Simon]

a good deal?

Si.

A package like that will still go over here for 200-300. And that's £ not $.

So yes, definitely a good deal. And a good choice too!

 

[fmw]

If it works, it is a great deal, particularly if it is the 1000S model.

 

[Digital Matt]

I recently bought a similar package with an 80 2.8, and 80 f/4 macro, plus carrying case for $250. I'd say you got a good deal. It looks to be in great condition. It's also a great camera that I'm sure you'll enjoy.

 

[fmw]

I recently bought a similar package with an 80 2.8, and 80 f/4 macro, plus carrying case for $250.

What? You have a film camera? Now you're Analog Matt?

 

[terri36 7]

What? You have a film camera? Now you're Analog Matt?

He sure is. He's been in the darkroom, too, and develops his own stuff. He just likes to keep us all guessing.

The above camera does look like a 1000S. I have one, too - fabulous camera, can't beat it for ruggedness and simplicity of use. :thumbup: Definitely a good deal. It takes great pictures; you'll love using it!

 

[Digital Matt]

What? You have a film camera? Now you're Analog Matt?

I have 5 film cameras, including one like the one in your avatar

 

[fmw]

Just pulling your leg, Matt. Obviously you've been around photography longer than digital cameras have.

I really enjoyed shooting with that Cambo view camera. It oozed quality and precision. The images were amazing. I sometimes go through the 4X5 chromes just to marvel at how nice they are. Ah well. The camera in my avatar is long gone, I'm afraid. I only have 3 film cameras left.

 

[Digital Matt]

The Cambo is great for sure. I have a Graflex 4x5 field camera, and also an 8x10" field camera, which has no name. I don't even have a tripod capable of holding it Someday when I get room to setup a darkroom, I'll shoot some paper negs, but until then, digital makes the most sense for what I'm doing.

Myopia, post some shots from your new cam eh?

 

[myopia]

Myopia, post some shots from your new cam eh?

i will as soon as i get back from paris and london. I brought my SLR to europe for the portability. i wish i brought the mamiya

 

[Digital Matt]

The Mamiya is nice, but it's not a fun walk around camera. It gets a bit heavy after a while

 

[fmw]

The Mamiya is nice, but it's not a fun walk around camera. It gets a bit heavy after a while

My DSLR bag has a body with battery grip, 4 or 5 lenses, flash gun and the usual other stuff. My Mamiya 645 bag has a body without battery grip, 3 lenses and a flash gun. Guess which one weighs less and which one is in the smaller bag?

The answer is the Mamiya by almost 5 lbs. I can even throw in my 210mm Sekor and it still weighs less than the DSLR bag. However, I don't have a 1000S, I have the plastic-bodied 645E and it really doesn't weigh very much.

 

[Digital Matt]

The M645 is not plastic

 

[myopia]

The M645 is not plastic

his is

 

[Digital Matt]

his is

Yes, I realize. His is not an M645, rather a 645AF. The M645 is heavy