Buddy;
I'll be brief, cause I've got some darkroom work I need to get back to. But, my
opinion is if 16x20 (and 20x24?) landscape prints are the desired outcome, no
question that 4x5 is the way to go. I say this as someone who has used 6x6,
presently uses 645 (Mamiya) and 4x5.
I started in 4x5 with a used Tachihara for $400. Bought a used Nikkor 135/5.6
for
less than that. So, for the price of that M645 you've seen (which, BTW, I think
is a bit high) you could start in 4x5. Plus, the Tach + 135 actually weighs
less
than the M645 + 80. Results are far better. I'd only get the 645 if you're
also
considering weddings or something.
Granted 4x5 is a whole new ballgame over 35 or 645, but it is best for what
you've
said you want to do.
Good luck. Have fun.
george
ONLYOLYBW@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi all,
> This is strictly about medium format, So Hit the NEXT Button if not
> interested.
>
> I have been considering buying a medium format camera and about 3 or 4 lenses
> to use for landscape shots where I may want to enlarge them to (10x) 16" x 20'
> size, etc.
> Here are some of the features I think I need.
> 1. Mechanical - for use in cold weather. No need for power winder or a lot of
> electronics. I would like a mirror lock up feature.
> 2. No Flash capabilities needed - I think focal plane shutter would be fine.
> Leaf shutters in lenses seem to me like something more to go wrong?
> 3. Backs - I don't think I will need removable backs, although they sound
> handy. I plan on using only Velvia, so maybe inserts would be ok.
> 4. Prism - I do want a 90 degree finder or prism. My thought is to use the
> same tripod setup (position) as I would with my OLY camera.
> 5. Metering - I don't really care if it even has a meter. I plan on using my
> spot meter in my OM cameras or a hand held meter.
> 6. Format - I am not sure what format I prefer. At this point, 6 x 4.5 looks
> ok, but 6x6, 6x7 or even 4x5 would be considered.
> 7. Cost - I prefer to buy used, even if it takes a year or 2 to find & make up
> a good clean system. So I would like to start with a popular system to
> increase my chances of finding good clean used lenses. I would like to start
> with a body and lens and stay under $2,000 and add on later with the lenses I
> need.
>
> I saw a Mamiya 645 1000s that seems pretty reasonable, body, prism, 80mm lens
> for around $750. This looks like it will fit my needs, but I have no idea if
> this is a good (trouble free) camera or not.
> What are the pros & cons on this older system??
> The Mamiya RB looks great on paper. And it has been around long enough that
> lenses are easy to find. But, it is huge!
> What are the pros & cons of the RB?
> The used Hasselblads are considerable more $$'s. But, would this be the wiser
> investment - direction?
>
> I think it would be best to reply "privately", since this is not OM content.
> Please mark the Subject with "PRIVATE" or "To BW" so I can scan the list for
> responses.
> Send to Onlyolybw@xxxxxxx
> I look forward in picking the brains of this knowledgeable group.
> Thanks,
> Buddy Walters
>
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