IMO it will be some time before digital catches up to medium format in a
manner that is affordable. If money is no object, there are already
digital medium format backs. Requires the entire gross national product to
buy one though. RF versus SLR versus TLR is a personal choice and involves
how much you need to change lenses. The typical TLR (Mamiya being an
exception) is a fixed lens camera. While most of the RF's may have
interchangeable lenses, there are only a few. The SLR is most versatile
with wide range of focal lengths offered for them. You should be able to
get a basic, older medium format camera body and lens for under $500,
possibly under $300, and still have a decent quality body and lens to show
for it.
-- John
At 23:45 5/19/03, Albert wrote:
Well, I am saving up for a Fuji medium format rangefinder. (GW670III or
GW690III) but with the approachment of the digitals, does it make sense to
buy a medium format rangefinder, as unlike the Hassy's, I can't change the
back into digital backs?
Thoughts? Sorry, OT..
Albert
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