Mechanical Rangefinder, Viewfinder Cameras Mechanically Controlled Single-lens ReflexesĮlectronically Controlled Single-lens Reflexes Water, Moisture, Rust, Sand, and Fungus Damage Clear step-by-step techniques for repair of popular, modern cameras over 175 detailed photos & illustrations show camera parts and the specifics of disassembly and repair and special instructions for over 100 camera models and lenses – from Bronica to Zuiko!Īdvanced Troubleshooting and Repair Methods The ideal companion to the top selling Camera Maintenance & Repair (Book 1). Whether you tinker with cameras or own a repair shop, this book is a necessity. PS, that Ensign looks like an inspired design - assuming the finder is bright & clear.This book builds on the basics, and teaches techniques that refine your camera repair skills. Also have a Voigtlander Bessa (Voigtar lens), OK but the finder is horrible compared to modern cameras.įusjis: have only handled but not owned, if I didn't already have the Bronica I would try one of them, some are even smaller and they are cheaper - but fixed lens I think. I do have a Mamiya 6 RF and it hasn't seen much travel use since the Bronica arrived. To conclude for me the RF645 is the perfect compact 645 cam, a great option for travel, especially with 16 exposures/roll. It's a camera that should hold its value so if you buy one and it doesn't work out the you probably can flip it without losing too many $. The orientation I found way less of an issue than I expected, I do shoot it mostly vertical but I shoot 35mm that way a lot too. It seems to help to make sure the film is as taut as you can get it when loading but yes, it is a weakness of the design. The film advance on mine has stuck and refused to wind on part way through a roll on two occasions since I've owned it (bought used). As much as the folders are even more compact you lose the option of a different lens and the superb RF645 finder. +1 on that, I have one with the 65 & 45mm lenses, the whole kit + Minolta IVF meter and some film and the 45mm finder will go in an Ona Bowery shoulder bag - and you can still close it (just). It´s a jungle out there - so many tempting variations to check you before you hopefully find you favourite What where they thinking when they made a folder camera that can´t be collapsed with the filter attached? As mentioned by others - Bessa II & SuperIkonta´s are very compact and gives great results. The Mamiya 6 is just a tad larger, feels better the the lot and you don´t have to think about orientation to get portrait/landscape and there´s the GF670, very much a hate/love thing. I miss mine and will for sure pick one up sometime in the future.
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The Fuji GA series feels very much like a grown up Mju II - point and shoot, perfect exposure with flash and very compact! It feels solid, gives great results and it´s pretty compact.Īnother one for the list is the Fuji GS645, perfect to just toss in the bag - no worries, lens protected by the lid and it´s not all to expensive.
If you don´t mind the film orientation of the Bronica 645 RF it´s a superb camera! Used to have one that went around with me pretty much every day for 2 years. Well, as long as you don't suggest this one, I don't think I can afford it!
Sorry about that but I appreciate them all, I feel like I've learnt a lot from you guys so keep them coming. The focusing window looks very tiny and I fear that I might be in trouble since I wear glasses, what do you think? I already have a Fed 5b that I try to get rid of for the very same reason, it has a pinhole viewfinder and the diopter adjustment stops at -3 (I'm -4).Ġ2Pilot, that Certo of yours impresses me, very nice picture! Does it have a Zeiss Tessar or Schneider-Kreuznach lens?Īs for the Fuji GA645 series: as mentioned I already have a GA645W.īy now I feel like a spoilt brat, seeming to find something wrong with all your propositions. It reminds me of the Polaroid 101, it has one window for focusing and one for framing. I had a look at the Super Ikonta A 531 Ed, it is very nice. The Bencini Koroll II has a very interesting design as do most Italian cameras, but maybe a bit too basic, I like to be able to control the aperture.