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Subject: [OM] Re: Medium Format
From: David Carter <Spotz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:53:59 +1200
Old folding bellows based cameras such as a Zeiss Nettar, Voigtlander 
Bessa 1 or similar would provide a cheap way to find out whether or not 
you like the format. 6x6 versions should be cheaper than 6x9.

David


Christos Stavrou wrote:
> With the falling prices in film cameras I start to consider buying a
> medium format camera, yet I'm totally newbie to this type of exotic
> fruit.. I've read abit about the 645 models but not really much.
>
> Is there anyone here willing to offer some kind of introduction or
> send me a good link?
> I'd be interested to know, for example, personal experiences, or what
> new opportunities are open with such camera, or what to look for
> before buying one.
>
> (Note that my interests mainly include photojournalism, documentary
> and fine art photography, though a more commercial side might need to
> grow in the near future to support those interests... Oh, and note
> that easy handling and working with one hand does matter... Or, hmm..
> apart of satisfying my curiosity, should i just wait for an affordable
> pro digital slr!?)
>
> many thanks
>
> CS
>
>
>   

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