One thing that would make a Rolleiflex or Mamiya TLR easier in one-
hand held use would be the pistol grip.
Andrew Fildes
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On 12/07/2007, at 4:53 PM, David Carter wrote:
>
> 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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