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[OM] Re: Medium Format

Subject: [OM] Re: Medium Format
From: David Carter <Spotz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:43:24 +1200
Don't forget the wide neck strap

Andrew Fildes wrote:
> 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:
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>> 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
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>> 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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