I have tried to find this but I cannot seem to create the correct string of words in search to find the difference between a C220 and a 330.
First, take a look at your favorite car and family photos. Would they work better in square or rectangular format (sure, you can crop a rectangle to a square and vice versa, but why if you don't have to).
An ETRS with a grip and prism handles much like a 35mm (though obviously larger and heavier). Without the prism and grip, it's surprisingly compact. A C330 is much heavier, even more so with a prism. A Rollei or Yashica TLR eliminates (for practical purposes) interchangeable lenses and prisms.
For car shows, I suspect you need a wide angle. Any show I've been to has been too crowded to use a normal lens (the further away you are the more likely to have someone walk in front of you). A waist level finder (or 90 deg finder) is nice as I find myself often trying to get the camera lower when photographing a car.
Is the Russian MF stuff really Zeiss quality? I ask as I have read the opposite.
Thanks for the information about the weight of the RB 67. I am not interested in something that heavy. While the C330 is no light weight, it balances pretty well due to the layout. Is the Mamiya 645 really that much lighter?
The Kowa 66 intrigues me as well. People seem to like them, when they work.
I can handle that amount. I'm going to search for a good 645 Mamiya or Bronica set up. I will get more use out of that than a square foot what I shoot most. Doesn't mean I won't eventually get a TLR but that's later.
Appreciate all the feedback.
You'd like a Mamiya6 but you won't get it on your budget.I am happy with what I have for 35mm (Pentax P30T, MX, and Petri 35). I have been using a Zeiss Ercona 1 folder (105/ 3.5 6x9) and while I like it for walking around town (quite light meter reading and guessing distance is not too difficult) I am looking for something that is still portable but has interchangeable lenses for family and car show shooting situations, which is where a majority of my shooting happens. The folder is a perfect walk around town camera as it is light and portable but lacks in a few areas for me. I am looking for something more. My stipulation is that I am not looking for a tripod only machine and that I would like a waist level viewer. Open to TLR or the more typical 120 body. Must be able to handhold without too much difficulty.
I am used to the 135 and 6x9 aspect ratio but open to 6x6 or 645. I am looking to spend somewhere around $250 for a camera with general purpose lens and a 120 back (if required, which TLRs do not). I have played with a C330 and really liked it but also interested in other suggestions.
In my experience, whenever I put my waist level finder on my Mamiya 645 Pro, I inevitably encounter a subject that demands being photographed in portrait orientation. And that means either weird contortions, or putting the prism finder back on.
I like having that extra finder as an option, but it gets very little use.
Not bad. Ford Squire? But, what if you wanted a 3/4 shot, how easy is that to compose on a 6x6? Serious question.
Not exactly sure what you mean about a "3/4 shot", but this (cropped) shot was on the same roll:Not bad. Ford Squire? But, what if you wanted a 3/4 shot, how easy is that to compose on a 6x6? Serious question.
The RB and RZ are heavy system. Sure, you can walk around with it and doing street photography. I had the RZ for a brief period but didn't get much use.....because it is very uncomfortable to walk around with it....without a carrying bag. You can not hold it with one hand...and the system is front heavy. Is like holding a cinder block, literally. Yeah, the negatives are gorgeous but...because of the size and weight, you won't want to shoot with it much. Currently, I am using a Hasselblad 553elx with a Carl Zeiss 80mm. Mint condition and got it a nice deal $200 from another long time forum member. With the Hasselblad, with size and weight, is like carrying a 35mm SLR. I can easily hold it with one hand and to check for the composition.
Is the Russian MF stuff really Zeiss quality? I ask as I have read the opposite.
Thanks for the information about the weight of the RB 67. I am not interested in something that heavy. While the C330 is no light weight, it balances pretty well due to the layout. Is the Mamiya 645 really that much lighter?
The Kowa 66 intrigues me as well. People seem to like them, when they work.
I generally stay out of these kind of threads because other people's indecision drives me crazy!I don't know why very few recommendations for later Rolleicords. Its light, its cheap, focus screen strike a balance between brightness and sharpness, its accessories are plenty and what not...
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