I'm researching getting further into medium format.
Everyone will tell you that the camera they like is the best.
Danny Gonzales does not talk about the Kiev, but it's included in Robert Monaghan's page.That Gonzales site is new to me. At first sight I see both Kievs missing.
My view is that MF is complex in the glass, there are many nuances. If your photography is "all in focus" then things are easier, if Out Of Focus nature is critical for you then there is a lot to learn.
Regarding camera systems, you have streamlined systems that reseemble a 35mm SLR vs camera systems that have film backs. Some have "unit focus" like Mamiya RB67/RZ67.
I'd suggest you start investigating next systems:
> Pentax 6x7 , 67, 67II
> Mamiya RB67, RZ67
> Pentax, Mamiya, Contax 645
> Fuji Gw 670 III , Mamiya 7II
> Rollei SL66 !!! which has a tilt in the body, allowing amazing effects.
By exploring those systems you would be aware about most kinds of "usual" choices you have, then you should explore nature of different lenses, regarding the OOF rendition.
You forgot the most important one ====> Hasselblad.
Just one; Rolleiflex sl66se. Portraits, landscape & macro, dunno about the rest.
and here's my two cents:Yes, added to the list.
A SL66 amazing photographer taking advantage of the (up to) 8º tilt: https://www.flickr.com/photos/miyano/ (also a lesson on ektar usage)
This is a great overview. I did not know it was still online. It shows all sorts of Hasselblad accessories and lenses. And look at the Rollei SL66E: it was $7000!Not a complete overview but lots of medium format cameras and equipment : The Medium Format Source Book https://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameW.../SourceBookProPhoto/Section01MediumFormat.pdf
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