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Holga
The charter of "popular" seems to have been entirely discarded!
"Popular" and "Recent" make the list simple and short
Holga
'blad
Rolleiflex
Mamiya RZ/6/7/645
Pentax
I'll bet that's 95% of the market, if not more
Kiev, Bronica, and Contax coming up next I'd bet
KB
(who knows how rare his RF645 is)
"Popular" and "Recent" make the list simple and short
Holga
'blad
Rolleiflex
Mamiya RZ/6/7/645
Pentax
I'll bet that's 95% of the market, if not more
Kiev, Bronica, and Contax coming up next I'd bet
KB
(who knows how rare his RF645 is)
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Popular and recent . . . would seemingly need to include Fuji rangefinder cameras. They hold their value quite well on the used market. New versions were only recently discontinued.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
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Gordon Moat
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Technically you should also include the Hasselblad H1 and H2.
Regards, Art.
Regards, Art.
When was the Rolleiflex SL66E last made? Might fit. However, 10-15 years is quite a narrow time frame, because that only goes back to 1992, making the list more or less useless.
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Let me expound on my "useless" comment a bit. If you mean those cameras that have been in production since 1992, you have a list with a moderate number of cameras.
For those introduced in 1992 or later, the list narrows significantly. Many of the cameras available for sale in 1992 were designed back in the 1980s and earlier, so it's not enough to say simply 10 or 15 years. You almost have to go back to the 1970s or late 1960s with the introduction of large numbers of Japanese medium format cameras.
This list is similar to another here in which someone was compiling a "comprehensive list" of medium format cameras but omitted anything that took 620 film (nearly all Kodak cameras since the 1930s), nearly all Zeiss Ikon cameras, most folding cameras and a number of other categories. What purpose does a list serve if you omit the major manufacturers.
A better list would be one that compiles and categorizes by date, manufacturer, country of origin and format. That would be a huge project, by the way.
For those introduced in 1992 or later, the list narrows significantly. Many of the cameras available for sale in 1992 were designed back in the 1980s and earlier, so it's not enough to say simply 10 or 15 years. You almost have to go back to the 1970s or late 1960s with the introduction of large numbers of Japanese medium format cameras.
This list is similar to another here in which someone was compiling a "comprehensive list" of medium format cameras but omitted anything that took 620 film (nearly all Kodak cameras since the 1930s), nearly all Zeiss Ikon cameras, most folding cameras and a number of other categories. What purpose does a list serve if you omit the major manufacturers.
A better list would be one that compiles and categorizes by date, manufacturer, country of origin and format. That would be a huge project, by the way.
And last date manufactured or if still in production or [in cases like Hasselblad] still supported.
Steve
Don't forget the Fuji GA645 Zi and the Fuji GA645i (and the other Fuji 645s).
Also, the 2.25 x 3.25 Crown, Century and Speed Graphics and the 3.25 x 4.25 Crown and Century Graphics.
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How about the Hasselblad SWC series. My favorite of the bunch.
Len Eselson
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Given the wide range of MF equipment that has been available during this 10-15 year period why not separate the question of popularity to type of use. A Mamiya RB67 has been a very popular camera for portrait and other work requiring SLR features, but few would consider it the best choice for general landscape work, especially where travel is concerned. From that perspective the most popular MF equipment might be the Fuji and Mamiya rangefinder cameras. I would also include the Fuji GA645Zi (a medium format point and shoot with variable focus lens), my favorite MF camera.
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My vote goes to the Fuji 6x9 rangefinder, and the Noblex camera.
The fuji's glass is spectacular and we just finished a 28inch x 66 inch fibre print from a Noblex neg that was incredible.
The Noblex format and capabilities are outstanding.
The fuji's glass is spectacular and we just finished a 28inch x 66 inch fibre print from a Noblex neg that was incredible.
The Noblex format and capabilities are outstanding.
Ricoh
I have two ricoh TLR's and they produce great prints with fuji Acros. For about $100 each they do an outstanding job. remember it's the man (or woman) not the machine....
Best, Peter
I have two ricoh TLR's and they produce great prints with fuji Acros. For about $100 each they do an outstanding job. remember it's the man (or woman) not the machine....
Best, Peter
I think we're in the realm of a complete list of MF cameras now. I wouldn't think the Noblex fit the "most popular" category, aren't those specialty (panoramic type) cameras?
The camera handles 120 roll film and the film fits into my enlargers therefore I included this camera. It is as easy to operate handheld as any medium format. Just basically a hasselblad with a steroid problem on the horizontal.
Interesting! It sounds like one I would like to have.
Rob Skeoch
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Sorry to throw a wrench into the pile.
Beside the current Hasselblad cameras, Holgas and the Rollei's are any of these cameras still being made?
I think Pentax has stopped, Contax has stopped, not sure about Mamiya, Bronica, Fuji.
Beside the current Hasselblad cameras, Holgas and the Rollei's are any of these cameras still being made?
I think Pentax has stopped, Contax has stopped, not sure about Mamiya, Bronica, Fuji.
I believe Mamiya 711 is still being produced?
If not, new models are still available as of this date.
Mamiya 7 is one of the great cameras of all time in terms of performance. The large 6X7 cm negative and super sharp lenses give results comparable with 4X5 film when the camera is used appropriately.
Sandy King
The Kiev 88CM is still being manufactured .
The Holga is being pumped out by the yard (all silly protests non- withstanding).
Not sure if the Lubitel is yet being manufactured, probably not, but I can't be sure.
You forgot the Russian Sputnik 120 3D camera (in the last 25 years)...
Got to be more FSU and former Iron Curtain Cameras...
The Holga is being pumped out by the yard (all silly protests non- withstanding).
Not sure if the Lubitel is yet being manufactured, probably not, but I can't be sure.
You forgot the Russian Sputnik 120 3D camera (in the last 25 years)...
Got to be more FSU and former Iron Curtain Cameras...
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Fuji actually make the H series for Hasselblad, and sell a 6x4.5 version in Japan. I think only the GX680 is the only other Fuji medium format camera being made, though it is possible to still purchase a new Fuji 617.
After change of ownership, Mamiya is still making medium format cameras. It has yet to be seen if any new lenses will be developed by them, though the current selection is fairly extensive.
Leaf and Sinar are selling a version of the Rollei Hy6, which can also use a film back when needed. This system can also use Rollei 6000 series lenses.
Horseman is still making panorama cameras, like a 6x12 and 6x17, and has a 6x9 available. Similar offerings can be found from Linhof, in the 612 and 617 sizes.
Beyond those companies, all others are indeed very small manufactured volumes. The only possible exceptions might be Holga and Seagull.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
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After change of ownership, Mamiya is still making medium format cameras. It has yet to be seen if any new lenses will be developed by them, though the current selection is fairly extensive.
Leaf and Sinar are selling a version of the Rollei Hy6, which can also use a film back when needed. This system can also use Rollei 6000 series lenses.
Horseman is still making panorama cameras, like a 6x12 and 6x17, and has a 6x9 available. Similar offerings can be found from Linhof, in the 612 and 617 sizes.
Beyond those companies, all others are indeed very small manufactured volumes. The only possible exceptions might be Holga and Seagull.
Ciao!
Gordon Moat
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