List of most popular modern medium format cameras

[HerrBremerhaven]

Add on the Bronica RF645 rangefinder. Basically the last new design from Bronica prior to Tamron ceasing production.

It is interesting to see how large that list has grown. I guess the sad part is only a few of those on the list are still available new. At least we have a good used market of good quality products from which to find nice gear.

Ciao!

Gordon

 

[narsuitus]

J Michael Sullivan,

Thanks for compiling this very useful list.

 

[Helen B]

The Tele-Rolleiflex might be too old for your list, but the 4.0FW isn't.

How about the Mamiya Press cameras? Super 23, Universal etc. Too old?

 

[DormanStudios]

The venerable Bronica S2A

 

[MattKing]

The Rapid Omega ceased production in 1981 - so it should just squeak in.

Matt

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

Not sure if the Galvin 2x3 monorail fits in under the 25 year limit. Gowland made a 6x9 PocketView, I believe.

 

[c6h6o3]

Also the Hasselblad FlexBody.

Also the Hasselblad Superwide.

 

[Ole]

Don't forget the Corfields!

 

[DBP]

I would divide the Kiev line into Kiev 88/Salyut and Kiev 6c/60 - two very different camera lines. Also add the medium format Horizon 205.

Does anyone know when the Horseman 970/975/980/985 series was replaced?

If you are making a poll, you might want to include an option for "Older Medium Format Camera"

 

[nick mulder]

Diana

 

[jonathanbennett120]

Zero Image Pinhole made for 120 film.

http://www.zeroimage.com/web2003/EntryPage/entryFrameset.htm

6x6 or 6x9

 

[sjperry]

Actually you could add the Rolleiflec SLX, as it was actually the precursor of the current 6000 series.

Steve Perry

 

[JBrunner]

I'm not sure how 120 base Panoramics fit into the scheme, but if they do, there are several breeds worth mention.

 

[Oren Grad]

Gowland made a 6x9 PocketView, I believe.

Yes, I've got one.

Others:

Hongmei 120 (plastic 6x6 TLR - I have one purchased new in Xian in 1989)

Fotox 6789
Jitto 67

Fotoman 6x24
Widepan WP617-A (see at Robert White's site)
KST Eyescan 624 (")

 

[Oren Grad]

And...

Tomiyama Art Panorama 6x17/6x24

 

[benjiboy]

Trying

dont forget the Lubitel...

I'm trying hard to forget the one I had.

 

[WRSchmalfuss]

ALPA

 

[Ted Harris]

I didn't see the Plaubel Proshift 6x9

 

[Ole]

dont forget the Lubitel...

I sold mine for a pint of beer. I consider that a good sale - especially considering the price of beer in Norway.

I'd like to forget the Lubitel, too!

 

[walter23]

We mustn't forget the wonderful and popular Holga

Like it or not, it is incredibly popular. Maybe one of the top used medium format cameras around.

 

[Soeren]

Ok, I've extended things to include medium format cameras of the past 25 years (this is for a questionaire). So here is the list as it currently stands. Corrections/additions/deletion suggestions welcomed.

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Fotoman panorama cameras
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I don't own a medium format camera

Does this look good?
J Michael Sullivan

Fotoman Dmax, Their new technical camera
Cheers
Søren

 

[kunihiko]

Hasselblad H ?
Phenix Widepan

 

[Drew B.]

Like it or not, it is incredibly popular. Maybe one of the top used medium format cameras around.

If I came upon a holga..I'd smash it in a million pieces with a hammer. "Holga" is a work similar to "digital" It should be banned from our vocabulary.

NOW, The RZ, RB, 645 Super/pro are models I like.

 

[Soeren]

If I came upon a holga..I'd smash it in a million pieces with a hammer. "Holga" is a work similar to "digital" It should be banned from our vocabulary.

NOW, The RZ, RB, 645 Super/pro are models I like.

Are you trying to start a flame war??
Cheers
Søren

 

[ondebanks]

A couple of other omissions...

Exakta 66

Mamiya Universal [it was still being made until 1989]

I would also split the Mamiya 645 series into manual and AF types. There was a lot of change as the manual 645 series developed, but the AF cameras are entirely different beasts and one could say that a new series began with their introduction.

Ray