I guess I could always give a 6 a try again, I do love options. If I could rent it, that would be ideal but there is always the 14 day no hassle option out of Atlanta. 6x6 is my favorite format after all...
You shoot 4x5 so why not try the Mamiya 7 and then expose them together, same film, same mountain, and compare printing the same image fairly large and see how good the Mamiya 7 is. If it didn't take a battery I would shoot it a lot more in winter night exposures
Because I generally don't want to spend my time doing tests, I never do side by side stuff, I just don't find it all that productive for staying focused on great imagery. I checked KEH, the 6 is still pricey compared to Hasselblad stuff so I think I will stick to what I know and prefer. Also, 4x5 takes care of that aspect ratio so it is kind of pointless. Also, I see a *lot* of imagery in square format, I could honestly ditch 35mm, Xpan and 4x5 and just shoot 6x6 for the rest of my life.
Honestly, I think I am pretty set, there is not much I can not do with what I have, maybe one day I will check out the 6 again if it pops up at an irresistible price.
Many people can't get used to shooting a rangefinder no matter how much they love the images.
Also, I see a *lot* of imagery in square format, I could honestly ditch 35mm, Xpan and 4x5 and just shoot 6x6 for the rest of my life.
I bought a Bronica RF645 kit which avoids the above issues and was less expensive with equal image quality.
That's one reason that's keeping me from getting one. That and would probably have to sell the extensive SQ-A kit I have. I would have a hard time selling it.
Shooting a RF is almost something you're just going to have to try and see if you enjoy the shooting experience. It will most likely be awkward at first. But after a while you will either accept it and enjoy it or it will remain awkward. Someone have any rangefinder you could try out? Maybe rent one?
... for when buying a Mamiya 6 system? ...
Hi Bert,
Here are a few images from the store I was at:
Seriously, camera shopping can be dangerous to your financial health in this country!
I wish we had stores like this in Holland ....
I can remember Foto Janssen on Haarlemmerstraat / A'dam - they had tons of used photographic gear in their cabinets.
Bought a Yashica Lynx 5000 a few years ago. It's worth a look, if you come to Mokum.
Hi. I had a 6 w/the 3 lenses--sold it because there was too much parallax error--it's not like a 35mm rangefinder. But I work in close.
no cons;only pros for the Mamiya 6 from me;it's ideal for travelwith high-quality opticsA little background. I travel a lot, so most of my photography is travel-based, which often means shooting a variety of subjects. I started in MF with a Minolta Autocord, which I loved and used for years, but I found myself frustrated by having only one lens/one film to work with. So I upgraded to a Bronica SQ system, which I also love and have been using for years, but I have come to realize does not make for a good travel set up. Too many lenses and backs means a bigger backpack and more weight (since I also travel with a small Nikon set up as well). After doing some research, I think the Mamiya 6 would probably be the best "new" camera for me. I did think about going back to a TLR, probably Rolleiflex, or a Fuji GF670, but then I still have the problem of a fixed lens. While I most often use a 75/80mm lens, there are just times when you need something longer or wider (usually wider in my case). So having interchangeable lenses would be preferred.
Anyway, I have a few questions about the camera. First, I am interested in doing some low-light/night/star trail exposures with this camera, but I'm concerned about how long the battery will last for exposures lasting possibly hours. Research on the internet hasn't really yielded anything useful for me to go on. Anyone with experience using this camera for long exposures?
Second, is there anything I should be on the lookout for when buying a Mamiya 6 system? I'll be moving to Kyoto soon, which isn't great for camera stores, but it's near Osaka, which is, so I may be able handle it personally. Otherwise I'll probably be buying online from a Japanese dealer.
Finally, any other advice or suggestions would be useful. Thanks!
I keep reading about this problem, as well as the fact that it's not great for portraits. But neither is a concern for me - even with my Bronica I rarely, if ever, did that kind of photography. I need this set-up mostly for travel. If I want to get in close I still have my Nikons and that's good enough for me.
I can emphatically say that the 6 and the 7 are both great for portraiture-- just not the kind that some people like to do. I do almost nothing but portraiture and the Mamiya 7 is what I've used for the vast majority of my work over the past several years.
I can emphatically say that the 6 and the 7 are both great for portraiture-- just not the kind that some people like to do. I do almost nothing but portraiture and the Mamiya 7 is what I've used for the vast majority of my work over the past several years.
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