Hi All,
I'm thinking about adding a Mamiya 645 AF to the bag (the original model for now, and I'll be shooting film). I'd probably get the 80mm, a wide (55mm) and Macro. I'd use it for the general shooting I do, kids, dogs, etc - macro (plants and flowers). I'd like to hear from anyone who uses one of these if you think the camera is suitable for this type of thing. I am concerned a bit about the AF speed and the AE because with my kids especially I'll be relying on those a lot. I'd like to use MF more but I need to find an autofocus camera to do it with. I've tried working with manual focus cameras but I have arthritis in my hands and the gripping and twisting is hard to do and I can't focus quickly or reliably when I do it myself. How is the focus tracking as well? Any other thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Please post pictures if you have them too!
Take care,
Jim
I'm thinking about adding a Mamiya 645 AF to the bag (the original model for now, and I'll be shooting film). I'd probably get the 80mm, a wide (55mm) and Macro. I'd use it for the general shooting I do, kids, dogs, etc - macro (plants and flowers). I'd like to hear from anyone who uses one of these if you think the camera is suitable for this type of thing. I am concerned a bit about the AF speed and the AE because with my kids especially I'll be relying on those a lot. I'd like to use MF more but I need to find an autofocus camera to do it with. I've tried working with manual focus cameras but I have arthritis in my hands and the gripping and twisting is hard to do and I can't focus quickly or reliably when I do it myself. How is the focus tracking as well? Any other thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Please post pictures if you have them too!
Take care,
Jim