MF camera poll

What is the best MF hiking, traveling camera?

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Rolleiflexible

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Another bonus for the TLRs is that they
rest easily in your hand, and are easy to
keep steady for long exposures without a
tripod. When Melanie and I went to Paris
awhile ago, I took along an old Voigtlander
Superb TLR. One dreary rainy afternoon we
ducked into Sainte-Chapelle. Inside it was
dim but still gorgeous with the muted light
through the stained glass. I had one frame
left in the Voigtlander, so I opened up the
aperture, paused, and took a one-second
exposure -- and got a printable negative:

I am partial to the Rolleiflexes but generally
find that any TLR makes for a fine traveling
companion.
 

André E.C.

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My Rolleiflex 3.5A, since isn't listed, i voted on the smallest and lightest of the group, the Fuji 6x9.
 

narsuitus

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“the poll question is what MF camera would you take on a hiking trip or strolling the streets of Europe going in and out of shops with your wife/husband??”

I usually take either my Fuji GW670 or my Fuji GSW690. Since you listed a Fuji “GWS,” I will assume that you mean a GSW.
 

benjiboy

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For me the best hiking travel M/F camera is the Mamiya C330 F, because that's what I have.
 

J Rollinger

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The best camera for travel is my Mamiya 7 but since i hate rangefinders i prefer my Mamiya C330f.
 

Loris Medici

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Amen to that!

Objectively, it will be better (in terms of traveling/hiking) than any non-interchangeable lens camera. Subjectively, it would be better than every other MF camera!

I'm assuming you were mentioning Fuji GF670 (and Voigtlander Bessa III 667) BTW...

I'm about ordering the latter. Sold 2 Voigtlander 35mm RF bodies and 3 accompanying LTM/M lenses + 1 russian Kiev-60 6x6 SLR body and 3 accompanying P6 lenses (2 being legendary CZJs) just to raise funds for the purchase. Not that they were bad cameras/lenses, they just weren't useful to me anymore; either because of the bulk or because of the small format.

Regards,
Loris.

coriana6jp said:
Fuji GF667 would be a good choice too.
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jolefler

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I don't "get" polls....

where suitable, viable choices are not included. People are screaming for a Rolleiflex option, and it's a very credible choice.

I'll take my Rolleicord and just hide the second half of the nameplate with my fingers.

If it's not for client photography, I might be tempted by the size and weight of an old folder.

Jo
 

taiwest

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For travel: The Plaubel Makina 67
For hiking: Voightlander Perkeo II
 

Sirius Glass

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Too bad the real MF cameras were left off => Hasselblad V Series, Hasselblad H Series and Hasselblad SWCs.

Nothing happening on this thread so just move along.

Steve
 

jp80874

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I am surprised that no one has mentioned the new Bessa III folder. That seems like a tailor made application.

John Powers
 

Shaggysk8

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Bronica ETRS with Grip and Prism, you should really have Bronica on your list they are really good and cheap.

Paul
 

Greg Campbell

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Sirius Glass said:
Too bad the real MF cameras were left off => Hasselblad V Series, Hasselblad H Series and Hasselblad SWCs.
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As opposed to everyone else's "imaginary" cameras? :rolleyes:


I vote for "The camera you happen to own!" - a reasonably 'luggable' Bronica SQ kit.

Of the choices, I'd have to agree that a Mamiya rangefinder would be the most convenient. A not-too-old folding camera would also rock.
 

Pupfish

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Build your system around your needs, not a camera or brand.

I find ultrawides and near-far compositions that are possible handheld with them to be a niche that MF does better than any of my other gear (35mm, DSLRs, 4x5). Consequently I picked up a Pentax 645N with the 35mm wide angle (relatively inexpensively, great bang for the buck). Precise framing and focusing up close trumps the possible convenience of a slightly slimmer rangefinder. To me the P645N is relatively light and convenient. I hike, ski, snowshoe with it-- it's actually not any bigger or bulkier than some of my pro 35mm gear.
 

HerrBremerhaven

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Definitely limited choices in the poll. Glad I have a Bronica RF645. That way I have a compact and rugged rangefinder that gives me 16 shots per 120 roll.
 
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