runswithsizzers
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Rather than get caught up with weight I would start thinking about features, do you anticipate the need for a 1/1000 shutter, a power winder? The last version was made well into the 2000, like 2009, who services them, are there any parts available? Can you get a digital back for any? Once you map out your system then look at the weight and then decide is you live can with a 100 or more grams for the later model vs the feature you want.
In terms of a WLF vs prism finder, I use both, being on the short side I tend use a prism finder as it keeps me having to use a box standing or on my tip toes when shooting on a tripod or monopod.
I kind of assummed that repairing a $300-400 used camera would often times not be practical cost-wise, but since you brought it up:
Does anyone know of someplace where I might get a Mamiya or Bronica or Pentax 645 camera repaired in the USA?
Is any one of those 3 brands much better (or much worse) for parts availability than the others?
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