I have just switched to a waist level finder from an AE prism and use a light meter...I am a total convert. Lighter, less obtrusive on the street, and infinite more compositional choices...e.g. from lower down etc.
Meanwhile, the lighter weight means less shake.
I am of the opinion that heavier may offer more steadiness than lightness but heavier will also induce sooner the effects of fatique which seems to me not to be helpful for steadiness.
Bronica RF 645, but they are hard to find, and those that gottem usually want to keep em.
working with an external real light matter is always better, even if not always comfortable ...
On what planet does a wlf somehow provide "infinite more compositional choices"? There are no compositional choices with wlf that you can't do with a prism finder. For lower camera positioning with a prism, you just have to squat down to compose/focus. If you need to shoot eye level camera position with a wlf, you'd either have to have something do stand on, or you'd have to turn the camera on its side and compose/focus with the image upside down. In my experience, the prism is the clear leader when it comes to having more compositional choices. A wlf or chimney finder has the advantage with a camera mounted on a copy stand at eye level.
I often use my rolleiflex tlr held high above my head, turned upside down, to get a perspective that would not be possible with a prism finder. Shooting over fences, over crowds, etc... So on my planet, it's brilliant. A lot of the time it seems to 'make' the shot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marco_buonocore/2741313635/in/set-72157606597626877/
I also balance it on tables, etc... in low light, and it's much easier than an SLR in this situation.
I often use my rolleiflex tlr held high above my head, turned upside down, to get a perspective that would not be possible with a prism finder. Shooting over fences, over crowds, etc... So on my planet, it's brilliant. A lot of the time it seems to 'make' the shot.
I also balance it on tables, etc... in low light, and it's much easier than an SLR in this situation.
*******Any views on the sharpest hand held MF set up?
I have an Xpan which I use for 35mm - very sharp. I also have a Mamiya RZ system that I use for tripod work. What I'm looking for is something to fill the gap as I sometimes need to print 12x16 or above and the 35mm loses a little when enlarged over this size - especially if the frame is cropped.
I need to be able to take it anywhere and use mostly hand held.
Bronica RF 645, but they are hard to find, and those that gottem usually want to keep em.
I can't tell the difference. There was one comparing a masked Koni Omega negative to a masked Hasselblad negative. Some guy chose the Koni neg every time. Personally my hassy negs aren't anything special. The look is nice..
On what planet does a wlf somehow provide "infinite more compositional choices"? There are no compositional choices with wlf that you can't do with a prism finder. For lower camera positioning with a prism, you just have to squat down to compose/focus. If you need to shoot eye level camera position with a wlf, you'd either have to have something do stand on, or you'd have to turn the camera on its side and compose/focus with the image upside down. In my experience, the prism is the clear leader when it comes to having more compositional choices. A wlf or chimney finder has the advantage with a camera mounted on a copy stand at eye level.
In reality, heavier equates to less camera shake, not lighter. Lighter makes for easier hand holding, but heavier still equates to better stability.
Zeiss is god when it comes to glass.
Rolleiflex TLR beats everything else hands down! Zeiss glass is known throughout the world as the leader in sharpness....
Rolleijoe
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