What mediumformat camera should I go for?

[Sirius Glass]

I saw what looked like a good deal on Hasselblad gear the other day, then saw a better deal this morning. Someone in our local camera club is unloading this:

Hasselblad 500c/m 80mm, Hasselblad Magnifying Hood (52096), Kiev prism finder, 2 backs, 2x conv, + Extras……………….$550

Just seeing it makes me want to buy... but I already have the stuff.

Buy it now! You need back up.

Steve

 

[rparmar]

I´ve asked I similar question in another tread. I asked what you people thought about the Pentax 645.

It seems no-one answered this part of the question. So, as a total newbie I will venture an opinion. I researched all the possible systems before buying a Pentax 645N. Why this format? Because it is hand-holdable, little bigger than a full-frame digital and very comfortable to use. It does not have the mirror slap issue of the Pentax 67 and other larger cameras. And I can load it in my backpack along with a Pentax digital easily.

The original Pentax 645 is feature poor in comparison and has an interface I don't like. The NII model added MLU which is not really needed. So this is the sweet spot.

As a beginner I love the fact the negatives are imprinted with all the exposure details. A great learning tool. The tripod screw on the portrait side of the body saves me money on buying an L bracket. The built-in handle is comfortable. Really all one needs to add is an extra back, a shutter release cable and a K2 filter.

The Pentax lenses are second to none, much cheaper than the competition.