View Single Post
Old 11-15-2007   #30 (permalink)
walter23
Vicuna
 
Location: Victoria BC
Posts: 217
walter23 has much to be proud ofwalter23 has much to be proud of
CamelKarma: 147
Editing OK?: Yes
Default Re: This arrived today!

Quote:
Originally Posted by cyclohexane View Post
LOL

All it is right now is a paperweight. That, and it can be used to scare animals...

Considering that this body cost less than two 50mm f/1.8 lenses from Canon, you should definitely pick something like this up if you're interested. I think the Mamiya RB models go for a little less (at least, I know their lenses do) but they're larger- you'd still have the square format though. Bronicas seem to cost next to nothing but they're 645 and fairly awkward to flip on their side.
You'll probably find that the cost of lenses and necessary accessories (finder, film back(s)) starts to add up pretty quickly, and in fact might be better off looking for a package deal and selling this body... but maybe you'll find some bargains. I'd really love a hasselblad just for the sake of having one but I just can't justify it as I don't shoot MF nearly enough
walter23 is online now   Reply With Quote