[pure-silver] Re: (slightly) OT MF equipment dilemma
- From: Michiel Fokkema <michiel.fokkema@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 10:05:19 +0200
Breukel, C. (HKG) wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been using a Fujica GS645 Professional (75mm) MF (6*4.5) folder
> camera (loaded with HP5+)for a long time now, and I cannot seem to work
> with it consistently. On the plus side it's a neat compact travel
> camera, I like the concept, but on the down side I find the knob for the
> lightmeter small (always looking for it with my finger) en perhaps my
> biggest problem is that I produce too may unsharp pictures. I do have a
> few fine, sharp prints, but too many unsharp ones. I always try to use
> the fastes shutter speed, and I guess that focusing with the range
> finder is my main problem, I have difficulties with it, and am slow on
> the focussing.
>
> That said I realy want a MF camera for (semi) lightweight traveling and
> easy taking along. I do use 35mm (Olympus OM2/Tmax400), but on the whole
> I find the quality in my hands barely enough for 8*10 prints (one does
> get spoiled whem shooting 4*5 and 8*10).
>
> One point the late Barry Thornton made was that he did not find stepping
> up from 35mm to 6*4.5 was such quality improvement. I don't know about
> that, but my modest 6*6 studio work (Zenza Bronica) work is far superior
> sharpness/smootheness wise to my 6*4.5 work.
>
> So I guess I would like to change my MF equipment. 2 systems come to
> mind: The Fuji GA645zi, a autofocus (has its quirks, but once you know
> them it's ok, it seems) automatic 6*4.5 camera with a modest zoom
> (55-90)
>
> Or an older Mamiya 6, Mamiya 7 (II), a range finder (works better than
> the GS645 for me?), bigger camera, more lens options, bigger negs (less
> exposures per roll ofcourse).
> Hi,
Don't rule out the Bronica rf 645. Very nice litlle camera capable of
stuning slides.
Best regards,
Michiel Fokkema
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