Bronica RF

[MichaelHarris]

I have one and it's impossible to get it to take a bad picture. It is without a doubt the best camera I own and I own a lot of cameras, including Leica and Hassleblad.

I've been on the hunt for the 45 and 100mm lens. I'll have to get my body adjusted since its the original one with the 135 baseline. I highly recommend a Bronica RF645.

 

[whitecat]

SUPER viewfinder!

 

[summicron2020]

On the film advance issue: I don't think it has anything to do with how you load the film. The camera seems to be slightly underengineered in this department. Sometimes you get smooth film advance, sometimes you don't and it doesn't advance all the way. You get the little "X" in the viewfinder and you have to give the advance lever a bit more. Some people end up stripping the advance mechanism by using too much force in this situation. Just be aware and careful, you'll be fine. I've been using my for 3 years without anything breaking.

I use my RF645 in all sorts of situations, including "low-light" and find the meter to be quite acurate. I do tend to switch to 35mm with some f1.4 lens if I'm going to shooting a lot in a bar or nightclub.

 

[alecto]

On the film advance issue: I don't think it has anything to do with how you load the film. The camera seems to be slightly underengineered in this department. Sometimes you get smooth film advance, sometimes you don't and it doesn't advance all the way. You get the little "X" in the viewfinder and you have to give the advance lever a bit more. Some people end up stripping the advance mechanism by using too much force in this situation. Just be aware and careful, you'll be fine. I've been using my for 3 years without anything breaking.

I use my RF645 in all sorts of situations, including "low-light" and find the meter to be quite acurate. I do tend to switch to 35mm with some f1.4 lens if I'm going to shooting a lot in a bar or nightclub.

Yep, I've noticed this. I try and shoot the next frame and nothing happens, and although i'm certain I turned the advance lever all the way the film hasn't advanced by one full frame. I just get into the habit of advancing and then nudging the lever slightly once more to ensure I'm ready to shoot my next frame.