Matus
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OK, I am really considering Mamiya 6 or 7 (7II). Both are superb cameras with very similar features. Mamiya 6 is more compact (folding lens mount), does not need external viewfinder and, well, it is 6x6 (I am used to it from Rolleiflex, 6x6 is somehow ... special). It is also somewhat cheaper (with 3 lenses) than the 7. Mamiya 7 is still in production (and can be repaired) offers wider lenses.
I do find the wide lenses Mamiya 7 offers attractive, but the price means it would take me longer time to acquire 3 lenses (50/80/150 or 43/65/150). I could get Mamiya 6 with 3 lenses with a bit of luck.
Now - the question is -what to expect from a Mamiya 6 from durability point of view. I would really like to keep the camera for a long time as it is quite an investment for me. Could I hope it will beat for next 10 years? Or should I just not care ..(carpe diem).
I would like to hear users opinions ...
I do find the wide lenses Mamiya 7 offers attractive, but the price means it would take me longer time to acquire 3 lenses (50/80/150 or 43/65/150). I could get Mamiya 6 with 3 lenses with a bit of luck.
Now - the question is -what to expect from a Mamiya 6 from durability point of view. I would really like to keep the camera for a long time as it is quite an investment for me. Could I hope it will beat for next 10 years? Or should I just not care ..(carpe diem).
I would like to hear users opinions ...