ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
Giving camera as gift. Hmm... Risky.
But, I'll second the idea of a Mamiya TLR. Buy one from KEH and you'll know it will work.
But, I'll second the idea of a Mamiya TLR. Buy one from KEH and you'll know it will work.
GaryLH
Veteran
Since he was looking one time at the bromica rf, a good alternative would be a Fuji 645. They come in both manual focus as well as autofocus. Twin lens mf cameras are not for everyone, could be a bigger risk there...
Gary
PS. Forgot to mention, Fuji 645 folder is nice camera, but if I remember correctly, if u forget to cock shutter before u close it, it will damage the camera. I do not own this camera but I think I read about it on Dante's web site.
Gary
PS. Forgot to mention, Fuji 645 folder is nice camera, but if I remember correctly, if u forget to cock shutter before u close it, it will damage the camera. I do not own this camera but I think I read about it on Dante's web site.
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Dirk
Privatier
Pentacon Six w/80mm 2.8 Biometar is probably the best bang for the buck. I bought mine for $250 on Ebay years ago. It's even cheaper now.
divewizard
perspicaz
There is a great looking GW690II on sale in the classifieds now for a $450. My GW690 is a great camera that takes great pictures.
Steve M.
Veteran
I bought him a Fuji GA645 from Shutterblade w/ a 30 day return privilege for $390 incl shipping. Some cosmetic issues, but not bad. Looks like a very simple camera. No zoom lens, no LCD to go bad on the back, and from what people tell me it's a smidgen smaller than the Bronica. If he wants a Bronica after using the Fuji, he can trade up. I've always wanted to use one of these, so maybe I'll fire off a quick roll before I give it to him.
It was really hard to keep my own desires out of this, as I saw a nice Zeiss Super Ikonta III w/ Novar for $285 on the auction site. That would have been my choice, especially as it's 6x6. Pretty camera, and the Novar lens is fine stopped down.
It was really hard to keep my own desires out of this, as I saw a nice Zeiss Super Ikonta III w/ Novar for $285 on the auction site. That would have been my choice, especially as it's 6x6. Pretty camera, and the Novar lens is fine stopped down.
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divewizard
perspicaz
You will love the Fuji. My GA645zi is the easiest MF camera I have and the one I shoot the most.