Noll
Well-known
Hi all, I'm hoping for a little help rationalizing my GAS for this beauty of a folder. For MF I have a Diacord L TLR and an Ikonta 523/16 at my disposal - and they're both great, but....
I get around in a lot of natural areas, and in addition to a digital camera for documenting plants I carry a medium format camera (typically the Diacord) for when I want my landscapes to look great. It seems that a 6x9 folder would be a good way to reduce the size and weight of gear that I typically carry for MF while allowing me to take advantage of that extra-large neg.
The 523/16 is great but I'm itching to take advantage of 6x9 film - especially slide. I don't think I need the extra weight, bulk, or convenience of a coupled RF, and metering is not an issue. Most shots will be taken on a tripod or a braced monopod. I should add that I'm looking at the f3.5 Jena Tessar version.
So, how about it? Are there better options out there in this format and in the sub-$200-250 price range? I'm OK with 6x7 too, but don't want to go down to 645 as my scanner won't take good enough advantage of that format.
I get around in a lot of natural areas, and in addition to a digital camera for documenting plants I carry a medium format camera (typically the Diacord) for when I want my landscapes to look great. It seems that a 6x9 folder would be a good way to reduce the size and weight of gear that I typically carry for MF while allowing me to take advantage of that extra-large neg.
The 523/16 is great but I'm itching to take advantage of 6x9 film - especially slide. I don't think I need the extra weight, bulk, or convenience of a coupled RF, and metering is not an issue. Most shots will be taken on a tripod or a braced monopod. I should add that I'm looking at the f3.5 Jena Tessar version.
So, how about it? Are there better options out there in this format and in the sub-$200-250 price range? I'm OK with 6x7 too, but don't want to go down to 645 as my scanner won't take good enough advantage of that format.